Clay churches consider Celebrate Recovery program
By Erica Thomas, managing editor CLAY — Representatives from three Clay churches met on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, to hear about a 12-step, faith-based pro... Read more
Local News
Man hit and killed while sitting in the road on Queenstown near Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said a man was killed overnight after being struck by a... Read more
Man struck, killed while sitting in road near Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A 29-year-old man was struck by a car and killed while reportedly sitting in the roadway just after 3 a.m.... Read more
NWS issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 2:56 PM CDT SAT JUL 31 2021 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A... Read more
Boys & Girls Club to celebrate 120 years with powerful act
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama will celebrate 120 years on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. There wi... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
All-day lane closure on I-20, in Jefferson & St. Clair Counties set for Aug. 1
From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — Beginning at 7 a.m., on Sunday, August 1, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close the ri... Read more
Murder suspect released on bond now wanted in Jefferson County
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information locating a murder suspect who is wanted in Jeffe... Read more
CRIME STOPPERS: Jefferson County man wanted for Violation of Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking the public for assistance locating the following person. If you... Read more
Tractor-trailer driver killed in crash on I-59
From The Tribune staff reports Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are investigating a fatal crash that... Read more
CRIME STOPPERS: Jefferson County man wanted on felony warrants
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking the public for assistance locating the following person. If you... Read more
Sports
Hewitt-Trussville’s Finkley weighing scholarship offers
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Rising senior defensive lineman Justice Finkley is weighing scholarship offers from major college programs... Read more
Leeds’ Kavion Henderson named to MaxPreps’ preseason All-America team
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — Green Wave football player Kavion Henderson has been named to the MaxPreps sophomore preseason All-America team... Read more
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
Business
New self-storage facility comes to Springville
By Bobby Mathews, sports editor SPRINGVILLE — When Ken Beasley and his family moved here a little more than two years ago, they found more than just a... Read more
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
Food/Entertainment
Latest food service scores from Jefferson County Department of Health
From The Tribune staff reports The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared... Read more
Boys & Girls Club to celebrate 120 years with powerful act
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama will celebrate 120 years on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. There wi... Read more
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
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
Obituary: Jimmy Morton
Jimmy Morton, age 86, of Trussville, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2021. Jimmy was very active in his church and his community. He was a l... Read more
Obituary: Joyce M. Ingle
Mrs. Joyce M. Ingle, age 76, of Birmingham passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ingle was a kind woman, whose... Read more
Obituary: Earl D. Vernon, Sr.
Earl D. Vernon, Sr., age 90, of Trussville, departed from this life on July 29, 2021. Earl grew up in the Rocky Ridge Community. He was an Army vetera... Read more
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
