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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Trussville residents reported multiple incidents of vehicle break-ins at their homes last week, according to Trussville Police Department reports. There were at least five reported instances of vehicle break-ins during the early morning hours of June 20, mostly in the area near Magnolia Elementary School. See CAR THEFT, Page 4
New hybrid workspace coming to Irondale From Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE, Ala. – The City of Irondale will be welcoming its newest business to town as part of a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning–MicroFlex, LLC. MicroFlex is set to construct its newest flexible workspace campus in Irondale, which will offer customizable multi-function See IRONDALE, Page 5
Trussville City Council proclaims June ‘Stroke Awareness Month’
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Tuberville honors Trussville man as ‘Veteran of the Month’ From Tribune staff reports
WASHINGTON – Sen. Tommy Tuberville honored U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wayne Davenport of Trussville as the July “Veteran of the Month” in a video released Tuesday. Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. “When we think of coaches, we often think of athletic coaches. But our students also need dedicated academic coaches, like U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Davenport of Trussville, Alabama,” Tuberville said. “Because of his gift for building successful teams, Wayne was chosen to help redesign the special forces group following 9/11. His blueprint is still used to this day.” For the last 15 years, Davenport has served as the JROTC Instructor at Gadsden High School. “His supervisor describes him as a ‘Godsend.’ This is evidenced by both his success and the success
Belgian basketball teams hitting the court in Trussville next week By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Trussville will get a taste of international basketball next Tuesday as players from the Belgium Youth Sports Exchange visit for a night of fast-paced action across two
See BASKETBALL, Page 5
Leeds celebrates opening of new bookstore Sen. Tuberville honors U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wayne Davenport as Veteran of the Month.
of his students. Recently, Gadsden High’s JROTC team became the first program in Alabama to place as one of the most elite 32 Academic Bowl teams out of more than 2,000 teams in the world,” Tuberville said. He also serves as the coach of the school’s Scholars Bowl JROTC Academic Team, which recently won both the Army and Joint Services Competitions in
Washington, D.C. “He spends many early mornings and late nights preparing for these competitions without complaint. Additionally, Wayne is helping build a culture of academic excellence that begins long before students reach high school age. Now, he is training elementary teachers on how to begin preparing students at an early age so that Alabama’s
students can compete at all levels with other states,” Tuberville said. The video that Tuberville released honoring Davenport can be viewed on Sen. Tuberville’s Facebook page. Constituents can nominate an Alabama veteran and submit their information to Tuberville’s office for consideration by emailing press_office@tuberville.senate.gov.
New educational signs installed along Cahaba River Tree Trail
From Tribune staff reports
LEEDS, Ala. – The City of Leeds and the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week for the city’s newest business–The Burrow Bookstore. Owned by Andi and Josh Argo, the new bookstore is located at 8139 Parkway Drive in Leeds and is open Monday-Saturday from 10
See BOOKSTORE, Page 4
Short-term rentals open in downtown Trussville From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville City Council voted to proclaim June as Stroke Awareness Month during its meeting on Tuesday. The proclamation, read by Council Member Perry
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Main Street Flats, a new short term rental space has opened in downtown Trussville. The project was developed by Matthew Gregory and rental reservations are available through Airbnb. The development is in the Trussville Entertainment District and within walking
See STROKE, Page 3
See RENTALS, Page 4
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
East Lake homicide victim identified
Renowned storyteller visiting Trussville Library
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Police Department has released the identity of a man who was killed Monday night in a shooting in East Lake. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Kameron Connell of Birmingham, according to police. Just after 8 p.m. on Monday, officers were disSee EAST LAKE, Page 5
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ing Pignut Hickory. “This is a perfect example of a healthy riparian forest and we really wanted to make this trail to help people understand how important our forests are for the
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Tales of the West have captured imaginations for generations, but some stories of life on the frontier have gone untold for far too long. Next Thursday, July 11, the Trussville Public Library will be hosting a storytelling
See TREE TRAIL, Page 3
See LIBRARY, Page 3
Attendees celebrate the unveiling of the new signs. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Amateur arborists now have a new way of satisfying their curiosity while strolling along the Cahaba River Tree Trail.
The Friends of Pinchgut Creek unveiled a new series of 22 educational signs installed along the 3/4 mile trail that aim to provide hikers with a way to learn more about the trees around them. The group of volunteers developed the signs in part-
nership with the Cahaba River Society, Alabama Scenic River Trail, City of Trussville, Premier Fence of Birmingham, and others. “It’s amazing how many people we see using this area,” said Jean Cox while standing alongside a tower-
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