Bruster’s Real Ice Cream now open in Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is now open in Trussville. Bruster’s is ready to serve up their... Read more
Local News
Springville man charged as administrator of Telegram channel dedicated to sale of stolen checks
BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury indicted a Springville musician and a co-conspirator for their roles in a cyber-enabled check fraud scheme on Thursd... Read more
Friends of Pinchgut Creek unveiled informative signs along the Cahaba River, Pinchgut Creek in Trussville on Thursday
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Friends of Pinchgut Creek unveiled a series of informational signs along the Cahaba River and Pinchg... Read more
City of Clay to participate in Wreaths Across America
By Terry Schrimscher, For the Tribune CLAY – The Clay City Council met for the final regular meeting of the month on Tuesday night, Nov. 28, at... Read more
7 people charged with shoplifting in Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Seven people have been charged with shoplifting in Trussville between Oct. 24 and Nov. 27 according... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Person wanted on felony charges crashes into Bromberg’s while fleeing Mountain Brook police
From Tribune staff reports MOUNTAIN BROOK — Police in Mountain Brook said a person wanted on felony charges crashed into the Bromberg’s je... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Alabama lawmakers could take up gambling in regular or special session in early 2024
By Paul DeMarco There is a lot of inside baseball to understand the inner workings of the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate. Understa... Read more
Brantley man charged in girlfriend’s murder
From Tribune staff reports CRENSHAW COUNTY – A 40-year-old Brantley man has been charged with murder in the death of Angel Renea Soisson, 32, of Dozie... Read more
Infant suspected to have been killed by pet “wolf-hybrid,” death under investigation in Shelby County
From Tribune staff reports SHELBY COUNTY — An infant in Shelby County died from injuries suspected to have been caused by a pet “wolf-Hyb... Read more
4 charged with drug distribution conspiracy
From The Tribune staff reports HUNTSVILLE – Four people have been indicted on drug-distribution charges on Thursday, Nov. 30. The indictment was annou... Read more
Sports
Cougars advance to title game
By Britney Bailey, For the Tribune CLAY – The “Redemption” tour continues for the Clay-Chalkville Cougars as they added the Parker Thundering He... Read more
“Something only God could put together,” Moody’s Smith signs with Bama
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor MOODY – In the hustle and bustle of the fantastic season that the Moody football team is experienced this year, there... Read more
Cougars advance to face Parker
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor Jaylen Mbakwe had a huge game Friday night. The Alabama commit completed 21 of 27 passes for 316 yards and five to... Read more
Blue Devils fall to defending champs Ramsay
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor MOODY – Moody welcomed the defending 5A state champions to The Bill on Friday night in a game that would determine wh... Read more
Hewitt falls to Thompson in Semifinals
By Zack Steele, For the Tribune The Hewitt Trussville Huskies deepest run in the AHSAA playoffs since 1996 came to an end Friday night in Alabaster at... Read more
Business
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream now open in Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is now open in Trussville. Bruster’s is ready to serve up their... Read more
Walk-On’s in Trussville to open in December
by Chase Holmes, News Reporter TRUSSVILLE — The long-awaited Walk-On’s in Trussville will welcome in the community for its grand opening o... Read more
Rain or shine, Trade Days is coming to Pinson this Saturday
By Crystal McGough, Editor PINSON – Despite rain in the forecast, the businesses of historic Main Street in Pinson still plan to bring Trade Days to t... Read more
Maple Avenue Coffee House was built with the community in mind
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter TRUSSVILLE — Maple Avenue Coffee House opened last Thursday and has enjoyed the support of a community that welco... Read more
2023 Tribune Readers Choice winners to be announced Thursday
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Voting in the 2023 Tribune Readers Choice finals has been tabulated and the winners will be announce... Read more
Opinion
Paul DeMarco: Alabama lawmakers could take up gambling in regular or special session in early 2024
By Paul DeMarco There is a lot of inside baseball to understand the inner workings of the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate. Understa... Read more
Phil Williams: Something for nothing
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I don’t want to brag or anything, but back in the day, I was one smooth operator. On one occasion I went to a l... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Problems around the world remind us of Thanksgiving blessings right here in Alabama
By Paul DeMarco The American tradition of Thanksgiving is special for a lot of reasons. The opportunity to celebrate our blessings with our family and... Read more
Phil Williams: Casinos and tone-deaf politics
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Have you ever sat through something that just made you squirm – that awkward please-make-it-stop sensation as s... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Upcoming Alabama legislative session will require tough fiscal decisions as economy weakens
By Paul DeMarco We are not that far away from the next session of the Alabama Legislature , which will be in February 2024. The past four years lawmak... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Latest Jefferson County Health Department food scores
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County wher... Read more
GBA Kids Acting Classes to bring ‘Christmas Shorts’ to Leeds on Dec. 9
By Crystal McGough, Editor LEEDS – The Greater Birmingham Area Kids Acting Classes, formerly known as the Leeds-Moody Area Kids Acting Class, will be... Read more
Latest Jefferson County Health Department food scores
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County wher... Read more
ACTA Jr. sets the stage for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – ACTA Jr. is almost ready to premiere its annual Christmas children’s play, which this year will be “The Best C... Read more
‘A Christmas Story’ performances to kick off at Leeds Arts Council next week
By Crystal McGough, Editor LEEDS – Fans of the Turner Entertainment classic holiday movie, “A Christmas Story” don’t have to wait until the 24-hour Ch... Read more
Lifestyle
Sean of the South: All the pretty gifts
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary It’s not because of the gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas presents. But to be truthful, I cou... Read more
Mandatory deer sampling continues in CWD Management Zone
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With the weather unseasonably warm for the opening weekend of gun deer seaso... Read more
Tree Talk: Hickories on the Cahaba River Tree Trail
By Jean Cox, VP of Friends of Pinchgut Creek Commentary Trussville is home to many beautiful natural treasures including acres of beautiful forest in... Read more
My Life As A Hobby: Water Aerobics – H2 Oh – No!
By Joe Hobby Since I had knee surgery earlier this year, I’ve been looking for a low impact method of exercise. Actually, my wife has been looking fo... Read more
Sean of the South: A Letter of Thanks
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Dear God, It’s me again. Actually, I don’t know what you want me to call you. For all I know, you might... Read more
Obituaries
Margaret Wideman Bagwell Petty (August 10, 1928 — November 17, 2023)
Margaret Wideman Bagwell Petty August 10, 1928 to November 17, 2023 Mrs. Petty was 95 yrs old. She enjoyed her roses, elephant ears, riding the lawnmo... Read more
Daniel Francis Hall Jr. (March 27, 1964 — November 17, 2023)
Daniel Francis Hall Jr., age 59, of Leeds, Alabama passed away on November 17, 2023. Daniel was employed with the Birmingham Post Office, UAB, Childr... Read more
Jan Lowery (June 7, 1943 — November 25, 2023)
Janet (Jan) Cook Lowery of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2023. She was born in Birmingham, Al on June 7, 1943, to Eve... Read more
Jennie Ware (July 12, 1938 — November 21, 2023)
In grateful and loving memory of Jennie Mary Ware On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Jennie Mary Ware joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven, after a long, we... Read more
Arthur Gene “Bud” Shackelford (March 12, 1944 — November 26, 2023)
Arthur Gene (Bud) Shackelford, 79, of Margaret Alabama, passed away on November 26th, 2023. Bud was born on March 12th, 1944 to A.T. and Joyce... Read more
Sean of the South: All the pretty gifts
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary It’s not because of the gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I love Chris...