Salem submits resignation from Hewitt-Trussville High School
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Tim Salem submitted his resignation as principal of Hewitt-Trussville High School to Dr. Patrick Martin earlie... Read more
Local News
24-year old Center Point man shot and killed in late night assault
From The Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT – A Center Point man was shot and killed in the late hours of Wednesday night, May 31. At around 9:18 p.m.... Read more
Leadership Trussville graduates first class
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – Leadership Trussville conferred 27 certificates of completion as it graduated adult members of the inaugur... Read more
Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce to host free ‘Movie on the Mall’ event next Friday
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Movie on the Mall event Friday, June 9. The event wil... Read more
2 charged with shoplifting in Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – Two have been charged with shoplifting between May 23 and May 29 according to the Trussville police depart... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Woman sentenced to 25 years for sex trafficking minors
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Federal judge sentences a Georgia woman for sex trafficking of minors, announced United States Attorney Pr... Read more
A Birmingham woman was found burning on roadside after having been shot and killed
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Birmingham woman shot and killed, then set on fire Thursday night. Birmingham police officers were alerted... Read more
Birmingham man pleads guilty to car theft scheme involving 24 cars
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man pleaded guilty to a scheme involving the theft and interstate shipment of at least $1.6 m... Read more
Alabama Free Fishing Day coming next week
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — Alabama residents and out-of-state visitors can fish for free in most public waters including both freshwa... Read more
Birmingham man shot and killed in residence Wednesday afternoon
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon, May 31. Just before 2 p.m., officers were dispat... Read more
Sports
Husky track coach leaving for Samford
By John Goolsby, For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE – Hewitt Head Boys and Girls Track and Field coach Tom Esslinger is heading to Samford University af... Read more
Future looks bright for the Springville Tigers Softball team
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Tigers Softball team spent much of the year dominating opponents and solidifying themse... Read more
Jesse Turner named Leeds Softball coach
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor LEEDS – There has been a change at the helm of the Leeds High School softball team for the upcoming season. On May 9... Read more
Hewitt Football Heads Into Summer Workouts After Productive Spring
By Zack Steele, For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE – Hewitt Trussville had a few questions entering Spring practice. Entering summer workouts in prepar... Read more
Trussville Civic Center to host pro boxing event canceled in Pell City
By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune TRUSSVILLE – Pell City’s loss is Trussville’s gain. Leaders with the Trussville Civic Center agreed to host a profes... Read more
Business
Leadership Trussville graduates first class
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – Leadership Trussville conferred 27 certificates of completion as it graduated adult members of the inaugur... Read more
New teen specialty retailer is opening in Leeds at The Outlet Shops of Grand River
From the Tribune staff reports LEEDS – The Outlet Shops of Grand River announced the opening of their latest retailer, Journeys. The grand opening is... Read more
Barbecue Stop’s Cliff Mortimer considers retirement, looks for someone to take over the Clay-based business
By Crystal McGough, Editor CLAY – Barbecue Stop has become a staple of the Clay community and is touted by many as the best barbecue around, boasting... Read more
CrossFit Trussville operating out of local church, never missed a beat after devastating fire
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter TRUSSVILLE — Thanks to the generosity of a local church, CrossFit Trussville never missed a beat following a fire that... Read more
Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce had an extra special speaker at the May 18 Chamber Luncheon. Gov. Kay... Read more
Opinion
Paul DeMarco: Alabama legislators to consider bill to allow release of more felons this week
By Paul DeMarco We are about to see the Alabama Legislature adjourn their regular session for the year in the next week or so. This is the first sessi... Read more
Phil Williams: Always remember and never forget
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Memorial Day is designed for us to always remember, and never forget. Those words may sound synonymous but they... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Failures in Washington DC force state lawmakers to take up national issues
By Paul DeMarco There is no question Washington DC is broken. The far left has hijacked the federal government and the policies to put United States c... Read more
Phil Williams: Special protection
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary “Diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) are some of the most overused words in the English language of late. O... Read more
Phil Williams: Protect this house
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I want to paint you a mental picture. Just imagine this scenario with me. Let’s say you work hard, save money,... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce to host free ‘Movie on the Mall’ event next Friday
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Movie on the Mall event Friday, June 9. The event wil... 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
Barbecue Stop’s Cliff Mortimer considers retirement, looks for someone to take over the Clay-based business
By Crystal McGough, Editor CLAY – Barbecue Stop has become a staple of the Clay community and is touted by many as the best barbecue around, boasting... 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
Leeds to hold annual Main Street Music Fest on June 10
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter LEEDS — Main Street Music fest is returning to downtown Leeds on June 10. Seven local bands will be in attendance inclu... Read more
Lifestyle
Sean of the South: Knoxville
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Knoxville. Last year. I am walking into a Waffle House to get supper because everywhere else is closed... Read more
Savvy Senior: Can I Collect Social Security from My Ex-Spouse?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divo... Read more
Exceptional Baits makes debut at Exceptional Anglers event
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Not only did exceptional anglers get to participate in the Exceptional Angle... Read more
Sean of the South: Memorial Day In the Park
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Sunset. There must be a million people gathered in Railroad Park tonight. Downtown Birmingham is crazy.... Read more
Sean of the South: Helpers
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary This hotel does an okay breakfast. Not great. But edible. If you don’t mind eating, for example, linole... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: Thomas Perkins (January 27, 1933 — May 17, 2023)
Dr. Rev. Thomas Hill Perkins, Sr. born on January 27, 1933, left his earthly home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to join his heavenly Father. In his 72 ye... Read more
Obituary: Jimmie “Jay” Barton (May 19, 1967 — May 21, 2023)
Jimmie (Jay) Don Barton Jr., age 56, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on May 21, 2023. Jay graduated from Jackson University. He was passionate ab... Read more
Obituary: Mary E. Wright Seals (January 23, 1929 — May 21, 2023)
Mary Eloise Wright Seals went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 21, 2023, at 94 years of age. She enjoyed spending time with her fam... Read more
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Hartsfield (September 21, 1943 — May 22, 2023)
Kenneth Wayne Hartsfield, age 79, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama as... Read more
Obituary: Daniel Friday (February 9, 1951 — May 19, 2023)
Daniel Friday, 72, beloved Spouse, Son, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Father-in-Law was called to his eternal resting place May 19, 2023... Read more
Sean of the South: Knoxville
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Knoxville. Last year. I am walking into a Waffle House to get s...