An Angel in Pink: Leader of breast cancer group shares her story to help others
By June Mathews A woman’s breast cancer story usually doesn’t begin before she is diagnosed with breast cancer–but Sue Richards’ story does. Her... Read more
Local News
Pinson man wanted on burglary charge
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A Pinson man is wanted on a felony warrant charging him with failing to appear in court to face a th... Read more
Moody man wanted on burglary charge
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A Moody man is wanted on a felony warrant charging him with failing to appear in court to face... Read more
Trussville Fall Carnival coming to town this week
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the dates of its annual fall carnival, celebra... Read more
Moody Council holds hearing on zoning amendments
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune MOODY, Ala.–The Moody City Council held a public hearing and first reading during its meeting on Monday, Oct.... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Birmingham mayor assembles commission to combat surge of homicides
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced today the creation of a new advisory commission made u... Read more
Mortgage corporation penalized by DOJ in Birmingham redlining case
From Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON–The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced to... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Secretary of State Leading Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud for Upcoming Elections in Alabama
By Paul DeMarco With just some four weeks to the big election day, we are going to hear more about the integrity of the election results on November 5... Read more
20-year-old killed near East Lake Park identified
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A Birmingham man was shot and killed after a verbal altercation on Friday, Oct. 11, near East Lake Park, a... Read more
Talladega man, 29, killed in crash when motorcycle struck by pickup truck
From Tribune staff reports TALLADEGA COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, has claimed the li... Read more
Sports
Tribuneland Scores and Schedule
Scores Schedule Mountain Brook 47 Pinson Valley 30 Pinson V... Read more
Huskies dominate Prattville
By Sherry J. Pruitt, For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE, Ala.-Tonight was business as usual for most high school teams in the South. Friday night means footba... Read more
Cougars blast Vikings
By Brittney Bailey, For the Tribune BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-The Clay-Chalkville Cougars remain undefeated this season after a 66-12 win over the Huffman Viki... Read more
Mounties find Panther den unwelcoming
Shane Paschal, For the Tribune PELL CITY, Ala.- Shades Valley visited Pell City, and both teams were seeking a win to improve their playoff chances. A... Read more
Tigers put up fight, fall to St Clair County
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor ODENVILLE – The Springville Tigers took to the road in what was basically a must-win in order to make it to their sec... Read more
Business
Local retailers work to transform city for Turn Trussville Pink Day
By June Mathews As Ashli Posey and Mary Robertson can attest, turning a city pink is no easy feat. But with the support of Trussville Merchants Associ... Read more
Trussville Rotary golf tournament raises $20,000 for scholarships
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club held its 32nd annual charity golf tournament on Monday at the Gr... Read more
Local business leader publishes book to help growing small businesses
From Tribune staff reports ODENVILLE, Ala.–Local business leader and marketing expert Dona Atkinson Bonnett announced the launch of her latest b... Read more
Sunshine’s Bakery celebrates opening with sweets and treats
From Tribune staff reports IRONDALE, Ala.–Irondale’s newest small business celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, offering delicious ba... Read more
Main St. Gift Company opens inside Swag Salon/Boutique
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–From sweet treats to surprise gifts, Trussville salon-goers now have a new spot to find a littl... Read more
Opinion
Paul DeMarco: Secretary of State Leading Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud for Upcoming Elections in Alabama
By Paul DeMarco With just some four weeks to the big election day, we are going to hear more about the integrity of the election results on November 5... Read more
Op-Ed: The Northern Beltline Will Save Lives
By Jon Lord, Jefferson County Association of Fire Departments President As a fire chief in Jefferson County, I know just how precious every second is... Read more
Phil Williams: Failing up
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary In both of my deployments in the Global War on Terror, I commanded men I had not worked with before. We gelled... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Alabama Doing Its Part to Assist Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Appalachia
By Paul DeMarco The terrible storms that tore through the Southeast last week have left devastating results in parts of Florida, Georgia, South Caroli... Read more
Phil Williams: Political key terrain
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary There is a classic book on my shelf by 19th-century Prussian General Carl Von Clausewitz called “On War.” Claus... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Choose your favorites! The 2024 Tribune Readers’ Choice Award nominations are open
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Each year, Tribune readers select the best of the best from across the Tribune nine city coverage area. No... 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
Huskies take down Titans to start the season 2-0
By Sherry Parker, For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Under the Friday night light of Husky Stadium, the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies took on the Ga... Read more
With AWF Cook-Off Win, 12-Year-Old McGlynn Claims Another Title
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Although it took two tiebreakers, 12-year-old Bryson McGlynn of Opelika was... 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
Sean of the South: The Elegy of the Handwritten Letter
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Don’t shoot the messenger. But in America, one third of children have never handwritten a letter. And i... Read more
My Life As A Hobby: Let’s Get Rolling
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist I was talking to a friend’s daughter at a high school football game. When I asked her if they had any special Ho... Read more
WFF Fisheries Continues to Monitor Invasive Carp Species
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Dave Armstrong is planning to go hunting when the weather cools off, but he... Read more
Sean of the South: Amazing Grace
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary This church is 115 years old. It’s small. Impossibly small, only able to fit 25 people—30 people if the... Read more
Tree Talk: Leaf Peeper Season coming soon!
By Jenna P. Jones, Trussville Tree Commission The process of autumn leaves changing colors is called senescene. And here to explain that beautiful mys... Read more
Obituaries
Mildred “Kitty” G. Harper (April 14, 1939 — October 11, 2024)
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred “Kitty” G. Harper, age 85 of Vestavia Hills, will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson M... Read more
Lucien Bomar II (August 29, 1947 — October 9, 2024)
Lucien Clay Bomar II, 77, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Born on August 2... Read more
Mike Steele (January 30, 1952 — October 8, 2024)
Funeral Service for Mr. Mike Steele will be at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Trussville, AL on Monday, October 14, 2024 with... Read more
Mildred Delores Jarvis (December 29, 1937 — October 7, 2024)
Mildred Delores Jarvis, 86, died in her home surrounded by her family in Center Point, Alabama, on Monday, October 7, 2024, after an extended battle w... Read more
Ronnie L. G. Cooper (August 13, 1942 — October 8, 2024)
Ronnie L.G. Cooper, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on August 13, 1942, Ronnie lived a life shaped b... Read more