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Roberts Stadium: New HewittTrussville softball stadium to be named for former BOE president
Trussville Chick-fil-A announces extended closure From Tribune staff reports
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The Ashville Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for three juveniles who have been accused of attacking a man at a rest stop and causing serious physical injury last weekend.
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Trussville’s local Chickfil-A location announced on Thursday that it will close next month for an extended period in order to complete a much-needed remodel. The restaurant, located at 5886 Trussville Crossings
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Trussville Council cracks down on cutthrough traffic By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
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 See TRAFFIC, Page 4
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The crown jewel of the new Hewitt-Trussville softball complex has a name. Roberts Stadium will be named for former Trussville City School BOE president Bill Roberts, according to TCS Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin. The announcement came at the groundbreaking of the new home for the two-time defending 7A State Champion Lady Huskies on Friday. Roberts served on the TCS school board from 2009 until 2019 and spent six of those years as the board
president. He and his wife also fund the Bill and Liz Roberts Character Scholarship which awards $2500 each to one senior girl and one senior boy each year. “Today marks a milestone for girls’ softball with the groundbreaking of the Bill Roberts Softball Stadium,” TCS said in a statement to the community. “This project not only celebrates our past successes, but also lays the groundwork for future victories.” In his opening remarks, Mayor Buddy Choat noted that the complex was a joint venture between the city and the schools.
Substantial funding, over 50 percent, for the project will come from grants, appropriations and private donations. Martin thanked Sen. Shay Shelnutt, Rep. Danny Garrett, Sen. Dan Roberts, Jefco Commissioner Joe Knight, and Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth for their work in obtaining grants and appropriating funding assistance for the project. Roberts expressed his thanks to Tractor Equipment Company, where he served as CEO, and Bryant Bank for their contributions to the new stadium. Martin, Choat, and HTHS Softball Coach Tay-
lor Burt thanked Roberts for his longtime service to the community, schools and athletic program. In his remarks to the crowd gathered on Friday, Roberts credited city and school leaders and community support for the success of Trussville schools and athletic programs. Under Burt’s guidance, Hewitt-Trussville Softball has appeared in five straight AHSAA 7A state championships, winning four to go with a runner-up finish. The Huskies are one of 12 Nike Elite programs in the nation and the only program with the designation in Alabama.
Chamber announces plans for Movie on the Mall
Leeds Chamber recognizes Teacher of the Year, Diplomats
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TRUSSVILLE – “Movie on the Mall” is coming to the Trussville mall area in the heart of the Cahaba projects neighborhood on June 7th. The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to join in on the fun starting at 5:30pm with the featured mov-
LEEDS, Ala. – “Mrs. Isbell has been an integral part of my son’s development since before his autism diagnosis, and she has continued to help us navigate through the quirky nuances of his ever-changing educational and social needs over the past three years.” Those were the words shared by a parent in nomination of Ashley Isbell, Inclusive Pre-K Teacher at Leeds Primary School, as the Chamber’s Teacher of the Year. Isbell was presented the award at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on May 16. She continued: “Mrs. Isbell does an exceptional job keeping all of her students engaged in classroom activities, while also recognizing when individualized educational supports are needed in an inclusive setting. She has developed specialized routines that promote learning, and then she provides anticipatory guidance to help transfer this learning into the home setting. I truly feel that my child would not have made such great prog-
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Witches will ride for Trussville 6-year-old From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Everything is set for what has quickly become one of the most popular events in the local area, the Trussville Witches Ride. The nonprofit group, whose mission is “witchy women riding for a local cause,” announced on TuesSee WITCHES, Page 4
Argo hires new city clerk By Terry Schrimscher
Argo, Ala. -- 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 over the role which has been open
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Forestdale man turns himself in after shooting wife, abducting child From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A Forestdale man turned himself in to law enforcement after shooting his wife and abducting their 3-yearold child, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday, May 13, at
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Leeds Creek Bank Festival postponed to this weekend From Tribune staff reports
Chick-fil-A Headquarters in Atlanta. This month’s chamber luncheon speaker was Alicia Huey, President of AGH Homes. Alicia is a custom home builder and developer with more than 20 years of experience. She
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce announced on Thursday that the 29th Annual Creek Bank Festival has been postponed due to rain forecast this weekend. The festival and car show will now be held on Saturday, May 25, at the Leeds Veterans Memorial
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Ashley Isbell of Leeds Primary School was named the Leeds Chamber Teacher of the Year.
ress without Mrs. Isbell’s patience, love and the incredible individualized dedication she provides to each one of her students…I have seen the other children in the classroom hug him and help him, and I know that it is because of the examples being set in Mrs. Isbell’s classroom.”
The Chamber also recognized and thanked its student diplomats. These students faithfully serve the chamber at monthly luncheons and other chamber events as part of the chamber high school leadership program. The Chamber hosts field trips for the students throughout the year, including a trip to
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