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Paul DeMarco: Alabama Construction Industry Important Pillar of State’s Economy
By Paul DeMarco Since the pandemic, the Alabama economy has had its ups and downs. However, the good news is that the business climate in Alabama has outperformed other states. Our sector of the Alabama business community that has really increased is the construction industry. A recent study by the Associated Builders and Contractors of […]
Jefferson County man convicted on child porn charge
From Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.–Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of a Jefferson County man on charges related to child pornography today. 36-year-old Dustin Van Faulkner, of Gardendale, pleaded guilty to one count of dissemination of obscene matter depicting a person under the age of 17. “Child exploitation has no place in our […]
$100,000 reward offered for information on Five Points South mass shooting
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–In the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting in Five Points South that left four people dead and at least 17 injured, a total of $100,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and a conviction of the perpetrators. The FBI, which is assisting the […]
My Life As A Hobby: I Got Hooked Up
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist It is hard to believe that I have a place on the lake and don’t fish. There are 50 million fishermen in America and I’m not one of them. I suppose the reason is: 1) I have ADD and it’s drives me crazy to sit still for any length of […]
Barbara Hogge (February 15, 1942 — September 22, 2024)
Barbara Carolyn Hogge, age 82, of Irondale passed away on Sept. 22,2024. She attended Church of The Highlands. Barbara worked for many years at Shirley’s Florist in Trussville. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy C. Hogge. She is survived by her daughter Denise (Tommy) Triplett; grandchildren, Arley (Darrel) Stokely and Andy Triplett; […]
Elmer Smith (March 10, 1923 — September 20, 2024)
Elmer C. Smith, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on September 20, 2024 in Middletown, OH, while receiving care from Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born at home in Derby, NY, on March 10, 1923 to Walter and Mary Ellen (Brown) Smith. On March 25, 1941 Elmer enlisted in the Army Air Core […]
Bessie Traweek (August 20, 1930 — September 19, 2024)
Bessie M. Traweek, age 94, of Trussville passed away on September 19, 2024. Bessie loved to garden in her yard. She was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church and also the Eastern Star. Mrs. Traweek was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Trawek; parents, Mary Burrow and John Henry Moore; son, Danny Traweek; […]
James L. “Jim” Wigley (1947 — September 19, 2024)
James L. Wigley, known to his loved ones as Jim, or Jimmy passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old. Jim was the beloved husband of Linda Wigley, his partner in life and love for 56 years. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and […]
Amma Sue Hicks (May 26, 1935 — September 18, 2024)
Amma Sue Hicks, age 89 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1935 in Dora, AL and grew up with 9 siblings in a coal mining camp. She always said her greatest accomplishment was being a good wife and mother to her two boys. A notable […]
Colette Satterfield (May 5, 1933 — September 18, 2024)
Colette G. Satterfield, 91, of Trussville passed away on September 18, 2024. Ms. Satterfield retired from the Federal Reserve Bank after many years of service. She was a member of the Day to Day Living Class at Northpark Baptist Church. Colette loved doing activities with her grandchildren and family. Her favorite pastimes were watching her […]
Update: 3 people shot, 1 killed in East Lake on Sunday night
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The deadly weekend in Birmingham continued into Sunday night when three people were shot in East Lake. One of those shooting victims has died, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. The shooting in East Birmingham comes just one day after 17 people were shot and four were killed in Five […]
Thomas Bailey Marks Jr. (May 21, 1942 — September 17, 2024)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Bailey Marks, Jr., age 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Born on May 21, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, Tom was adopted at the age of four by Tom and Mary Neason Marks of Birmingham. He married his high school sweetheart, […]
Olean Palmer Davidson (February 13, 1947 — September 17, 2024)
Olean Palmer Davidson passed away, holding her husband’s hand on September 17, 2024, after battling Dementia. She was born to Olus and Fleeda Palmer on February 13, 1947. She was a graduate of Phillips High School, a current member of Central Baptist Church in Argo and retiree of Woman’s Mission Union. Her favorite Bible verse […]
Clara Carlin (November 27, 1937 — September 17, 2024)
Our dear mother, Clara Helen Baskin Carlin, passed away on September 17, 2024 at the age of 86. She was always there when we needed her most, offering support, wisdom and love. She was born in Pennington Alabama on November 27, 1937. She was the oldest daughter of Johnnie and Myra Baskin. Clara was raised […]
Husky XC gearing up for second half of season; sights set on State
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor The 2024 edition of the Hewitt-Trussville Cross-Country team has many new faces. Although the team may look a little different, the goals are the same: run your best late in the season heading into sectionals. Last year, the Hewitt girls left Oakville with the red map. However, the team […]
Linda Green (July 19, 1949 — September 15, 2024)
Linda Katherine Green, 75, of Pinson passed away on September 15, 2024. She loved doing yard work and taking care of her flowers. Mrs. Green also loved to travel and go to the casinos. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Bert Green, parents, Mary Jessie and Owen L. Johnson; two sisters, Barbara Barringer, […]
Update: 3 people shot, 1 killed in East Lake on Sunday night
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The deadly weekend in Birmingham continued into Sunday night when three people were shot in East Lake. One of those shooting victims has died, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. The shooting in East Birmingham comes just one day after 17 people were shot and four were killed in Five […]
UPDATED: 4 dead, 17 injured in mass shooting in Five Points South
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–At least four people are dead and 17 people were injured in a mass shooting in Five Points South on Saturday night, according to Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurman. BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald said officers were alerted to multiple people shot in the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue just after […]
UPDATED: 4 dead, 17 injured in mass shooting in Five Points South
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–At least four people are dead and 17 people were injured in a mass shooting in Five Points South on Saturday night, according to Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurman. BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald said officers were alerted to multiple people shot in the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue just after […]
UPDATED: 4 dead, 17 injured in mass shooting in Five Points South
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–At least four people are dead and 17 people were injured in a mass shooting in Five Points South on Saturday night, according to Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurman. BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald said officers were alerted to multiple people shot in the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue just after […]
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