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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Five people, including two Moody residents, have been charged in an elder fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples on Wednesday. In March, a twelve-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charged Mykia See ELDER FRAUD, Page 3
Gardendale man killed after metal beam strikes car on I-65 From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A Gardendale man died after debris struck his vehicle Monday morning near Warrior, according to Senior Trooper Vu Quang. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, See DEBRIS CRASH, Page 7
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TRUSSVILLE — U.S. News and World Report, long known for ranking American colleges and universities, has released the 2024 list of rankings for high schools in each state and nationally. Hewitt-Trussville High
By Chris Basinger Staff Writer
SPRINGVILLE, Ala.– Springville City Council members were blindsided last Friday afternoon by the announcement that Mayor Dave Thomas would be hosting a “420 Fest” over the weekend in St. Clair County. As first reported by 1819 News, Thomas said some people will be partaking in marijuana at the event, which was scheduled for April 20, but that he would not be. Multiple Springville city councilors said Thomas did not inform the council of the event and that the City of Springville had no involvement in it. “He never ceases to amaze me. He continuously embarrasses me, the council, the City of Springville, and St. Clair County,” Councilor Sherry Reaves said, adding that marijuana is still illegal in the state. “It’s just ridiculous. We’re supposed to be an example
HewittTrussville ranked 8th best high school in Alabama
See HTHS, Page 3
Irondale breaks ground on new public library By Chris Basinger Staff Writer
by the news, said, “I don’t subscribe to that lifestyle, that’s not what I take part in, and I don’t really think I condone what’s going on
IRONDALE, Ala. – The City of Irondale broke ground at the future site of the new Irondale Public Library Thursday afternoon, celebrating the city’s latest project that looks to “build community, build the future.” Irondale City Council members, library staff,
See MAYOR, Page 2
See LIBRARY, Page 3
Springville Council and Mayor Thomas, October 2, 2023.
for the city as council members and I just don’t understand why he thinks he has to put that out there.” Councilor David Vinson said he does not support drug use and that the city council
had not endorsed the event. “This is the first I’ve heard of it and it’s not something that I would condone myself,” Vinson said. Councilor Austin Phillips, who was also surprised
Trussville celebrates second annual Heritage Days festival
City of Irondale breaks ground on redeveloped Ruffner Park
By Terry Schrimscher
By Chris Basinger Staff Writer
Springville — The City Council of Springville honored Gregory D. Moore Jr. with a proclamation Monday night, April 15 during the second regularly scheduled council meeting of the month. Moore, who serves
IRONDALE, Ala. – The City of Irondale held a formal groundbreaking for the new baseball and softball fields at Ruffner Park Wednesday morning. Elected officials, construction contractors, public
See PRINCIPAL, Page 5
See RUFFNER PARK, Page 5
Pinson Trade Days setting up shop May 4 From Tribune staff reports
PINSON, Ala. – Pinson Trade Days will return to the historic city on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The monthly event, held in the Pinson Entertainment and Business District, features food trucks, vendor booths, and a cruise in for car enthusiasts. Businesses interested in See PINSON, Page 3
Plein Air art painted during the week. Chris Basinger/T russville Tribune From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation (CHHF) hosted its second annual Heritage Days festival over the last week, joining together with the community to celebrate the Cahaba Project and Trussville’s history. The week-long event featured the Alabama Plein Air Artists painting scenes of Trussville, the Gee’s Bend Quilters two-day quilting
workshop, and a performance by the Birmingham Heritage Jazz Band at Trussville’s Gateway Entertainment District. The festival was capped off on Sunday with a tour of three historic local homes, including the oldest house in Trussville–the Hickman-Yarbrough house. Last Tuesday night even featured Trussville’s very own version of Jeopardy at the Trussville Public Library, which tested nine community
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Community members compete in Trussville Jeopardy. Courtesy of Amy Peterson O’Brien.
members’ knowledge of local history. Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation Historian Gary Lloyd served as host for the evening. Steve Waid, Johnny Orr, and Nina Orr competed in the first game. Waid was the eventual winner and took home prizes provided by ACE Hardware, CHHF, the Trussville Chamber of Commerce, and Munoz Mexican Grill. The second game featured
Arthur Payne, Tandi Glenn Smith, and George Glenn. Glenn came out on top and won a vintage basket from Trussville Antique Mall filled with hydrangeas, items donated by the Cahaba River Society and CHHF, and a LaFarre gift card. Debbie Waid won the final game of the night, which also featured Jake Garrett and Jenna Jones. Waid was awarded a prize See HERITAGE DAYS, Page 6
Moody mayor proclaims Parental Alienation Prevention Week By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
MOODY – Moody Mayor Joe Lee proclaimed the week of April 21-27 to be Parental Alienation Prevention Week during a meeting of the city council on Monday, April 22. See PREVENTION, Page 4
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