‘You definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night’: Bessemer leaders discuss jail improvements

Bessemer leaders are considering improvements to the city jail after raising concerns about mold and structural movement that is making cell doors difficult to close. Mayor Louise Alexander and council members discussed the facility during a planning session Tuesday. The city is commissioning a feasibility study to assess its needs and possible locations, while officials look for funding. A proposal to redirect money from a fire station project was also discussed.