A statue to remember the brave men who fought and died in World War I. It has a roll call for the…read moremen who died that were from the area and I found it interesting that they separated them as "Honor Roll World War" and "Honor Roll Colored World War". A sign of a different time.

Located in Debardeleben Park, about 2 blocks from the Bright Star Restaurant, is The Doughboy…read moreStatue which was originally dedicated in 1922 and is inscribed with the names of local World War I veterans. There are 2 plaques naming the servicemen who died while in service. It is a beautiful statue in the middle of the park which also has a huge bandstand and several benches to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

I had to visit the office to pay for a reserved personalized plate I had ordered online. One thing…read moreto know is that once you reserve a personalized plate online, you have five business days to go into the office and pay the associated fee. Otherwise, the plate will no longer be held for you. Something helpful I learned from the dealership where I purchased my car is that if you have a vehicle that was declared a total loss, you can bring the declaration letter along with the necessary documentation and receive a credit toward the registration and tag for your new vehicle. In my case, I received about a $40 credit, which was a nice surprise. The office was fairly busy when I arrived, but the line was moving steadily and efficiently. I was assisted by a pleasant young lady named Jazmine, who was incredibly patient as I gathered and provided all of the documents needed. Her calm attitude and kind service helped lower my stress level quite a bit, and I was truly grateful for her help.

Went in for tags and no wait time to get to the counter. I was in and out within 20 minutes…read more Parking is either on the street or the parking lot. The personnel is very professional also. Fill your forms out before getting there and check your personal checks and everything will go fast. Note: downtown does not have the Star for your drivers license. Just a note

This is hands down one of our favorite libraries!…read more There's a ton of something for EVERYONE! They have teens section, kids section, a theatre I'm talking the works but the family section is why I'd say it's the BEST! The family section features soo baby things to do. For breastfeeding moms, there's a nursery for privacy. For moms with littles, there's an outside play area that's included. There's also classes for littles but register in advance because they do fill up. They also have tons of things to do throughout the month and a cute brochure to take home so you know what's happening when. Highly recommend (even if you're not a local and just stopping by).

I had a great experience with the Hoover Public Library! I placed a book on hold that had to be…read moretransferred from another library in the Birmingham area, and the process was smooth from start to finish. I received timely notifications, and the pickup was quick and easy once it arrived. The staff was friendly and helpful, and everything felt well-organized. It's so convenient being able to access books from other locations without any hassle!

Renewed my driver's license in a flash! Such nice and friendly people. Forget the lines at…read moreBessemer location!

I'm giving this review four stars instead of five only because; each time I visit or call this…read morecourthouse, I'm met with a harsh attitude from the employees. I've visited the Revenue office, property tax office and driver's license office and not a smile, courtesy or personable customer service throughout any of these spaces. Your questions may or may not be answered by the first employee but eventually you'll receive an answer. So completing the service is a 4, but the customer service is a 1. I have to return unless I move.

I scheduled my daughter 3 weeks in advance for her learner's permit test at this office. The test…read morewas scheduled for 8am Friday April 18, using the DMV website. I received an email confirmation for that date, time and location. We had gathered all the documents listed on the website. The morning of the appointment my husband and daughter got up early and drove the 40 minutes from our home in Leeds to this courthouse. On the way we received a text with a link to check in for the appointment - but when they arrived, the building was CLOSED. A line was outside with people who had appointments. After all the preparation we had done, it is absolutely ridiculous that we were able to schedule an appointment, receive confirmation AND check-in information when the building wasn't even going to be open that day. We are furious. This service is funded BY taxpayers FOR taxpayers and yet the taxpayers seem to be the last people considered here. This kind of crap has become accepted in the community because "this is just how government operates." Absolutely unacceptable. If I could leave zero stars I would. My husband and I both work full time outside the home and don't have many days we can use during the work week away from our jobs. This is shockingly absurd and infuriating.

This review is for the Pistol Permit Office at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department…read more Hassle-free and easy to deal with. The lady in charge of the pistol permitting is extremely nice and helpful. The lines are short and the process as a whole is not too daunting. If you are looking to get your pistol permit I would recommend going this office.

I stopped by the Bessemer library for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Most libraries…read morelook relatively clean but I was especially impressed with the cleanliness inside and outside this library. The service upon entering was very inviting and engaging. I stopped by to make some copies and ended up lounging in a chair and looking through a photography book. Definitely wasn't part of the plan but so happy that it became apart of the plan. I shall return.

I am sorry, but this circulation lady (older, short lady) is so incredibly loud. I am on the…read moreother side of the building and know every ache, pain, death in her entire family. I need to note that while on my laptop this same individual instructed me I need to use earbuds while in the library. ( no problem, i understand and follow rules for the most part). But at the same time its a bit much to be forced to participate in every conversation this person has. //ijs

04/13/26, I went to the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama today to get a…read morereplacement driver's license, and a really nice lady named Toni helped me. I had lost my wallet at home and was trying to get everything taken care of. She explained the newer document rules to prove identity, such as needing things like a birth certificate, and she was very helpful and polite. A friend who was with me asked if there was anything else that might work, such as an old driver's license, and Toni kindly checked and let us know that would help. I came back with it and was able to get my replacement license. Later, she even stopped by and kindly asked if I got my license. I told her yes, and that she was a really nice lady. I appreciated her kindness and helpful attitude very much. God bless! Mark H. Elders

Huge place. Very clean and very secured Lol. I'm performing my best woman duties as my best friends…read moreget married. I am elated to be here for them as they've been there for me in ways that I could never repay them for (has nothing to do with the review I know) I do dislike that all of the ministers here refuse to marry same sex couples here. I know it's their personal choice but it's disheartening all the same. Only one does and he's here only on Friday's and not all day and they refused to give us his information so we had to find someone. Thank God that the pastor that was due to marry me in July was available short notice. The testars is for the discrimination we felt being here today. Either way what we came for was accomplished and my besties got married.

I won't post any negative comments out of fear of repercussions on my next visit. Positive…read morethoughts are how helpful some civil servants have been on several visits. The serious nature of the people entrusted with our safety while in the building. The facility is clean, especially considering the age of the building.

Went out of the way (about 30 mins) just to send off a passport application. We meant to drive out…read moreof the way because appointments are not needed at this USPS site. Online it says that passport service is available from 9:30-11 (on Saturday), but when we got there on time, this was not the case. Q, the representative up front told us he was working up front by himself until 10ish, and that the hours were extended until noon because of that. In other words, we would have to wait. We were annoyed at the inconvenience since we drove out of the way, but were understanding so we asked if he could give us a call when his colleague was available. He agreed. We went across the street for breakfast and Q eventually called us back. We arrived and Q took great care of us. He was very professional and thorough, which we appreciated. He apologized for the inconvenience and made sure to answer any of our questions. Shout out to Q for grade A service!