🌱 Lettuce Recall + Man Killed On Highway 79 Identified

Happy Wednesday, people of Trussville! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. Let's start by talking about a statewide story, where packages of lettuce sold at Alabama stores has been recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria. Check your fridge, please. Also, the man who was struck by a vehicle and killed on Highway 79 in Pinson Sunday has been identified. Read more below.

Here are the top stories in Trussville today:

1. Alabama is one of 10 states where several packages of Dole lettuce sold at Kroger, Walmart and other grocery chains are being recalled. (Birmingham Patch)
2. Trussville police was on a crime scene Tuesday investigating a possible stabbing. (Trussvilletribune)
3. An apartment fire in Center Point Monday night resulted in a child being taken to Children's of Alabama with injuries. (Trussville Patch)
4. The Trussville Civic Center plans to host the Totally Christmas shopping event. Check this out. (Trussvilletribune)
5. The pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Pinson Sunday night has been identified as a 33-year-old man from Morris. (AL.com) (AL.com)

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Today in Trussville:

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Trussville Patch Notebook

• Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce: Veterans Outreach Day on Sunday, Nov 7th at the Trussville Civic Center. Veteran’s resources, military vehicles and weapons, blood drive and food trucks! (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: Springville adds new staff positions, amends budget for longevity pay. (Facebook)
• Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from Congressman Gary Palmer. (Facebook)

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