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Morning Trussville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the new I-59 lane shift could snarl your Trussville commute
- What led a judge to grant bond in Trussville’s lone 2025 homicide?
- Trussville native Charlotte Ann White remembered by family and church community
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 30 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 40.
- Friday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 58 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lane shift in northbound lanes of I-59 in Trussville to impact traffic for months during construction (wvtm13.com) — Drivers in Trussville should prepare for major I-59 northbound lane shifts starting Jan. 6, with possible delays and a ramp closure at Chalkville Mountain Road this spring. ALDOT’s long-term construction project will squeeze traffic, limit key merges from US-11 and I-459, and could disrupt commutes for months as crews work toward widening and completion by spring 2027. 
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• Trussville homicide suspect granted bond after Aniah's Law hearing (wbrc.com) — A man charged in connection with Trussville’s only 2025 homicide has been granted a $200,000 bond with electronic monitoring after an Aniah’s Law hearing. The case stems from a fatal shooting outside Velma’s on Highway 11, with testimony describing an argument, a knife threat, and claims of self-defense as the legal process continues.
• Obituary: Charlotte Ann White (cullmantribune.com) — A longtime North Alabama resident who was born in Trussville in 1948 has passed away at age 77, and her family is inviting friends to pay their respects. Visitation and funeral services will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Holly Pond Cemetery.
📸 Around Trussville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville
- Municipal Court
City of Trussville , 131 Main St , Trussville
4:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City Hall Closed - New Year's Eve
City of Irondale , 101 20th St S , Irondale
7:00 am - Fin-tastic Noon Years Eve
Pell City Public Library , 1923 1st Avenue North , Pell City
11:30 am - Library Closed: New Years Day
Pell City Public Library , 1923 1st Avenue North , Pell City - City Holiday - New Year's Day - City Offices Closed
Leeds, AL Calendar - Creation Station
Pell City Public Library , 1923 1st Avenue North , Pell City
4:00 pm - Party
Locust Fork, AL Calendar Locust Fork, AL 35097
12:00 pm - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - A Little Book Club
Pell City Public Library , 1923 1st Avenue North , Pell City
4:00 pm - Ramsay Rams vs. Wenonah Dragons
Birmingham City , 1800 13th Ave S , Birmingham
5:30 pm - One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library -
10:00 am - Homeschool Hub
Pell City Public Library , 1923 1st Avenue North , Pell City
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
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Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We want to wish everyone a happy and safe New Years.
We have a few New Years safety tips to share with you: - Please remember to be very cautious if you plan to bring in the new year with any fireworks… (Nextdoor ) - Emergency services respond to apartment in Birmingham, Alabama.
6:34AM on Dec 30: Birmingham Police respond to an active scene at off-campus apartments near UAB on 3rd Ave. S. with no details released. 6:34AM on… (Nextdoor )
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05386) - 445 Main St in Trussville. Apply here.
- McWane, Inc posted a job opening for Amerex - 2nd Shift Material Handler in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leeds
- Local city featured in Islands as a 'historic gem' (bhamnow.com)
- Buell starts deliveries for its Super Cruiser ... finally! (newatlas.com)
- The 10% Club: Opta's Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 19 (theanalyst.com)
Birmingham
- Birmingham City Council approves $1.8 million in violence prevention contracts (abc3340.com)
- Prominent building in downtown Birmingham sells for $10M (bhamnow.com)
- Birmingham men ride toward freedom in 24-Hour New Year's challenge (wvtm13.com)
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