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Leeds City Schools land Jerry Hood as head football coach BY CINDY FISHER Leeds Tribune Staff Leeds City Schools have selected a new head football coach to lead the Greenwave. Jerry Hood, former state championship-winning coach at Clay-Chalkville High School, is the choice to replace former Coach Lee Gibson. Superintendent John J. Moore said the Board of Education will make the hire official in a special-called board meeting at 9 a.m.
Friday at Leeds High School Library. “I am recommending for approval Coach Jerry Hood, a highly-respected coach and a great person,” Moore said. “Coach Hood, while head football coach at Clay-Chalkville High School, won the 6A State Championship in 2015. He retired shortly after winning the Blue Map.” Hood retired from ClayChalkville in May 2017 citing family reasons, then later served as an offensive coach at Briarwood Christian.
Moore said Hood is returning to full-time work in Leeds, “and we have great optimism that he will lead our program to the pinnacle of prep football which our fans and students desire. We are thrilled to be in a position to hire a person and coach of Jerry Hood’s caliber.” Hood began coaching at McAdory in 1993 as assistant coach for three seasons. In 1996, he moved to Oak Mountain as defensive coordinator until 2003. He became head coach in 2004 and served
five years with a 28-26 record, according to Alabama High School Football Head Coaches website. Hood found success at ClayChalkville High School, where he took over as head coach in 2009. He took the Cougars to a state championship in 2015. Hood was named USA Today Alabama Coach of the year and Alabama Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2014. His all-time record stands at 103-52 in 13 seasons as head coach.
Peggy’s Barbershop downtown has a new owner BY BLAKE ELLS Leeds Tribune Staff A landmark in downtown Leeds has a new owner and will soon have a new name. But it will still operate toward the same purpose: a good haircut. Peggy Blankenship, owner of Peggy’s Barbershop, retired recently and sold her shop to Meagan Quick, a Leeds resident and hairstylist who was looking for a job close to home – and she found it. Quick moved to Leeds about four years ago, in search of a good school for her 13-yearold and 10-year-old daughters. Since then, she commuted to Homewood to work at Sports Clips. Hoping to get the phone call that could make life a little easier, she unexpectedly received it one day from Gary Franklin of Franklin Insurance Group. Franklin had long been a client of Peggy Blankenship’s, and she had suggested her possible retirement to him. He connected the two ladies, and the transition has been seamless. “I thought I’d be crazy to not at least check it out,” Quick said. “I did. We spoke on the phone. We met in person. [Peggy and I] worked together for a few days while I transitioned and here I am.” Quick is in her third week in the new role. She hopes to main-
tain much of Blankenship’s clientele. She’s even been seeing some of her regulars from Homewood make the trip to see her in Leeds. “It’s perfect,” she said. “I had this amazing blessing and opportunity fall out of the sky into my lap and would have been crazy not to take it. It’s been wonderful. Everyone is super supportive and has been very willing to give me a chance.” Nothing will change at Peggy’s Barbershop; same prices, same hours and same name. Quick says that she will eventually change the name, but she’s in no rush to do so. The space last changed names when Blankenship took over for the former Dennis’s Barbershop. It was there that Blankenship cut hair for the first time before leaving to open her own shop across town. She was at that location for 20 years before returning to take over at the current space. Between the time that it served as the previous barbershop and as Peggy’s, the space was briefly a gift shop. Peggy’s Barbershop offers no chemical services and no roller sets; just haircuts. Men’s cuts are $12, while women’s cuts are $14. No appointments are necessary; only walk-ins. The shop is open TuesdayFriday from 8-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8-noon.
Peggy’s Barbershop on Parkway Drive has a new owner, Meagan Quick.
Ready to fly The Leeds High School Class of 2019 said goodbye to their now-alma mater in a ceremony Thursday night at Church of the Highlands.
SEE A FULL REPORT OF GRADUATION ON PAGES 7 & 8.
The Class of 2019 tosses their mortar boards at the end of graduation ceremony at Church of the Highland on May 23.
