Trussville PD on scene of reported vehicle shooting
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – Trussville Police are currently on the scene of a reported vehicle shooting that occurred tonight on I-59 Nort... Read more
Local News
Irondale breaks ground on new dog park, starts vote for name
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter IRONDALE — The City of Irondale and the Irondale City Council broke ground on the site of a new dog park on Thurs... Read more
Radical ‘sexual education’ organization ACASH misled TCS about material at health fair, provided teens with information about pronouns, superintendent says
by Will Blakely, 1819 News TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools Superintendent Patrick Martin told 1819 News on Thursday that the controversial... Read more
Sister Shirts to open tomorrow at the Trussville Entertainment District
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter TRUSSVILLE — Sister Shirts is opening the doors on its new location at the Trussville Entertainment District tomo... Read more
7-Brew Drive-Thru Coffee coming to Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — 7-Brew coffee is coming to Trussville after receiving design approval from the Trussville Design Rev... Read more
Metro/State/Nation
Human skeletal remains found in Birmingham field to be identified today
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A resident of Birmingham found human skeletal remains in a field and called police on Thursday, Sept... Read more
Pell City man charged with defrauding investors
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – A Pell City man has been charged with a scheme to defraud investors in his various companies on Friday, Se... Read more
3 shot, 1 dead in overnight shooting
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Three males were shot in Birmingham just before midnight Wednesday and one of them has died, according O... Read more
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction charges
by Craig Monger, 1819 News BIRMINGHAM — State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has been indicted on two counts of obstructing justice in a Jeffer... Read more
32-year-old arrested after meth, fentanyl found during search in Birmingham
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office found meth, fentanyl, and other illegal... Read more
Sports
Blue Devils win big over Shelby County, 49-6
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor MOODY – It was homecoming night at Bill Morris Stadium and the Moody Blue Devils welcomed in the Shelby County Wildca... Read more
Pinson falls to Homewood
PINSON- The Homewood Patriots traveled to Pinson Valley Friday night and came away with a 10-7 victory. Pinson (1-4) got on the board first with a 24-... Read more
Tigers lose to Oneonta 28-21
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor ONEONTA – “If we stop Fluff, we can stop Oneonta. But that will be hard to do.” That is what Jon Clements said last... Read more
Leeds dominate Aggies
Will Heath for the Tribune LEEDS — Friday night was everything a Leeds High football fan could want from a Homecoming celebration. Most notably, the h... Read more
Cougars take down Warriors
Britney Bailey for the Tribune ALABASTER– Clay-Chalkville’s redemption tour continued as the Cougars got their chance at revenge against 17th national... Read more
Business
Sister Shirts to open tomorrow at the Trussville Entertainment District
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter TRUSSVILLE — Sister Shirts is opening the doors on its new location at the Trussville Entertainment District tomo... Read more
7-Brew Drive-Thru Coffee coming to Trussville
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — 7-Brew coffee is coming to Trussville after receiving design approval from the Trussville Design Rev... Read more
Moody-based business 4 Him Catering is open and ready to serve
By Crystal McGough, Editor MOODY – Many people dream of pursuing their passion, but few have what it takes to make that leap of faith into the unknown... Read more
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville to hold ribbon cutting ceremony in early October
From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville is set to hold a open house ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. Th... Read more
Starbucks on Chalkville Mountain Road on schedule to open Friday
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – The new Starbucks location on Chalkville Mountain Road is on schedule to open Friday morning, Sept. 15, Trussv... Read more
Opinion
Phil Williams: The making of laws is a sacred trust
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I’ve been watching the ongoing soap opera in D.C. over relaxed attire for U.S. senators on the floor of the Sen... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Alabama lawmakers must ensure accountability for all transportation monies
By Paul DeMarco It has now been four years since Alabama state representatives and senators raised the gasoline tax 10 cents per gallon. The tax will... Read more
Phil Williams: ‘The Big Chill’
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary What happens when the government merely suggests you could be in trouble? “Excuse me sir, I’m with the governme... Read more
Phil Williams: We need a God-fearing gunslinger for governor
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary On this 22nd anniversary of 9/11, I hold no illusions that we’ll never see a crisis again. The question is, “Wh... Read more
Paul DeMarco: Labor Day Traditional Kick-Off to Election Season in Alabama
By Paul DeMarco Labor Day is usually the kick off for election season in Alabama, even with an election many months away. While we are over a year awa... Read more
Food/Entertainment
Free Pinchgut Revival Bluegrass & Folk Festival to be held on Trussville Mall in October
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – Trussville nonprofit Friends of Pinchgut Creek will be bringing a day of free fun for the whole family to the... Read more
Bringing Hollywood to Pinson: Local film ‘Frienemy for Life’ premieres Saturday
By Crystal McGough, Editor PINSON – Two years after filming began, Pinson-based movie “Frienemy For Life” is set to premiere at the Pinson Rock School... Read more
Audience raves ACTA’s ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is ‘hilarious’
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – ACTA Theatre brought down the house, quite literally, with its opening performance of “The Play That Goes Wron... Read more
Today is the day: Dog Daze from 10-4 on the Historic Trussville Mall
By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – Dog Daze, hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, returns to the Historic Mall in Trussville today,... 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
Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover second medical opinions?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would... Read more
Sean of the South: Country
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The radio played George Jones at the barbecue joint where I ate lunch. I was eating Saint Louis ribs. O... Read more
Tree Talk: It’s not murder – but that doesn’t make it right
By Katie Wiswall, ISA TRAQ & Certified Arborist, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator, Alabama Forestry Commission Crape murder... Read more
My Life As A Hobby: There’s No Place Like Dome
By Joe Hobby I walked thru the empty parking lot until I got to the glass doors, and then I entered the lobby. It had been a long time since I was... Read more
Savvy Senior: Best Stair Lifts of 2023
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purc... Read more
Obituaries
Joe Thomas (October 21, 1936 — September 15, 2023)
Joe Cephas Thomas (86) of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joe wa... Read more
Dorothy Hudson Craft (July 4, 1931 — September 16, 2023)
Dorothy Hudson Craft, age 92, of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1931 to John and Mamie Mummert. Dorothy was... Read more
Joanne Moseley (March 8, 1948 — September 17, 2023)
Joanne Moseley, 75, of Margaret, Alabama, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Joanne was born on March 8, 1948,... Read more
Janice Linley (November 15, 1948 — September 15, 2023)
Janice Linley was known to many as Kay Morrison. Her other aliases included Janice Thomas, Kay Thomas, Mom, Momma, or Mother if we were upset. Lastly,... Read more
Avert Williford, Jr (February 9, 1943 — August 14, 2023)
Avert Blake Williford, Jr. passed away on August 14, 2023 following several years of heath complications from a stroke. Avert was born February 9, 194... Read more