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Trussville Library Board defends decision Springville promotes police officer, to keep challenged books on shelves Council releases video for drug awareness
By Terry Schrimscher
Center Point — After the Center Point City Council failed, in January, to approve funding for two interns to attend the National League of Cities Congressional Conference in Washington DC, donors from the private sec-
Springville — Police Chief Wayne Walton promoted Springville Officer Kevin Thompson to the rank of corporal, Monday night, March 18. Walton made the presentation in an award ceremony
See CENTER POINT, Page 4
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Police Department released its latest shoplifting review on Thursday, which includes eight arrests from Feb. 27 through March 11, 2024. See SHOPLIFTERS, Page 6
Tiny Tails University returns to Pet Supplies Plus By Trussville Tribune Staff
TRUSSVILLE – Pet Supplies Plus in Trussville is holding a Spring Break party on March 27 at 2 p.m. The party is part of the store’s new Tiny Tails University, an interactive kids club which began March 2 at the store. Tiny Tails University is described as a “fun, engag-
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By Terry Schrimscher
Trussville PD Shoplifting Review: Trussville and Pinson residents among accused
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Center Point raises funds for interns to attend conference in Washington, DC
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See SPRINGVILLE, Page 5
Library Board Chair Debbie Waid speaks on the board’s decision to not remove all the challenged books. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune By Chris Basinger Staff Reporter
TRUSSVILLE – Over a hundred people amassed in the Trussville Public Library Monday evening to make their voices heard on whether certain books should be removed from the library because of their content. The boardroom was so crowded that some attendees had to stand in the hall and were only able to hear the proceedings.
At the start of the meeting, Library Director Jason Baker recounted the events that led up to the heavy turnout. “We’re gathered here to hear from the first complainant regarding materials held at Trussville Public Library. This is the first concern about content and materials held at TPL in the time that I’ve been here, which is 15 years,” Baker said. He went on to say that on Dec. 5, Sheila Wright and two others came to the library to
Sheila Wright speaks on why she believes the challenged books should be removed from the library. Chris Basinger/ Trussville Tribune
share their concerns about some of the titles found on its shelves, many having to do with sexual orientation and gender identity. “I explained that we’re a public library and public libraries serve all people in the community. And in an effort to compromise and accommodate, and as a one-time exception to our policy, we agreed to review the list of items that she currently had checked out,” Baker said. The board took the list of
41 titles, read and reviewed them, and notified Wright of their decisions. Of those 41 books, the board chose to take 11 out of their inventory because they did not meet the criteria for retention because of their low circulation numbers. Five of the books were left in their original places, seven books were moved to the adult department, and 18 books will be moved to a See LIBRARY, Page 5
Springville man arrested for impersonating an officer in Trussville From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A man who allegedly impersonated a law enforcement officer and conducted traffic stops near Trussville was arrested today, according to ALEA Sergeant Jeremy Burkett. See IMPERSONATION, Page 4
Library Trussville Entertainment District celebrates Pinson to hold news literacy panel first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl focused on
Businesses across the Trussville Entertainment District held an inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl on Saturday. The event featured prize giveaways for the
election misinformation
highest and lowest pub crawl scores, a best dressed competition, and was capped of by a performance from Kuduz at Trussville Social. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune
From Tribune staff reports
PINSON–Alabama Media Professionals, a volunteer-run nonprofit, is inviting the public to attend a panel discussion on recognizing misinformation ahead of the 2024
See PETS, Page 7
See PINSON, Page 6
Pinson Trade Days Scheduled for April 6
Acclaimed Alabama Chef Adam Evans partners with Chef Luke Joseph on Birmingham’s Current Charcoal Grill
PINSON — The next Pinson Trade Days is scheduled, rain or shine, for April 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit Patti’s on Main Street in Pinson if you are interested in reserving a free space to participate as a vendor at the event. Vendor booths at Pinson Trade Days are free of charge and Hometown Bank provides easy access to teller machines for shoppers. The event is held on the first Saturday of each month.
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