Sister Shirts to open tomorrow at the Trussville Entertainment District
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter TRUSSVILLE — Sister Shirts is opening the doors on its new location at the Trussville Entertainment District tomo... Read more
Local News
7-Brew Drive-Thru Coffee coming to Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — 7-Brew coffee is coming to Trussville after receiving design approval from the Trussville Design Rev... Read more
City of Springville to receive grant to revitalize Springville Farmer’s Market
From The Tribune staff reports SPRINGVILLE — T-Mobile announced that Springville Parks and Recreation has been awarded a $50,000 grant to revita... Read more
Argo approves 2023-24 budget, moves to four-day work week
By Terry Schrimscher, For the Tribune ARGO – The Argo City Council met Monday night, Sept. 25, for the second regularly scheduled meeting of the month... Read more
Trussville Council adopts budget, plans to leave Jefferson County Personnel Board
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council adopted its budget for the 2024 fiscal year on Tuesday, Sept. 26, during the counc... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
3 shot, 1 dead in overnight shooting
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Three males were shot in Birmingham just before midnight Wednesday and one of them has died, according O... Read more
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction charges
by Craig Monger, 1819 News BIRMINGHAM — State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has been indicted on two counts of obstructing justice in a Jeffer... Read more
32-year-old arrested after meth, fentanyl found during search in Birmingham
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office found meth, fentanyl, and other illegal... Read more
35-year-old Hoover man shot, killed in Birmingham
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A Hoover man was shot and killed in Birmingham on Tuesday, according to Birmingham Police Officer Truman... Read more
Birmingham man found shot and killed under awning of business
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man was found shot and killed under the awning of a Birmingham business on Tuesday, Sep... Read more
Sports
Husky XC compete in Georgia
The Husky cross country team competed at the Wingfoot XC Classic in Cartersville, Georgia over the weekend. “The girls team had several season PR’s an... Read more
Clay Chalkville hands Eagles second straight loss
By Brittney Bailey, For the Tribune CENTER POINT– The Clay-Chalkville Cougars added to the win column again Friday night on the road against the Cente... Read more
Pinson Valley falls to Oxford
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor PINSON – The undefeated and seventh-ranked Oxford Yellow Jackets (5-0, 3-0) broke open a close game in the second... Read more
Mounties pick up region win
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM – Shades Valley (2-2, 1-1) got back in the win column Friday night. The Mounties beat Huffman (0-... Read more
Springville whips Alexandria on homecoming night 49-21
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Tigers celebrated homecoming 2023 like you always want to celebrate homecoming. With a... Read more
Business
Sister Shirts to open tomorrow at the Trussville Entertainment District
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter TRUSSVILLE — Sister Shirts is opening the doors on its new location at the Trussville Entertainment District tomo... Read more
7-Brew Drive-Thru Coffee coming to Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — 7-Brew coffee is coming to Trussville after receiving design approval from the Trussville Design Rev... Read more
Moody-based business 4 Him Catering is open and ready to serve
By Crystal McGough, Editor MOODY – Many people dream of pursuing their passion, but few have what it takes to make that leap of faith into the unknown... Read more
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville to hold ribbon cutting ceremony in early October
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville is set to hold a open house ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. Th... Read more
Starbucks on Chalkville Mountain Road on schedule to open Friday
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – The new Starbucks location on Chalkville Mountain Road is on schedule to open Friday morning, Sept. 15, Trussv... Read more
Opinion
Phil Williams: The making of laws is a sacred trust
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I’ve been watching the ongoing soap opera in D.C. over relaxed attire for U.S. senators on the floor of the Sen... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Alabama lawmakers must ensure accountability for all transportation monies
By Paul DeMarco It has now been four years since Alabama state representatives and senators raised the gasoline tax 10 cents per gallon. The tax will... Read more
Phil Williams: ‘The Big Chill’
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary What happens when the government merely suggests you could be in trouble? “Excuse me sir, I’m with the governme... Read more
Phil Williams: We need a God-fearing gunslinger for governor
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary On this 22nd anniversary of 9/11, I hold no illusions that we’ll never see a crisis again. The question is, “Wh... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Labor Day Traditional Kick-Off to Election Season in Alabama
By Paul DeMarco Labor Day is usually the kick off for election season in Alabama, even with an election many months away. While we are over a year awa... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Free Pinchgut Revival Bluegrass & Folk Festival to be held on Trussville Mall in October
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – Trussville nonprofit Friends of Pinchgut Creek will be bringing a day of free fun for the whole family to the... Read more
Bringing Hollywood to Pinson: Local film ‘Frienemy for Life’ premieres Saturday
By Crystal McGough, Editor PINSON – Two years after filming began, Pinson-based movie “Frienemy For Life” is set to premiere at the Pinson Rock School... Read more
Audience raves ACTA’s ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is ‘hilarious’
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – ACTA Theatre brought down the house, quite literally, with its opening performance of “The Play That Goes Wron... Read more
Today is the day: Dog Daze from 10-4 on the Historic Trussville Mall
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – Dog Daze, hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, returns to the Historic Mall in Trussville today,... 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
Lifestyle
Tree Talk: It’s not murder – but that doesn’t make it right
By Katie Wiswall, ISA TRAQ & Certified Arborist, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator, Alabama Forestry Commission Crape murder... Read more
My Life As A Hobby: There’s No Place Like Dome
By Joe Hobby I walked thru the empty parking lot until I got to the glass doors, and then I entered the lobby. It had been a long time since I was... Read more
Savvy Senior: Best Stair Lifts of 2023
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purc... Read more
Sean of the South: Angels in the Outfield
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “Hi, Sean…” the letter began—people are always calling me that. “…I just read your article in the newsp... Read more
Lass But Not Least: It’s all in your point of view
By Ken Lass There he is. The beach chair rental guy. He struts around with his sun bleached curly hair and his biceps. He thinks he’s such hot s... Read more
Obituaries
Joe Thomas (October 21, 1936 — September 15, 2023)
Joe Cephas Thomas (86) of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joe wa... Read more
Dorothy Hudson Craft (July 4, 1931 — September 16, 2023)
Dorothy Hudson Craft, age 92, of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1931 to John and Mamie Mummert. Dorothy was... Read more
Joanne Moseley (March 8, 1948 — September 17, 2023)
Joanne Moseley, 75, of Margaret, Alabama, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Joanne was born on March 8, 1948,... Read more
Janice Linley (November 15, 1948 — September 15, 2023)
Janice Linley was known to many as Kay Morrison. Her other aliases included Janice Thomas, Kay Thomas, Mom, Momma, or Mother if we were upset. Lastly,... Read more
Avert Williford, Jr (February 9, 1943 — August 14, 2023)
Avert Blake Williford, Jr. passed away on August 14, 2023 following several years of heath complications from a stroke. Avert was born February 9, 194... Read more