Leeds Council approves hiring freeze for all city departments in response to COVID
By Nathan Prewett LEEDS – During a regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 the Leeds City Council approved a hiring freeze for all city departments. Mayor... Read more
Local News
Hurricane Sally causes delays with Cosby Lake dredging
By Crystal McGough Clay City Manager Ronnie Dixon gave an update during the pre-council meeting of the Clay City Council Tuesday night, Sept. 22, conc... Read more
Trussville man honored for 20 years of safety with Averitt Express
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A man from Trussville was honored for 20 years of safety with transportation company Averitt Express. Asso... Read more
Bed Bath & Beyond in Trussville permanently closing because of COVID-19
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Bed Bath & Beyond in Trussville is one of 63 stores nationwide closing due to the impact of the corona... Read more
Cyber attack targets St. Clair County government
From The Tribune staff reports ST. CLAIR COUNTY — On Tuesday, St. Clair County was the target of a cyber attack. In a news release, Paul Manning, Chai... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Labor Day holiday has yet to lead to virus surge in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A feared increase in Alabama’s coronavirus caseload after Labor Day get-togethers has yet to materialize two weeks after... Read more
POLICE: Man suspected in stabbing death of 86-year-old sister identified
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police are investigating the death of a woman they believe was stabbed to death by her brother.... Read more
Hoover City Schools launch COVID-19 dashboard to share student, faculty info
From The Tribune staff reports HOOVER — Hoover City Schools announced in a letter to parents on Tuesday the launch of a new dashboard on the sch... Read more
Plane lands on I-59 in St. Clair County
From The Tribune staff reports ST. CLAIR COUNTY — No injuries were reported after a small plane landed on Interstate 59 on Tuesday afternoon. Accordin... Read more
Students organize a time of prayer Wednesday
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Students around the globe are expected to participate in the 30th annual See You at the Pole (SYATP) event... Read more
Sports
VOLLEYBALL: Huskies honor senior Blakely Valdez, notch 1st area win since 2017
By Erik Harris, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville volleyball team honored its lone Senior, Blakely Valdez, last week in a 3-0 Class 7A,... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville junior grabs Auburn offer
By Erik Harris, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville junior Omari Kelly announced his fourth SEC scholarship offer on Monday afternoon. The ta... Read more
Moore, Dale earn starting nods at Alabama
By Erik Harris, sports editor TUSCALOOSA — On Monday, Alabama released its depth chart for this Saturday’s season-opening game at Missouri. Among the... Read more
Pyron delivers 5 TDs to earn Tribune Player of the Week honors
By Erik Harris, sports editor PINSON — Short of Russell Wilson on Sunday night in Seattle, it’s hard to quarterback a better game than Zach Pyron deli... Read more
Blatant Homerism: Banning the mascots, NCAA? Really?
By Zack Steele This is a weird year. Any arguments? And for our beloved college football season to begin, we have been asked to give certain concessio... Read more
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond in Trussville permanently closing because of COVID-19
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Bed Bath & Beyond in Trussville is one of 63 stores nationwide closing due to the impact of the corona... Read more
Pastry Art Bake Shoppe coming soon to Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A new bakery will open soon off Gadsden Highway. Pastry Art Bake Shoppe serves creative baked goods and of... Read more
Free hot dogs for soft opening of The Original Hot Dog Factory in Center Point
From The Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — The Original Hot Dog Factory in Center Point will have a soft opening on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Free ho... Read more
Sweet move: Hand-crafted candy company opening store in Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — After over a year of operating in Trussville, a chocolatier and hand-crafted sweet maker will open a brick... Read more
Trussville company named 1 of America’s best workplaces
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A local business has landed on a national list of top workplaces. SPOC Automation has been named to... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Latest Jefferson County food service scores
The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.... Read more
Free hot dogs for soft opening of The Original Hot Dog Factory in Center Point
From The Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — The Original Hot Dog Factory in Center Point will have a soft opening on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Free ho... Read more
Trussville City Fest: Tailgate & Celebrate set for Sept. 26
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce confirmed City Fest: Tailgate & Celebrate will be held on Satu... Read more
Sweet move: Hand-crafted candy company opening store in Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — After over a year of operating in Trussville, a chocolatier and hand-crafted sweet maker will open a brick... Read more
Local schools listed in latest county health scores
The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.... Read more
Lifestyle
Students organize a time of prayer Wednesday
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Students around the globe are expected to participate in the 30th annual See You at the Pole (SYATP) event... Read more
The wait is over, ACTA Theatre to return with ‘Wait Until Dark’
By Shaun Szkolnik, for The Tribune TRUSSVILLE – ACTA is bringing theater back to Trussville starting Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, with a performance of... Read more
CDC: How to protect your pets from coronavirus
From The Tribune staff reports ATLANTA — A small study out of Canada shows there are substantial rates of coronavirus infections in dogs and cats whos... Read more
Locals take part in Troy University Bid Day
From The Tribune staff reports TROY — Nearly 300 Troy University students pledged Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Kapp... Read more
Pinson woman meets first responders who saved her life
By Erica Thomas, managing editor FULTONDALE — A birthday celebration ended in a nightmare for one Pinson woman after she was involved in a serious car... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Tuggle
Patricia “Pat” Reed Tuggle, age 83, of Trussville, passed away Sept. 19, 2020. She was an active member of Deerfoot Baptist Church and was the best “P... Read more
Obituary: Raymond McKinnon
Raymond A. McKinnon, Sr. went to be with The Lord on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at age 91. Raymond was born to John McKinnon and Lillian Harris McKinnon... Read more
Obituary: Samuel Louis Grice II
Samuel Louis Grice II, age 67, of Pell City, passed away Sept. 13, 2020. He enjoyed being a CPA, Auburn Sports, his grandchildren and had a unique dry... Read more
Obituary: Phyllis Ball Edwards
Phyllis Ball Edwards, 80, went to be her Lord Sept. 12, 2020 at her home with her three girls. She was a resident of Vestavia Hills, AL for 43 years.... Read more
Obituary: Edgar T. Clower, Jr.
Edgar T. Clower, Jr., age 86, of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Sept. 8, 2020. He was a member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church and served in... Read more
