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By Crystal McGough, Editor TRUSSVILLE – After much anticipation, the winners of The Trussville Tribune’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards for 2023 were announced live on Thursday, Nov. 16, during the award-winning Tribune Unscripted livestream on Facebook, hosted by Brannon Dawkins and Tribune publisher Scott Buttram. Now, the winners are finally in print. Here are

By Erica Thomas, 1819 News TRUSSVILLE -- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is opening its eighth Alabama location in Trussville on December 11, and the response is already impressing the franchise owner. The Louisiana-based sports bar was once named the #1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN, and it appears the folks in east Jefferson County are

By June Mathews, Tribune contributor Katie Britt doesn’t so much walk into a room as she bursts upon the scene, and her arrival at a recent signing event for her new memoir, God Calls Us to Do Hard Things: Lessons from the Alabama Wiregrass, was no exception. One moment, a queue of signature seekers awaited

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE -- Voting in the 2023 Tribune Readers Choice finals has been tabulated and the winners will be announced on Thursday at noon, publisher Scott Buttram said. The announcement will take place during the award winning Tribune Unscripted livestream hosted by Brannon Dawkins and Buttram each week. The annual awards are

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE -- The finalists for the 2023 Tribune Readers Choice Awards were announced Monday, Oct. 9 and a new city specific section was introduced for the first time. Over 68,000 votes were cast by Tribune readers during the nomination phase. The nominees receiving the most votes advanced to the finals. The

U.S. Senate candidate Will Boyd (D) suggested that the political climate in Alabama presented the appearance of it being a "hate state.

By Erica Thomas, managing editor BIRMINGHAM — On July 6, 2021, the sound of a cracking foundation rang out in east Birmingham. The demolition of Banks High School/Middle School was the end of an era for many, as it served as the place they developed their personal foundation. For years, the old building stood vacant and now the city of Birmingham is working on a $400,000 project to clear the land and begin new development of the area. “Banks has served this community well, and now it’s ti...

by Scott Buttram, publisher TRUSSVILLE — Like most of America, I was in shock as insurgents violently took siege of the U.S. Capitol. It was unconscionable that anything of the sort could take place on American soil, let alone in our nation’s Capitol. When Alabama Governor Kay Ivey sent 750 troops to Washington to protect the Capitol during the inauguration of President Joe Biden, it was a point of personal pride. We sent our best to protect the democracy of our great nation. What has trans...

From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Tribune learned of the passing of a longtime freelance writer and fan of the paper. Ronald Hagood, Jr., 40, of Tarrant, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Hagood was well known in The Tribune coverage area for his love of sports and multiple jobs. During football season, Hagood covered games and never once complained about tight deadlines and word counts. “I’m just devastated by the news of Ron’s passing,” said Tribune Spo...

From The Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — After “Elf the Musical” was canceled following only a few performances, due to coronavirus, the theater got creative. The show is now available to watch online. For the few performances people were able to enjoy, theater fans raved about the show. “Hands down the best production I’ve ever seen them do,” said Tribune Publisher Scott Buttram. Go to actatheater.com to purchase a streaming ticket for $20. The next performance, “The Courtshi...