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Community Leeds American Legion Post 107 waves flags for bikers on the annual 'Run for the Wall' ride to D.C. BY CINDY FISHER Leeds Tribune Staff On Memorial Day, the Leeds American Legion Post 107 followed its tradition of participating in the “Run for the Wall” ride.
George and Becky Buchanan, members of the Post 107 American Legion, came to the I-59 bridge at Deerfoot Parkway to wave flags as the “Run for the Wall” bikers rode by.
They didn’t ride motorcycles, but stood on the bridge overlooking Interstate 59 northbound waving flags as bikers from across the United States ride to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., as part
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thing the American Legion Riders Chapter 107 has been doing for years and everyone is welcome to join us,” said Jamie Hersey. “Not everyone has access to a flag, so we just always bring ours to share.”
Corey Skinner, a member of Post 107.
Blood drives coming to Leeds, Moody
End of the school year activities Leeds City Schools graduated the Class of 2019 last week and said goodbye for the summer to the rest of the district’s students until fall.
of the “Run for the Wall” to raise awareness for POW's and MIA's and to pay respects to those who were killed in action. “Standing on the bridge with flags to show our support to the Riders is some-
The last day of school was May 24 and each school had goodbye activities leading up to the end of the 20182019 school year. School starts back Aug. 8.
Staff at Leeds Elementary School say goodbye as summer vacation begins. Photos provided.
LifeSouth is hosting several blood drives in the Leeds area in June. LifeSouth will be at Walgreen’s on Ashville Road on June 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the Walgreen’s on
Whitfield Avenue on June 21 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. LifeSouth will also be stationed at the CVS on Moody Parkway on June 2, June 9 and June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more about the blood drive closest to you, visit lifesouth.org.
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(205) 699-5195 Leeds Elementary School teachers pose for a photo before leaving for the summer.
Leeds High School Class of 2019 showed students their caps and gowns at Leeds Primary School.
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News Burger King in Moody closes for maintenance Leeds woman wanted
by police for burglary
BY CINDY FISHER Leeds Tribune Staff The Burger King on Moody Parkway closed Sunday for maintenance, most likely to replace a broken air conditioner. It is unclear when it will reopen. Burger King Moody employees have commented on social media that the air conditioning has not worked in a month and report an employee named Mrs. Mary experienced a “heat stroke” that has landed her in the hospital. One employee, Crenshawna Durrah, says the staff is out of work without pay during the maintenance. The Leeds Tribune reached out to Burger King corporate representatives and had not received a comment by press time.
BY NATHAN PREWETT Leeds Tribune Staff
The Burger King in Moody is the latest fast food restaurant in the area to close without notice for maintenance. Hardee’s permanently closed in January.
A woman from Leeds who is suspected of third degree burglary is wanted by the police department, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Shana Hawkinsstiles, 28, is described as a white female standing at 5 3 , weighing 140 pounds with long brown hair and green eyes. Her last known address is listed as the 500 block of Pinecrest Loop. Her alias is known as Shana Rae Hawkins. Anyone who has information is asked to call the Leeds Police Department at 205699-2581 or Crime Stoppers
Shana Hawkinsstiles is wanted for burglary. of Metro Alabama at 205-2547777.
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Miss Leeds Area Braidyn Office honors slain Auburn Lazenby to compete next officer at funeral week for Miss Alabama title BY NATHAN PREWETT Leeds Tribune Staff Officials from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office attended the funeral of William Buechner, an Auburn policeman who was recently killed in the line of duty. At the funeral service for Buechner, members of the
St. Clair County Sheriff ’s Office presented Auburn Police Department member Lt. Mingus with a handmade memorial to commemorate the fallen officer. According to a story by AL.com, Beuchner was killed while investigating a domestic disturbance call with other officers. He is
survived by his wife, a son and a stepdaughter. “St. Clair County Sheriff ’s Office would like to offer the friends and family of Officer Buechner our deepest condolences and prayers for strength in this most difficult time,” the office stated in a press release.
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office presented Auburn Police Department member Lt. Mingus with a handmade memorial to commemorate the fallen officer.
