The Trussville Tribune

08/07/2024

Leeds City Council meeting canceled

From Tribune staff reports LEEDS, Ala.–The Leeds City Council meeting scheduled for this evening has been canceled due to several council members being out of town, according to City Clerk Toush

08/07/2024

Tribune takes home 11 APA Media Awards

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Tribune received 11 Alabama Press Association Media Awards at last week’s 2024 APA Summer Convention. This year, 56 publications

08/07/2024

OS1 Trussville offering free school sports physicals

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–OS1 Orthopedic & Sports Injury Clinic is offering free AHSAA sports physicals for 7th-12th graders in Trussville this month. The free sports physi

08/07/2024

7 Brew Coffee opens Trussville location

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville’s newest drive-thru coffee spot, 7 Brew Coffee, is now open for business. The drive-thru coffee stand, located at 5982 Chalkville Mtn

08/07/2024

Phil Williams: Pay your own way

By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Election year promises are in full swing. Democrats and Republicans alike make campaign promises, but with Democrats the promises are often filled with the allur

08/07/2024

My Life As A Hobby: Arguments

By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist One of the most memorable lines I ever heard in high school was delivered to my friend Randy when he got into a heated disagreement with our English teacher, Mrs. Dunca

08/07/2024

Update: Missing Birmingham man found dead, police searching for person of interest

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The body of an Atlanta man who went missing on July 4 has been found and his manner of death has been ruled a homicide, according to BPD Officer Truma

08/07/2024

Pedestrian in wheelchair hit by car dies

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–An 84-year-old man in a wheelchair who was struck by a car succumbed to his injuries on Friday, according to the Jefferson County Coroner. On June 16

08/07/2024

Irondale considers $60 million bond issue and lowers Occupational License Fee

By Terry Schrimscher IRONDALE — The Irondale City Council met for the first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, July 2. The meeting began with a presentation on potential bonds to fund constructi

08/07/2024

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 where food is prepared or sold for human consumption.

08/07/2024

Sean of the South: American Good

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary He sat in a construction office trailer. It was after hours. He was off the clock. He watched a black-and-white television after a long day of work. He w

08/07/2024

91st ADSFR Adds Dock Space, New Categories

By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources A new dock and boardwalk, a new live weigh-in category and a new species for catch and release are among the highlights for th

07/07/2024

17-year-old killed in Jackson County multi-car crash

From Tribune staff reports JACKSON COUNTY–A Huntsville teen was killed Sunday morning after crashing into a truck near Woodville, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Cody Farrar. At approximately 8

07/07/2024

Missing Birmingham man found dead, police searching for person of interest

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The body of a Birmingham man who went missing on July 4 has been found and his manner of death has been ruled a homicide, according to BPD Officer Tru

06/07/2024

Car crashes into light pole on I-459 near Trussville during heavy rain

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–A car slid off the road and collided with a light pole along Interstate 459 near the Highway 11 exit Saturday afternoon. At approximately 4:35 p.m., a

05/07/2024

30-year-old motorcyclist killed in Cullman County crash

From Tribune staff reports CULLMAN COUNTY–A Scottsboro man died on Friday after the motorcycle he was operating collided with a truck on Alabama 69 near Dodge City, according to ALEA Senior Troo

05/07/2024

Trussville man named League of Southeastern Credit Unions Professional of the Year

From Tribune staff reports ORLANDO, Fla.–The League of Southern Credit Unions (LSCU) recognized Derrick E. Ragland, Jr. as the Professional of the Year for the state of Alabama during its awards

05/07/2024

Updated: Suspect charged in shooting of Cuban woman near Avondale Park

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office released the identity of a a woman who was killed in a shooting near Avondale Park earlie

05/07/2024

Mayor Woodfin calls on city to end ‘needless retaliation’ after series of homicides

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Mayor Randall L. Woodfin is calling on Birmingham residents to help end the cycle of violence that has led to a recent string of homicides and shootin

05/07/2024

Updated: Alabama State Sen. Garlan Gudger airlifted after Lewis Smith Lake jet ski accident

From Tribune staff reports CULLMAN COUNTY–Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman was injured in a jet ski accident on Lewis Smith Lake on Thursday, July 4. Gudger was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birming

05/07/2024

Updated: Birmingham investigates 3rd homicide in 3 days

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–For the third day in a row, Birmingham Police investigators are on the scene of a homicide, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. The victim has

05/07/2024

Updated: Shootout in downtown Birmingham street leaves 1 dead

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A shootout in a downtown Birmingham intersection in broad daylight on July 4th, left one man dead and the roadway littered with dozens of bullet casin

05/07/2024

22-year-old killed in Calhoun County crash

From Tribune staff reports CALHOUN COUNTY–A 22-year-old man died after his truck crashed into several trees off Goode Bridge Road near Alexandria Friday morning, according to ALEA Senior Trooper

05/07/2024

BPD searching for missing man in East Lake

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing man who was last seen in East Lake. 31-year-old Deundray Cottrell was last seen on July 4

05/07/2024

Birmingham investigates 3rd homicide in 3 days

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — For the third day in a row, Birmingham Police investigators are on the scene of a homicide, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald said of

05/07/2024

Alabama State Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in Smith Lake jet ski accident

From Tribune staff reports CULLMAN COUNTY — Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake on Thursday, July 4. Gudger was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham

04/07/2024

Shootout in downtown Birmingham street leaves 1 dead

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A shootout in a downtown Birmingham intersection in broad daylight on July 4th, left one man dead and the roadway littered with dozens of bullet casings.

03/07/2024

UPDATED: Police on scene of homicide near Avondale Park

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Police have responded to the scene of a homicide in the 4200 Block of 5th Avenue South, according to department officials. The location is near Avondale P

03/07/2024

Swimmer drowns at Oak Mountain State Park

From Tribune staff reports SHELBY COUNTY — The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered from the lake at Oak Mountain State Park, according to the Pelham Fire Department. Fire officials said

03/07/2024

Keystone Financial Group President David Guttery’s thoughts about data distortion and avoiding sensationalism.