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‘Take the Day Back’ concert in Trussville honoring 9/11 victim
TCS responds to tax vote on ad valorem proposal
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Veterans and community members are invited to attend a free concert at the Trussville Entertainment District on the anniversary of 9/11 next Wednesday that seeks to raise money to honor a victim of the attacks. See 9/11, Page 2
Irondale receives $300,000 recycling grant from ADEM From Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced this week that it is awarding more than $2.5 million in grants from the Alabama Recycling Fund (ARF) to cities, counties, agencies, See IRONDALE, Page 4
Undocumented immigrant arrested on child sex trafficking charges in Argo
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From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The day after Trussville voters turned down a proposed ad valorem tax increase, Trussville City Schools leaders were considering alternative options for pressing facility needs. The proposed property tax increase would have funded a project to a third wing to Hewitt-Trussville High School, which has reached 106% occupancy. Additionally, the plan would have provided for a new elementary school to relieve the number of students at Paine Elementary, which is now the largest elementary school in Alabama, and added special needs classrooms and a new cafeteria at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School where about half of the students eat in classrooms and lunches start as early as 10 a.m. “Yesterday, the citizens of Trussville voted against the proposed plan to provide additional infrastructure for our school system,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin said.
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Trussville Chick-fil-A reopens with new service From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – After a long summer, Trussville’s Chick-fil-A has finally reopened its doors on Friday, welcoming guests back into the newly remodeled location. The 11-week renovation made much-needed upgrades to the kitchen and drive-thru to meet growing
See CHICK-FIL-A, Page 3
Photo by Hannah Curran
“On behalf of the Trussville City Schools Board of Education, I want to convey my sincere gratitude to the many people in our community that gave their time, energy, and effort in support of our goal to provide the very best for all of our students in Trussville City Schools.” Martin and Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat spent the last several months meeting with community
groups throughout the city and conducted multiple town hall meetings to share the financial details of the plan and answer citizen’s questions directly. Some of the town hall meetings were live streamed by the Tribune. “I am appreciative to our citizens that attended one of the educational meetings over the last few months, and carefully considered
Chamber welcomes 2 new businesses to Trussville
the proposed plan,” Martin said. “With that being said, we will now begin the process of determining our next steps to best meet the needs of our students. Trussville City Schools remains committed to the mission of providing everyday excellence in the areas of Academics, Athletics, and the Arts.”
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce held two ribbon cuttings last week, joining local leaders to celebrate the newly opened Trussville businesses. On Tuesday, the chamber had a grand opening ceremony for The Sugar Bar.
See TCS, Page 3
See OPENINGS, Page 3
Local 71-year-old athlete finishes 7th at CrossFit Games
From Tribune staff reports
Leeds BOE hears 2025 budget, approves capital projects plan By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
ARGO, Ala. – An undocumented immigrant from Mexico who was arrested in Argo Monday morning now faces multiple human trafficking charges, according to Argo Police Department
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds Board of Education met on Tuesday, Aug. 27 where they heard a proposed 2025 budget before approving the capital projects plan. Chief Financial Officer Ryan Miller gave the pre-
See ARGO ARREST, Page 4
See LEEDS, Page 5
Registration opens for 7th Annual God is Bigger Bass Fishing Tournament
Birmingham man dies after truck overturns into ditch From Tribune staff reports
ville wrote. “By sticking to the plan, trusting the process, and showing up every day ready to put in the work, Mike has
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A Birmingham man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on U.S. 231 four miles north of Brooksville, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey. At approximately 12:45 p.m., James J. Rogers, 57,
See CROSSFIT, Page 2
See CRASH, Page 4
From Tribune staff reports
PELL CITY, Ala. – Anglers can now register now for the 7th Annual God is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament, which promises to be a day filled with fishing, faith, and fun. See FISHING, Page 5
Courtesy of Andrew Rape, CrossFit Trussville. From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – One of CrossFit Trussville’s own athletes not only qualified but took home a top finish at last week’s 2024
Masters CrossFit Games held here in Birmingham at the BJCC. 71-year-old Mike Pender finished 7th in the Men’s 70+ division, proving that age hasn’t slowed him down
"Local 71-year-old athlete finishes 7th at CrossFit Games
one bit. “Mike’s achievement isn’t just about one competition—it’s the result of years of hard work, commitment, and dedication to a healthy lifestyle,” CrossFit Truss-
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