🌱 Pinson Woman Arrested + Miss Trussville Gives Back To City

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Hope everyone had a nice weekend! Here are the most important things going on in Trussville today, starting with a couple of police stories, one involving a Pinson woman accused of passing bad checks, and an investigation into abuse claims against a 12-year-old girl. Also in the news, Miss Trussville Isabella Weyerman is working to unite her hometown through a new food drive. Read more below!

Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. The Trussville Police Department arrested a Pinson woman for reportedly passing fraudulent checks. (Trussvilletribune)
2. See how Miss Trussville has joined up with a local food drive to help needy families in the area. (Trussvilletribune)
3. Trussville police say an adopted 12-year-old girl was abused and neglected and have launched an investigation. (WBRC)
4. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office opens up about ongoing drug problems throughout the county. (WVTM13)
5. Want to see some live music in the Birmingham metro? Well check out the Patch Music Calendar for this week. (Birmingham Patch)

Trussville Patch Notebook

• Check out Mayor Buddy Choat's address to the Trussville Chamber of Commerce. (Facebook)
• Photos: Red Mountain in Birmingham | Slideshows. (Anniston Star)
• Happy 121st from Samford University to the one and only, Mr. Ralph Waldo Beeson! (Facebook)

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— Michael Seale

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