Veteran journalist joins The Tribune team as Sports Editor
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Bobby Mathews has been named sports editor of The Tribune. Mathews is a veteran journalist and was previou... Read more
Local News
No fishing at Cosby Lake after unhealthy conditions discovered; Council discusses back to school plans
By Faith Callens CLAY — On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Clay City Council met for a regular meeting at City Hall and city leaders agreed to no longer a... Read more
Trussville mask wars are looming on the horizon
By Scott Buttram, publisher Commentary TRUSSVILLE — I watch from afar as the camps face one another. Each sunrise reveals more and more soldiers arriv... Read more
Trussville City Schools says masking is ‘encouraged’ and ‘recommended’ but still awaiting more guidance
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City School system is still awaiting more information from Alabama health officials before... Read more
Retired deputy, SRO charged with sexual abuse of a child under 12
From the Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — A retired Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy and current contract deputy has been charge... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Raccoon in Cullman tests positive for rabies
From The Tribune staff reports CULLMAN — The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed a raccoon to be positive for rabies after it attacke... Read more
Children found covered in feces at Alabama truck stop, couple arrested
From The Tribune staff reports LOXLEY, Ala. — South Alabama authorities arrested two people after police said they found two abused children in a truc... Read more
Fisherman killed in boating accident on Alabama lake
From The Tribune staff reports ETOWAH COUNTY — Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are investigatin... Read more
Birmingham police officer dies less than 2 months after retirement
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired police officer. Sgt. Charles Singletary... Read more
God Is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament date announced
From The Tribune staff reports PELL CITY — The fourth annual God is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11th. The... Read more
Sports
Pinson Valley coach tapped to lead defense in 35th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game
By Bobby Mathews, sports editor PINSON — Pinson Valley High coach Sam Shade will be the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for Alabama in... Read more
Veteran journalist joins The Tribune team as Sports Editor
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Bobby Mathews has been named sports editor of The Tribune. Mathews is a veteran journalist and was previou... Read more
SEC invites Texas and Oklahoma to the conference
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — It looks like a foregone conclusion that The University of Texas and Oklahoma University will accept the i... Read more
AHSAA board returns $2.1 million to member schools
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved returning $2.1 million to i... Read more
Hopefuls turn out for Nix-led QB camp at Pinson Valley
By Bobby Mathews, sports editor PINSON — Bo Nix knows how these kids feel. Nearly 50 young players — hopeful, ready to show what they can do — lined u... Read more
Business
Ollie’s announces opening date, now hiring
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the Trussville Shopping Center will open on August 26 and has announced that it... Read more
SCAM ALERT: Callers pose as reps for AARP, Publishers Clearing House, Walmart, others
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – Alabamians have reported to AARP on a new phone scam circulating in our state. Scammers claim to represent... Read more
New heating and air business opens in Clay
From The Tribune staff reports CLAY — Perfect Service Heating & Air is now open at 6540 Trussville Clay Road. The business will provide services t... Read more
FINANCE: Reasons For Concern Over Systemic Inflation
By David Guttery Economists suggest that personal consumption accounts for 70% of Gross Domestic Product. If that’s true, then we should really pay a... Read more
BBVA Bank in Trussville Shopping Center closing
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The BBVA USA branch in Trussville is closing after PNC acquired BBVA USA. The Birmingham Business Journal... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Center Point business owner gets sweet start during pandemic
By Faith Callens CENTER POINT — A new business owner is serving up sweet treats around the area and her start came at a time that many were stuck at h... Read more
FOOD SAFETY: New Jack’s in Trussville scored by JCDH, other area restaurants included
From The Tribune staff reports The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared... Read more
VIDEO: Trussville teen performs national anthem at Minor League baseball game
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A lot of our readers have likely heard of “Old Man Buttram,” The Tribune’s Publisher.... Read more
Chick-fil-A closing Brookwood Village location
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Chick-fil-A’s first-ever Alabama location is closing shop after 47 years. According to a social medi... Read more
Health department updates 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
Lifestyle
‘I have tried to be the man that he is,’ Trussville Police father and son learn life lessons from each other
“Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” – Ken Norton By Erica Thomas, managing... Read more
Moody teen crowned Miss Alabama Junior Teen United States 2021
By Erica Thomas, managing editor MOODY — A Moody teenager will represent the state of Alabama in the Miss Junior Teen United States 2021 pageant. Payt... Read more
2021 Trussville City Fest details announced
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The 2021 Trussville City Fest Committee has announced this year’s official theme and preliminary plans for... Read more
Local actor, writer to put on autism-inspired play “The Earthling” in Pinson
By Crystal McGough PINSON – This weekend, people around the Pinson, Clay and Trussville communities will have the opportunity to see a unique theatric... Read more
Springville native wins Miss Arizona USA
From The Tribune staff reports GILBERT, Ariz. — Cassidy Jo Jacks, an Alabama native, was crowned Miss Arizona USA on Sunday, June 11, 2021. Jacks, who... Read more
Obituaries
Obituaries: Harold Dean Florence
Harold “Dean” Florence, age 86 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 12, 2021. He was a member of Crestway Baptist Church, he loved his church, his pa... Read more
Obituary: Richard “Rick” Wayne Murray
Richard “Rick” Wayne Murray passed away Friday, July 9th, 2021 at his home. Rick was born in Alabama on April 28th, 1953 to Mildred Elizabeth Shoemake... Read more
Obituary: Vanessa D. (Fife) Liveoak
Vanessa Liveoak, age 60 of Pinson, Alabama passed away on July 5, 2021. She attended Woodlawn High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of... Read more
Obituary: Donald Randolph Jolly
Donald Randolph Jolly, 81 years of age, was predeceased by his parents, Henry “Bill” Jolly and Mary Cahill Jolly, his brother, Richard... Read more
Obituaries: James M. Williamson, Jr.
In Memory of Mr. James “Jim”, “Jimmy” M. Williamson Jr. age 78, of Pinson, AL passed away on Sunday, July 4th 2021. He was born in Fayette County, Al... Read more
