Pinson’s McKinstry now practicing with Alabama basketball team
By Erik Harris, sports editor TUSCALOOSA — According to reports, former Pinson Valley standout Ga’Quincy McKinstry began practicing with the Alabama b... Read more
Local News
Chamber announces plans for Toast of Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Toast of Trussville, a virtual awards celebration, on Fe... Read more
Trussville PD’s new K9 officer sniffing out trouble
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department welcomed a new member to the force and boy, does he have a nose for dan... Read more
City of Pinson proclaims January 2021 ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Month’
By Crystal McGough PINSON – Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran gave a proclamation at the Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, Pinson City Council meeting to establish that... Read more
PHOTOS: Hewitt-Trussville JV at Vestavia Hills
From The Tribune staff reports VESTAVIA HILLS — The Hewitt-Trussville junior varsity basketball team traveled to Vestavia Hills for a game earlier thi... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Talk show giant Larry King dead at 87
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders... Read more
Investigators suspect foul play in disappearance of Walker County woman
From The Tribune staff reports WALKER COUNTY — The Walker County Sheriff’s Office announced investigators suspect foul play in the disappearance of a... Read more
VIDEO: Ramsay basketball star tears down backboard
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Keshawn Murphy tore the place down on Friday night. The 6-foot-10 Mississippi State signee ended things ea... Read more
Birmingham ‘gang leader’ sentenced to 40 years in prison
From The Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON – Two leaders of the national gang the “Gangster Disciples” were sentenced today for a racketeering conspira... Read more
Teen shot outside Hoover apartment complex
From The Tribune staff reports HOOVER— An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old man was found shot in a vehicle early Friday morning in Hoover... Read more
Sports
VIDEO: Ramsay basketball star tears down backboard
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Keshawn Murphy tore the place down on Friday night. The 6-foot-10 Mississippi State signee ended things ea... Read more
Pinson’s McKinstry now practicing with Alabama basketball team
By Erik Harris, sports editor TUSCALOOSA — According to reports, former Pinson Valley standout Ga’Quincy McKinstry began practicing with the Alabama b... Read more
PHOTOS: Hewitt-Trussville JV at Vestavia Hills
From The Tribune staff reports VESTAVIA HILLS — The Hewitt-Trussville junior varsity basketball team traveled to Vestavia Hills for a game earlier thi... Read more
Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86
From The Tribune staff reports ATLANTA— Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Henry “Hank” Aaron has passed away. The 25-time all-star died on Friday mo... Read more
No. 10 Clay-Chalkville tops No. 2 Pinson Valley
By Erik Harris, sports editor PINSON — After squeezing into the ASWA top-10 poll for the first time this week, the Clay-Chalkville boys basketball tea... Read more
Business
Chamber announces plans for Toast of Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Toast of Trussville, a virtual awards celebration, on Fe... Read more
INSIDE LOOK: Buc-ee’s feeds first responders, ready to open Monday
By Erica Thomas, managing editor LEEDS — The new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds is prepared to open on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 6 a.m. The store is... Read more
Koch Foods announces $16M expansion, 135 new jobs in Alabama
By The Associated Press GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) — One of the largest poultry processors in the U.S. is investing nearly $16 million to expand a processing... Read more
FINANCE: Investing in a Biden-era economy
By David Guttery, sponsored content Within our previous articles, we discussed at length, the potential implications of unknown election concerns on t... Read more
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic to open Trussville location soon
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The new UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic Trussville will open its doors Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Located at... Read more
Food/Entertainment
INSIDE LOOK: Buc-ee’s feeds first responders, ready to open Monday
By Erica Thomas, managing editor LEEDS — The new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds is prepared to open on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 6 a.m. The store is... Read more
FREEBIE ALERT: Chicken Salad Chick offering FREE scoop for Guest Appreciation Day
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — All participating Chicken Salad Chick locations are giving away a free scoop of chicken salad for Guest Ap... Read more
Latest Jefferson County restaurant scores
The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.... Read more
RECALL ALERT: Nestle Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product
From The Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON — Nestlé Prepared Foods, a Mt. Sterling, Ky. establishment, is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not... Read more
Trussville a possible location for Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux, a Louisiana-based sports bar that was once named the #1 Sports Bar in Am... Read more
Lifestyle
What steps to take when a loved one passes
This newsletter is brought to you by Blount Hughes LLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law and is intended as a community service for friends and clients... Read more
Chamber taking nominations for annual Gatekeeper Awards
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2020 Ned & Goldie Paine M... Read more
Trussville family raising money for diabetic alert dog for 11-month-old son
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville family is asking for the community’s help after an 11-month-old boy was diagnosed wit... Read more
Trussville hosting chili cook-off and obstacle course race
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Parks and Recreation will host a chili cookoff and obstacle course race on Saturday, Feb. 6, 20... Read more
PLAY BALL: Moody Miracle League eyes spring season
By Erik Harris, sports editor MOODY — The Moody Miracle League has been greatly missed by so many this year, as COVID-19 swept in and decided to stay.... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: Clare Ruth Cruce
Clare Cruce passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Known affectionately as Mom or Nana, Clare’s faith has become sight as she is now... Read more
Obituary: Glenn W. Morrison
Glenn Morrison of Pell City, AL, went to be with his Lord and Savior to his heavenly home on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. He was born to Allen Joshua and Je... Read more
Obituary: James Robert Mundy, Jr.
James Robert Mundy, Jr., of Trussville, passed away on Jan. 14, 2021. He was a State Farm Agent and a member of First Baptist Church of Center Point.... Read more
Obituary: Donna Tidwell McGee
Donna McGee, 67, of Pinson, AL, gained her wings and went to her eternal home on Jan. 14, 2021. Donna was born in Montgomery, AL on July 12, 1953. She... Read more
Obituary: Richard Alan Wiggins
Richard Alan Wiggins (Ricky) 61, of Birmingham, AL. passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. He graduated from Woodlawn High School. Ricky had many hob... Read more
