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PINSON VALLEY — Pinson Mayor and longtime PA announcer for Pinson Valley High School Joe Cochran was honored Friday night prior to the Indian’s homecoming match-up against Huffman High School. See PVHS, Page 6
Adelynn’s Army held second annual fundraiser walk for rare disease By Hannah Curran Editor
PELL CITY — Adelynn’s Army held their second annual fundraiser walk, “No Mountain Too High for OCNDS,” on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10:30 a.m., at Lakeside Park in Pell City to bring See OCNDS, Page 5
Concerned parents address Trussville Council: ‘We expect action’ By Hannah Curran Editor
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council heard from many concerned parents on Tuesday, Sept. 27, regarding the recent threats at Hewitt-Trussville High School (HTHS). See ACTION, Page 8
Springville Council hears from ARC of St. Clair County about fundraising gala By Terry Schrimscher For The Tribune
SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council met Monday night, Oct. 3, for the first regular meeting of the month. Much of the agenda was discussed in the See SPRINGVILLE, Page 4
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TCS BOE tables vote for interim superintendent, allows TPD full access to schools By Hannah Curran Editor
TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools (TCS) Board of Education (BOE) called a board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at 5 p.m. in the Board Room of the Central Office for the purpose of discussing and approval of an interim superintendent. However, upon further discussion, the board tabled the approval of an interim superintendent until further evaluations can be made. Board President Kathy Brown explained that the board is not ready to vote and would need to have a more concise plan, and they decided to table the vote. Board Vice President Kim DeShazo explained that the board had options in which direction they would like to take in determining an acting superintendent. “We can look internally, or we can look externally,” DeShazo said. “There are pros and cons for both.”
Clay City Council approves 20222023 budget By Loyd McIntosh For The Tribune
CLAY — The Clay City Council unanimously approved its annual budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year during its council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27. In a short and sweet meeting barely clocking in at 20 minutes, the council approved a budget in the amount of See CLAY, Page 5
Center Point holds Virtual Town Hall to discuss upcoming ad valorem tax vote Board Vice President Kim DeShazo and Board member Mark Sims. (Photo by Scott Buttram)
DeShazo said looking internally would be someone that knows the system, is comfortable with the system and knows the people. However, if they take one of the internal people, they would
be taking them away from their current position, and then would have to find somebody to do their job. “Looking externally, of course, it’s somebody that doesn’t know our communi-
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ty, but that may not be a bad thing. They may bring new ideas, they bring fresh ideas, they bring experiences from themselves,” DeShazo said.
CENTER POINT — The City of Center Point held a virtual town hall meeting Monday, Sept. 26, to discuss an ad valorem tax increase.
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TCS Superintendent placed on 60-day paid leave of absence: ‘Communication and transparency is key’ By Hannah Curran Editor
TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools (TCS) Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill was placed on a 60-day paid leave of absence by the TCS Board of Education (BOE) on Friday, Sept. 30, during a special called meeting. Neill was not present at the meeting. “I think that we have certain issues that we need to learn about and in this situation that we find ourselves in,” TCS BOE Vice President Kim DeShazo said. “There’s been a lot of things that have come out this week, and we need to figure out and get to the bottom of those things.” Neill will not have access to email or the building, and she would have no daily duties. “We needed some space,” TCS BOE President Kathy Brown said. “We needed
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‘Insanitarium’ haunted attraction reopens in new Trussville/Argo location By Crystal McGough associate editor
TRUSSVILLE – Thrill seekers in The Tribune coverage area don’t have to look far to find one of the area’s best local haunts: the Insanitarium. See INSANITARIUM, Page 4
Leeds Councilman questions items in 2022-2023 budget The TCS BOE board room was packed with parents sharing their concerns and thoughts about the recent events. (Photo by Hannah Curran)
some space to do our job as a school board.” DeShazo also requested that the board seek services from outside entities that would “conduct an unbiased, thorough investigation, review, and find out the facts.”
The board approved her request. Many parents and citizens filed into the board meeting room to share their thoughts and concerns about recent events that have transpired in TCS.
Nathan Pruet, whose son was on the “Death Note” list, addressed the board, explaining that their policies need to be updated for accountability purposes.
LEEDS – The Leeds Council tabled the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget after Councilman Eric Turner voiced concerns about several items and the expenses being paid by the city.
See TCS, Page 8
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