By P.J. GLISSON

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BESSEMER — Jennifer Adams served her first day as Bessemer city manager on Tuesday.

Technically, her new role started on Jan. 2, but that day was a city holiday in relation to New Year’s Day having fallen on Sunday.

Adams had been serving as interim city manager since Charly Loper served her last day leading the city on Nov. 10.

In addition, Adams continues as the city’s clerk/treasurer, although that position has been posted. She began that dual role in the fall of 2020.

“It’s chaos,” said Adams in a Tuesday phone call, while laughing a...