By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor FLORENCE – The Hewitt-Trussville softball team gave head coach Taylor Burt a couple of birthday presents Monday. The Lady Huskies blitzed through the North Region with two shutout wins to advance to the State Tournament. The Lady Huskies (33-6) beat Bob Jones 7-0 and Austin 6-0. Hewitt banged eight […]

Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune LEEDS – Multiple firefighters were recognized by Fire Chief Chuck Parsons for their efforts in saving the life of the father of one of their own members during a meeting on Monday, May 6. Parsons read from a statement saying that in February Leeds Fire and Rescue received a call […]

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department reported on Monday that it made four more arrests over the weekend as part of Operation Knight Rider, according to BPD Sgt. LaQuitta Wade. Operation Knight Rider was launched by the department in April in response to a recent uptick in street racing activity. Those arrested […]

From Tribune staff reports LEEDS, Ala.–Southern Magnolia Gallery celebrated its grand opening at The Shops of Grand River with a ribbon cutting late last month. The new store, owned by Nita Losowsky, is located in Suite 114 and features pieces from a variety of local artists for sale as well as pillows, jewelry, handmade quilts, […]

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A Center Point man was arrested on Thursday in connection to the murder of Terry Dewayne Hinson, who was shot and killed on April 28 in the Ensley area, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. On April 28 at approximately 3:22 pm, West Precinct officers responded to a call of […]

By Paul DeMarco This Alabama Legislative Session started back in early February and now, with just a few days remaining lawmakers are rushing to push their bills over the finish line. The Alabama Constitution limits the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate to meeting for only 30 legislative days over 105 calendar days. with only […]

By Ken Lass There was that time when I desperately wanted the attention of my two older brothers, so I deliberately annoyed them until they chased me through the house with bad intentions. I knew you were in the kitchen. You always seemed to be in the kitchen. So I ran and hid behind you. You shielded me from a certain […]

TALLADEGA COUNTY–A woman was killed after a train struck the vehicle she was a passenger in Sunday afternoon, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Vu Quang. At approximately 4:40 p.m., Breana N. Fontenot of Denham Springs, Louisiana was fatally injured when the 2014 Ford F-150 she was a passenger in was hit by a train near at […]

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Seven people were shot and one person was killed in Birmingham in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 5, according to the Birmingham Police Department. The man who was killed has been identified as David Westbrook, 24, of Wartrace, Tennessee. According to police, just after 2 a.m. […]

William Forrest McClellan passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024. He was originally from Kentucky and moved to New Jersey when he joined the Navy.  Later he moved to Alabama to be near his family. He was preceded in death by his parents William N and Irene, his sister Sylvia, her husband Raymond, his brother […]

Frances Sue (Lee) Sims went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, April 29, 2024. Frances was 90 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Reverend Franklin Delano Sims, the love of her life, and four precious daughters, Kathy Lu (Douglas) Rambeck, Lorelei Frances Schmid, Jo Elaine Sims, and Sue […]

From Tribune staff reports A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. Sunday, May 5, has claimed the life of a Waterloo woman, according to Senior Trooper Vu Quang of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Madison G. Taylor, 25, was fatally injured when the 2007 Ford Focus she was driving left the roadway and struck […]

From Tribune staff reports FRANKLIN COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. Saturday, May 4, has claimed the life of a Russellville man, according to Senior Trooper Vu Quang of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Joarthur C. McDonald, 37, was fatally injured when the Polaris Explorer […]

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor MEMPHIS – The Stallions defeated the Memphis Showboats 39-21 Saturday. The Stallions moved to 6-0 on the season and clinched a playoff berth. The Stallions established a modern USFL/XFL record as the fastest team in history to clinch a playoff berth. Quarterback Adrian Martinez got his second consecutive start and became […]

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Seven people were shot and one person was killed in Birmingham in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 5, according to the Birmingham Police Department. The man who was killed has been identified as David Westbrook, 24, of Wartrace, Tennessee. According to police, just after 2 a.m. […]

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor  GULF SHORES – The Hewitt-Trussville Track and Field team competed in the AHSAA outdoor track meet this weekend. The Lady Huskies finished second to Hoover in 7A. The Girls cross country and indoor track teams also came home with the “red map” (runner-up) trophy in the 2023-24 school year. […]

From Tribune staff reports LINCOLN — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m. Friday, May 3, has claimed the life of a Booneville, Miss. man, according to Senior Trooper Vu Quang of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Ronald J. McKinney, 54, was fatally injured when the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving struck […]

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department is asking for help identifying three men suspected of robbery, according to Officer Truman Fitzgerald. On Sunday, March 31, three male suspects robbed and assaulted an adult male at gunpoint in the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue West. The suspects stole valuables from the victim, who […]

From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY–A Leeds man is wanted in Jefferson County on a felony warrant charging him with a violation of the sex offender notification act, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Matthew Elgin Keith, 45, is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 190 lbs. He has short brown hair and […]

From Tribune staff reports GRAYSON VALLEY–The Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce met Friday morning at the Grayson Valley Country Club for its 14th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. The event saw government officials, first responders, pastors, educators, and representatives from other local organizations in the two communities gather in fellowship. After a greeting from Clay Mayor Charles […]