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In today's newsletter:

• How a Trussville lawmaker could help erase Alabama's grocery tax

Also on today's calendar: Face Value - Phil Collins Tribute and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will Alabama finally repeal its grocery tax? Republicans, Democrats push for cut as election nears (al.com) — Trussville residents may see a direct impact on grocery bills as Rep. Danny Garrett of Trussville backs a drafted bill to eliminate Alabama's remaining 2% state grocery tax. Bipartisan support is growing ahead of the fall elections, though questions remain about how to replace lost education funding and whether competing plans can agree on budget tradeoffs.
   

📸 Around Trussville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Grand Opening of Vapor Thrift Store in Trussville →
  Vapor Thrift Store Trussville, 3730 Mary Taylor Road, Trussville
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Board of Zoning Adjustment
  City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
  5:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Face Value - Phil Collins Tribute →
  Trussville AL
Saturday September 19
• Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (38) →
  Trussville AL
Tuesday September 22
• City Council Meeting
  City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Lady Legends of Country with Rose Colored Glasses →
  Trussville AL
Saturday September 26
• Ostomy Awareness Brunch →
  Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Road, Trussville
Monday September 28
• College Football Trivia Night →
  Trussville AL

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• Municipal Court
  City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Homeschool Hangout: Wacky Weather with Imagination Place
  Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Board of Zoning Adjustment
  City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
  5:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Storytime for Growin' Beans with Ms. Allison: Letter C
  Pinson Public Library, 4599 Pinson Blvd, Pinson
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey, New to neighborhood and of course my 9 yr old cat has gone on a walk about.
  If anyone sees him please call or text me at 210-845-0503 His name is Winston "Winnie" I am in the Woodland Ridge Estates neighborhood. Black creek… (Nextdoor Argo)

• Alabama State Department of Education posted a job opening for Secretary to Director/Bookkeeper_26-55 in Trussville. Apply here.
• Waffle House posted a job opening for Server / Wait Staff in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Center Point

• 2 Suspects Arrested After Gunfire Erupts During Center Point Home Invasion (opposingviews.com)

Pinson

• Martha Gail McDonald (December 20, 1950 — September 11, 2026) (trussvilletribune.com)

Leeds

• Ribbon cut for new field house, renovated stadium at Leeds Middle School (trussvilletribune.com)
• Rick Williams (faulkner.edu)

Ok Trussville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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