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Our very own Miss Leeds Area Braidyn Lazenby will compete next week in the Miss Alabama Scholarship Competition. The festivities will begin with a sendoff party this Thursday night hosted by the Miss Leeds Area committee. Braidyn will check in at Samford University and then move on to the Miss Alabama events which will begin this Jun. 2 with the Brookwood Village Introduction Ceremony. The Top 7 Community Service Finalists and Top 7 Stem Scholarship Finalists will be announced at this event along with introductions and autographs. The contestants will be staying at UAB with a full week of appearances, rehearsals and various activities planned. One of the events will include a trip to Children’s Hospital to meet kids and sign autographs. The official competition begins Wednesday night at 7 p.m. goes through Saturday when the next Miss Alabama will be crowned. - Dona Bonnett
Miss Leeds Area Braidyn Lazenby competes in Miss Alabama next week.
Leeds hosts second First Thursday Street Fest next Thursday Leeds Downtown First Thursday Street Fest returns next Thursday, Jun. 6 from 5-8 p.m. It’s going to be another afternoon of great entertainment at the gazebo on the corner of 9th Street and Parkway. Cody
Howell, local singer and songwriter, will be one of the entertainers on stage. The car cruisein will include the Porsche Club sponsored by Eurasian Auto Services including a 1957 Porsche. Plan to bring your fam-
ily and enjoy street vendors, food trucks, entertainers, car cruise-in, downtown shopping on the Parkway and more. This is a free event. For info, visit www.LeedsAreaChamber.com. - Dona Bonnett
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Wing Café owner looks to grow Leeds restaurant Plans to add live music, trivia night BY BLAKE ELLS Leeds Tribune Staff
Wing Café owner Leemon Lewis started the restaurant six years ago on Parkway Drive.
Leemon Lewis isn’t just the owner of The Wing Café. He works the kitchen, too. Lewis said he’s constantly experimenting with new flavors for his signature wings. His personal menu favorite is the Cajun wings. “Cajun was the one I came up with first,” Lewis said. “Then we came up with the Nashville hot.” The Wing Café opened at 7521 Parkway Drive six years ago this October. Their menu boasts of at least 21 flavors of their namesake wings, served hot, medium or mild. There are traditional wing flavors like BBQ and lemon pepper, but for the more adventurous there are unique offerings like the balsamic vinaigrette and their latest creation, the previously mentioned Nashville hot. The restaurant is Lewis’s first in the Leeds community after previously owning businesses in Birmingham and Jasper. “We were looking to do something here,” he said. “We saw the building and happened to work out a good deal. This is a good community. It’s family
oriented. I like that. We get a lot of repeat customers.” As the summer months roll on, Lewis has a couple of goals in mind for The Wing Café. He hopes to begin hosting live music and trivia nights soon. He also hopes to offer healthier choices – more fresh salads and items like a grilled chicken sandwich –for diners who are watching what they eat. The Wing Café is active in the Leeds community. The restaurant has supported Leeds High School football, Leeds Middle School football, Kiwanis, Food Mission for the Poor and safety meetings with Leeds business leaders. The restaurant includes a diverse menu with something for every appetite, from sandwiches like the Philly Cheesesteak, the Ruben and the Po Boy to baskets like their chicken fingers, shrimp and fish, each served with fries and a drink. The Wing Café also has a full beer and wine menu for patrons 21 and older, and several large screen televisions. The Wing Cafe is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s closed Sundays and Mondays.
Barber Motorsports ranks 8th most popular Birmingham area tourist attraction BY BRAD FISHER Leeds Tribune Staff Barber Vi n t a g e Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park have been named the eighth most popular tourist attraction in the greater Birmingham area by the Birmingham Business Journal. According to The List in this week’s BBJ, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park boasted attendance of 368,042 in 2018, up from 351,000 in 2017. That’s a 4.8% increase year over year. Barber is located at the Leeds city limits and boosts tourism in Leeds. According to the BBJ, the Top 10 tourist attractions were: • Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center • Birmingham Zoo • Oak Mountain State Park • Tannehill Ironworks • Talladega Superspeedway • Railroad Park • Regional Field • Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park • Hoover Metro Complex • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Barber Motorsports has been a tourism boon for Leeds. Photo provided.
