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Suspect in murder of Birmingham 20-year-old arrested
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department announced that it has arrested and charged a suspect with the murder of 20-year-old Paul Devaried Terry, Jr. Terry was shot and killed after a verbal altercation on Friday, Oct. 11 near East Lake Park. The suspect has been identified as Anthony Rudolfo Major, 27, of […]
Center Point Council reviews FY23 audit, takes step toward park upgrades
By Terry Schrimscher CENTER POINT, Ala.–The Center Point City Council met for its final meeting in October on Thursday night, Oct. 17, at City Hall. Council President D.M. Collins presided over the meeting. The meeting began with public comments and a visit from Yashiba Blanchard, the Democratic candidate for Jefferson County Probate Judge for Place […]
Irondale to celebrate ‘Tails by the Rails’ dog park opening with pup cups and prizes
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer IRONDALE, Ala.–This Saturday is set to be a day long remembered by furry friends throughout Irondale as the city opens its newest dog park–Tails by the Rails at Ellard Park. Community members and their pets are invited to join Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. and the Irondale City Council at […]
Clay man wanted, charged with multiple vehicle break-ins
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A Clay man is wanted in Jefferson County on multiple felony warrants charging him with seven counts of failing to appear in court to face charges of unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Hoyt Lee Hopwood, 49, is 6 feet 2 inches tall […]
Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross I-65
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A pedestrian attempting to cross Interstate 65 was struck and killed early Tuesday morning, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The incident occurred at approximately 3:03 a.m. along I-65 North near 3rd Avenue North in Birmingham. The victim was an adult male but has not yet been identified. The […]
Michael Wayne Wideman (December 4, 1956 — October 19, 2024)
Michael Wayne Wideman, age 67, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Jessie Lee Wideman. He was a member of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church for over 25 years. He was the owner of Wideman Family Lawn Service for many years. Michael was a huge University of […]
Patricia “Pat” Rozell Dorough (February 18, 1935 — October 18, 2024)
Memorial Services for Pat Dorough, age 89 of Cleveland Alabama, will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Jeremy Beck officiating. Pat went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home in Cleveland Alabama. Pat was […]
David Bridges (June 30, 1951 — October 17, 2024)
David Richard Bridges, age 73, of Pinson, went to his heavenly home on October 17, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, Pop, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and gentle heart. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. David attended Banks High School and was a devoted […]
Lass But Not Least: Out With The Old
By Ken Lass We had our Trussville home built in 1989. Over the course of the last 35 years, we have remodeled, repainted or repurposed the living room, kitchen, bedroom, back porch and basement. But never the bathrooms. I’m not sure why. I guess as long as I had a place to shower, a mirror for combing […]
Leeds woman wanted on identity theft charge
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A Leeds woman is wanted on a felony warrant for failing to appear in court to face an identity theft charge, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Sherica Donyell Morris is 36 years old and 5 feet 9 inches tall. She has short black hair and brown eyes. […]
Pinson man killed in two-vehicle crash
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala.–A crash just north of Pinson left one man dead Saturday afternoon, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s office. At approximately 1:36 p.m. on Oct. 19, a two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of Marsh Mountain Road and Shadow Ridge Parkway. 67-year-old Michael Wayne Wideman, an occupant of one […]
16-year-old missing Moody girl found safe
From Tribune staff reports MOODY — UPDATE: Moody Police reported in Sunday afternoon that Taylor had been located and was safe. REPORTED EARLIER: On Sunday morning, the Moody Police Department were trying to locate Diana Mackenzie Taylor, according to officials. She was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. in Moody on Saturday, Oct. 19. The […]
16-year-old missing Moody girl found safe
From Tribune staff reports MOODY — UPDATE: Moody Police reported in Sunday afternoon that Taylor had been located and was safe. REPORTED EARLIER: On Sunday morning, the Moody Police Department were trying to locate Diana Mackenzie Taylor, according to officials. She was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. in Moody on Saturday, Oct. 19. The […]
Trussville community raises money for 7-year-old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
by Scott Minshall, CBS 42 TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Trussville residents are dressing up for a good cause. The 5th annual Trussville Witches Ride brought together hundreds of community members. “Some ladies in Trussville got together and formed this group, and they ride, raising money for some type of charitable cause,” said John Amari, a Trussville […]
Pinson falls to Pell City
By Shane Paschal, For the Tribune PINSON, Ala.-Pell City came into their game with Pinson Valley needing a win to clinch their first playoff spot since 2017. Pinson Valley came in seeking a sweet win for an otherwise sour season. The fans that showed up saw a shootout with neither team backing down, and Pell […]
Cougars lose for first time in 715 days
By Brittney Bailey, For the Tribune OXFORD, Ala.- The number two-ranked Clay-Chalkville Cougars’ 21-game winning streak came to an unfortunate end Friday night on the road at Oxford in the regional championship game. The Cougars couldn’t generate positive momentum and fell to the fifth-ranked Yellow Jackets 21-10. Penalties, dropped balls, and costly mistakes proved to […]
Moody gets region title with win over Springville
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor SPRINGVILLE – The Moody Blue Devils needed a win on the road Friday night at Springville in order to clinch the 5A Region 6 championship for the first time in 20 years and only the fourth time in school history. They did so in dominant fashion with a 56-13 victory […]
Leeds earns region runner-up with win over Center Point
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor LEEDS – The Leeds Greenwave and the Center Point Eagles faced off Friday night at Homer Smiles Field in a battle for the second-place spot in 5A Region 6 where the winner would host a first-round playoff game and the loser would travel in that first week. After a 49-24 […]
Huskies dominate Eagles on Senior Night
By Sherry S. Parker, For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE, Ala.- The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies (7-2, 4-2) hosted the Oak Mountain Eagles (3-5, 1-5) for Senior Night. Duece Alston started the scoring for Hewitt with an eight-yard touchdown run, giving them a 7-0 lead after Hunter Curtis’s extra point with 10:11 remaining in the first quarter. On the […]
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