Pinson storms back on Spanish Fort to lock up 3rd state championship
By Erik Harris, sports editor TUSCALOOSA — For the third time in school history — and for the third time in four years — the Pinson Valley Indians are... Read more
Local News
Traps set to catch bear spotted in Trussville area
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — Alabama’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division has set traps in the Trussville area after se... Read more
PHOTOS: Progress made on the inside and outside at new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — Shelves are going up and decorations are hung inside the new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds. The large conven... Read more
Trussville City Council to consider amendment allowing Sunday alcohol brunch sales
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council and Mayor Buddy Choat discussed an amendment to the city’s alcohol ordin... Read more
Jefferson County updates restaurant health scores
The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Victim ID’d in deadly Tuscaloosa car crash
From The Tribune staff reports TUSCALOOSA – The victim of a deadly car accident in Tuscaloosa has been identified. According to the Tuscaloosa Police... Read more
VIDEO: Texas high school football player facing assault charges after on-field incident
From The Tribune staff reports EDINBURG, Texas – A Texas high school football player went viral on Thursday night for the wrong reasons. Emmanuel Duro... Read more
Grandfather and 4-year-old grandson die after house fire in Birmingham
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man and his young grandson died after being discovered in a house fire. Birmingham Fire and R... Read more
26-year-old man hit and killed while riding scooter; driver flees the scene
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified a man struck and killed while riding a motorized sc... Read more
Theatre Tuscaloosa changing upcoming show to free, online show
From The Tribune staff reports TUSCALOOSA — Theatre Tuscaloosa will be altering its plans for the premiere of the Stephen Tyler Davis original script,... Read more
Sports
Pinson storms back on Spanish Fort to lock up 3rd state championship
By Erik Harris, sports editor TUSCALOOSA — For the third time in school history — and for the third time in four years — the Pinson Valley Indians are... Read more
VIDEO: Texas high school football player facing assault charges after on-field incident
From The Tribune staff reports EDINBURG, Texas – A Texas high school football player went viral on Thursday night for the wrong reasons. Emmanuel Duro... Read more
Shade to serve as honorary captain at 34th annual Ala.-Miss. Classic
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – Pinson Valley High School head football coach Sam Shade, who participated in the 1990 Alabama-Mississippi... Read more
WATCH: Pinson Valley fans gather for championship send-off
By Erik Harris, sports editor PINSON — Fans gathered on Thursday at Pinson Valley High School, as first-year head football coach Sam Shade led his thi... Read more
2020 All-St. Clair County Football Team announced; Springville QB named offensive MVP
By Erik Harris, sports editor ST. CLAIR COUNTY—With the 2020 high school football season coming to an end this week, postseason accolades have begun t... Read more
Business
PHOTOS: Progress made on the inside and outside at new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — Shelves are going up and decorations are hung inside the new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds. The large conven... Read more
Amazon workers in bid to unionize at Jefferson County warehouse
BESSEMER, Ala (AP) — Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama are seeking to form a union, setting up a potential battle in the Deep South with a com... Read more
Staples celebrates Small Business Saturday by hosting Trussville businesses
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Several Trussville businesses gathered on Small Business Saturday at the Staples on Edwards Lake Road. Sta... Read more
OSHA sites over $3 million in coronavirus violations
From The Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON — Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupati... Read more
5 tips to maximize your holiday savings
From The Tribune staff reports BOSTON — The holiday shopping season officially starts the Friday after Thanksgiving. And according to a recent survey... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Jefferson County updates restaurant health scores
The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.... Read more
Tips to Celebrate the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From Ascension St. Vincent’s BIRMINGHAM — The holiday season brings many annual traditions which often result in large gatherings and family get... Read more
Thanksgiving Turkey safety: Even when using your InstaPot
From The Tribune staff reports AUBURN UNIVERSITY – While Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, proper food safety measures when dealin... Read more
Cookie Dough Magic to open soon in Trussville Entertainment District
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A new, sweet spot is coming soon to downtown Trussville. Cookie Dough Magic serves safe-to-eat cookie doug... Read more
Updated 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
Lifestyle
Theatre Tuscaloosa changing upcoming show to free, online show
From The Tribune staff reports TUSCALOOSA — Theatre Tuscaloosa will be altering its plans for the premiere of the Stephen Tyler Davis original script,... Read more
Video shows bear in backyard of Trussville home; several residents report sightings
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Several Trussville and Clay residents reported seeing a black bear in the area of Deerfoot Parkway. Sighti... Read more
Magic City Nutcracker to live stream Friday night
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — This year’s Magic City Nutcracker (MCN) will be presented virtually. Marketing chair Hilary Perry says the... Read more
HOTWORX infrared fitness studio opening soon in Trussville
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A new, innovative way of getting into shape is coming soon to the city of Trussville. HOTWORX 24-hour In... Read more
Angel Tree still full at Trussville Health & Rehab Center due to COVID restrictions
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — An annual Christmas charity at Trussville Health & Rehab Center is not going as planned this year, d... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: Marie Ash
Marie McCoy Ash, 83 of Ashville, AL passed away on Nov. 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eutaw and Lelia McCoy, husband of 56 years... Read more
Obituary: Loraine Umphrey
Loraine Keith Umphrey, age 98, of Birmingham, departed this life on Nov. 29, 2020. She was born on Feb. 22, 1922. She was preceded in death by her par... Read more
Obituary: Arnold Manning
Arnold W. Manning, age 87, of Grayson Valley passed away on Nov. 28, 2020. He was formerly of Tarrant, where he graduated high school in 1952. He enjo... Read more
Obituary: Patricia Ann Stalls
Patricia Ann Stalls, 81, of Trussville, AL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bobby S... Read more
Obituary: Janis Parker
Janis Virginia Parker went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Janis was born in Columbus Georgia to Guy and Athalee Davidson on Nov. 12, 1... Read more
