Three seniors received scholarships in Moody during Sports Hall of Fame banquet
Special to The Tribune MOODY — Three high school student-athletes received $500 scholarships from the St. Clair County Sports Hall of Fame on May 14,... Read more
Local News
Alabama Tourism director shares Alabama Tourism Industry Economic Impact Report at Leeds Chamber luncheon
By Tanna M. Friday, For The Tribune LEEDS — Alabama Tourism Director, Lee Sentell, was the guest speaker for the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Lunche... Read more
Leeds Superintendent announces 2022 Leeds Area Chamber Teacher of the Year Award
By Tanna M. Friday, For The Tribune LEEDS — During the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, the Leeds City Schools Superintendent, Joh... Read more
Planned lane closures on I-20 WB, in Jefferson & St. Clair Counties
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON & ST. CLAIR COUNTIES — Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, weather permitting, the Alabama Department... Read more
Single-vehicle crash claims life of Leeds man
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — A single-vehicle crash claimed a Leeds man’s life on Friday, May 20, at 1:42 p.m. According to the Leeds... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Authorities investigates death of Shelby County Jail inmate
From The Tribune staff reports SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Shelby County Jail inmate on S... Read more
Texas man killed in Marion County crash
From The Tribune staff reports MARION COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of an Odessa, Texas, man on Saturday, May 21, at approximately... Read more
Michigan man arrested for human trafficking, Tuscaloosa PD thanks hotel employees for finding missing Chicago teen
From The Tribune staff reports TUSCALOOSA — A Michigan man was arrested for human trafficking, and the Tuscaloosa Police Department (TPD) thanks hotel... Read more
CANCELED: Emergency Missing Child Alert issued for missing 15-year-old
CANCELED: The Emergency Missing Child Alert for 15-year-old Autumn Twitty has been canceled. From The Tribune staff reports ENTERPRISE — The Enterpris... Read more
20-year-old motorcyclist killed in Cullman County crash
From The Tribune staff reports CULLMAN COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Remlap man on Friday, May 20, at approximately 6:10 a.m. Acc... Read more
Sports
Three seniors received scholarships in Moody during Sports Hall of Fame banquet
Special to The Tribune MOODY — Three high school student-athletes received $500 scholarships from the St. Clair County Sports Hall of Fame on May 14,... Read more
Shades Valley bests Springville in spring game
By Britney Bailey, For The Tribune IRONDALE — The Shades Valley Mounties and Springville Tigers held their Spring scrimmage Thursday night at Frank Ni... Read more
Hewitt-Trussville baseball earns 7A runner-up honors
By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor JACKSONVILLE — One inning was the difference between Hewitt-Trussville and Central-Phenix City in the final game of th... Read more
One game away: Hewitt-Trussville takes down Central-Phenix City
By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor OXFORD — Riley Quick pitched seven innings of scoreless baseball, and Hewitt-Trussville took advantage of pitching mis... Read more
Opinion: Hewitt-Trussville’s 2022 softball team forged its own identity
This is an opinion column. By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor The numbers are staggering. The seniors on this Hewitt-Trussville softball team are 150-27-... Read more
Business
Irondale Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Deja Ray Boutique
From The Tribune staff reports IRONDALE — The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce (GICC) recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Deja Ray Boutique in Ir... Read more
The Cahaba Building provides a professional space for all members
By Hannah Curran, Editor TRUSSVILLE — The Cahaba Building is a concept for an office building with 27 private offices and much more. The hope is to br... Read more
Grand opening scheduled for The Cahaba Building
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Construction is complete on The Cahaba Building, a new coworking facility in Trussville, Alabama. A ribbo... Read more
Red Bird’s in Trussville, family friendly with food made fresh
By Hannah Curran, Editor TRUSSVILLE — Red Bird’s Deli is opening soon, and co-owners Dustin Morgan and Brandon Morgan are excited to bring a fresh tas... Read more
Axe Downtown in Trussville opens this Thursday
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Axe Downtown, located at 211 Main Street in Trussville, will officially open on Thursday, May 5. Axe Downt... Read more
Opinion
Reflections: Going To Sin City
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks I thought of it a few days ago when the Southern Baptist Convention determined t... Read more
Glendale Farms is good for developer, not so good for Trussville
By Scott Buttram, publisher Commentary TRUSSVILLE — Real estate developers like Trussville. They like Trussville a lot. Especially residential r... Read more
Phil Williams: The first rule of Fight Club
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary By now you’ve likely heard about the inexplicable mix of joy and anger coming by way of the Supreme Court of th... Read more
Opinion: Voters to sort fact from fiction as Alabama primary elections approach
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Paul DeMarco We are weeks away from two of the most expensive Alabama Governor and Senate election... Read more
Phil Williams: Huntsville and Birmingham, a tale of two cities
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Leadership. It matters. I have no patience for leadership that passes the buck. Recently on Rightside Radio, I... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Pinson Trade Days brings life back to Main Street
By Crystal McGough PINSON – Many people aren’t aware that Pinson, located in northeast Jefferson County, is one of Alabama’s oldest communities. Altho... Read more
Leeds 27th Annual Creek Bank Festival brought record crowds
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — It was a beautiful day in Leeds on Saturday with the 27th Annual Creek Bank Festival held at Leeds Memorial Par... Read more
Red Bird’s in Trussville, family friendly with food made fresh
By Hannah Curran, Editor TRUSSVILLE — Red Bird’s Deli is opening soon, and co-owners Dustin Morgan and Brandon Morgan are excited to bring a fresh tas... Read more
13th Taste of Trussville ‘Sold Out’
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Taste of Trussville, scheduled for Thursday, May 1... Read more
Tristen Gressett to perform at 27th Annual Creek Bank Festival
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — ABC’s American Idol contender Tristen Gressett will be performing at the 27th Annual Creek Bank Festival on Sat... Read more
Lifestyle
Three seniors received scholarships in Moody during Sports Hall of Fame banquet
Special to The Tribune MOODY — Three high school student-athletes received $500 scholarships from the St. Clair County Sports Hall of Fame on May 14,... Read more
Sean of the South: Dear Sean
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary DEAR SEAN: You rip on journalism a lot and it gets redundant. You are not correct about journalists, we... Read more
Black Belt’s Hunting and Fishing Impact Celebrated
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources A storied history, rich culture, and fertile soil are not the only features... Read more
Sean of the South: My Friend Michelle
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary When I first met Michelle, the first thing she did was hug me. It all started when Michelle emailed me... Read more
Savvy Senior: Best Senior Travel Discounts in 2022
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors? My husband and are about to retire and are intereste... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: Frank Erwin Body (September 20, 1947 ~ May 16, 2022)
Frank Erwin Body, 74, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. A man of great faith and intellect, he was well-read and a lifelong learner.... Read more
Obituary: Franklin O. Mays (April 26, 1942 ~ May 10, 2022)
Franklin O. Mays, 80, graduated to heaven on May 10, 2022, in Birmingham following complications following heart surgery. He was born on April 26, 194... Read more
Obituary: Martha (Gregg) Limbaugh (December 13, 1936 ~ May 14, 2022)
Martha Gregg Limbaugh, 85, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Bill... Read more
Obituary: Angelina DeFranco Renda (March 9, 1928 ~ May 12, 2022)
Angelina DeFranco Renda, 94, loving sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother, passed away on May 12, 2022. She was a resident of Center Point and a membe... Read more
Obituary: Harold Lee Easter (October 14, 1951 ~ May 9, 2022)
Harold Lee Easter Jr., 70, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, May 21, 20... Read more
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