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Nominations open for Trussville Veteran of the Year
Behind the scenes of ACTA Theatre’s sold-out run of White Christmas
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Trussville man charged with murder in Leeds shooting
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville Veterans Committee is now accepting nominations from the community for the 2024 Trussville Veteran of the Year. The winner–who will be selected based on their service to both the country and
LEEDS, Ala. – A Trussville man has been charged in the shooting that killed 25-year-old Luis Enrique Herrera-Valenciana and injured a woman earlier this week, according to the Leeds Police Department. Charles Richard Bryant, 40, has been charged with
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Center Point employee named Volunteer of the Year at Governor’s Awards
Trussville Police respond to threat of a man with a shotgun at local business
From Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A City of Center Point employee was honored with an award for his volunteering efforts during the Governor’s Awards Luncheon in See VOLUNTEER, Page 3
Photo by Whitson Edwin Adams. Photo Editing by Rachel-Kate McGee. By Blair Moore, Tribune Features
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – As the final notes of White Christmas rang out in Trussville’s ACTA Theatre on Sunday evening, the audience rose to their feet in
applause. The only thing brighter than the stage lights were the smiles of the cast members, who had spent months preparing to create magical moments like these. Their hard work paid off in spades, with all eight shows selling out and receiving the
City of Moody holds 30th Annual Christmas Parade
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
MOODY, Ala. – Moody held its Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, marking 30 years since the start of the tradition in the city. “This was the 30th anniversary of the Moody Christmas Parades and I
warmest reception from the community they could have hoped for. “We loved White Christmas!” said ACTA season ticket holder Susan Hornsby, who attended with her husband. “The singing, acting, and dancing were all
fabulous. We are always amazed at the talent y’all find in Trussville, but this one tops them all!” Attendee Ashley Sizemore echoed the sentiment, calling the show “the best,
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A man was trespassed from a local business Thursday morning after police received a report that he was threatening to brandish a
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Jefferson State names Nursing Wing in honor of Dr. Jim McClendon From Tribune staff reports
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have been in all of them,” Mayor Joe Lee said. “The Christmas parade brings our community together year after year spreading joy and the spirit of Christmas. I look forward to many more years of celebrating the Christmas season with the people of Moody.” “This year’s parade was
a great success,” said Councilor Lynn Taylor. “We had a lot of new floats and the turnout was good as the city continues to grow.” Councilor Nick Rutledge added, “It’s always great seeing the community come together and the smiles on See PARADE, Page 3
PELL CITY, Ala. – Jefferson State recognized the longstanding support of Dr. James (Jim) H. McClendon by naming the Nursing Wing at the St. Clair-Pell City Campus in his honor with a ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 18. McClendon has been an ardent supporter of Jefferson State initiatives for many years and was instrumental in the opening of the St. Clair-Pell City Campus in 2009 as well as the establishment of the Nursing Wing in October 2017. The expansion included two simulation labs, a fundamental instruction lab, two classrooms, six offices and a conference room. “Dr. McClendon was instrumental in Jefferson State starting in St. Clair County,” said Jefferson State President Keith Brown. “Because of his efforts, we’ve been able to educate hundreds of RNs, and they’re working and caring for people right here in this community.”
Jefferson State President Keith Brown (right) and McClendon unveil the plaque marking the Dr. James H. McClendon Nursing Wing. Courtesy of Jefferson State.
Born in Mobile, McClendon earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Birmingham-Southern College in 1965 and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston in 1967. McClendon then joined the United States Navy Medical Service Corps in 1968 where he was commissioned as an officer. Lt. McClendon served with distinction in Vietnam, for which he was decorated
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with the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device. Over the course of his optometry career, he distinguished himself as a leader in Alabama’s optometry community, serving as President of the Alabama Optometric Association. In November 2002, McClendon retired from his private practice to pursue public service. That year,
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