Burlington to open Trussville location
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The popular retail department store, Burlington, will open a Trussville location in 2022, according to s... Read more
Local News
Center Point city auditor calls council 2020 audit “Outstanding”
By Faith Callens For The Tribune CENTER POINT — The Center Point City Council met on Thursday night for a regular discussion of city business that inc... Read more
They are champions, Mr. Lumpkin
by Scott Buttram, publisher Commentary TRUSSVILLE — An inappropriate comment on social media by al.com freelancer Bill Lumpkin regarding the AHS... Read more
Rockin’ Reindeer Bash to be held at Trussville’s Entertainment District
By Hannah Caver, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE — The Rockin’ Reindeer Bash will be held at Trussville’s Entertainment District on Saturday, Dece... Read more
Pinson Christmas parade, tree lighting, Christmas movie in the park coming up next week
By Crystal McGough PINSON – Pinson’s annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. T... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
JeffCo deputies seek public assistance to find robbery, kidnapping suspect
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Birmingham man suspected of a pair of violent... Read more
St. Clair County man killed in single-vehicle accident
From The Tribune staff reports ST. CLAIR COUNTY — A Ragland man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Friday, December 3... Read more
Birmingham man killed during a reported assault
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified a Birmingham man that was shot and killed durin... Read more
Tuscaloosa man sentenced to 15 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY —A Tuscaloosa man was sentenced on Tuesday for trafficking methamphetamine and being a felon in possession o... Read more
North Carolina man killed in Walker County Crash
From The Tribune staff reports WALKER COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, December 2, has claimed the l... Read more
Sports
Leeds takes on No. 1-ranked Ramsay tonight
By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor LEEDS — The Green Wave is 4-0, feasting on early-season competition and averaging 75 points per game; however, tonight... Read more
Leeds senior Jamal Jordan hits 1,000 points on career
By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor LEEDS — Green Wave senior guard Jamal Jordan’s life is pretty busy. If he’s not at school, he’s at t... Read more
Protective Stadium: Guide for 6A championship game
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The AHSAA Super 7 is in full swing, with the 6A championship game between Clay-Chalkville and Hueytown set... Read more
Leeds’ Machen signs with Southern Union
By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor LEEDS — Green Wave senior pitcher Emma Machen put pen to paper on Thursday, December 2, 2021 and signed a scholarship... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville wins inaugural flag football title
By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM — Hannah Dorsett hit the equivalent of a walk-off home run when she went into traffic and caught Deandrea P... Read more
Business
Burlington to open Trussville location
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The popular retail department store, Burlington, will open a Trussville location in 2022, according to s... Read more
Faster broadband now available from Kinetic in Springville
From The Tribune staff reports SPRINGVILLE — Faster broadband is now available from Kinetic by Windstream. As part of a multi-year plan, $2 billion in... Read more
Hickory Farms pop-up store in Trussville offers blend of deliciousness and nostalgia
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — For a generation of Americans, summer sausages, cheeses, sweet hot mustard and crackers from Hickory Far... Read more
Trussville’s Zeke Smith honored as an Auburn Distinguished Engineer
by Alabama Newscenter AUBURN — Nine engineering alumni and one longtime employee of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were... Read more
New wing-centric restaurant opening in Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – Wing It On!, the fan-favorite wing joint known for its always fresh, never-frozen, all-natural wings ’n wi... Read more
Opinion
They are champions, Mr. Lumpkin
by Scott Buttram, publisher Commentary TRUSSVILLE — An inappropriate comment on social media by al.com freelancer Bill Lumpkin regarding the AHS... Read more
Opinion: Wallace’s firing feels like wrong decision at wrong time
Editor’s note: This is an opinion column. By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor Coaches are hired to be fired. That’s what they say, anyway. But there... Read more
Opinion: Politics – It’s all in the details
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Some folks like to say “the devil’s in the details.” Not me. I believe that God is in the details. Details are... Read more
Sean of the South: Turn the Radio On
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “I’d suggest getting your affairs in order,” the doctor told the older woman. The doc said this with n... Read more
Opinion: Alabama lawmakers need to prioritize legislation to support law enforcement next legislative session
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Paul DeMarco So far this year, there have been over 66 members of law enforcement killed in the li... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Rockin’ Reindeer Bash to be held at Trussville’s Entertainment District
By Hannah Caver, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE — The Rockin’ Reindeer Bash will be held at Trussville’s Entertainment District on Saturday, Dece... Read more
Area Christmas events kick off this weekend
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Tribune coverage area’s Christmas events kick off this weekend: SPRINGVILLE (Saturday... Read more
Register now to participate in 2021 Leeds Christmas Parade
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — The 2021 Leeds Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in historic downtown Le... Read more
Moody invites you to “A Very Merry Disney Christmas” parade
From The Tribune staff reports MOODY — The City of Moody invites you to join them as they celebrate the Christmas Season at the 2021 Annual Moody Chri... Read more
The Pinnacle and Trussville Chamber host outdoor movie night
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Pinnacle and Trussville Chamber are proud to announce they are hosting an outdoor movie night beginnin... Read more
Lifestyle
Sean of the South: Roll On
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Christmas Eve, 1978. It was late. The rural Pennsylvania highway was empty. All over America, stocking... Read more
Sean of the South: Christmas Tunes
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The last thing I want to do is sound like an old fart. But some things cannot be helped. Yesterday I w... Read more
Trussville Public Library celebrates ‘Art for the Season’ in this month’s art exhibit
By Tanna M. Friday, Managing Editor For The Tribune TRUSSVILLE — The city of Trussville invites the public to view local artist Janice Cook and Gudru... Read more
Sean of the South: Albany
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Yesterday I met Ray Charles in Albany, Georgia. He was in a good mood. I was, too. I waved at him. He... Read more
Trussville funeral home announced as an official location for the 2021 National Wreaths Across America Day
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Jefferson Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home have been announced as an official location for the 2021 Natio... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: David M Jones, Jr. (August 17, 1943 ~ November 30, 2021)
David Milton Jones, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born in Bessemer, Alabama, on August 17, 1943. He was preceded in death by h... Read more
Obituary: Bruce Alan Logan (November 3, 1964 ~ November 28, 2021)
Bruce Alan Logan, age 57, of Margaret, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Bruce was born November 3, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama. He... Read more
Obituary: William Pritchard (February 19, 1935 ~ November 28, 2021)
William England Pritchard Jr., Age 86, of Birmingham, Alabama, and Buffalo, New York passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021. Born February 19, 19... Read more
Obituary: Paige Ann McAttammey Lucas (September 13, 1946 ~ November 26, 2021)
Paige McAttammey Lucas, 75, of Trussville, entered her Heavenly Home on Friday, November 26, 2021. Paige was active in her church, CrossPoint, Republi... Read more
Obituary: Henry Elzie Sewell, Jr. (September 23, 1943 ~ November 24, 2021)
Henry E. Sewell, Jr. passed away on November 24, 2021. He was born at home in the Avondale Mill Village, Birmingham, Alabama, on September 23, 1943. H... Read more
