Golf tournament by Trussville Rotary Club expected to raise over $25,000
TRUSSVILLE — More than $25,000 is expected to have been raised at the 34th annual golf tournament hosted by the Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club to be... Read more
Local News
Case remains open for man who was found dead in Pinson
PINSON — The case of Jewel Dewayne Bendolph, a Birmingham man who was found deceased in Pinson in 2024, is still open and information that could lead... Read more
Alabama RC&D Council names Danny Garrett House Leader of the Year
TRUSSVILLE — Rep. Danny Garrett was named House Leader of the Year by the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Coun... Read more
Isaias forecast to bring gusty winds, steady rain Friday into Saturday
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the southwestern Gulf and is forecast to become a hurricane within 24 hour... Read more
Irondale sets new rates for emergency services, appoints new city chaplain
Terry Schrimscher IRONDALE, Ala. — The Irondale City Council met for the first meeting of the month Tuesday night, Oct. 6, with most of the business c... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Crash shuts down I-20 in Talladega County
From Tribune staff reports TALLDEGA COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle that occurred at approximately 5:53 a.m. Mond... Read more
Suspect shot after brandishing gun during I-65 stop in Chilton County
From Tribune staff reports CHILTON COUNTY — A Dothan resident wanted on rape and sodomy charges was shot Sunday after brandishing a gun during a... Read more
ALEA seeks driver after fatal pedestrian crash east of Tuscaloosa
From Tribune staff reports TUSCALOOSA — A 70-year-old Tuscaloosa man died Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle that left the scene on Alabama 216... Read more
Calhoun County man, 27, Franklin County man, 58, killed in separate crashes
From Tribune staff reports Two single vehicles crashes in Calhoun County and Marion County claimed the lives of two Alabama men, according to Sgt. Reg... Read more
Poll: Tuberville, Moore, Wahl lead races, most voters back CHOOSE Act expansion
BIRMINGHAM — Republican nominees hold double-digit leads in the races for governor, U.S. Senate and lieutenant governor, and a large majority of Alaba... Read more
Sports
Tribuneland stat leaders: Archer, Floyd, Rutledge pace area offenses
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor Several Tribuneland players are putting up big numbers as their teams head into the second half of the season. Lee... Read more
No. 10 Lady Huskies pick up wins over No. 6 Anniston, Midfield
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor Hewitt-Trussville’s flag football team picked up two wins last week with wins over Midfield and a one-point victor... Read more
Mounties rout Dora for homecoming
By Shane Paschal, For the Tribune IRONDALE-Homecoming has always been special at Shades Valley. Alumni schedule reunions and gatherings all week leadi... Read more
Former Clay-Chalkville standout Corey Barber Jr. scores twice in breakout game for LSU
By Britney Bailey, For the Tribune Former Clay-Chalkville Cougar standout Corey Barber Jr. recorded his first collegiate touchdowns Saturday night whe... Read more
Jordan, Durham shatter school records as Hewitt-Trussville shines at Chili Pepper Festival
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —It was a record-setting day for Hewitt-Trussville Cross Country at the Chili Pepper Festival i... Read more
Business
Chamber marks Scarlet Raven Gaming reopening
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce marked the grand reopening of Scarlet Raven Gaming with a ribbon-cutti... Read more
Sick of the lame roof dude?
