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By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
CENTER POINT – The city of Center Point City Council met for the first regular meeting of July Thursday night, July 7. The Council began the agenda with two See CENTER POINT, Page 3
Irondale approves contract for Municipal Complex, updates status on Grants Mill Road By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
IRONDALE – The Irondale City Council met Thursday night, July 6, for the first regular meeting of the month. The meeting was moved to See IRONDALE, Page 6
Looney Loons food trailer coming soon to Moody By Chase Holmes News Reporter
MOODY — Looney Loon’s is bringing a new food trailer to Moody in July, providing a Southern touch with everything from fried green tomatoes to wings. Kerwin Looney, owner and operator of Looney See LOONEY, Page 5
Ms. Senior Alabama Inc. announces Ms. Senior Alabama, Ms. Super Senior Alabama 2023 From The Tribune staff reports
ALABAMA – Ms. Senior Alabama Inc. had a record number of 20 participants this year with 13 women ages 60See SENIOR, Page 7
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ESGR and Veterans Committee surprise Trussville mayor, council with Seven Seals Award By Crystal McGough Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Nancy Waller, District Six area chair of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR), surprised Mayor Buddy Choat and the Trussville City Council during the public comments portion of the regular city council meeting Tuesday, July 11. Accompanied by Trussville Veterans Committee President Chad Carroll, Waller stepped to the podium with a framed Seven Seals Award in hand to present to Mayor Choat. “I served 29 years in the National Guard, so that’s where my heart is, but the reason that ESGR came about many years ago was to help service members in the Guard and Reserve, as well as their civilian employers, have a good working relationship,” Waller said. “In this case, I’m here today to present to you, Mr. Mayor, a Seven Seals Award, which is a very pres-
Pinson Council agrees to zoning reclassification, rewrap of high school football trailer By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
PINSON – During a brief meeting at City Hall on July 6, the Pinson City Council approved a post-annexation zoning reclassification before later approving the rewrap See PINSON, Page 3
BACK ROW (left to right): Inspections Department senior planner Scott Mann, Trussville Public Library director Jason Baker, Parks and Recreation director David Vinson, Councilmember Alan Taylor, Councilmember Ben Short, Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin, BOE Vice President Kathy Brown. FRONT ROW (left to right): Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush, Councilmember Jaime Anderson, ESGR District Six area chair Nancy Waller, Mayor Buddy Choat, Trussville Veterans Committee President Chad Carroll with son Bennett, Councilmember Lisa Bright, Fire Chief Tim Shotts. (Photo by Crystal McGough)
tigious award presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, in which I serve as the District Six area chair as a volunteer. This award is given to individuals who play a vital role in anything relating to members of
the Armed Forces, whether currently serving as Chad is, retired as I am, or who paid the ultimate sacrifice. “In 2021, Mayor Choat was instrumental in developing the City of Trussville Veterans Committee to help serve
our veterans in the community,” Waller continued. “Mayor Choat supports all veterans within our community and helps provide resources to veterans and families in need. See TRUSSVILLE, Page 3
Faith United Methodist Church in Clay to host ‘Community Addiction Forum’ this weekend alition, and Celebrate Recovery.” The event will begin with a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by guest speakers from 9 a.m. to noon. “We did this about seven years ago and it was pretty successful,” Hobby said “We have six well-respected people who are going to talk about addiction. With the growing danger of drugs such as fentanyl, it is more important to give our citizens all the information, resources, and hope that we can muster. Seven years ago, we did not have to worry about fentanyl. Now, fentanyl is a major problem. “If I had a kid in high school, or even middle school, I would want to know about what’s going on and what my kids are seeing and facing,” he added. “Especially with fentanyl because it doesn’t play. You could take one dose of fentanyl and it just be the perfect high, then you could take another dose
By Crystal McGough Editor
CLAY – Faith United Methodist Church, located at 7315 Old Springville Road in Clay, will be hosting a Community Addiction Forum on Saturday, July 15. Members of the community are invited to come and learn about different forms of addiction and trauma that can affect anyone, and any family, regardless of age, race or social status. “Our intent is to provide the community information, resources, and tools that will help people face the challenges of all kinds of addictions, including hurts, bad habits, and hang-ups,” said Joe Hobby, one of the Celebrate Recovery leaders at Faith United Methodist Church. “We have secured a number of excellent resources, including the Sheriff of Jefferson County; a family counselor specializing in drug use; a recovering addict; and representatives from Bradford (Health Services), the Addiction Prevention Co-
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After spirited debate, Springville Council selects firm to create master plan for parks By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Council met Wednesday morning, July 5, for the first regular meeting of See SPRINGVILLE, Page 6
Barbecue Stop in Clay announces new ownership By Crystal McGough Editor
CLAY – Barbecue Stop founders Cliff and Debbie Mortimer announced in May on the business’ Facebook page that they were considering retirement and looking for someone to learn Cliff’s recipes and continue their legacy. Barbecue Stop has been a staple of the Clay comSee BARBECUE, Page 5
Red Cross facing blood shortage, offering incentives for donating blood in July From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — In light of a continuing blood shortage, the American Red Cross has announced more incentives for those who donate blood this month.
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