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By Crystal McGough Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Brown Automotive Repair, presenting sponsor for Dog Daze (formerly Trussville City Fest) is inviting the public to See TED, Page 3
Leeds Board of Education hears budget presentation, adopts capital plan By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
LEEDS – The Leeds Board of Education called a special session on Wednesday, Aug. 30, where they heard a proposed budget presentation and adopted a capSee LEEDS, Page 4
Tickets for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ on sale now By Crystal McGough Editor
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Paws for Trussville residents share desires, Annual a Cause raises $47,000 concerns relating to Glendale Farms over for Trussville City Schools development at public forum From The Tribune staff reports
By Crystal McGough Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Sain Associates held a public forum at the Trussville Civic Center Tuesday night, Aug. 29, to give residents an opportunity to share their thoughts on what they would like to see built at Glendale Farms. City Councilors Lisa Bright, Perry Cook and Alan Taylor were present, along with representatives from Trussville City Schools, ACTA Theatre, and more. “The setup (was) for the community to be able to come and say what they would like to go on this big piece of property that the city has purchased,” Bright said. “In each four corners are bulletin boards that you can come in and take a sticky note and express what you would like to see be put on this property. We know through years of experience that, when we get the community involved and they’re engaged in the process, they are going to be more excited about things
TRUSSVILLE — The annual Paws for a Cause charity event raised over $47,728 at this year’s event on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Trussville Entertainment District. Trussville City Schools See PAWS, Page 3
Pinson Valley Arts Council celebrates 1st anniversary By Crystal McGough Editor
other recreational facilities. “We would like to see a performing arts center for our community,” said ACTA
PINSON – The Pinson Valley Arts Council celebrated its one-year anniversary on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, with a visit from Pinson Valley High School’s theater students followed by First Friday: Musician’s Night.
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coming. It’s their city, it’s our city, we want everybody involved in the process.” There was a good turnout for the event, and notes stuck to the bulletin boards ranged
from citizens expressing concerns over traffic and pleas for the city not to allow housing to be built on the property, to requests for a sports complex, a performing arts center and
Springville Police 6th annual God is Bigger Chief Wayne Walton completes Certified Law Movement Bass Fishing Enforcement Tournament to be held in Pell City Executive Program From The Tribune staff reports
SPRINGVILLE – The Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement at Jacksonville State University has announced that Springville
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TRUSSVILLE — U.S. News and World report has released the 2023 Alabama Best High School rankings list. Among the eight high schools in The Tribune covSee SCHOOLS, Page 6
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TRUSSVILLE – ACTA Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Play Goes Wrong,” directed by Zach Skaggs, will hit the stage on Friday, Sept. 15, kicking off six performances spread out over two weekends.
U.S. News and World Report: 2023-24 Alabama’s Best High Schools ranked
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Credit: God is Bigger Movement From The Tribune staff reports
PELL CITY – The 6th Annual God is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Lakeside Park/Sports Complex in Pell City. The GIB Movement tournament has grown to be one of the biggest fishing tourna-
ments on Logan Martin Lake with 94 teams fishing in 2022. The 2023 tournament has increased the guaranteed prize money to $6,000 and will be paid to 16 winning places, plus a “No Weigh-In Drawing” for a chance to win $125. The entry fee is $130 per boat, which includes $10 for Big Fish. Nitro, Triton, Tracker and Ranger Bass Pro
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Shops Tournament Rewards for qualifying boats are sponsored through Sylacauga Marine. Bass Cash is made available by AmFirst. Tournament registration is now available online at https://www.gibmovement. com/23-fishing-tourney. Pre-register by 7 p.m. on Sept. 21, and your boat number will be automatically en-
tered for a chance to win a seven-night stay at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, FLa. The beach give-away winner will be drawn the day of the tournament and you do not have to be present to win. All paid anglers will be provided with breakfast, lunch and one free draw prize ticket.
Grandview Medical Center recognized for excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Grandview Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise
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