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🌱 What Bessemer parents should know about the two-day Abrams Pre-K closure
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Hi there, Bessemer! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Bessemer parents should know about the two-day Abrams Pre-K closure
- Why Bessemer just made a national list for retirees
- How could a Bessemer data center change your power bill?
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Abrams Pre-K Center closes for two days as crews continue cleaning after mold concerns (abc3340.com) — Families in Bessemer should plan for Abrams Pre-K Center to be closed to students and staff on Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1, while crews continue cleaning after mold concerns. Bessemer City Schools previously reported moderate mold levels and brought in outside experts, new insulation, and HVAC changes, and is now awaiting further test results and guidance before fully reopening the building. 
• WorldAtlas names 11 best Alabama cities for retirees (whnt.com) — Bessemer has been singled out by WorldAtlas as one of Alabama's 11 best places to retire, thanks to its affordability, senior housing options, and access to health care. The list highlights how tax-friendly policies and small-town charm across Alabama, including in Bessemer, continue to draw retirees looking for a comfortable, lower-cost place to settle.
• Britt weighs in on data center controversy: 'We've got to win this race, but it has to be right for the people' (1819news.com) — A proposed data center project in Bessemer is part of a broader Alabama and national debate over how these massive facilities affect power rates, jobs, and local communities. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt urges a cautious, community-driven approach, saying data centers are vital for America's AI and information edge but must deliver clear benefits for residents and not just higher utility costs.
📸 Around Bessemer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bessemer
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Together with Tots
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
9:30 am - One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
10:00 am - VHMC: Restore Caregiver's Support Group
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, AL
1:00 pm - Volleyball @ Homewood (9,JV,V) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
4:00 pm - Dementia Conversations
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
4:00 pm - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
4:00 pm - Complimentary Tasting: Hoover Steaks & Wines
Hoover Chamber of Commerce Hoover Steaks & Wines 5868 Elsie Road Hoover AL 35244
4:30 pm - JV Volleyball: Helena at Brookwood (Away)
Helena High School Brookwood High School, 12250 George Richmond Pkwy, Brookwood, A
4:30 pm - Flag Football: JV/V vs. Oak Mountain
Helena High School , 1310 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena, AL 35080, USA
5:00 pm - Flag Football @ Brewbaker Tech Magnet (Montgomery) JV/V) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
5:30 pm - Varsity Volleyball: Helena at Brookwood (Away)
Helena High School Brookwood High School, 12250 George Richmond Pkwy, Brookwood, A
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- That's for your concern and prayers.
May GOD continue to bless you all daily is my prayer. (Nextdoor Virginia Rd)
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Bessemer. Apply here.
- Harbor Group International, LLC posted a job opening for Leasing Specialist- Part Time in Bessemer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bessemer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hueytown
- Two men shot in Hueytown; police investigating (abc3340.com)
- Colonial Christmas Lunches and Tours Talk of Alabama (abc3340.com)
Hoover
- Your car is being tracked across Birmingham. The city won't say what happens to the data (al.com)
- Seven Alabama public elementary school students named National Math Stars (aldailynews.com)
- Alabama high school football power rankings: It's No.1 vs. No. 2 for the 3rd straight week (al.com)
Ok Bessemer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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