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Springville expecting economic rewards from new industrial park
Trussville votes against property tax increase according to unofficial results
By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – The City Council of Springville met for the first regular meeting of the month on Monday, August 19. Much of the discussion took place in the work session prior to the regular See INDUSTRIAL PARK, Page 3
Irondale Community School students open new Storybook Walk From Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE, Ala. – Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. joined with 2nd and 3rd graders from Irondale Community School on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of a new Storybook Walk directly across the street from the school. See IRONDALE, Page 3
3 arrested in Monarch Ridge Apartments shooting that killed 21-year-old From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Three people have been arrested in connection to last week’s shooting at the Monarch Ridge Apartments that killed 21-year-old Asia Poole and injured another, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. See SHOOTING, Page 4
21-yearold killed in Center Point apartment fire identified From Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT, Ala. – A man who died in an apartment fire in Center Point last Friday has been identified, according to the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old See FIRE, Page 4
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Trussville residents appear to have voted against a proposed property tax increase that would have gone toward funding three major Trussville City Schools expansion projects, according to the unofficial election results released by the city Tuesday night. The election proposed a 12.9 mill increase, which would have brought Trussville’s millage up to an even 75. According to the unofficial results, 5,317 community members turned out to vote in the city-wide special municipal tax election. 2,232 voted in favor of the proposed increase and 3,085 voted against it, or 58.02% opposed. 90 residents voted absentee in the election. The full unofficial election results by polling place are: • Civic Center: 618-640
Trussville City Clerk Dan Weinrib reads the voting results report of absentee ballots Tuesday night. Chris Basinger/ Trussville Tribune
• North Park: 516-866 • City Hall: 169-243 • Trussville First Baptist Church: 566-741 • Faith Community Fellowship: 336-532 • Absentee: 27-63
“Well at this point, obviously, I’m really disappointed for our students and teachers that have been put in some of these situations, but I do appreciate the turnout quite honestly, I think
it shows our community is engaged,” Mayor Buddy Choat said after the results came in. “I think we got our message out, I hope we did, because obviously it didn’t resonate with as many people as we were hoping, but I think we gotta respect those that voted, how they did, and I appreciate everybody’s efforts that was put into this.” “I think we’ll just wake up tomorrow morning and we’ll have Dr. Martin and the board and myself maybe talk about it and see what the next step may be,” he added. Despite the property tax increase failing, Choat said the city and the school district will continue working toward the three expansion projects as TCS continues to face challenges with overcrowding in all of its schools. The projects include a new elementary school at Glendale Farms, upgrades to Hewitt-Trussville MidSee TAX ELECTION, Page 3
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
Huskies dominate JAG to start season
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TA Services to move into historic AbercrombieWalker building in Leeds By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
LEEDS, Ala. – The historic Abercrombie-Walker building located on 1524 9th Street is set to undergo a $4 million makeover as logistics company TA Services plans to take up residence
See LEEDS, Page 5
Trussville Chamber welcomes James Spann, recognizes Leadership HT From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a memorable luncheon on Aug. 15, featuring a keynote address from ABC 33/40 chief meteorologist James Spann.
See CHAMBER, Page 5
Springville High School opens new turf football field From Tribune staff reports
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – Springville High School celebrated its newly installed synthetic turf football field and upgrades to its baseball and softball facilities on Friday with a ribbon cutting. The project converted Springville’s natural football field to a turf field, fix-
See FOOTBALL FIELD, Page 5
Trussville Senior Center celebrating 25 years From Tribune staff reports
ple’s faces light up and kids running around not knowing which toy to pick and adults having fun at the same time.”
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville Senior Center is holding a community party in celebration of its 25th anniversary this Friday, Aug 30. The senior citizens’ activity center is dedicated to keeping seniors active and helping them build friendships within the community.
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See SENIOR CENTER, Page 3
The inside of the store is filled with colorful toys and games. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune
“It’s a toy store so you anticipate the kids coming in and being excited, but what’s really fun is to see all the adults that are having fun and being excited,” Taylor said.
“I think the number one statement that we’ve heard is that ‘Trussville needed this, our community needed this.’” He continued, “It’s been really magical to see peo-
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New toy store gives Trussville Entertainment District a sprinkle of magic TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Gateway welcomed its newest business earlier this month–Hattie’s Toyland– filled with colorful charm, laughter and giggles, and bound together by family. The “magic place” as it is called by owners Taylor and Kelsee Philpot was opened in memory of their daughter, Hattie Ruth, who they lost in 2020 during pregnancy. The family had just moved to Trussville to raise their growing family when they learned of their loss and after being comforted by the community in their time of grief, the Philpots wanted to give back. “We wanted it to be fun and life-giving and whimsical and thought it’d be cool to have a toy store in her honor,” Kelsee said. “We’re very grateful to be here in Trussville,” she added. “Now we get to celebrate their happy moments in life.”
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