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From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – Trussville police and fire departments are currently on the scene of a reported fire at the Captain D's located at 407 Main St, Trussville. "We received a call of a fire in a wall at Captain D's," Fire Chief Tim Shotts said. "We don't believe there is major

By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — A Jefferson County judge ruled in favor of the Jefferson County Personnel Board after over a year and a half of back-and-forth between the board and the city of Trussville. The legal battle began in April of 2019 when the city passed an ordinance (2019-020 (ADM), to create its own civil service system for city employees and to hire its own Director of Personnel. This, after decades of operating under the Jefferson County Personnel Board. According...

From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Fire and Rescue is on the scene of a condominium fire in the 600 block of Penny Lane. Firefighters were first called to the scene at Cahaba Parc Condominiums at 7:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Fire Chief Tim Shotts said a single unit on the second floor was damaged but no injuries have been reported. “It’s pretty heavily damaged but it’s not destroyed,” Shotts said. “It’s going to have to be gutted and redone on the ins...

By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville community has come together to donate toys and food for an annual program put on by Trussville Fire and Rescue. Hundreds of toys and food donations have been received for Christmas for Kids. The items are being prepared for distribution to families in need on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Fire Chief Tim Shotts said around 30 families will be assisted this year. There is still more to be done. Donations are still being accepted and firefigh...