🌱 Trussville Daily: Huskies Girls Hoops + Huskies Track & Field

Good morning, Trussville! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 56 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Trussville:

1. The Hewitt-Trussville girls basketball team moved into the No. 2 slot in the Alabama Sports Writers Association's weekly prep basketball poll for Class 7A. (Trussville Tribune)
2. The Hewitt-Trussville indoor track and field teams traveled to the Birmingham Crossplex on Wednesday for the Hump Day Octameet. The Huskies boys team won the event and the girls finished third. (Trussville Tribune)
3. Former UAB soccer player Derek Rios created the Total Futbol Club (TFC), a youth soccer program that will start officially this spring. (Trussville Tribune)
4. TCS Superintendent Pattie Neill wrote a letter thanking parents and guardians for keeping sick kids home. (Trussville Patch)
5. Trussville Weekend Weather Forecast (Trussville Patch)

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Today in Trussville:

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From my notebook:

• Highlands Students Grants Mill: "Last night was a DREAM!! ⚡️💯Ⓜ️👏🏻💥💪🏻🎉" (Instagram)
• The Trussville Tribune: "Two arrested after drug transactions in Jefferson County" (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "TCS releases statement regarding COVID in schools" (Facebook)
• ACTA Theater-Trussville's Community theater: "Tickets go on sale Monday!! Don't miss this powerhouse team of ladies gifting us this beautiful story. See you at the theatre! www.ACTA.BookTix.com" (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "1.13.22 Tribune Unscripted: The COVID surge is hitting local schools, and Springville Mayor Dave Thomas will be here to discuss his run for governor." (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "Hewitt-Trussville ranked No. 2 in ASWA girls poll" (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "18-year-old killed during an apparent assault" (Facebook)
• Humane Society of West Alabama: "* DOG HOUSE CARETAKERS WANTED * The Humane Society of West Alabama is currently looking to fill our live-in caretaker position at our Dog Adoption Facility, effective February 1st (or soon thereafter). This is a volunteer position, howe..." (Instagram)
• The Trussville Tribune: "Two-vehicle crash claims life of Jackson County woman" (Facebook)
• Trussville Antiques & Interiors: "In need of a good accent table? We have several different styles to choose from throughout the mall. Stop by to see us and if you have any questions be sure to ask at the front desk. Store hours: Sunday 1-5pm Monday-Saturday 10-5pm" (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "WFF's Sykes urges hunters to not overreact to CWD" (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "Sean of the South: Jersey" (Facebook)
• The Trussville Tribune: "Pinson Valley, Leeds remain ranked in ASWA boys' basketball poll" (Facebook)
• Trussville Antiques & Interiors: "Trinkets and treasures, oh my! We love them. Come see what hidden treasures you can spy!" (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Dan Shalin

I can be reached at dan.shalin@patch.com