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Cahaba River Tree Trail unveiled
The Friends of Pinchgut Creek recently unveiled the Cahaba River Tree Trail, a 3/4-mile educational hiking trail in the Trussville Sports Complex area. The trail, which begins at 4650 Riverbend Road in Trussville, was made possible with support from Alabama Scenic River Trail and the Cahaba River Society. The trees...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. domestic violence – reckless endangerment; CR 1301. harassment; CR 643. assault; CR 272. theft of property; CR 616. unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; i65 MM290. domestic violence...
Hay is in the barn for local bluegrass band
Members of the Wednesday Night Special bluegrass band, left to right: Spence Overton on guitar, Jason Throneberry on bass, Jean Cox on guitar and vocals, Keith Davis on mandolin, and Brett Martin on guitar, rehearse in a local barn June 19. In a red barn behind a Linden Street home...
Diners Flocking to Northport’s Now-Open Lost Pizza Co.
Diners are showing up in droves to support a new pizzeria that opened this week about a year after a local favorite, Mr. Bill's Southern Diner, permanently closed in the same space. Mr. Bills closed last July, and two months later, former Northport politician Jeff Hogg announced that Mississippi's Lost...
Cougars navigating changes following state title
Human nature is to become complacent following the achievement of a goal. That’s what the Clay-Chalkville High School football team will battle this fall. The Cougars won the Class 6A state championship for the fourth time in program history last fall, putting together an undefeated campaign that included a thrilling victory over Saraland in the state final.
Young, talented Huskies to follow up great 2023
It is difficult to follow up one of the best seasons in recent program history, but that is what the Hewitt-Trussville High School football team is tasked with this fall. The Huskies advanced to the state semifinals last year for the first time since 1996, and they were competitive in the semifinal loss to Thompson.
Longtime Hewitt-Trussville coach inducted into national hall of fame
The state capital’s airport may have been small, but the trip was a big one. Longtime Hewitt-Trussville head football coach Jack Wood was announced as an inductee into the National High School Athletics Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June. He attended the induction ceremony in Bismarck, N.D. — his first trip to the state.
Class of 1964 holds 60-year reunion
Some came from just down the street. Some came all the way from Missouri. But it was clear that the couple dozen members of Hewitt-Trussville High School’s class of 1964, regardless of their point of origin, wanted to be there. The Hewitt-Trussville High class of 1964 held its 60-year...
Trussville Teen Zion Redington, Youngest Player On USA Wheelchair Rugby Team, Set to Compete in 2024 Paralympics in Paris
Zion Redington, a local teen from Trussville, will be the youngest member of the USA wheelchair rugby team at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, showcasing his determined and aggressive playing style. Redington's journey into wheelchair rugby began when he was noticed for his athletic talent while playing wheelchair basketball at age 9. Despite initial reservations due to his age, Redington's passion for the sport grew, leading him to international recognition and a spot on Team USA.
The path of a senior: Hewitt-Trussville Class of 2025 goes back to school one last time
Twelve years ago, bright-eyed kindergarteners streamed into Trussville classrooms for their very first day of school. In the blink of an eye, the class of 2025 will step through the doors of Hewitt-Trussville High School for the first day of their senior year. One of this year’s rising seniors is...
280 townhome development nearing capacity
The Windsor Court residential development off of U.S. 280 is almost full a year after it began selling homes there. Garret Henderson, marketing manager for Signature Homes, which is building the development, said there are only 17 townhomes left of the 120 they originally had available. “We’re not going to...
NEW: Crestwood Pickers opening with 300+ vendors on July 27
The wait is over. The grand opening for Crestwood Pickers is Saturday, July 27 at 10:00AM. The new store is located in the former Burlington Coat Factory location at 7001 Suite 900, Crestwood Blvd. Birmingham, 35210 in the Crestwood Festival Shopping Center. The new “Pickers” location is the fourth in...
Inside the new Carver Jones Market Fairfield, opening July 31 [Photos]
Last week, Bham Now reported that a new grocery store—the Carver Jones Market Fairfield—was coming soon to western Jefferson County. We stopped by the new market for an inside look before its grand opening on Wednesday, July 31. Fairfield residents need affordable groceries and fresh produce. Located in...
‘I couldn’t go to none of the funerals’: Rapper Big Yavo talks Birmingham gun violence with Woodfin
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin hosted an on camera conversation with rapper Big Yavo, posted Wednesday, about the city’s ongoing gun violence issue. Yavo, who is originally from Birmingham, and grew up in Ensley, has built a rap career that has captured a national audience. However, a lot of the music he’s produced has talked about killing people.
1 killed, 1 injured in Trussville head-on crash
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — A woman was killed and another person taken to the hospital after a head-on collision Thursday morning in Trussville, according to police. The accident happened just after 6 a.m. in the 5900 block of Deerfoot Parkway, which is near the Trussville Police Department. >> KNOW BEFORE...
Wallace State Nursing hosts job fair for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of their third semester in the program. That is when they will be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam to become licensed practical nurses and enter the workforce with those credentials.
Hillside Ninety-One hosting family friendly Summer Vendor Market Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hillside Ninety-One is set to host its Summer Vendor Market on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located at 8989 Alabama Highway 91 in Hanceville, this family friendly event promises a fun-filled day packed full with a wide range of vendor goods with something for everyone. Entry to the event is free.
PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart and mind to’: Cold Springs’ Maci Brown reflects on high school years
BREMEN, Ala. — Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite experiences from her time spent alongside her friends and teammates. “The best basketball memories I...
Sheriff’s office identifies 22-year-old as suspect in domestic shooting
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested Casey Deandre Smith, 22, of Birmingham as the suspect in a recent domestic shooting that occurred at Shoal Run Trail on July 21. (Contributed) The post Sheriff’s office identifies 22-year-old as suspect in domestic shooting appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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