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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Pell City man is charged in connection with a scheme to defraud investors in his various companies of more than $3.5 million, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Federal court records show John Michael Golden, 48, is charged with one count of wire fraud. Golden was the founder and […]

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Shelby County man was arrested on charges of selling drugs to several high school students. The Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested Earron Deandre Bryant on drug charges and the chemical endangerment of a child after he was accused of selling drugs to 15 high schoolers.

Etowah County, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Public Health will be keeping you safe starting today. Crews are dropping an oral form of the rabies vaccine in several Northeast and Central Alabama counties. The state says the intent is to reduce raccoon rabies, thus decreasing the risk of rabies exposure.

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune PINSON – The leaves are beginning to change and fall, marking the return of the autumn season, as well as a staple of the town of Pinson: the Alabama Butterbean Festival, which is slated for Oct. 6 and 7 on Main Street. The idea for the festival originated in […] The post Alabama Butterbean Festival returns Oct. 6-7 first appeared on The Trussville Tribune.

SHOAL CREEK, Ala. (WVTM/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A valet was caught during a joyride in a man's 490 horsepower Corvette. The man, from Shoal Creek, Alabama, left his Corvette with a valet at the Birmingham-Alabama Airport. When he picked the car up after his trip, however, he found that it had been driven around four miles.

Today a concerned citizen in the Trussville area saw a Patriot Front sign posted beside the Target. Sadly this is just one of many instances in which this particular group that is known to promote hateful beliefs has been putting its name on display all over the state. Groups of extremists believed to be white supremacists have been posting propaganda and staging public stunts throughout the U.S.

MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The 411 Yard Sale is taking place this weekend. It’s happening October 5-7, 2023. Vendors will be setting up yard sale spots along U.S. Highway 411. The yard sale spans from Leeds, Alabama to Newport, Tennessee, and passes through Georgia as well. Highway...

Local residents recently enjoyed two action-packed nights during the second annual Bikes 4 Kids PCA Rodeo in Chelsea. The post Second annual Bikes 4 Kids Rodeo entertains Chelsea appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

On Tuesday,  NASCAR announced punishments for Craftsman Truck Series drivers Matt Crafton and Nick Sanchez. They were involved in a post-race fight last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Crafton was fined $25,000 for his role in the fight. Sanchez, meanwhile, received a $5,000 ...

Following his wreck during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, Stewart Friesen announced that his intentions to compete at Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway are still on as previously planned. The Big-Block Modified ace and five-time Super DIRT Week Billy Whittaker Cars 200 winner...

Former Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden stands beside Norman Jetmundsen. Photo courtesy of Shakerag Hollow Productions. Right: A portrait of the Sewanee 1899 football team featured in Norman Jetmundson’s film “Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899,” which was recently nominated for a 2023 Southeast EMMY Award. Photo courtesy of University Archives and Special Collections, The University of the South.

Three people were shot while driving on the interstate Friday night, according to the Birmingham Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a gas station on Chalkville Road North around 9 p.m. Friday on report of an assault. When they arrived on scene, a man said an unknown vehicle pulled along side his vehicle on Interstate-59 North near the 20th Street Ensley exit. The victim claimed the unknown car fired several shots into the victim's car.

Tamburro’s Italian Home is now open in Trussville, in the former Seafood and Chicken Box location at 5954 Chalkville Mountain Road. Dick Tamburro is joined in ownership now by daughter Kyleen Kramer and daughter-in-law Tina Tamburro. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 205-508-3990.

Many traveled to Talladega this weekend for the YellaWood 500. An estimated 100,000 fans came to the race from all over the state and country. Along with these fans came vendors of all kinds selling food, drinks, and various merchandise. Roger Timmerman, a belt Vendor at the race has been...

By Terry Schrimscher, For the Tribune SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Council met Monday Night, Oct. 2, for the first regular meeting of the month. The Council moved quickly through the brief agenda approving an annual budget and allocating funds for several projects. The Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, totaling $11,667,240 across all […] The post Springville approves budget, creates personnel board first appeared on The Trussville Tribune.

Jody Thrasher likes to burn things down. But he says that’s a good thing. “Prescribed fire is what I am really interested in and enjoy doing,” he said. “I want this place to be pristine long after I’m gone.”. That place — a 1,128-acre piece of...

IRONDALE, Ala. — Several dozen residents and families in Irondale gathered for National Night Out, a time to meet first responders in their city. However, it's no secret Irondale is becoming a more popular place. "Because we've experienced so much growth, not just residentially but commercially," Lt. Jason Hill...

IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — The third annual “Yo Amo Irondale Festival” will be held at Irondale City Hall on Saturday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hosted by Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr., the festival will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It’s a family-friendly event that is free to the public. La Jefa Radio […]

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune PINSON – Several upcoming community events were discussed during a meeting of the Pinson City Council on Monday, Oct. 3. The meeting date was changed from Thursday, Oct. 5, as it was in close proximity to what may be the largest of the events, which is the Alabama Butterbean […] The post Pinson Council discusses upcoming community events first appeared on The Trussville Tribune.

By Chase Holmes, News Reporter LEEDS – The Leeds Arts Council is putting on its unique performance of The Addams Family Musical just in time for the Halloween season starting this weekend. “It’s the week of the show y’all! If you haven’t gotten your tickets for Addams Family it’s best to do so now,” said […] The post Leeds Arts Council to perform The Addams Family Musical this weekend first appeared on The Trussville Tribune.