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Multiple lanes closed on Chalkville Mountain, Trussville Crossings
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Multiple lanes are closed around the intersection of Chalkville Mountain Road and Trussville Crossings Parkway in Trussville are currently closed. At the moment, crews are working on paving a eastbound lane on Chalkville Mountain Road alongside Chick-fila-A and currently have two lanes closed. Crews are also working on a traffic […]
Trussville Council cracks down on cut-through traffic
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Council approved an ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday that would prohibit cut-through driving on public and private property at city intersections. The new ordinance looks to stop people from cutting through parking lots, commonly gas stations, to get around red lights. The ordinance cites...
Missing Jefferson County 3-year-old found safe
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — An Amber Alert for a missing 3-year-old from Forestdale was canceled after he was found safe Monday morning. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said 3-year-old Willon Jace McClain was abducted by his father, 49-year-old Willie Edward McClain Jr., around 1:00 a.m. in the area of Dewberry Lane in Forestdale and […]
Clay discusses impact of interstate construction, fire report comes with words of caution
By Terry Schrimscher CLAY — The Clay City Council met for the first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday night, May 14. Only two items were listed on the agenda, both declaring weeds and debris to be a public nuisance. In his monthly report to the council, Center Point Fire District Battalion Chief Chris […]
Springville High School graduation ceremony moved to gymnasium
From Tribune staff reports SPRINGVILLE — Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the location for graduation exercises for Springville High School has been moved, according to school officials. Originally planned for the football stadium, the Friday, May 17 ceremony will now take place in the gymnasium at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 […]
Former Fultondale Police chief dies
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The former Chief of the Fultondale Police department passed away Monday, according to the Fultondale Police Department Facebook page. Chief William Finn was the chief of the Fultondale Police department from the 1970′s until the mid-1990′s. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store...
Pinson City Council recognizes Pinson Elementary School principal
PINSON – The Pinson City Council recognized Pinson Elementary School principal Ann King and proclaimed May 21 to be Ann King Day during a meeting on Monday, May 13. With 22 years in education under her belt, King is planning to retire after the end of this year. She was not present at the meeting, but a proclamation was read by Councilwoman Clinteshia Irvin that detailed her stint at the school, being assistant principal for six years and principal for three years.
Argo hires new city clerk, approves qualifications for city engineer position
By Terry Schrimscher Argo — The Argo City Council met Monday night, May 13 for the first regular meeting of the month. The council had several items on the agenda which were discussed in depth during the work session prior to the meeting. The city formally hired a new city clerk. Amanda McCurdy will take […]
Lady Warriors win back-to-back ACAA softball titles
HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WTOK) - First-year head coach David Holyfield led Russell Christian Academy Softball to its second-straight Alabama Christian Schools Athletic Association (ACAA) Softball State Championship with a 24-10 run-rule win over Tuscaloosa Christian Academy Saturday afternoon. The Lady Warriors (14-14) competed in Hueytown, Ala. over the weekend to reach...
Hoax 911 call in Northern Jefferson triggers police response with no threat found
In Northern Jefferson County, a frightening 911 call turned out to be a hoax. Sergeant Michael Jennings with the Kimberly Police Department said a call came from someone who told dispatchers they had a weapon, and had already killed one person and was going to kill the rest of the family he had barricaded with him if police did not respond within three minutes.
This week in HS Sports: For Sumiton Christian’s Yancey Young, the setback won’t be as great as the comeback
This is an opinion piece. Sumiton Christian coach Ricky Bowen credits senior Yancey Young with the saying that inspired his team’s run to this year’s Class 1A state baseball championship. “I think it was Yancey who said a setback is never as great as a comeback,” Bowen said....
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