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Center Point council member recognized for outstanding achievement
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Dogtoberfest this Sunday
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Hewitt-Trussville falls to Mountain Brook
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The Trussville Tribune Oct. 17 - Oct. 23, 2018 Trussville names new Council President, President Pro Tempore
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This year’s ‘Turn Trussville Pink’ honors Kathy White
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Mayor to give State of the City Address on Thursday
By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune CENTER POINT — The Center Point City Council met on Thursday, October 11. Council President Roger Barlow led the room in a call to order, invocation and a pledge of allegiance to the flag. Afterward, a roll call was performed, and once it was confirmed that a quorum had been achieved, the council proceeded with city business. Under new business, the council approved a memorandum of understanding with Jefferson County regarding debris removal. It was approved unanimously. Under unfinished business the council considered
By Tanna M. Friday Editor TRUSSVILLE - The Trussville City Council has voted on a new president and president pro tempore. The council-elected post was one of two elected as part of the Council’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening, October 9. The Council named Councilor Jef Freeman as the body’s new President and renamed Councilor Zack Steele as Council President Pro Tempore, keeping him in the position he’s held since 2017. Councilor Freeman replaces outgoing President, Councilor Alan Taylor, who served in the post since November 2017. The two will serve the one-year term beginning November 5. In other matters, the Council: Approved minutes from September 25; • Approved Resolution 2018-044 accepting streets in Ballard Place; • Approved Resolution 2018-045 awarding the bid
Park donated to the City of Center Point
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Thai restaurant opens in Trussville By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune Pictured from left to right: Sarah Kate, Anderson, Shayna and Camille Swann. Photo by Shayna Swann
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family feels incredibly blessed that this year’s shirt is in honor and memory of our mother, Kathy White, who continu-
ously held tight to the word “Believe” and was always holding up an “I love you” sign,” said Shayna Swann.
“We are grateful to Tula J for supporting our cause and selling shirts to raise money for research at UAB.”
Farmhouse, Vintage Decor opens in Springville
TRUSSVILLE - Local lovers of Thai food are in for a treat. Thai Basil and Sushi have recently opened their See THAI, Page 4
Police investigate murder in West Birmingham
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TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a luncheon on Thursday in which Mayor Buddy Choat will give his annual State of the City Address.
BIRMINGHAM - The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on October 2 in the 3100 block of Jefferson Avenue Southwest. See POLICE, Page 8
ALDOT provides update for Birmingham bridge project From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
Mayor Buddy Choat is the keynote speaker for this month’s Chamber luncheon at the Trussville Civic Center
The program will also include the 3rd Annual Small Business Awards, as well as the chamber’s monthly Customer Service Award. See MAYOR CHOAT, Page 2
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burn. “I love to decorate my home and wanted to share my love of decorating with the public as well as add a bit more charm to the quaint town of Springville. We offer
BIRMINGHAM – As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for Interstate Improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation says drivers should expect delays. There will be intermittent lane closures and ramp closures this week on I-59/20 NB and SB, Red Mountain Expressway, and Carraway Blvd. • The I-59/20 NB exit ramp
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New business opens in Springville offering farmhouse and vintage decor to the community. Photo courtesy of St Clair County Economic Development Council
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening celebration for Farmhouse & Vintage Décor locat-
ed at 8203 US Highway 11 in Springville. This shop is a part of a continuing business boom that has occurred these last few months throughout the community. The store is open Thursday 10:00-6:00, Friday 10:00-
5:00, Saturday 10:00-3:00, Sunday 1:00-5:00. “I wanted to open my business in the Springville downtown area because Springville has that special, small-town charm,” said the business owner, Dina Mash-