🌱 JeffCo Judge On Trial + New Dunkin' Donuts In Clay

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally today. Let's start by updating you on the ethics trial for Jefferson County Circuit Judge Tracie Todd. The trial had been delayed for a few weeks, but today, her lawyers began presenting her defense. Also in the news, Clay is getting a new Dunkin' Donuts restaurant. The new Dunkin' location is expected to open in the next couple of months. Read more below!

Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. As I was saying, lawyers for Jefferson County Circuit Judge Tracie Todd began presenting her defense this morning in an ethics trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary. (al.com)
2. A Trussville Resident has made Troy University's '87' Honors List, formerly the Who's Who list of college students. (Trussville Patch)
3. This is good news. A new Dunkin' Donuts restaurant is coming to Clay. The Bluemont group has purchased property at 2146 Sweeney Hollow Road, which used to house a Hardee's restaurant. (Trussville Patch)
4. A former Jefferson County deputy has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
5. Just a week after hundreds of FedEx packages were discovered in a ravine in Blount County, more discarded packages were found in a wooded area in Chilton County. (Birmingham Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Get tickets now for the 10th annual Wacky Tacky Light Tour—starts Dec. 14. (Bham Now)
• The Trussville Tribune discusses Moody football coach Adam Wallace's firing, saying it "feels like wrong decision at wrong time." (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "Back on the HWY 11 Holiday Shopping Trail today, we are visiting Silver Lining Boutique The Ole Post Office Cloth on Main @The Little Emporium" (Facebook)
• The Trussville Public Library will be hosting a jazz night on Friday, December 10th at 7PM! Join us for a magical evening featuring Music by Chuck King and his band. (Facebook)
• Get back in the game this spring with Soccer, Volleyball and Flag Football at the Trussville YMCA! Registration now open! (Facebook)

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