🌱 Economic Growth In Metro + Huge Donation For Pell City Schools

Good evening, people of Trussville! Michael Seale here with the latest copy of the Trussville Daily. Let's get you informed on what's happening in and around town today, shall we? A study released by the University of Alabama on the state's 2022 economic outlook revealed some good news, as the GDP is expected to grow in the Birmingham metro this year. Also in the news, three business in Pell City each gave sizable donations to the Pell City Schools Educational Foundation. Pretty good news for Pell City residents. Read more below.

Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. The Birmingham metro area’s real GDP is expected to grow 4.5 percent this year, according to the 2022 Alabama Economic Outlook study. (Birmingham Business Journal)
2. A two-vehicle crash shut down the left lane of I-59 southbound between Springville and Argo on Thursday. (Trussville Tribune)
3. Some local businesses were among those nominated for James Beard Awards, the culinary world's highest honor. (Mountain Brook Patch)
4. Three local businesses contributed $10,000 each in an effort to directly benefit Pell City Schools through the Pell City Schools Educational Foundation. (Anniston Star)
5. Alabama lawmakers weigh in on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with most urging Pres. Joe Biden to issue sanctions against Russia. (Across Alabama Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Trussville Prospective Homeowners: 5 New Properties For Sale. (Trussville Patch)
• Don't miss these 9 awesome weekend events in Birmingham—Feb. 25-27. (Bham Now)
• Check Theatre UAB presents original alumni play, “Echo(es)” from March 7-1.1 (UAB News)
• Trussville Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead. (Trussville Patch)
• Learn about Birmingham's historic houses of worship at "Sacred Spaces, Civic Places, and the Building of a Magic City," Feb 27. (Bham Now)

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About me: I am a lifelong Alabama resident with more than two decades of media under my belt. I have worked for a daily newspaper, a weekly newspaper, a monthly magazine, a television station and a couple of radio stations. I also tried my hand at marketing for a little while. But I love writing news. This opportunity to bring Patch to Birmingham is a chance for my hometown to benefit from a new - and better - way to read and receive news.