By Erica Thomas, managing editor
PINSON A tornado on the night of Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, left many people without a home in Jefferson County. One of the hardest hit areas was off of Pinson Valley Parkway, at Rusk Mobile Home Park. Although there were no injuries, many homes in the park were destroyed.
Homes were ripped in half, roofs were blown away and debris covered the roads inside the park.
Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight visited the park Tuesday. Knight said what he witnessed inside the community should inspire others.
“I see a community coming together at a time of crisis,” said Knight. “This could be an example for all America.”
By Crystal McGough
PINSON – Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran gave a proclamation at the Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, Pinson City Council meeting to establish that the city of Pinson recognizes the month of January as “Human Trafficking Awareness Month.”
The council had Resolution 2021-2 on the agenda, establishing the city of Pinson as a “Trafficking Free Zone,” but that resolution was tabled after Councilor Robbie Roberts made a motion to remove the “zero-tolerance” wording.
“I’m always a little nervous about very rigid language, and so I would like for us to strike the section here where it says, ‘the implementation and enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against any act which may support human trafficking,’” Roberts said. “Certainly, no one wants to be involved in human trafficking. I would like for it just to read, ‘the implementation and enforcement of a policy against any act which may support human trafficking.’ The zero-tolerance, I’m afraid somebody
By Erik Harris, sports editor
PINSON It’s been more than six weeks since Zach Pyron fired the go-ahead touchdown pass to Ga’Quincy McKinstry, but the memories remain fresh for Pinson Valley fans.
That much was certain on Saturday morning as the Indian faithful gathered once more in Willie Adams Stadium to celebrate their 2020 state football champions.
“This was great for the players, our coaches, the band was here, our cheerleaders and our fans, so it was great to experience,” said Pinson Valley head football coach Sam Shade. “We weren’t able to do it in December but it was good to have it today and it was a pretty nice day for it.”
Two City of Cincinnati employees set to retire with nearly a century of service between them
Joe Cochran and Ken Rohr both started working for the City of Cincinnati over 50 years ago. Their work is now done but they say when you do some thing you really love a piece of you stays behind.
Posted at 10:02 PM, Dec 31, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-31 23:22:15-05
CINCINNATI â December 31 isnât just the end of the year. For two local men, itâs the end of more than a century of combined service to the city.
Joe Cochran and Ken Rohr both started working for the City of Cincinnati more than 50 years ago. Their work is now done, but they say when you do something you really love, a piece of you stays behind.
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE As the world anxiously awaits a new year, we are looking back on top stories from 2020. Here is a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of a historic year.
Coronavirus pandemic impacts lives, changes way of living for many
ATLANTA The coronavirus pandemic was responsible for nearly 80 million reported illnesses worldwide in December 2020. But, the illness, named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), actually began in 2019. Health experts first identified the virus in Wuhan, China.
Although many people reported little to no symptoms, some have reported severe illness. Around 1.72 deaths have been attributed to coronavirus. A person can remain infectious for up to two weeks after catching COVID-19.