Moody Council recognizes local student, police officer for service
By Nathan Prewett MOODY – A local student and a police officer were recognized by the Moody City Council for their services to the community at a meet... Read more
Local News
New steakhouse coming to Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A new steakhouse is coming soon to Trussville. Imperio Steakhouse & Grill will be in located at the... Read more
Argo council accepts resignation
By Erik Harris, sports editor ARGO — Tony Alldredge is out a little sooner than expected. On Monday night, the Argo City Council accepted his letter o... Read more
Moody police officer awarded for saving life of burglary suspect
From The Tribune staff reports MOODY — A Moody police officer was awarded on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, for saving the life of a burglary suspect. Office... Read more
Trussville police have warning after indecent exposure incident in Target parking lot
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department made an arrest for indecent exposure after a detective said he witnessed... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Disney to lay off around 28,000 workers amid pandemic
From The Tribune staff reports ORLANDO, Fla. — The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in Ca... Read more
Woman wanted for questioning in multiple Hoover theft cases
HOOVER — The Hoover Police Department is asking for information leading to the whereabouts of a woman seen in surveillance images. The woman pictured... Read more
General Manager of Burger King accused of embezzlement, arson
From The Tribune staff reports HOOVER — Hoover Police announced the arrest of a Burger King manager for embezzlement and arson. Roderickus Lamar Singl... Read more
Alabama lifts pandemic restriction on bar hours
By The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama alcohol regulators voted Tuesday to lift restrictions on operating hours for bars and restaura... Read more
Former Alabama sheriff charged with ethics violation
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — A former sheriff in Barbour County has been arrested for allegedly taking more than $85,000 from multiple... Read more
Sports
Hueytown mourns loss of baseball coach Rick Patterson
From The Tribune staff reports HUEYTOWN — Longtime Hueytown High School baseball coach Rick Patterson passed away at an area hospital on Tuesday. Acco... Read more
Mortimer Jordan will not travel to Pinson this Friday; Indians look for replacement opponent
By Erik Harris, sports editor PINSON — Pinson Valley is trying to find a replacement after Mortimer Jordan announced it will not make the trip to Will... Read more
Tribune Player of the Week: Wilson strikes 40-yard game-winner
By Erik Harris, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd turned to senior kicker Ethan Wilson at crunch time last Friday nig... Read more
Blatant Homerism: A pirate puts up 40
By Zach Steele Last week I talked about how excited I was to see Mike Leach in the SEC. I also talked about how they probably wouldn’t be very good. A... Read more
AP Top 25: SEC puts 8 in latest college football poll
No. 6 Ohio State, No. 10 Penn State and No. 14 Oregon returned to The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, weeks before they start playin... Read more
Business
New steakhouse coming to Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A new steakhouse is coming soon to Trussville. Imperio Steakhouse & Grill will be in located at the... Read more
Frontera Grill in Trussville closing, leaving another empty storefront in Trussville Shopping Center
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Frontera Mexican Grill, in the Trussville Shopping Center off Chalkville Mountain Road is closing permanen... Read more
Argo Hardware giving back to schools and school programs through mum sales
From The Tribune staff reports ARGO — Argo Hardware is giving back to the community amid the coronavirus. Owner Glen Waldrop said he identified a need... Read more
Mary’s Bouquet closes after 4 decades in Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — After gracing Main Street in Trussville for 46 years, Mary’s Bouquet closed its doors. Sisters Lin... 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
Food/Entertainment
New steakhouse coming to Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A new steakhouse is coming soon to Trussville. Imperio Steakhouse & Grill will be in located at the... Read more
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Clay-Chalkville High School scores 99 on latest inspection
The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.... Read more
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
Lifestyle
Trussville’s Giada Gumina wins her category in Stars Over Alabama Talent Show
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville Middle School student Giada Gumina won the Stars Over Alabama Talent Show on Saturday, S... Read more
Trussville woman is Ms. Senior Alabama’s first runner-up in pageant and winner in life
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — Trussville resident and retired St. Vincent’s Chaplain Dr. Penny Njoroge placed first runner-up at... Read more
This week is Family Week and Monday is Family Day
By Kenneth Paschal, State President of Alabama Family Rights Association The Alabama Family Rights Association encourages the entire state of Alabama... Read more
Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama invites new girl and adults members this fall to participate in-person, virtually, or both
By Allie Hulcher, Communications Manager of Girl Scouts of North–Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM — Though much of the school year looks very different for... Read more
Izzy she sweet? Moody therapy dog comforting kids in schools
By Erica Thomas, managing editor MOODY — There is something different strolling the halls of schools in Moody this year and she’s soft, gentle a... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: John R Warren
John Reuben Warren, Sr. passed away Sept. 20, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born on Jan. 7, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama, to Carl Howard and Ola Reid W... Read more
Obituary: Bettye B. McCool
Bettye B. McCool, age 89, of Birmingham, passed away on Sept. 20, 2020. She was an avid dancer and loved to go on beach trips. She was the State Accou... Read more
Obituary: Marvin V Harless Jr.
Marvin V. Harless, Jr., passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by Ramsay Jo Laster Harless, his loving wife of... Read more
Obituary: Bettye Joyce Thompson
Bettye Joyce Taylor Thompson, 81, passed away Sept. 19 2020 in the home of her loving daughter and caregiver in Atlanta, Georgia. Visitation will be h... Read more
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
