FedEx Driver Detained + Salon Chain Eyes Trussville

Hello again, Trussville! Let's get you all caught up on the news of the day in and around the Trussville area. Starting off, I'm sure most of you already heard that a FedEx driver was detained by police when she left the scene of a wreck that resulted in the death of a road worker on I-59 at the Roebuck Parkway exit. We will monitor this situation and see where this leads as far as criminal charges are concerned. Read about this situation and more down below!

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Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. Okay, here's the story I referenced above about the FedEx driver detained after the fatal crash on I-59 in Birmingham. This is from our friends at WBRC. (WBRC)
2. Ever wonder where things go after Jefferson County's electronics recycling days? Well here's what you need to know (VIDEO). (Bham Now)
3. A national salon chain announced they are expanding in the Birmingham area, and have their eyes on a Trussville location. (Trussville Patch)
4. In honor of Hispanic Heritage this September, Fiesta BHAM, Alabama's largest Hispanic heritage festival, recently announced details surrounding event activities being held at Linn Park on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. (Birmingham Patch)
5. Springville Elementary School announced its new principal on Monday. Learn all about Chris Hill in the Trussville Tribune's report. (Trussville Tribune)

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Trussville Patch Notebook

• The Trussville Tribune: The Leeds Police Department is investigating an attempted bank robbery. (Facebook)
• Trussville Public Library: Exciting news! You may now register for a new library card or renew your current one online! (Facebook)
• The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying a person of interest in a robbery at Kings Wings restaurant. (Details)
• If you weren't able to attend the most recent Pinson City Council meeting, here is the video of the entire meeting. (Facebook)
• Check out what's going on this weekend in Trussville! (Trussville Patch)

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— Michael Seale

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.

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