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Trussville teen with epilepsy shares story in new book to end fear and misunderstanding
Over the past eight years, Caroline, now a senior at Hewitt-Trussville High School, has been on medication to control her seizures. She wrote a book to end the fear and misunderstanding that surrounds her disease. Read more
Photo by Ron Burkett.
97-year-old Trussville veteran: ‘I’m a workaholic’
For his courage, Chuck Tompkins earned two Purple Hearts with cluster, the Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals with cluster and a handful more. His name is listed on the Trussville Veterans Memorial. Read more
Sean of the South visits Trussville: ‘Happy as I’ve ever been,’ author says
In a dimly lit auditorium at the Trussville Public Library on Sept. 13, more light was not necessary. The redheaded man was the star. Read more
City clerk reflects on ongoing career
Porter, an employee of the city of Trussville since 1982 and city clerk since 1986, works a job that is spent largely behind the scenes, a role she relishes. Read more
Photos by Ron Burkett.
Creating a ‘magical escape‘ for children: Local Irish author writes children’s story of fairy folklore
If you ask an Irishman or woman if they believe in fairies, you may get a mixture of answers, but those who know the legendary story of Tír na nÓg will share that fairies do exist and that they play a major part of Irish folklore. Read more
