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Morning Trussville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How the Chamber's temporary move could affect your Trussville errands
  • How Trussville's booming enrollment is reshaping local elementary schools
  • First Baptist Church Trussville honors two decades with Pastor Champion

Also on today's calendar: Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (40) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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    Tuesday September 29
  • Municipal Court
    City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
    12:00 pm
  • Wylam vs. South Hampton Newcomb Girls
    Wylam K-8 School, 2340 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Do you want to help others by working in public health?
    You can connect with your local recruiter and explore your options: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/recruiters.html. (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Trussville. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Cook in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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