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1. Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce announces move to temporary new location (trussvilletribune.com) — Trussville's Chamber of Commerce is temporarily relocating its offices to the Trussville City Hall Annex on North Chalkville Road, closing Sept. 29–Oct. 1 to prepare and reopening Oct. 15. Chamber staff will still be reachable by phone and email, and leaders say this move is a key step toward opening their new permanent home expected in late 2026.
2. These are Alabama's largest elementary schools (al.com) — Paine Elementary in Trussville now ranks as Alabama's largest elementary school, and Trussville City Schools expects to add up to 1,200 students over the next decade, prompting plans for a new elementary campus. The story also compares enrollment booms and declines across other fast-growing and shrinking Alabama districts, highlighting how statewide policy and population shifts are reshaping school sizes.
3. First Baptist Church Trussville marks 20 years with Pastor Buddy Champion (cahabasun.com) — First Baptist Church Trussville recently celebrated 20 years of ministry under Pastor Buddy Champion, marking thousands of baptisms, new members, and professions of faith. Services on Aug. 30 featured video tributes, guest pastors, and generous gifts for Buddy and Lynn Champion, highlighting the church's long-term impact on Trussville's faith community.
4. Hewitt-Trussville volleyball reaches No. 1 ranking for first time in program history (trussvilletribune.com) — Hewitt-Trussville volleyball has climbed to a No. 1 state ranking in Class 6A, a first in program history for the Trussville school. With an 18-7 record and key area matches and tournaments ahead, coaches say the focus now is on sustaining momentum and preparing for postseason play in early October.
5. Rep. Danny Garrett to introduce bill eliminating grocery tax in Alabama (trussvilletribune.com) — Trussville's state representative Danny Garrett is preparing a bill to eliminate Alabama's remaining 2% state grocery tax, following earlier cuts he sponsored in 2023 and 2025. He says the proposal is drafted for the next legislative session, aims to avoid raising other taxes, and includes protections against local governments replacing the tax locally.
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