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By Chris Basinger Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE–Around 120 youth dancers took the stage Saturday night at the 7th Annual Dancers Against Cancer Trussville Gala, helping raise $32,000 for the fight against cancer. See DANCE, Page 5
Explosive device detonated outside Alabama Attorney General office From Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — An explosive device was detonated outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery early Saturday morning, according to a statement released Monday by Attorney General Steve MarSee MARSHALL, Page 3
Argo honors Firefighter of the Year By Terry Schrimscher
Argo — The Argo City Council and the Argo Fire Department honored Matthew Griffith as Firefighter of the Year, Monday night February 26. The award was presented during the regular meeting of the Council which began with a work session at 5 p.m. Chief Scott Payne presented the award to Griffith See ARGO, Page 3
CCHS wins 3rd straight Magic City Dance Off From Tribune staff reports
CLAY — A group of Cougars have built a dancing dynasty at Clay-Chalkville High School, winning the Magic City Dance Off for the third year in a row. The dance competition is for students with special needs in Jefferson County schools, according to teacher Julie Crouch. Dance routines were judged on peer involvement, proof of practice, and crowd appeal.
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Leeds Council Trussville City Council passes abatement approves tax for Piping resolution that aims to increase C&Bproject school funding By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council unanimously approved a resolution during Thursday’s meeting that paves the way for a potential millage rate increase, with voter approval, to fund school projects. Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin proposed the 12.9 millage rate increase during his State of the Schools address last month, saying that 100% of the new funds generated by the increase would go toward three projects. Those include a new elementary school at Glendale Farms, expansions and a new 15,000-square-foot cafeteria at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, and the addition of a C-Wing at Hewitt-Trussville High School. The projects look to accommodate growing enrollment in TCS as existing buildings hit student capacity and fall in line with the city’s
LEEDS – The Leeds City Council approved a tax abatement of five years for C&B Piping to construct a new building on Parkway Drive during a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. See LEEDS, Page 5
Moody Council hears from candidates, approves ditch drainage project By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
these are three critical projects. Our school system continues to grow. When Mag-
MOODY – The Moody City Council heard from candidates running for the county commission and for congress before approving a ditch and drainage project during a brief meeting on Monday, Feb. 26.
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See MOODY, Page 5
Hewitt-Trussville High School photo courtesy of Trussville City Schools
2040 plan. This resolution also follows the TCS Board of Education’s approval of a resolution for the city council
to request a city-wide ad valorem vote for the proposed funding. At the council meeting, Martin said, “We feel that
trafficking Springville and Moody benefit Drug arrest in Leeds lands man in jail with $1.7 from Alabama’s first SEEDS grant million bond
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ST CLAIR COUNTY – The cities of Springville and Moody will receive a combined $2.5 million dollars as part of a statewide grant project announced by Governor Kay Ivey on Monday, February 26. The Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act (SEEDS) was passed by the legislature last year as part of the governor’s Game Plan package of economic development bills. “SEEDS represents an important tool that will allow us to keep winning those economic development projects that trigger lasting impacts for Alabama citizens,” said Governor Ivey. “The awarding of the first grants under the program represents a milestone in our efforts to make sure Alabama remains competitive for game-changing growth projects.” “I want to thank Governor Kay Ivey and the State Legislators, especially Senator Lance Bell and Representative Jim Hill, for their foresight and determination to help the smaller communities
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LEEDS — A lengthy investigation by detectives with the Leeds Police Department landed a Jefferson County man in jail charged with multiple counts of drug trafficking and additional charges, according to Chief Paul Irwin. See ARREST, Page 3
Pinson Trade Days returns Saturday March 2
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in Alabama reach our full potential,” said Mayor Joe Lee of Moody. “This grant will help us overcome the final missing piece of our puzzle to provide a commerce park where the citizens of Moody and surrounding communities can find gainful employment.” The City of Moody will receive $407,902 in grant
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funding to help fund extending sewer infrastructure into the recently developed Kelly Creek Commerce Park. Plans for the commerce park were approved in March of last year. Last October, the Springville City Council approved a cooperative agreement with St. Clair County to purchase and develop Riley
Farm Commerce Park, the first rail-served commerce part in the county. The property is located near the WalMart interchange on I-59. The partnership between Springville and St. Clair County received $2.1 million from the SEEDS grant to assist in the purchase of the See SEEDS, Page 3
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PINSON — Patti’s on Main Street Flea Market and Consignment Shop is organizing Pinson Trade Days for Saturday, March 2. The event will feature vendor booths, food trucks and a cruise in. Pinson Trade Days is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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