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Leeds Arts Council holds auditions for Shadowlands From The Tribune staff reports
LEEDS — The Leeds Arts Council, Clay Boyce, is holding auditions for Shadowlands. According to the Leeds Arts Council, Shadowlands by William Nicholson is the unlikely, true love story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman.
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GALLERY: First snow of 2022 From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Stormy winds brought rain from the western side of the state and a cold front followed with it, turning the rain to a wintry mix of sleet and snow before fully transforming into snowfall.
Some areas of northern Alabama, like Athens and Madison, reported up to as many as eight inches of snow accumulating in just a few hours. Here are some photos from the surrounding area that were captured on Monday, January 3. More photos will be available on the Trussville Tribune website.
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(Photo courtesy of Jennifer Hollis Farris) (Photo courtesy of Ashley Dawn Gardner)
“Snow Snow Good,” Sadie Grace Young from Trussville said. “Don’t eat the yellow snow!” (Photo courtesy of Tyler Young)
My daughter Lydia Davis, 7, of Springville. That snowball is as big as she is. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Davis)
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PELL CITY — St. Clair County Commission Chairman Paul Manning wasted very little time in qualifying for the seat he has held since November 12, 2014. See QUALIFY, Page 4
Takes a neighborhood to build a snowman. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Hilgers)
Ice, Ice, Baby! (Photo courtesy of Taylor Tisdale Lewis)
Brynlee’s first time seeing snow! (Photo courtesy of Alex Belue Long)
The cutest snowman. (Photo courtesy of Lake King)
Leeds Council approves purchase of police vehicle, DARE training using confiscated funds By Nathan Prewett For The Tribune
LEEDS – The Leeds City Council approved two resolutions related to the police department during a shorter than normal meeting on Monday, Dec. 3. The meeting began with Mayor David Miller commending first responders of Leeds for being prepared for the snowy weather that took place the night before. Afterwards the council heard reports from department heads. Newly hired Police Chief Paul Irwin spoke about the resolutions on the agenda, which concerned making purchases of a new police vehicle and DARE training for officers, who are scheduled to begin in February. During his report Fire Chief Chuck Parsons said that the department held a parade with Santa Claus during the Christmas holidays, covering multiple locations in Leeds. He said that they covered an estimated 80% of the city and hope to
Leeds Council met on January 3, 2022. (Photo by Nathan Prewett)
cover more next Christmas. Developmental Services Department Director Brad Watson reminded everyone that the next council meeting will take place on Jan. 18 instead of Jan. 17 as City Hall will be closed for Martin Lu-
ther King, Jr. Day. Leeds Jane Culbreth Public Library Director Melonie Carden said that the library will be closed for that day as well. She also reported that she will submit an application for a grant to the state.
Afterwards the council turned its attention to the two resolutions. The first, which was passed unanimously as 2022-01-01, adjusted the budget to pay for the new vehicle and for the DARE training program.
The cost of the vehicle is not to exceed $53,000 while the training is not to exceed $4,000. Irwin said that the vehicle will be a “community” vehicle to be used for multiple purposes, including as a transport for SWAT team operations. The costs will be covered using funds confiscated from drug raids conducted by officers alongside the K-9 officer, Miller said. “Our police department and our police officer dog have done a great job combined catching a lot of druggies and a considerable amount of cash,” he said. Councilman Kenneth Washington asked Irwin what his message is to drug dealers in the community. Irwin replied saying that he will hire officers trained for drug operations in which they will buy drugs from dealers before returning with warrants to search and seize any narcotics found.
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Polar Bear Dog. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Dawn Gardner) See SNOW, Page 3
Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce announced 2021 award winners From The Tribune staff reports
LEEDS — Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Awards Celebration at Leeds First Baptist Church on Thursday, December 16. See AWARD, Page 4
St. Clair deputies seek Springville man From The Tribune staff reports
ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a Springville man wanted on multiple charges. Mark Dewayne Peoples, 28, of 45 Peoples Lane in Springville is being sought on four counts of first-degree See WANTED, Page 4
