The Trussville Tribune

From The Tribune staff reports CALHOUN COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Jacksonville woman on Sunday, July 3, at approximately 3:30 a.m. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Monica S. Nabers, 25, was fatally injured when the 2014 Dodge Ram pickup she was driving left the roadway, overturned, and […]

From The Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — To assist the City of Birmingham with traffic management during the World Games, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the following lane closure(s):  The 17th Street Ramp to downtown Beginning today at 3 p.m., the left turn lane onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. will be closed. […]

From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Tomorrow, America celebrates its birthday, and it’s only fitting that a day before America’s birth, members of the Trussville Veterans Committee and City Leadership were present when local business owners Jayraj & Zinkal Patel committed to donating $50,000 to the Alabama Fallen Warrior Project and other veteran causes. […]

From The Tribune staff reports LAWRENCE COUNTY —A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Russellville teen on Saturday, July 2, at approximately 10:50 p.m. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred when the 2018 Toyota Corolla in which the 17-year-old was a passenger struck a 2017 Ford F150 driven by […]

Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column.  By Michael J. Brooks Singer Tony Orlando recorded “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” in 1973, the story of a man after release from prison. He tells his sweetheart to tie a yellow ribbon to the oak tree if she’ll welcome him, but if he doesn’t see the ribbon, he’ll […]

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Mendon, Missouri. Population 171. There’s really nothing here. The tiny town is located off Route 11, just south of Yellow Creek. You’re three hours west of Saint Louis, two hours east of Kansas City. It’s quiet. No attractions. No major landmarks. Nobody famous ever lived here unless […]

Larry M. Turner, 62, was born September 4, 1959, to Malcolm and Annette Turner, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pam Varner, niece Lindsey Motes, and nephew Jeffrey Turner. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah Turner; brother Terry Turner (Elaine); children, […]

From The Tribune staff reports LAWRENCE COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. Saturday, July 2, has claimed the life of a Moulton man. Colby M. Sutton, 38, was fatally injured when the 2006 Suzuki GSXR 1000 motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and struck a tree. Sutton was pronounced […]

By Josh Bean, Special to The Tribune BIRMINGHAM – Eight members from the 2020 U.S. Olympic roster who won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics will be on Team USA at The World Games 2022. As Team USA chases the gold medal on its home turf, the roster includes Alabama native Haylie McClenney, a star outfielder among the […]

From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — Alabamaworks.alabama.gov, the state’s online jobs database, has been temporarily taken down after the vendor that operates the site suffered a service outage affecting its network operations. Geographic Solutions Inc., the third-party vendor, notified the Alabama Department of Labor and the Alabama Department of Commerce that there had been […]

From The Tribune staff reports LAWRENCE COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Cypress Inn, Tennessee man on Friday, July 1, at approximately 8:45 a.m. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Scott M. Berry, 52, was fatally injured when the 2017 Dodge Ram he was driving struck a 2021 Hino […]

From The Tribune staff reports MOODY — The Moody Police Department (MPD) reminds the public of fireworks safety tips. According to the MPD, here are just a few quick tips to keep in mind: Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks; Never try to relight or pick up duds; Keep a bucket of […]

From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man was arrested on Thursday, June 30, in connection to multiple sexual assault cases. According to Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, the Alabama Department of Forensic Science (ADFS) notified them regarding a DNA sample being linked to multiple sexual assault kits. Additionally, ADFS provided investigators with […]

From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man pleaded guilty this week to drug charges. According to the United States Department of Justice, Randy Hasan Abdurrahim, 37, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. His sentencing is scheduled for October 19, 2022, before United States District Court Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala. The […]

CANCELED: The Missing and Endangered Person Alert for David Lee Ferguson has been canceled. From The Tribune staff reports ENTERPRISE — A Missing and Endangered Person Alert has been issued for a 58-year-old man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), David Lee Ferguson was last seen on June 29, 2022, in the area […]

From The Tribune staff reports ENTERPRISE — A Missing and Endangered Person Alert has been issued for a 58-year-old man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), David Lee Ferguson was last seen on June 29, 2022, in the area of Main Street in Enterprise and may be without shoes. Authorities believe that Ferguson […]

Kimberly Lynn Davis, 36, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Kimberly was born on August 22, 1985, in Birmingham, to Phil and René Davis. As a child, she lived in Birmingham before moving to Trussville in 1999. She was a 2006 Clay-Chalkville High School graduate and went to the United Cerebral […]

From The Tribune staff reports TALLADEGA COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle on Friday, July 1, at approximately 6:13 a.m., has caused roadway blockage. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), The eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near the 173-mile marker in Talladega County are blocked and will be for an […]

From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — Despite the recent record-breaking gas prices, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are expecting to see crowded roadways once more over this Fourth of July holiday weekend as citizens and visitors from all over travel to various destinations to enjoy time with friends […]

From The Tribune staff reports IRONDALE — The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce (GICC) hosted a Business After Hours on Thursday, June 30. The event was held at Pine Tree Country Club (5100 Pine Whispers Drive). Music was provided by Russ Randolph with Puttin’ on the Ritz. The event was sponsored by Guro Midtsund at […]