Trussville PD to read to kids online during coronavirus quarantine
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department will soon showcase a new way to connect with the community and kids. De... Read more
Coronavirus Latest
Moody custodian goes far beyond duties at schools during coronavirus outbreak
By Erica Thomas, managing editor MOODY — When you think back to your elementary or high school days, you often think about teachers and classmates. Bu... Read more
DEMARCO: Alabama leaders must include small businesses in pandemic recovery policy
By Paul DeMarco, commentary BIRMINGHAM — As we watch the pandemic’s effect on public health, we pray first and foremost for scientists and physicians... Read more
Squad Fitness going mobile and virtual to keep communities moving
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A local gym owner is keeping clients moving, during quarantine, by using social media, video calls and a... Read more
Alabama confirmed coronavirus cases move to 2,229, official deaths jump to 48 with 65 reported
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Alabama reached 2,229 on Wednesday morning. Confir... Read more
Local News
Trussville City Schools named as one of best communities for music education by the NAMM Foundation
By Joshua Huff, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools remains as one of the top communities in the nation in its effort to provide studen... Read more
Trussville PD to read to kids online during coronavirus quarantine
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department will soon showcase a new way to connect with the community and kids. De... Read more
Lane closures planned for I-459 near Trussville for bridge deck repairs
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will close lanes on I-459, near Trussville, from Thurs... Read more
Moody custodian goes far beyond duties at schools during coronavirus outbreak
By Erica Thomas, managing editor MOODY — When you think back to your elementary or high school days, you often think about teachers and classmates. Bu... Read more
DEMARCO: Alabama leaders must include small businesses in pandemic recovery policy
By Paul DeMarco, commentary BIRMINGHAM — As we watch the pandemic’s effect on public health, we pray first and foremost for scientists and physicians... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Alabama inmate captured hours after escape
LOXLEY, Ala. (AP) — Tracking dogs helped locate an escaped Alabama inmate hours after he escaped from a minimum-security facility in south Alabama, pr... Read more
VIDEO: Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party... Read more
3 charged with murder of man found in shallow grave
By the Associated Press GUNTERSVILLE — Three people were arrested Tuesday in connection to the killing of an Alabama man, whose body was found in a sh... Read more
Jefferson County School District to continue providing free meal service
By Joshua Huff, sports editor BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County School District will continue to provide meal service to students following its partne... Read more
Alabama numbers show race disparity in COVID-19 deaths
By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press More than 40 percent of the COVID-19 deaths in Alabama have been in African Americans even though about a fourth of... Read more
Sports
Sports could be on hiatus until 2021
By Joshua Huff, sports editor The empty, joyless days without sports could linger on until 2021, sports leaders and health experts told the Washington... Read more
Nick Saban favors extra teaching time, not longer fall camp
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA — Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn’t believe extending preseason camp for college football teams around the co... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville’s Armoni Goodwin ranked among nation’s top running backs in class of 2021
By Joshua Huff, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — A Hewitt-Trussville High School football player was ranked by a national outlet on Tuesday as one of the na... Read more
Clay-Chalkville’s Devin Owens named to AHSAA North Football All-Star roster
By Joshua Huff, sports editor CLAY — Clay-Chalkville linebacker Devin Owens was named to the AHSAA North Football All-Star roster on Thursday evening... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville’s Noah Igbinoghene invited to ‘virtually’ attend 2020 NFL Draft
By Joshua Huff, sports editor Former Hewitt-Trussville High School and Auburn defensive back Noah Igbinoghene was one of 50 NFL prospects invited to v... Read more
Business
DEMARCO: Alabama leaders must include small businesses in pandemic recovery policy
By Paul DeMarco, commentary BIRMINGHAM — As we watch the pandemic’s effect on public health, we pray first and foremost for scientists and physicians... Read more
Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce: Thinking ahead, post-COVID preps for businesses
By June Mathews, Executive Director, Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce TRUSSVILLE — In a few short weeks, our entire existence has changed as we’ve... Read more
VIDEO: Trussville mayor hopes to provide interest-free loans for small businesses
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat hopes to help small businesses in the city by providing interest-f... Read more
PRESS RELEASE: Alabama Bankers Association says banks are awaiting guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
From the Alabama Bankers Association MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 2, 2020 – As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continues to impact communities acr... Read more
Police in Leeds limiting responses; city working to keep residents informed
By Erica Thomas, managing editor LEEDS — The city of Leeds is reacting to the coronavirus pandemic by trying to keep residents informed and safe. The... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Recipes for your quarantined household
By Andrew Armstrong LEEDS — Under the circumstances of children who miss their friends, parents who have lost employment, times may seem bleak and col... Read more
City Fest on the Cahaba postponed due to coronavirus
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce is postponing City Fest on the Cahaba to Sept. 26. The... Read more
Trussville’s downtown redevelopment taking shape after installation of sidewalks, lighting
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — Despite months of heavy rain, noticeable development has taken place in Trussville’s downtown Ente... Read more
Laster’s Iron Stone Pizzeria opens this week in Trussville, offers $2 off for any pizza
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A new pizzeria opens its doors to customers this week in Trussville in the Homestead Village Sh... Read more
Check out this week’s Jefferson County food scores
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports Below are the latest in health scores by the Jefferson County Department of Health. The department conducts... Read more
Lifestyle
VIDEO: ‘Happy Everything, Ford’ parade brightens day of Trussville child battling leukemia
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A parade of happiness came through the city of Trussville on Saturday, March 21, and it was all in the n... Read more
PHOTOS: Couple in Grayson Valley ties the knot while practicing ‘social distancing’
By Erica Thomas, managing editor CLAY — A local couple didn’t let a pandemic get in the way of their nuptials. Katey Hartfield and Jacob Blanken... Read more
Pinson’s ‘Socks the Library Cat’ wins Birmingham’s Coolest Cat
By Crystal McGough, copy editor PINSON – Between Pinson Valley High School’s athletics and theater programs, the city of Pinson has been in no short s... Read more
Effort underway to build home for family of 7-year-old who lost his parents in December tornado
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A seven-year-old hospitalized at Children’s of Alabama is slowly recovering from injuries... Read more
FCF Community Minute: You don’t have to go far to recognize needs of people around you.
FCF Community Minute: You don’t have to go far to recognize needs of people around you. Read more
