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2 indicted on federal charges in kidnapping of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The two suspects in the kidnapping of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney have now been indicted on federal charges. See KIDNAPPING, Page 3
Fire Chief acknowledges ‘untimely death’ of Center Point Fire District firefighter From The Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT — Center Point Fire District Chief Gene Coleman spoke about the death of firefighter Kyle Dodd, during a Clay City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. See FIREFIGHTER, Page 4
$100 million in CARES Act funding going towards internet for students in Alabama From The Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that $100 million of CARES Act funding would go to address broadband connectivity issues for K-12 students across the state. See INTERNET, Page 7
would be changed to Option A-Blended. Around 300 students have signed up for Option A-blended. “We got a memo from the Jefferson County Health Department that wanted us to further reduce building capacity and class size at the middle school and high school,” Neill said. “So, we offered the blended option to comply with that.” Although adding the blended option will only reduce capacity by less than 10%, Neill said it can be used to help students prepare for a more drastic change, such as switching
to online only. When adding the number of students choosing virtual-only, the capacity of the school will be reduced even more. Neill said the leadership team at TCS discussed staggering all students but decided to begin school with the plans already offered. “What we have essentially, and I want to say this loud and clear, is a two-week plan,” Neill explained. “The governor speaks Aug. 31, again. So, if we can just get everybody in an option, get everybody back to school, comply with the CDC, the AAP the ADPH, the
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Jefferson County Health Department, the State Department Roadmap, and the group that we had a webinar with today on school clinics, we have to put all of that together and quite honestly there is some conflicting information inside that.” Neill said she has seen meetings on coronavirus and reopening schools where some participants have no been able to come to an agreement on issues. “The best we can do is get something in place for now through Aug. 31,” Neill added. The superintendent said the decision-making process has not been easy. “It’s probably been one the most difficult roads that we’ve ever walked together,” said Neill. “Because of the staggering number of varying opinions about what should happen. It becomes personal, it becomes philosophical and sometimes it becomes political.”
TRUSSVILLE — A Hewitt-Trussville High School graduate and recent Samford University graduate, is on a mission to teach children in Uganda. But the coronavirus pandemic has her plans in limbo and her efforts to raise money for the trip have stalled. Michaela Hunter just earned her degree in elementary and special education in May. After completing an internship in Bundibugyo, Uganda last summer, Hunter said she felt her work wasn’t done there. “I fell in love with the culture there and when I came back, I realized God was calling me back there,” Hunter said. Hunter finished her student-teaching last fall and said she was waiting patiently in prayer as to where to go next. “I kind of wanted him to call me to Hawaii or something because I feel like that
would be a lot more fun,” Hunter said. But Hawaii wasn’t in the plan for Hunter. She didn’t have to wait long before God sent her direction. “I got a call from the girl working for Serge, the organization I’m going through,” Hunter explained. “She said they had been praying for missionary teachers to come. It was just really cool how that
worked out.” Hunter will teach children of missionaries, preschool through sixth grade, in a oneroom schoolhouse. “It’s kind of like ‘Little House on the Prairie,” Hunter said. “I always wanted to be Laura Ingalls Wilder, so I feel like I’m getting a little taste of that.” Serge offers the educational program to assist missionar-
ies with children. “The parents would normally homeschool but when they do that, they aren’t able to do their mission,” Hunter added. “So, me being there will help them do their mission.” Hunter will live on a compound with other missionaries. She will live in a house with another teacher at the school. There have been some obstacles for Hunter, due to the coronavirus pandemic. She is planning to leave in September, but the trip could be delayed. Although she has raised some money for the trip, Hunter said fundraising has been difficult because of the virus. She is still in need of around $12,000. If you would like to help, you can make a donation by clicking the link in this story on www. TrussvilleTribune.com or by making a check payable to Serge, with Hunter 51047 in the memo. Send checks to Donations Processing Center, P.O. Box 96900, Washington, D.C. 20090.
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New business shows interest in former location of Trussville Kmart off Chalkville Mountain Road By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — Mayor Buddy Choat confirmed Friday that a new business is showing interest in part of the former location of the Kmart off Chalkville Mountain Road. See BUSINESS, Page 4
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TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City School’s Board of Education met in a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill explained details on plans for reopening schools. The system made changes to plans for reopening, after an order from Governor Kay Ivey and a recommendation from the Jefferson County Health Department. School options A, B and C will remain the same, but there will be an added option, option A-Blended. Students in this option will go to school on a staggard schedule. The students will receive two days of face-to-face instruction and three days of remote learning. Option A-Blended is recommended for the first nine weeks, by the Jefferson County Health Department. In the case of a 50% capacity order, all Option A students
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Commercial real estate company with properties in Trussville announces merger From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — Two of Alabama’s large commercial real estate firms announced a merger on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. See REAL ESTATE, Page 4
Pinson resident, educator and city councilor Shannon Galamore embarks on a new adventure in Cairo, Egypt By Crystal McGough
PINSON — Despite the chaos that 2020 has brought the nation and world, for one city of Pinson resident and former council member. See GALAMORE, Page 5
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