CRIME STOPPERS: Center Point man wanted on attempted murder charge
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama issued a wanted poster for a Center Point man. Crime Stoppers... Read more
Local News
Jefferson County DA in Bessemer says Paighton Houston case should not be tried on social media
By Erica Thomas, managing editor BESSEMER — The Jefferson County District Attorney in the Bessemer Cutoff responded to the arrest of a man in connecti... Read more
CRIME STOPPERS: Trussville Police searching for Leeds man wanted on kidnapping and rape charges
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted... Read more
Interstate 59/20 overpasses will reopen this weekend
By Joshua Huff, sports editor BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham’s major bridge reconstruction of the new Interstate 59/20 overpasses is in its final stages and... Read more
Jefferson County man charged with murder of first wife faces new charges of domestic violence against second wife in Pinson
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports PINSON — A Jefferson County man, who was out on bail after he was charged with the murder of his first wife... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
50-yard-line mass baptism prompts complaint in Alabama town
REELTOWN, Ala. (AP) — The baptism of high school football players on the 50-yard-line in their football stadium has drawn complaints from a group that... Read more
Juvenile with gun arrested near Saks High School
By the Associated Press SAKS, Ala. — Alabama authorities arrested a juvenile following reports that someone was near a school with a gun early Friday.... Read more
Natural Light is giving free beer to everyone turning 21 in 2020
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports The start of a new decade will be quite beneficial for people who turn the ripe old age of 21 this year as A... Read more
Blountsville man killed in crash on Hwy 79
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Thur... Read more
Former Alabama basketball standout to plead not guilty to human trafficking
By the Associated Press MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A grand jury has brought charges in a sex trafficking case against former NBA player and one-time Univer... Read more
Sports
Hewitt-Trussville boys’ bowling finishes as runner-up at AHSAA North Regional Tournament
By Joshua Huff, sports editor VESTAVIA HILLS — The Hewitt-Trussville boys’ bowling team wrapped up the final day of the 2020 AHSAA North Region... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville wrestling falls to Huntsville in first round of 2020 AHSAA State Dual Championships
By Joshua Huff, sports editor HUNTSVILLE – The Hewitt-Trussville wrestling team fell in the opening round of the 2020 AHSAA State Dual Champions... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville boys and girls’ bowling teams book tickets to 2020 AHSAA State Championship
By Joshua Huff, sports editor VESTAVIA HILLS — The Hewitt-Trussville boys and girls’ bowling teams booked their tickets to the 2020 AHSAA State... Read more
Moody wrestling falls to Alexandria in quarterfinals of 2020 AHSAA State Dual Championships
By Joshua Huff, sports editor MOODY — The Moody High School wrestling team fell to Alexandria in the quarterfinals of the 2020 AHSAA State Dual Champi... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville boys’ bowling qualifies in 4th place on first day of 2020 AHSAA North Regional Bowling Tournament
By Joshua Huff, sports editor VESTAVIA HILLS — The first day of the 2020 AHSAA North Regional Bowling Tournament at Vestavia Bowl concluded on Thursda... Read more
Business
New auto parts store coming to Clay, chains in talks to take over old Fred’s building
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CLAY — A new auto parts store is coming to the city of Clay. O’Reilly Auto Parts will be in the 6400 b... Read more
Letter from Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce: More businesses opening in city
By Tim Gann, Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce There are several new businesses opening in the Center Point area the first quarter of the New Year... Read more
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announces opening date
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Construction is complete on the new Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant... Read more
Trussville’s Second Saturday postponed due to possible severe weather
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — An event planned for Saturday, Jan. 11, has been postponed due to possible severe weather. Trus... Read more
Dr. Pattie Neill to be featured speaker at Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Dr. Pattie Neill, superintendent of Trussville City Schools, will be the featured speaker at th... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Weekly food scores: Trussville’s Three Earred Rabbit scores a 91
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports Below are the latest in health scores by the Jefferson County Department of Health. The department conducts... Read more
Leeds High School’s Oak & Ivy Theatre presents: The Great Gatsby
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports LEEDS — The Leeds High School Oak & Ivy Theatre is presenting a winter feature: The Great Gatsby. F. Sco... Read more
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announces opening date
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Construction is complete on the new Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant... Read more
Food Scores: Leeds Coosa Mart food score of 69 not food or lack of cleanliness related; Store given 15 days to rectify problems
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports LEEDS — The Leeds Coosa Mart recently was dinged by the Jefferson County Department of Health this past Tues... Read more
Check out this week’s Jefferson County food scores
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports Below are the latest in health scores by the Jefferson County Department of Health. The department conducts... Read more
Lifestyle
2020 Miss Hewitt Husky pageant registration underway now
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The 14th Annual Miss Hewitt Husky pageant will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. The pageant w... Read more
VIDEO: Student raises $3K to give items to homeless in Birmingham
By Erica Thomas, managing editor BIRMINGHAM — A UAB student raised $3,000 for items to give to the homeless community in Birmingham. For three years,... Read more
Liverpool legends coming soon to the Lyric Theatre for ‘The Complete Beatles Experience’
By Erica Thomas, managing editor BIRMINGHAM — Love is all you need. Love for the Beatles, that is, to enjoy the show of the Liverpool Legends. And the... Read more
Methodist leaders propose plan for amicable separation
By TRAVIS LOLLER NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — United Methodist Church leaders from around the world are proposing a new conservative denomination that woul... Read more
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019
By BERNARD McGHEE Associated Press A lauded writer who brought to light stories overshadowed by prejudice. An actress and singer who helped embody the... Read more
