Springville honors high school principal for service to the city
By Terry Schrimscher Springville — The City Council of Springville honored Gregory D. Moore Jr. with a proclamation Monday night, April 15 during the... Read more
Local News
Moody residents charged in elder fraud scheme
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Five people, including two Moody residents, have been charged in an elder fraud scheme announced U.S... Read more
City of Irondale breaks ground on redeveloped Ruffner Park
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer IRONDALE, Ala.–The City of Irondale held a formal groundbreaking for the new baseball and softball fields at Ruf... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville HS Band recognized by Board of Education
By Chris Basinger, Staff Reporter TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Schools Board of Education honored members of the Hewitt-Trussville High... Read more
Irondale breaking ground on new library, ball park this week
From Tribune staff reports IRONDALE, Ala.–The City of Irondale will hold two groundbreaking ceremonies this week to mark the start of constructi... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Moody residents charged in elder fraud scheme
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Five people, including two Moody residents, have been charged in an elder fraud scheme announced U.S... Read more
Alabama woman struck, killed while sitting in roadway
From Tribune staff reports MARION COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Apr... Read more
Boaz man dead after fiery I-22 crash
From Tribune staff reports WALKER COUNTY–A single-vehicle crash along I-22 near Carbon Hill left a Boaz man dead Tuesday morning, according to A... Read more
Crash shuts down I-22 in Walker County
From Tribune staff reports WALKER COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle that occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. Tuesd... Read more
Shooting leaves 1 dead, Birmingham’s 4th homicide since Friday
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Police said as many as 10 shots were fired, killing a man on Monday night in Birmingham. It marks the fo... Read more
Sports
Bright future for Hewitt baseball
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE—The Hewitt Trussville baseball program has a bright future. The varsity team has a 25-7 record and is r... Read more
Mounties end season with win
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor IRONDALE – The Shades Valley Mounties defeated Midfield 18-8 on Senior night. The Mounties (4-23) have had a disap... Read more
Lady Mounties split games this week
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor IRONDALE – The Shades Valley Lady Mounties defeated Pinson 26-7 Monday night. Valley scored 26 runs on three hits.... Read more
Lady Huskies looking for tenth straight win
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE – The top-ranked Lady Huskies defeated Oak Mountain last night 9-4. Taylor Burt’s Lady Huskies ar... Read more
Huskies 25-7 on season
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor OAK MOUNTAIN—The fifth-ranked Hewitt Huskies improved to 25-7 on the season and 3-2 in area play with a 6-1 win ov... Read more
Business
FINANCE: Securing Your Income: A Crucial Aspect of Financial Stability
By Seth Edgil, Financial Advisor – Keystone Financial Group In the realm of financial planning, one critical yet often overlooked facet is the protect... Read more
Fast Pace Health opens urgent care clinic in Leeds
By Chris Basinger, Staff Reporter LEEDS–Fast Pace Health and the Leeds Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ceremony for a new walk-in urgen... Read more
New hotel coming to Leeds
From Tribune staff reports LEEDS–Jackson Hospitality Services, a Birmingham-based hotel development and management company, announced plans this... Read more
Tiny Tails University returns to Pet Supplies Plus
By Trussville Tribune Staff Trussville – Pet Supplies Plus in Trussville is holding a Spring Break party on March 27 at 2 p.m. The party is part... Read more
Chamber announces plans for Taste of Trussville, Restaurant Week
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE–The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host this year’s Taste of Trussville on May 9 at... Read more
Opinion
Paul DeMarco: Alabama Legislature Must Reject Efforts to Release Violent Felons from State Prisons
By Paul DeMarco Unfortunately, a recent tragic murder in Chicago should raise red flags right here in Alabama. One day after being released on parole... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Alabama Legislature Should Look to Put Brakes on Record Budgets Passed in Recent Sessions
By Paul DeMarco So Alabama lawmakers are now taking their second Spring Break before they come back to finish up the regular 2024 legislative session.... Read more
Opinion: Cooler heads prevail in Trussville library concerns
by Scott Buttram, publisher Opinion TRUSSVILLE — On Monday night we witnessed a pretty common occurrence in Trussville. Even if you were in the... Read more
AEA engaged in CHOOSE conversation, supports minimum teacher salary
By Amy Marlowe- Executive Director, Alabama Education Association Guest Commentary As Alabamians, we pride ourselves on being supportive of our neighb... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Major Legislation Passed by Alabama Senate Overshadowed By Gambling Bills
By Paul DeMarco The Alabama Legislature can actually chew gum and walk at the same time, but nobody seemed to care this past week. With the Alabama Ho... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Latest Jefferson County Health Department Food Scores
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County wher... Read more
Chamber announces plans for Taste of Trussville, Restaurant Week
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE–The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host this year’s Taste of Trussville on May 9 at... Read more
Latest Jefferson County Health Department food scores
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County wher... Read more
World’s Biggest Bounce Park coming to Leeds
From Tribune staff reports LEEDS — Funbox, an attraction that bills itself as the World’s Biggest Bounce Park is coming to Leeds. Scheduled to... Read more
HTHS Theater chosen as first in Alabama to perform Harry Potter on stage
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville High School Theater Department was selected as the first high school in Alabama to... Read more
Lifestyle
Sean of the South: The Girl
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary She came through the greeting line. She was a beautiful teenager. Long blond hair. Blue eyes. Cowboy bo... Read more
R3 Program Expanding Outreach to All Campuses
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources One of the goals of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resou... Read more
Savvy Senior: Choosing a Senior Community That Offers All Levels of Care
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independ... Read more
Sean of the South: Houseguests
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary My sister’s family is visiting from Florida this week. It’s difficult to get any serious writing work d... Read more
Lass But Not Least: Pardon The Interruption
By Ken Lass You are glued to your TV set, watching NCIS, or The Voice, or a rerun of Judge Judy, or The Bachelor. And just as the bachelor is about t... Read more
Obituaries
Patsy Henson Cannon (March 6, 1947 — April 11, 2024)
Patsy Henson Cannon, 77, passed away on April 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Taylor C. and Dorothy M. Henson. Patsy is survived by... Read more
Arley Dunn (December 21, 1943 — April 13, 2024)
John Arley Dunn, age 80, passed away on April 13, 2024. Arley was an avid University of Alabama football fan. He owned Dunn Building and Remodeling. H... Read more
W.R. Mann (October 30, 1936 — April 12, 2024)
William Richard Mann (W.R; Dub; Dubba) of Trussville passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, He was born October 30, 1936 and was 87 years old. He w... Read more
Sharon Burton (November 2, 1948 — April 12, 2024)
Sharon W. Burton, 75, of Adger, AL entered into eternal life in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 12, 2024. On November 2, 1948, S... Read more
Jaylin “J.J.” Jenkins (September 15, 2007 — April 9, 2024)
Funeral Service for Mr. Jaylin “J.J.” Jenkins, age 16 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. at Church of the Highlands... Read more
Sean of the South: The Girl
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary She came through the greeting line. She was a beautiful teenage...