Officials: Alabama resolves reporting lag in COVID-19 cases
By The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — State health officials said Saturday they have resolved a lag in getting the latest COVID-19 case numb... Read more
Coronavirus Latest
Alabama reports 19,073 coronavirus cases with 672 confirmed deaths
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Alabama reached 19,073 on Friday morning. COVID-19 deaths in... Read more
Jobless claims decline in Alabama as economy reopens
By The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — New unemployment claims declined by nearly 25% in Alabama over a week as state businesses continued re... Read more
Local American Legion Post’s Women’s Auxiliary donates masks to Center Point Fire District
From The Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — The American Legion SSG Michael W. Hosey Post 205 Women’s Auxiliary donated 106 face masks to the... Read more
Jefferson County now showing COVID-19 case data by zip code regions
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Jefferson County Health Department’s Dr. Mark Wilson told the Birmingham City Council on Tuesd... Read more
Local News
Traffic Advisory: Lane closures for drainage repairs planned on I-20, in Leeds
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close lanes of Interstate 20, in Leeds, on Monday, June 8... Read more
St. Clair County Jail Inmate Roster: Saturday, June 6, 2020
Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours. All inmates are considered innocent until proven guilty. CROW, KELSEY Booking #: 13... Read more
Bham Cleanup group coming together to help downtown Birmingham businesses after riots
By Erica Thomas, managing editor BIRMINGHAM — Several businesses are coming together to help clean up the mess after rioters damaged buildings in down... Read more
Chamber and Downtown merchants to host “Live Big, Shop Small Days” in Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — Since the coronavirus pandemic began to impact small businesses in March, the Trussville Area Chamber of... Read more
Retired Jefferson County K9 Deputy Tori remembered for ‘service to county and country’
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office paid tribute to a K9 deputy that died on Friday, June 5, 2020.... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Gulf Coast amusement park joins Alabama reopening push
By The Associated Press FOLEY, Ala. (AP) — An amusement park on the Alabama coast is joining the state’s push to reopen is economy amid the global pan... Read more
Alabama State establishes scholarship in honor of George Floyd and Greg Gunn
By The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A historically black school in Alabama is establishing a scholarship to honor two black men who were k... Read more
Victim shot, killed while driving through Eastlake
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police Sgt, Rodarius Mauldin said a victim was shot and killed in the 6800 block of 1st A... Read more
70-year old man dies after being caught in crossfire in Birmingham
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police identified a man killed after being caught up in crossfire during a shooting in the sout... Read more
UPDATE: Shooting victim identified after being found on sidewalk in southwest Birmingham
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police identified a man killed after being caught up in crossfire during a shooting in the sout... Read more
Sports
HTHS alumnus returns home to coach varsity wrestling team
By Joshua Huff, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville High School wrestling team found itself a new wrestling coach on June 1, 2020, with t... Read more
HTHS’ David Dobbs named as 2020 Making a Difference Award recipient
By Joshua Huff, sports editor MONTGOMERY – Former Hewitt-Trussville High School’s track and cross-country head coach David Dobbs was announced as one... Read more
Legendary Auburn football coach Pat Dye dies at 80
By Joshua Huff, sports editor Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye died on Monday at the age of 80. Dye, who guided the Tigers for 12 seasons (1981-92... Read more
Hundreds cut from MLB minor league baseball teams; Number of cut could reach 1,000
By Joshua Huff, sports editor For minor league prospects, the journey to the big leagues is a foolhardy effort at best with an estimated 10% earning t... Read more
Leeds High School football looks to inch its way back to relevancy under second-year head coach Jerry Hood
By Joshua Huff, sports editor LEEDS – Historically, the second season for head coach Jerry Hood has proven to be a year of growth for whatever program... Read more
Business
Chamber and Downtown merchants to host “Live Big, Shop Small Days” in Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — Since the coronavirus pandemic began to impact small businesses in March, the Trussville Area Chamber of... Read more
Wall Street’s rally zooms higher after big gain in jobs
By STAN CHOE and DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writers For weeks, critics said Wall Street’s big rally made no sense when the economy seemed set for on... Read more
Progress made on Half Shell Oyster House in Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — Construction on the new Half Shell Oyster House in Trussville is nearing completion and the company hope... Read more
Cookies and Cream: Great American Cookie Company and Marble Slab Creamery opening in Trussville Friday
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Great American Cookie Company and Marble Slab Creamery are opening a joint location on High... Read more
Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announces new blog, Chamber Connections
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announces its new blog, Chamber Connections, a tool for featuring... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Trussville’s Taste of the Fair postponed
By June Mathews TRUSSVILLE – Got a taste for funnel cake or corndogs or a gooey caramel apple? Does just the thought of some fresh-squeezed lemonade o... Read more
Has COVID-19 killed live music?
Sponsored content As if it weren’t enough for Coronavirus to upend our personal and professional lives, live music has taken it on the chin as well. ... Read more
Country megastar Alan Jackson bringing ‘small town drive-in’ concerts to Alabama
From The Tribune staff reports NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer/songwriter Alan Jackson is once again bringing a “Good Time” to Alabama w... Read more
The Farmhouse of Springville to serve fresh variety with a dash of ‘home-grown’
By Erica Thomas, managing editor SPRINGVILLE — A fresh and flavorful culinary option will soon be available in Springville. The Farmhouse of Springvil... Read more
Some Healthy Choice Power Bowls recalled; Bowls may contain small rocks
From the United State Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON, May 22, 2020 – Conagra Brands, Inc., Russellville, Ark. and Marshall, Mo. establishments,... Read more
Lifestyle
Smaller classes, online reservations new norm as gyms reopen
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Mike Weeks and his wife are fitness junkies. During quarantine, they tried home workout... Read more
VIDEO: ‘Happy Everything, Ford’ parade brightens day of Trussville child battling leukemia
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A parade of happiness came through the city of Trussville on Saturday, March 21, and it was all in the n... Read more
PHOTOS: Couple in Grayson Valley ties the knot while practicing ‘social distancing’
By Erica Thomas, managing editor CLAY — A local couple didn’t let a pandemic get in the way of their nuptials. Katey Hartfield and Jacob Blanken... Read more
Pinson’s ‘Socks the Library Cat’ wins Birmingham’s Coolest Cat
By Crystal McGough, copy editor PINSON – Between Pinson Valley High School’s athletics and theater programs, the city of Pinson has been in no short s... Read more
Effort underway to build home for family of 7-year-old who lost his parents in December tornado
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A seven-year-old hospitalized at Children’s of Alabama is slowly recovering from injuries... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: Augusta Drinkard
Augusta E. Drinkard, age 94, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born October 17, 1925 in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was... Read more
Obituary: Glenda Kay Wright
Glenda Kay Wright, age 67, of Pinson, passed away May 27, 2020. She was a faithful and loving Mom, Grandmom and Great Grandmom. A private service will... Read more
Obituary: Avery C. Cobbs
Avery C. Cobbs, age 79, of Trussville, passed away on May 21, 2020. He was employed in the welding industry for many years and was an avid fan of anti... Read more
Obituary: Johnny Lee Beck
Johnny Lee Beck, 67, of Pinson, AL, entered his heavenly home on May 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father E.B. Beck and is survived by his... Read more
Obituary: Troy Ellis
Troy Justice Ellis “T-Man” Troy was born on 08/27/2008 Troy passed away on 05/01/2020 Troy is survived by His: Parents, Obed & Jennife... Read more
