As 2024 draws to a close, , we wanted to highlight some of top news stories that defined life in Trussville this year by highlight our top ten stories of 2024, as curated by editor Taylor Bright. Here's the full list.
#10: Cyclist Joshua Walker climbs the international stage
Joshua Walker, a cyclist from Trussville, AL, had already excelled in his atheltic career before his first year at Montevallo. He rode at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Denmark. Submitted photos.
We also had the story about a Trussville native who is competing on the international stage in cycling. One of a host of stories we had about our Trussville neighbors.
Read the full story here.
#9: After tax vote rejection, school and city leaders look for answers
Photo by Erin Nelson
Hewitt-Trussville High School on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.
One of the biggest stories of the year was the rejection of a referendum which would have raised revenue for the local schools. We took a look at what that meant for the city and the schools.
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#8: Recipe for success at HTHS Hospitality, Culinary Arts Academy
Photo courtesy of Anna Hallman, Trussville City Schools
Kaleigh Wideman, Meredith Willingham, Anna Abney, Anna Grace Wolfe and Ava Morris participate in meal preparation at the Hewitt-Trussville Culinary Academy.
A fun story that came from Hewitt-Trussville High School where students learn the culinary arts.
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#7: Where the river goes: Trussville man working on ‘most significant ecological restoration in North America'
Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney.
Jason Throneberry, with The Nature Conservancy, talks about some of the work being done by the Conservancy with rivers in Alabama, including the Cahaba River in Trussville.
We had another Trussville resident who is working hard to restore the environment in the area and the state.
Read the full story here.
#6: From bass lines to punch lines: Local comedian David Lynman
Photo by Harry Long
David Lynam perform stand up comedy at Velma's in Trussville. The longtime musician is chasing his dreams in comedy.
A well-known local rock n’ roller tries his hand at comedy. This story took us on the journey of a Trussville man chasing his dream of standup.
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#5: Trussville man studying alligator snapper turtles in Cahaba River
Photo courtesy of Andy Coleman.
Andy Coleman with an alligator snapping turtle in June 2020.
We love stories about local people doing interesting things. In this case, we have a local man who is an expert in studying alligator snapping turtles.
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#4: Hewitt-Trussville High indoor percussion team drums up awards
Photo courtesy of Katie Evans.
Hewitt-Trussville indoor percussion team performs a ghost-themed routine.
There are many accolades for the local schools, but this one stood out. The Hewitt-Trussville High School indoor percussion band – dressed in costume for competitions – has become a standard bearer.
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#3: Enter the Insanitarium if you dare, the scariest attraction haunting Trussville
From the most fun story, to the most terrifying. We had a great story on the scariest haunted house in the area this year.
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#2: World record potential
Photos by Savanna Schmidt.
Trussville Troop 679 earns her s’mores badge at Camp Coleman on Oct. 6. The location is one of 13 affiliated with Girl Scouts of North Central and South Alabama that united in an attempt to set a new world record for most s’mores roasted at one time.
This was one of the most fun stories we ran this year. The local Girl Scouts participated in an attempt to break the record for most s’mores made at one time.
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#1: Taking center stage: Students shine at Trussville’s new Children’s Theater
Photo courtesy of Trussville Children’s Theater.
From left: Camille Swann, Emma-Reese Morrison, Andrew Leggett and Brantley Adams and the Aladdin cast pose during the finale of the show.
A former teacher decided to dedicate herself to creating a new children’s theater with stunning results. This story embodies the sense of community that Trussville exemplifies.
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