🌱 Patch AM: Security upgrades finished at Trussville City Schools—what this notice means now

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In today's newsletter:

• Security upgrades finished at Trussville City Schools—what this notice means now
• How did Hewitt-Trussville runners stack up against 400-plus competitors?

Also on today's calendar: NextGen Lunch & Learn for Preschool, Children's and Student Ministers – Trussville and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Monday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• September 17, 2026 (birminghamtimes.com) — A contractor has officially completed a new bollard security plan for Trussville City Schools, and anyone with claims related to the project is urged to contact the architect immediately. The same legal notice package includes numerous other Birmingham-area school, airport, housing and UAB construction bids and completions, which may interest local firms looking for work or residents tracking public projects.
   

• Jordan, Durham lead Hewitt-Trussville cross-country teams through early-season tests (trussvilletribune.com) — Hewitt-Trussville's cross-country teams are off to a strong start, with Noah Jordan and Mary Durham turning in top-10 finishes against huge fields at early-season meets in Memphis and Moulton. Coaches say the Huskies still need more depth, but both squads are already competing well and head next to the Scottsboro Invitational as they build toward postseason goals.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Oktoberfest Celebration at Ferus Artisan Ales →
  Trussville

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• City Council Meeting
  City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• NextGen Lunch & Learn for Preschool, Children's and Student Ministers – Trussville →
  Trussville AL
  12:00 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
Tuesday September 29
• Municipal Court
  City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
  12:00 pm
Friday October 2
• A Whitney Houston Tribute: Passing the Torch with Melanie Amaro →
  Trussville AL
Saturday October 3
• Barktoberfest (Blessing of the Animals / Animal Adoption) →
  Trussville AL

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 21
• Bunco Night
  Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• City Council Meeting
  City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Coffee & Crafts: Paint Party (Registration Required)
  Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member - Trussville AL in Trussville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Center Point

• 5 Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Center Point (homelight.com)

Pinson

• Pinson Valley mariachi band helps students find culture, connection and community (wvtm13.com)
• Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Events happening in Central Alabama (wvtm13.com)
• 22 weekend events: Sloss City, Fall Plant Sale + more Sept. 17–20 (bhamnow.com)

Leeds

• Leeds mayor seeks to move 911 service from Blount County to St. Clair County (abc3340.com)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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