🌱 Pell City Man Faces Child Porn Charges + School Tax Vote

Welcome back, Trussville! Here's everything you need to know this Tuesday. A Pell City man has been indicted on multiple charges involving child pornography and sex trafficking. If convicted, the man could serve up to 99 years, or life in prison. Also in the news, Trussville City Schools announced that on April 12, the citizens of Trussville will be asked to renew their current property tax rates to further fund their schools. Read those stories and more below.

Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. Trussville City Schools announced that on April 12 the citizens of Trussville will be asked to renew their existing property taxes to support local schools. (Trussville Tribune)
2. As I mentioned above, a Pell City man has been indicted on pornography and human trafficking charges involving a juvenile victim. (AL.com)
3. A Trussville resident who is a student at Rochester Institute of Technology was named to the school's Dean's List. (Trussville Patch)
4. The Hewitt-Trussville High School baseball team remained unbeaten for the young 2022 season after a convincing win over Northridge. (Trussville Tribune)
5. More than 45,000 pounds of chicken fat spilled on I-59 when 18-wheeler overturned on Dead Man’s Curve. (AL.com)

From my notebook:

• The TCS BOE announced masks are no longer recommended after ‘relaxed indoor masking guidelines’ were released. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Crawford Daniel, Child Life Specialist, who received the inaugural Children’s of Alabama Impact Award during a surprise ceremony. (Instagram)
• Trussville City Schools celebrates and honors our National Board-Certified Educators (NBCTs)! (Facebook)
• Trussville YMCA is hiring Summer Day Camp Counselors and want to talk with you! They will hold 2 sessions of Group Interviews on UAB’s Campus at the Hill Student Center next Tuesday, March 8th. (Facebook)

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