🌱 Trussville School Bus Wreck + JeffCo Domestic Violence Unit

Hey, Trussville! It's Tuesday, so let's get you caught up on everything you need to know going on around town today. First, the Jefferson County DA announced his office will receive funds for the creation of a new domestic violence unit. Also in the news today, a Trussville City Schools bus was in a wreck after school on Birch Street. Read all about it below.

Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office is set to received more than $300,000 to fund the creation of a new domestic violence unit. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. A Trussville school bus sideswiped a utility truck in the 400 block of Birch Street Tuesday afternoon. (Trussvilletribune)
3. The United States Football League, which will play all of its games in Birmingham this spring, held its forst draft Tuesday night. (Birmingham Patch)
4. The Pell City High School FFA is celebrating FFA week with a full docket of events throughout the week. (Anniston Star)
5. A car stolen from Nashville was located in Trussville, and thr man driving the car was arrested by Trussville PD. (Trussvilletribune)

From my notebook:

• Children's of Alabama is proud of the collaborative multidisciplinary partnership that has developed among the cardiologists, cardiac intensivists, cardiovascular anesthesiologists and cardiovascular surgeons. (Instagram)
• Check up on the planned lane closures on I-20 WB and EB, in Jefferson and St. Clair Counties. (Facebook)
• The Jefferson County Coroner seeks help in locating the families of deceased individuals. (Facebook)
• Hey, guys don't forget to sign up for Spring Flag Football. After you are done signing up you can go to HomeTown Sporting Goods or call them at 655-4124 and pay for your jersey. FEBRUARY 28th is the last day for sign ups! (Facebook)

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