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PINSON, Ala. – GoNetspeed, one of the largest independent internet providers in the eastern United States, announced this week that its fiber-optic cable project in Clay and Pinson is now complete, giving residents and businesses access to 100% fiber internet. Through the completion of GoNetspeed’s combined See FIBER INTERNET, Page 3
First Baptist Trussville hosting free dementia seminar From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala – First Baptist Church Trussville is set to host an informational event discussing the effects of dementia with a UAB neurologist on Sunday, Aug. 18 The free event is for anyone wanting to learn more See DEMENTIA, Page 3
Center Point man arrested on murder warrant From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Center Point man was arrested on Monday in connection to the shooting that killed Carlos Seawright, 33, in East Lake in May, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Na’Derious Jackson of Center Point. See EAST LAKE, Page 4
Suspect charged in Birmingham quadruple shooting From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Police Department has arrested and charged a man with multiple counts of murder in the wake of a quadruple shooting last Thursday, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. See SHOOTING, Page 4
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HTHS senior named Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County 2025 From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kate Nichols, a rising senior at Hewitt-Trussville High School, was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County 2025 during the organization’s program at John Carroll Catholic High School on July 20. In addition to being named Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County, which came with a $5,000 scholarship, Nichols was also selected as the Overall Fitness Winner and a Preliminary Interview and Self Expression Winner. Distinguished Young Women, formerly America’s Junior Miss, was founded in 1958 as a way to reward the accomplishments of high school senior girls seeking to pursue higher education through scholarships. Seven rising HewittTrussville seniors participated in the program this year, which featured competitive categories for Scholastics, Talent, Self Expression, In-
By Nathan Prewett
MOODY – The Moody City Council heard a request from a resident who wants to hold a parade for veterans of the Vietnam War in St. Clair County on March 1, 2025 to give them the welcome that he feels many were not given at the end of
Mayor Stewart hosting Irondale Jazz Fest this Saturday Participants from Hewitt-Trussville High School. Courtesy of Holly Nichols.
terview, Fitness, and Spirit. They included Sadie Benson, Lillianne Campbell, Ella Kate Clark, Katie Harris, Kiersten Pritchard, Stella Shipman, and Nichols. Campbell was named First Alternate, earning her a $3,500 scholarship, while Pritchard and Shipman also finished as top finalists.
Benson was selected as the Overall Scholastics Winner and Harris received a special talent recognition. Shipman was also named a Preliminary Fitness, Interview, and Self Expression Winner, Campbell was named a Preliminary Scholastics and Talent Winner, and Pritchard was named
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a Preliminary Scholastics Winner. $1,000 scholarships were awarded to each of the top finalists while $750 was given to overall winners, $500 was given for preliminary awards, and $350 was given for special talents rec-
Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. will host the City of Irondale Jazz Festival this Saturday, Aug. 17, kicking off a three-part concert series through the fall. The Jazz Festival will take place at Beacon Park,
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See JAZZ FEST, Page 3
Courtesy Buick-GMC tops $300,000 in Trussville donations
Pinson Elementary briefly evacuated due to gas From Tribune staff reports
PINSON, Ala. – Pinson Elementary School was evacuated briefly Monday morning after school officials noticed the smell of natural gas. Students were evacuated as a precaution while first responders from Center Point
By Blair Moore, Tribune feature writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Courtesy Buick-GMC has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $300,000 in donations to Trussville schools and first responders since their community donation program’s inception. Driven by a commitment to community service, President Josh Gargus and Managing Partner Drew Lolley introduced the program to invest in Trussville, where they both live and work. In 2019, they committed to donate $50 from each car sale to Trussville City Schools. “We just really wanted to give back to the community,” Lolley said. “And what better way to invest in our community than to give to the school system?” Over the past several years, Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin has seen the impact the dealership’s generosity has made on local schools. “Trussville City Schools has an amazing partner
Moody council hears request for Vietnam veterans parade
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Domino’s Pizza opens new location in Moody From Tribune staff reports
regularly discuss ways to maximize the donations’ impact. Recently, Lolley met with a sponsored student in a University of Al-
MOODY, Ala. – Domino’s opened its newest location in Moody this week and is now ready to start serving up pizza to the community. Located at 1021 Crossroads Plaza Drive next to Fresh Value, the new location features a pickup window for carryout customers and Domino’s Carside De-
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See DOMINO’S, Page 5
Contributions from Courtesy Buick-GMC to Trussville schools and police have topped $300,000.
in Courtesy Buick-GMC, Drew Lolley, and his team,” Martin said. “The funds that they provide not only go to ongoing professional development for staff, but also to supporting students
when there is an educational or even economic need.” Contributions also benefit Hewitt-Trussville athletic programs. Martin values Lolley’s hands-on approach. They
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