NWS: Severe storms, flooding, possible in parts of central Alabama tonight
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham confirmed record-breaking temperatures in Birmingham on S... Read more
Local News
Trussville man arrested in connection to drug investigation
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A man is facing several drug-related charges after an investigation by the Trussville Police Department. R... Read more
DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Hewitt-Trussville stays hot; Moody clips Clay in extras; more
By Erik Harris, sports editor Several local baseball and softball teams were in play this weekend in non-area play. Among a mixed bag of results, the... Read more
UPDATE: Person of interest sought in fatal Center Point Parkway shooting
From The Tribune staff reports UPDATE: Jefferson County detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in a fatal... Read more
Tickets now available for next week’s Final 4
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Tickets are now available for purchase for next week’s AHSAA basketball playoffs. The No. 3-ranked... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Police crack down on street racing in Birmingham
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham police are cracking down on street racing. According to Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin, the B... Read more
Crash claims life of 23-year-old man in St. Clair County
From The Tribune staff reports STEELE — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating after a 23-year-old man was killed in a crash in St... Read more
Walker County Sheriff responds to graphic video of officer-involved shooting posted on Facebook
From The Tribune staff reports EMPIRE — Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith responded to a video posted on social media showing the moments before and af... Read more
Alabama governor offers $5K rewards in 2 unsolved murders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has put up $5,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in two unsolved killings.... Read more
Saturday crash kills 2 in Jefferson County
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash has claimed the lives of two people in Jefferson County. Authorities say t... Read more
Sports
DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Hewitt-Trussville stays hot; Moody clips Clay in extras; more
By Erik Harris, sports editor Several local baseball and softball teams were in play this weekend in non-area play. Among a mixed bag of results, the... Read more
Tickets now available for next week’s Final 4
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Tickets are now available for purchase for next week’s AHSAA basketball playoffs. The No. 3-ranked... Read more
Springville splits Saturday doubleheader with Mortimer Jordan, West Point
By Erik Harris, sports editor KIMBERLY — The Springville baseball team suffered its first loss of the season and went on to split a Saturday dou... Read more
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Hewitt starts fast at home to stay unbeaten
By Erik Harris, sports editor High school softball season has begun in Alabama. And several local teams were in play Thursday night in early-season pl... Read more
Hewitt learns Final 4 opponent
By Erik Harris, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — The matchup has been set. Head coach Tonya Hunter and her third-ranked Hewitt-Trussville girls booked... Read more
Business
First Community Mortgage makes dreams come true for ‘first-time’ homebuyers
By Crystal McGough, sponsored content TRUSSVILLE — Since 2015, First Community Mortgage in Trussville has been helping first-time homebuyers from all... Read more
Trussville attorney Bill Bright shares passion while advocating for others
By Tanna M. Friday, sponsored content For more than 42 years Trussville attorney, William Bright, has had a passion for law and advocacy. Beginning hi... Read more
Self Storage business coming soon to Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — All American Self Storage is planning to put a 50,000 square-foot facility in Trussville. The two-story bu... Read more
After 127 years, The Auburn Plainsman newspaper ending print publication
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn University’s student newspaper, a training ground for generations of journalists, said Thursday it will cease printin... Read more
FINANCE: Thrive, not just survive, as economic seasons change
By David Guttery Within our last two monthly editorials, we’ve offered a high-level discussion about how economic variables might change under the new... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Trussville eateries listed in county 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
The Courtship of Eddie and ACTA
By Lynne Long TRUSSVILLE — I am the director of The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, currently playing at ACTA Theater in Trussville. I wanted to tell you... Read more
3 great local Valentine’s Day ideas
Sponsored Content TRUSSVILLE — Stray Cat Home Décor owners, Kim and Lee welcome you to visit their showroom featuring an eclectic variety of home déco... Read more
FOOD SAFETY: Latest Jefferson County restaurant scores
The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.... Read more
Carpenetti’s Pizzeria in Moody named Bama’s Best Pizza
Submitted by Marlee Moore MOODY — In the quest for Bama’s Best Pizza, a trio of judges discovered saucy, cheesy, crusty pie perfection worthy of... Read more
Lifestyle
Parents beware: Predators known to use popular chat website
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A website that has been around for approximately 10 years is growing in popularity among online users. O... Read more
Older adults and antibiotics: Study shows healthy attitudes but unhealthy practices
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illness. By Michigan Medicine – University... Read more
Trussville Police Chief to speak at Rotary Club meeting
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club announced that Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush will be the featured... Read more
Clay couple ‘Nana and Pop’ hoping to rebuild after fire
By Erica Thomas, managing editor CLAY — A beloved couple in Clay that is known for helping others now needs help themselves. Reba and Carl Shaneyfelt... Read more
Early Legal Planning Provides Long Term Peace of Mind
By Jeremy Summers, Sponsored Content To say that COVID-19 has had an impact on every single one of us is an understatement. Even if you have been so f... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: Ellen Rothe Kendrick
Ellen Ruth Rothe Kendrick of Irondale and Birmingham, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 23, 2021. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Chur... Read more
Obituary: Bobby T. Harris
Bobby T. Harris, age 85, of Decatur, passed away on Feb. 22, 2021. He was born in Birmingham to the late Wendell and Mildred Harris, and grew up in Oa... Read more
Obituary: Louis Gay Steed
Louis Gay Steed passed away Feb. 22 at the age of 91. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William Gay Steed and Ruth Ingram Steed. He was p... Read more
Obituary: Henry Walter Logan
Henry Walter Logan born July 8, 1952 in Birmingham passed away Feb. 21, 2001 in Port Townsend Washington. Only child of Jonas and Ruby Logan Walter wa... Read more
Obituary: Aaron Eutah Stone
Aaron Eutah Stone, age 89, of Trussville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Aaron enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean... Read more
