Video: Springville City Council Meeting 1-21-25
Watch the full Springville City Council meeting from Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Video via City of Springville Facebook. Read more
Local News
Center Point man arrested on drug trafficking charges, held on $1 million bond
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A Center Point man is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a total bond of over $1 million aft... Read more
Center Point Fire District responded to over 10,000 calls last year
From Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT, Ala.–The Center Point Fire District released its year-end review last week, summarizing the department... Read more
Video: Irondale City Council Meeting 1-21-25
Watch the full Irondale City Council meeting from Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Video via the City of Irondale Facebook. Read more
Jefferson, St. Clair County schools on 2-hour delayed start tomorrow
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–Jefferson County and St. Clair County Schools will both delay the start of school by two hours... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Dangerously cold Monday; Snow possible south of I-20 Tuesday
By Jacob Woods and Alex Puckett, CBS 42 Martin Luther King Day: Temperatures will only climb into the upper 20s/low 30s as wind chills make the air fe... Read more
Irondale man sentenced to 10 years on state charges in Attorney General’s office bombing
From Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.–Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert was sentenced today to serve 10 years in prison, Alabama Attorney Gene... Read more
Arctic Temperatures with a threat for snow/ice next week
By David Nussbaum and Michael Haynes, CBS 42 Friday: Friday will become partly cloudy and stay mild ahead of an Arctic cold front. High temperatures w... Read more
3 BPD officers injured after man crashes stolen SUV into parked police vehicles
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Three Birmingham Police Department officers are recovering after a man drove a stolen SUV into sever... Read more
Deputies pursue stolen vehicle along Gadsden Highway, 4 teens taken into custody
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A 19-year-old has been charged after leading Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a c... Read more
Sports
Hoops roundup: Hewitt, Shades Valley, Clay and Center Point
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor Hewitt-Trussville The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies, 19-8, reeled off three straight wins after losing to top-ranked H... Read more
Trussville Council honors 7A Assistant Coach of the Year Sean Talsma
By Chris Basinger, News Editor TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Council recognized Hewitt-Trussville Defensive Coordinator Sean Talsma for h... Read more
Tribune Sports launches new motorsports podcast
Trussville Tribune Sports launched a motorsports podcast for Tribune area racing fans earlier this week. Prep Sports Editor John Goolsby of Tribune Sp... Read more
Tigers win quarterfinals, advance to final four
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Tigers wrestling team continued their momentum on Thursday afternoon as they hosted a 5... Read more
Play Ball! Irondale to celebrate start of inaugural youth sports season with opening of new Ruffner Sports Complex
From Tribune staff reports IRONDALE, Ala.–Irondale is getting set to celebrate a new era of youth sports in the city with the completion of the... Read more
Business
Officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for new hotel in Leeds
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune LEEDS, Ala.–City officials, business leaders, and members of the development teams celebrated the start of co... Read more
New Trussville car wash opening next month
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville’s newest car wash will be opening soon, according to a recent announcement. New Day... Read more
Walk-On’s Trussville introduces new wing sauce
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Matt Roth and Landon Meynard introduced Walk-On’s newest wing sauce flavor on Tribune Unscript... Read more
New indoor golf simulator ‘The Golffice’ opens in Trussville
By Chris Basinger, News Editor TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville residents have a new place where they can practice their swings or just have fun with... Read more
Trussville Council approves multi-million dollar tax incentive agreement for new mixed-use development
By Chris Basinger, News Editor TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–A plan to redevelop a downtown Trussville lot into a mixed-use building and entertainment venue... Read more
Opinion
Inside the Statehouse: Jabo Waggoner–An Alabama Political Legend
By Steve Flowers When the 2025 legislative year begins in February, State Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia) will begin his 52nd year in the Alabama L... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Public Safety Legislation Looks to be on Agenda for Upcoming Legislative Session
By Paul DeMarco The year 2024 was a violent one in Alabama. With the high amount of crime across the state, particularly, in the large metropolitan ar... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Incoming Trump Administration Set to Deliver Positive Results for Alabama Quickly
By Paul DeMarco We are just days away from President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th. Once the President is sworn in, he will be foc... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Upcoming Alabama Legislative Session Could Include Debate on New Election Laws
By Paul DeMarco With the 2024 presidential election behind us and the upcoming Alabama legislative session less than a month away, lawmakers are alrea... Read more
Inside the Statehouse: Two of Alabama’s Legislative Giants Passed Away in 2024
By Steve Flowers My tradition is to make my year end column a tribute to major political figures that passed away during the year. My column last week... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Walk-On’s Trussville introduces new wing sauce
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Matt Roth and Landon Meynard introduced Walk-On’s newest wing sauce flavor on Tribune Unscript... Read more
New indoor golf simulator ‘The Golffice’ opens in Trussville
By Chris Basinger, News Editor TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville residents have a new place where they can practice their swings or just have fun with... Read more
Trussville City Council set to vote on multi-million dollar incentives for new downtown development
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A plan to redevelop a large parcel of property in downtown Trussville will come before the City Council... Read more
Mi Tierra Linda Supermarket celebrating grand opening in Center Point tomorrow
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer CENTER POINT, Ala.–Local shoppers looking to expand their palettes can now visit Center Point’s newest foo... Read more
Gallery: City of Moody holds 30th Annual Christmas Parade
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune MOODY, Ala.–Moody held its Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, marking 30 years since the start of the tra... Read more
Lifestyle
Sean of the South: About Morgan
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary I am proud of Morgan Love. That is all I wanted to say today. I wish I could tell you how proud. As the... Read more
ICHBW: Is Healthy Communication the Real Key to Modern Love?
I Couldn’t Help But Wonder… By Dixie Dreamer When it comes to modern dating, I couldn’t help but wonder… what does healthy communica... Read more
Lass But Not Least: A Cow on a Train
By Ken Lass There is something special about reading a story to your kids or grandkids. Something unique and connective about having them cuddled up... Read more
ICHBW: What Does Respect Look Like in Dating?
I Couldn’t Help But Wonder… By Dixie Dreamer For me, I didn’t realize how badly I had been disrespected by so many men in my life… until I... Read more
My Life As A Hobby: Drones Fell On Alabama
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist These drone sightings over New Jersey remind me of a time years ago when mysterious lights were spotted over Birmingha... Read more
Obituaries
J. Nelson Deaver Sr. (November 3, 1946 — January 20, 2025)
John Nelson Deaver, Sr., age 78, of Pinson, AL, passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John Alex... Read more
Walter Larry Sykes (July 15, 1937 — January 19, 2025)
Walter Larry Sykes, age 87, passed away on January 19, 2025. The joy of his life was playing ball and in tournaments with his lifelong friends. He was... Read more
Peggy H. Tucker (December 14, 1937 — January 16, 2025)
Peggy H. Tucker, age 87, passed serenely in her sleep on January 16, 2025, with her son at her bedside. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, a Phillips High S... Read more
Jennie Glanton (August 22, 1949 — January 15, 2025)
Jennie Glanton, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama, after a courageous five-y... Read more
Bryan Quick (May 19, 1967 — January 16, 2025)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan Ray Quick, age 57, who passed away peacefully at his home on the lake in Pell City, Alab... Read more
