Leeds Council approves construction fee reduction, discusses Norman Road development
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune LEEDS, Ala.–During a meeting on Monday, April 15, the Leeds City Council approved an ordinance to lower the f... Read more
Local News
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ coming to Leeds Theatre
By Chris Basinger, Staff Reporter LEEDS, Ala.–The Leeds Arts Council is opening its production of “Fiddler on the Roof” this Thursday at the Leeds The... Read more
Trussville Beautification Board accepting nominations ahead of June 3 contest
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Beautification Board has begun accepting nominations for this year’s beautifica... Read more
27-year-old man dies from injuries in crash near Argo
From Tribune staff reports ST. CLAIR COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:18 p.m. Saturday, April 13, has claimed th... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville students take home top honors at EWCF Art Show
By Chris Basinger, Staff Reporter TRUSSVILLE, Ala–The Eastern Women’s Committee of Fifty held its awards presentation for its annual art s... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Bill would raise online sales taxes, Alabama House could vote Tuesday
by Craig Monger, 1819 News MONTGOMERY — On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee approved a bill to raise the state’s on... Read more
Update: Suspect arrested, charged with murder of kidnapped Birmingham woman
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A woman who Birmingham police believed was kidnapped following a wreck was found dead in her vehicle... Read more
Valley Head woman killed in motorcycle crash in Talladega County
From Tribune staff reports TALLADEGA COUNTY — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. Saturday, April 13, has claimed the... Read more
UPDATED: Man found shot to death next to tow truck
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A deadly weekend in the Magic City continues as Birmingham Police officers investigate the third homicid... Read more
Man shot, killed in front yard of Birmingham residence
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a shooting that occurred o... Read more
Sports
Birmingham teen chasing open-wheel dream
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor The Trussville Tribune will provide extensive coverage of the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Moto... Read more
Stallions sink Showboats
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM- The Stallions returned to the confines of Protective Stadium and handed the visiting Memphis Showboats... Read more
Mounties defeat Blue Devils to take tournament title
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor MOODY – The Shades Valley boys soccer team won the 2024 MIST Tournament with a 3-2 win over Moody Saturday evening... Read more
Second-Annual “411 Day” scheduled for Thursday
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor MOODY – It all started with a text message and a Spongebob GIF and now the masterminds behind “411 Day” look for year... Read more
Blue Devils take three of four after spring break tournament
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor MOODY – After having a good week at the beach and going 3-1 in the Gulf Coast Challenge, the Blue Devils came back ho... 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
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
McCaleb Crowned Grand Champion at Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Despite some challenging weather conditions, the Alabama Governor’s One-Shot... Read more
Sean of the South: About Today
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Hi. You don’t know me. I don’t know you. We’re strangers. But we’re the same, sort of. Only chances are... Read more
Savvy Senior: Recommended Vaccines for Medicare Recipients
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare... Read more
Sean of the South: Lake City
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Lake City isn’t a big town. You’re looking at 12,000 folks. Give or take. It’s one of those old Florida... Read more
Obituaries
Tina Hinton McDonald (March 26, 1958-March 11, 2024)
Tina Hinton McDonald (March 26, 1958-March 11, 2024) of Leeds, Alabama passed away at her home on March 11th 2024. She is preceded in death by her par... Read more
Janice Cotton Whitten (August 24, 1936 — April 11, 2024)
Funeral Services for Mrs. Janice Cotton Whitten, age 87 of Moody, will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral H... Read more
Myrtle Austin (April 8, 1931 — April 9, 2024)
Myrtle “Myrt” Lou Austin, 93, of Irondale, Alabama, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1931, in Vincent, Alabama. Myrt... Read more
Anna Jean McKee (January 19, 1939 — April 9, 2024)
Anna Jean Hayes McKee went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 9, 2024, surrounded by family. Jean was a faithful member of First Baptist Church o... Read more
Joani Brasfied Copeland (October 26, 1943-April 8, 2024)
Joani Brasfied Copeland of Pinson, AL passed away this past Monday, April 8th, 2024. She was a part of the Birmingham Youth Choir as a child and also... Read more