SPONSORED CONTENT | HOMETOWN ROOFING & RESTORATIONS What’s Actually Going On in the Roofing Industry? For years, the roofing industry benefi... Read more
Finalists announced, voting open for 2026 Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Finalists have been named and voting is now open for the 2026 Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards, the largest and most visible celebrat... Read more
More details emerge on the Cahaba Valley Innovation Center
Terry Schrimscher TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Trussville City Schools Superintendent Patrick Martin appeared on Tribune Unplugged last week, two days after ann... Read more
One new business opens, 3 more announced for Shops of Grand River in Leeds
From Tribune staff reports LEEDS — Holiday shopping season will be here before we know it and shoppers will have several new gift buying options... Read more
Opinion
Economic development wins for Alabama shaping Governor Kay Ivey’s Legacy
by Paul DeMarco, Tribune political columnist Governor Kay Ivey’s term of office is soon coming to an end. And while her legacy will be that she was th... Read more
The enthusiasm gap is real
Commentary by Jeff Poor We are less than a month away from the midterm elections, and it still looks like Democrats should have a good night on Novemb... Read more
Don’t let 2026 be permanent
by Jeff Poor, commentary It’s hard not to be pessimistic if you are a Republican right now. Even though polls have been unreliable lately, natio... Read more
Marked safe from Lane Kiffin and Jeff Landry
by Jeff Poor Commentary The State of Louisiana, perhaps blinded by a loyalty to its flagship university, Louisiana State University, is attempting to... Read more
Trussville Doesn’t Have a Growth Problem. It Has a Growth Management Problem.
Businesses want in. Families want in. Tax revenues are strong. Trussville’s next challenge is making sure growth pays its way instead of leaving resid... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Restaurant scores in Jefferson County 9/23 – 9/30
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — The following restaurant scores in Jefferson County were reported between Sept. 23, 2026 and Sept.... Read more
Want to win a $100 gift card from Walk-On’s? Here’s how to enter
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — The Trussville Tribune is giving away a $100 Walk-On’s gift card in a free drawing for readers in the pa... Read more
Finalists announced, voting open for 2026 Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Finalists have been named and voting is now open for the 2026 Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards, the largest and most visible celebrat... Read more
Butterbean Days this weekend elevates Pinson’s popular street festival to new heights
From Tribune staff reports PINSON, Ala. — Heather Lebischak has been praying to what she calls the “butterbean gods.” The president and CEO of the Nor... Read more
New meat & 3 eatery planned in Leeds
From Tribune staff reports LEEDS — A new meat and three eatery is planned for Leeds and it will be operated by the owners of a popular food truc... Read more
Lifestyle
Name, Image and Blameless
By Ken Lass They are the three most hated letters in the alphabet for the college football fan. N-I-L. The dreaded acronym that stands for Name, Image... Read more
Inaugural Bham Coffee Fest to bring local coffee community together to benefit Lakeshore Foundation
Contributed BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham’s coffee community will come together Saturday, Sept. 26, for the inaugural Bham Coffee Fest, a free communi... Read more
The Old Briefcase
By Joe Hobby We started cleaning out our basement the other day, and I quickly realized this wasn’t going to be a Saturday afternoon project. It was m... Read more
Coming Out of the Closet
Joe Hobby I laugh when I think about college students today. They go off to school with interior designers, then buy curtains, expensive sheets, nice... Read more
Trussville Witches Ride founder named Birmingham Realtor of the Year
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Founder and former president of the Trussville Witches Ride, Christy McDonald, has been named Realtor of the Year by the Birmingham... Read more
Obituaries
Betty Lou Johnson (February 10, 1939 — October 5, 2026)
Betty Johnson, age 87, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a... Read more
Emily McCluskey Moler (D. Jul 16, 2026)
Emily McCluskey Moler, a native of Birmingham, died on July 16, 2026, after a brief illness, at 89 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband of... Read more
James Thomas “Tom” Jackson (December 19, 1954 — October 3, 2026)
James Thomas Jackson “Tom” passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 71 surrounded by his family. Born in Opelika, AL to Harry and Shirl... Read more
William “Bill” Pugh (August 5, 1944 — October 4, 2026)
Funeral Services for Mr. William “Bill” Pugh, age 82 of Trussville, will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Fu... Read more
Pamela Dianne Focan (February 13, 1959 — September 27, 2026)
Pamela D. Focan was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 13, 1959, and passed in Springville, Alabama on September 27, 2026. Pamela was known for h... Read more