Trussville City Schools, UAB to host community discussion about vaping
By Crystal McGough, Associate Editor TRUSSVILLE – Trussville City Schools Family Resource Center, along with the University of Alabama at Birmingham,... Read more
Local News
Alabama releasing 369 prisoners early, 12 convicted of murder in Jefferson County
From Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), following a newly amended law passed by the Alabama Legisl... Read more
Multi-vehicle wreck involving semi-truck leaves 1 dead
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – A multi-vehicle wreck resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man Monday night, at 6 p.m., on Pinson Valley... Read more
Local organizations to address Moody landfill fire concerns at Environmental Management Commission meeting
From The Tribune staff reports ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Several organizations intend to attend the upcoming Environmental Management Commission meeting on F... Read more
Scholarship open for soon-to-be Birmingham area graduates
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) has announced that its Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Sc... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Paul DeMarco: Alabama leaders fail crime victims again with mass early prison release of violent felons
By Paul DeMarco The release of inmates from Alabama prisons caught a lot people by surprise. The potential early release of over 2 percent of the inma... Read more
24-year-old woman shot, killed in Birmingham Tuesday night
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – The Birmingham Police Department responded to a reported assault at 10:20 p.m. last night, at the 100 bloc... Read more
Birmingham PD investigates Tuesday morning shooting resulting in 1 death
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Robert Lee Chandler, 57, of Birmingham, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 31, after being shot at the 4200 block... Read more
UPDATE: Arrest made in 17-year-old Jaylen Clark homicide investigation
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – The Birmingham Police Department reported that detectives have obtained warrants for an arrest in connecti... Read more
Multi-vehicle wreck involving semi-truck leaves 1 dead
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – A multi-vehicle wreck resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man Monday night, at 6 p.m., on Pinson Valley... Read more
Sports
National Signing Day 2023: Hewitt Trussville High School
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE – In December, the Hewitt Trussville Huskies had 3 players sign nation letters of intent to play college f... Read more
National Signing Day 2023: Leeds High School
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor LEEDS – Since Jerry Hood has been at the helm at Leeds High School, the Green Wave have been successful, with t... Read more
National Signing Day 2023: Shades Valley High School
By John Goolsby, For the Tribune IRONDALE – Miles head coach Sam Shade picked up a talented defensive back this morning. Senior Jacob Mahand sig... Read more
Moody whips Ragland74-38, wins County Championship
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor MOODY – The Moody Blue Devils have proven that they can go toe to toe with just about anyone this season. They elimi... Read more
Springville girls dominate Moody to win County Championship
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor MOODY – The Moody Lady Blue Devils looked to go 3-0 against the rival Springville Lady Tigers on Saturday evening in... Read more
Business
FINANCE: A Glance At The Year That Was and the Year Ahead
By David R. Guttery, RFC, RFS, CAM President, Keystone Financial Group-Trussville Al I celebrated my 31st anniversary of being in practice in December... Read more
Paul’s celebrates 30 years with 99-cent hot dogs
From Tribune staff reports CLAY — Paul’s Hot Dogs and Grill will celebrate serving the community for 30 years by rolling back the price of... Read more
MortgageRight in Leeds holds grand opening & ribbon cutting
From The Tribune staff reports LEEDS — MortgageRight in Leeds held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Jan. 12, with the Leeds Area Cham... Read more
FINANCE: 2022 in review and a look ahead to 2023
By David R. Guttery, RFC, RFS, CAM President, Keystone Financial Group-Trussville Al I believe that one of the biggest factors that contributed to vol... Read more
Chamber now accepting nominations for annual Gatekeeper Awards
By June Mathews, For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Ned & Goldie Paine... Read more
Opinion
Paul DeMarco: Alabama leaders fail crime victims again with mass early prison release of violent felons
By Paul DeMarco The release of inmates from Alabama prisons caught a lot people by surprise. The potential early release of over 2 percent of the inma... Read more
Phil Williams: For our kids
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary This past week was National School Choice Week, bringing a renewed focus on the assertion that Americans value... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Current Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Has Put Public Safety First
By Paul DeMarco Alabama has seen so much violent crime the past couple of years that unfortunately the headlines are no longer shocking. And it... Read more
Phil Williams: It seemed like a good idea at the time
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary “Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time,” is a phrase that never bodes well in the aftermath... Read more
OPINION: Alabama should follow other states in providing permanent tax relief for its citizens
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Paul DeMarco Alabama State Representatives and Senators have a lot on their plate as they prepare... 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
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
Pinson Valley Arts Council to host ‘Heart & Sole’ Valentine’s Dinner and Dance charity
By Crystal McGough, Associate Editor PINSON – Valentine’s Day is only weeks ways and while some couples may already be making plans, others may not ha... 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
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
Lifestyle
ADCNR’s Message: Outdoors is for everyone
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is maki... Read more
Sean of the South: Good Dog
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary She has long red hair. Fair complexion. A high-school senior. Quiet. Mild mannered. When she speaks, he... Read more
Savvy Senior: How to cover dental care in retirement
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can reti... Read more
Sean of the South: Customer Service
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “Hello. Thank you for calling customer service, website support,” says the woman’s voice, with a pronou... Read more
Savvy Senior: What happens if you work while receiving Social Security?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now... Read more
Obituaries
Obituary: James Dale Robison (December 10, 1949 ~ January 14, 2023)
James “Dale” Robison, 73, entered heaven on January 14, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 10, 1949, to James Bradford Ro... Read more
Obituary: Albert Lewis Haynie (February 4, 1935 ~ January 15, 2023)
Albert Lewis Haynie, 87, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away on January 15, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Tarrant High Scho... Read more
Obituary: Doris Elizabeth Holt Dorman (June 24, 1937 ~ January 14, 2023)
Doris Holt Dorman, 85, a native of Bradford, Alabama, and resident of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on January 14, 2023. She was a graduate of Mortime... Read more
Obituary: Pashe Bonner Tidwell (December 2, 1923 ~ January 14, 2023)
Pashe Irene Tidwell, 99, entered the gates of Heaven on January 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Tidwell was born December 2, 1923, to the l... Read more
Obituary: Pamela Hodges Pratt (June 28, 1951 ~ January 11, 2023)
On January 11, 2022, Pam Hodges Pratt, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her lord. Pam was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 28... Read more
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Sean of the South: Good Dog
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary She has long red hair. Fair complexion. A high-school senior. Q...