Columbus
The Trussville Tribune
Rachell Mae Ingram (July 23, 1940 — August 18, 2024)
Rachell M. Ingram, age 84, of Morgan County Alabama. She was born July 23, 1940 and passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024. She was a member of Robin Wood Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Board of Education, where she worked in the cafeteria of two schools. She was also the owner/ operator […]
Trussville City Council moves regular meeting to Thursday due to tax election
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22 due to the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election next Tuesday. The regular meeting will be held immediately following a council workshop, which begins at 5 p.m. According to the agenda, the council is set to […]
Springville expecting economic rewards from new industrial park
By Terry Schrimscher Springville, Ala. — The City Council of Springville met for the first regular meeting of the month on Monday, August 19. Much of the discussion took place in the work session prior to the regular meeting where the council members heard an update from Don Smith of the St. Clair County Economic […]
Irondale Community School students open new Storybook Walk
From Tribune staff reports IRONDALE, Ala.–Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. joined with 2nd and 3rd graders from Irondale Community School on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of a new Storybook Walk directly across the street from the school. The new walking trail, which is open to the general public, will display children’s books on […]
Sozo Children to showcase local chefs during ‘Evening of Dreams’ Annual Fundraising Gala
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Sozo Children International, a Birmingham based nonprofit ministry dedicated to serving at-risk children in Uganda, will host its annual fundraising Gala at Haven this Friday, Aug. 23. Building upon Birmingham’s reputation as a foodie city, the “Evening of Dreams” will feature a Birmingham Chef Showcase spotlighting local chefs who will […]
21-year-old woman shot dead at Monarch Ridge Apartments, BPD searching for suspects
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A 21-year-old female was killed and another person was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex just outside of Center Point city limits Tuesday night, according to the BPD Sgt. LaQuitta Wade. At approximately 10:09 p.m., officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired at the Monarch Ridge […]
Center Point Council declares publicly funded events must have ‘public purpose’
By Terry Schrimscher Center Point, Ala. — The Center Point City Council met for the first meeting of August on Tuesday night, August 15, 2024 at City Hall. Council President D.M. Collins was absent and council member Tiffany Moore led the meeting in her role as president pro tempore. The agenda was light with only […]
Outreach efforts ramp up ahead of TCS tax vote on Aug. 27
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville City Schools and the City of Trussville are working hard to get the community informed in the lead-up to city-wide special municipal tax election in Trussville next Tuesday, Aug. 27. The proposed property tax increase would fund three projects in the school system to address the challenges TCS […]
Leeds Police searching for woman suspected of passing counterfeit bills
From Tribune staff reports LEEDS, Ala.–The Leeds Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a woman suspected of passing counterfeit bills at a Leeds business, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Detectives obtained a photo of the suspect from video surveillance, which appears to depict the suspect at the Leeds Chick-fil-A. Anyone with […]
Center Point man, 26, shot by law enforcement after vehicle pursuit
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A Center Point man was shot by law enforcement personnel Tuesday afternoon after leading deputies in a chase through east Birmingham and brandishing a firearm, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). At approximately 2:15 p.m., Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a Dodge Challenger for a […]
Tree Talk: Let the Kids Climb!
By Jean Cox, Executive Director Friends of Pinchgut Creek, Former member of Trussville’s Tree Commission Commentary When I was a child as soon as the school bus dropped me off, I couldn’t wait to kick off my shoes and climb the tree in my backyard. I’d happily spend hours sitting in the crook of those […]
44-year-old killed near Center Point after early morning altercation
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A verbal altercation between two roommates resulted in a man being shot and killed Tuesday morning just outside of Center Point, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 1:03 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1200 block of Woodslee Street to investigate a report of a person […]
Update: Man shot to death in Center Point identified, investigation underway
From Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT, Ala.–A man who was found shot to death in Center Point last Wednesday, Aug. 14, has been identified, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Miguel De Jesus Ramirez of Center Point. At approximately 6:19 a.m., deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s […]
Sean of the South: Walmart Guy
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The old man was in Walmart. He was wearing pajama bottoms and an Eagles T-shirt. The band, not the football team. He also wore slippers. I knew they were slippers because they were fuzzy and white. Ballcap, crumpled and stained with sweat and grime. He hadn’t shaved in […]
Centre man killed, 2 injured in Cherokee County crash
From Tribune staff reports CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala.–A two-vehicle crash just north of Centre left one man dead and two others injured Monday afternoon, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey. At approximately 4:44 p.m., Joel L. Kiser, 68, was fatally injured when the 1994 Chevrolet 1500 that he was a passenger in, was struck by a […]
Paul F. DeFranco (July 19, 1935 — August 15, 2024)
Surrounded by his loving family, this Legend transitioned peacefully at home on Thursday, August 15, 2024 while an instrumental Amazing Grace played softly close to his ear. He was 89 years young. He was an exceptional and dedicated Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He was a great man whose life exemplified integrity, honor, respect […]
Leeds Council approves new ABC license distance policy, appoints LWWB member
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune LEEDS – The Leeds City Council has approved an amended policy regarding the distancing requirements for establishments selling liquor brought up at the previous meeting and appointed a new member to the Leeds Water Works Board despite an accusation that it was a political move. Before the council addressed […]
Paul’s Hot Dogs reopening in Argo as Luke’s Hotdogs & Burgers
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–A longtime Trussville restaurant is reopening in Argo under a new name as the grandson of the original owner looks to carry on the family business. Luke and his wife Abby LaRussa will reopen Paul’s Hot Dogs as Luke’s Hotdogs & Burgers on Wednesday, August 21, continuing the legacy of […]
Irondale Police searching for suspect who stole Orca cooler from truck
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Irondale Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a vehicle burglary, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. In a video obtained by detectives, a man is seen taking an Orca cooler out of the back of the victim’s truck just after […]
Former Trussville doctor sentenced on child porn, human trafficking charges
From Tribune staff reports BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala.–A former Trussville Wellness Medical Center doctor was sentenced to prison on Monday after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of obscene material depicting a child under the age of 17 and one count of human trafficking, according to court records. Janaki Earla, 60, was sentenced to 15 […]
The Trussville Tribune
10K+
Posts
78M+
Views
The Trussville Tribune is the local newspaper for the cities of Trussville, Clay, Pinson, Argo, Center Point, Springville, Moody and Leeds in Alabama. The Tribune provides up to the minute news online of government, crime, sports, people and events in Jefferson and St Clair counties and is printed weekly.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.