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Sports The Leeds Green Machine 12U All Stars travel baseball team won second place in a Grand Slam Tournament last
week after battling back from two games down in pool play. They played five games that day, starting at 9 a.m.
Several members of this team were on last year’s team that won the Little League World Series.
Leeds High School names basketball players for 2019-2020 school year They are: Devonte Megginson Jeremiah Hunter Jackson Arthur Jarod Latta Christian Douglas Zaine Hood Clifford Henderson Demarion Keenan Michael Turner Jakob Robbins
Eric Kelly Andrew Howard Talon Cooley Charlie Martin Fredlando Fitts Rametrius Yelverton Omar Conley Patrick Taylor Brody Goodman Rhondale Edwards Ford Barnes
Chris Davidson Dee Clark Jamal Jordan Todd Shrewsbury Tanner Chambers Jarell Jackson Jayden Paul Jerion Morgan Jonathan Douglas
The team celebrates winning a trophy. Photos provided.
Back row: Grayson Ford, Will Thomas, Casey Williams, Brooks Ford, Ty Bedell, Conner Nelson, Tabari Davis. Bottom Row: Hudson Hollis, Cal Thomas, Gavin Howard, Nash Jones, Sam Lollar.
Leeds High School has high hopes for a good season with a new basketball coach, Ron Hamilton.
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Lifestyle Leeds chef Andrew Armstrong on top ways to cook peas I love to cook peas. I often cook more than I should, so here are some ideas for your leftover beans. The next day you can start out your morning with a uffy buttermilk wafe. It’s a great crowd pleaser for kids of all ages. Traditionally wafes in the middle ages of Germany were served covered in cinnamon and sugar. The recipe for wafes eventually made its way in America with the Dutch Pennsylvania German settlers. If you have Facebook follow me, Andrew M. Armstrong Recipe Columnist Leeds Tribune News Paper, then send your recipes to PO Box 693 Leeds, Alabama 35094 to be featured in future editions. –Andrew Armstrong
FIELD PEA PATTIES * 2 Cups of dried peas, cooked, and mashed * 1 egg, beaten * 1 teaspoon of salt * A pinch of black pepper * 1 small onion chopped ďŹ ne * our Combine all ingredients well. Shape the batter into patties and cover them in enough our to coat. Fry until they are nicely brown on both sides. BLACK EYED PEA JAMALAYA * 1 Pound of black eye peas * 1 onion minced * ½ a clove of garlic, minced * 1 quart of water * Salt and pepper to taste
* 3 cups of regular rice, cooked * chopped parsley * chopped green onion tops * 1 Tablespoon of butter * (Optional) Chopped bacon or ham. Combine the onion and garlic with butter and lightly sautÊ in a medi-um pot. Add peas and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and sim-mer until peas are tender. Add salt and pepper. Mix gently and stir in cooked rice. Add the parsley and onion tops and if desired crumbled bacon or chopped ham. BUTTERMILK WAFFLES * 1 ž cup of all-purpose our * 1 teaspoon of baking soda * ½ a teaspoon of salt
* 2 teaspoons of sugar * 3 eggs, separated * 2 – 2 ½ cups of buttermilk * 6 Tablespoons of melted butter or bacon grease Sift the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl beat 3 egg yolks, then add buttermilk and the butter or grease. Add into the dry ingredients. In a different bold whisk egg whites until they hold stiff peaks and fold into the mixture. Pour into a greased wafe iron. The batter spread, so don’t overďŹ ll. Bake until the steam has stopped coming from around the wafe iron, usually about 5 minutes, then see if the wafe is nicely browned. Repeat with remaining batter.
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Esther the Musical Audition. Roles available for ages 13 and up. A few non-speaking roles available for children age 6-12. Please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway musical type song. Resume and headshot not required. You will be photographed at the audition. For information, call 205-699-1892.
June 1 Leeds comedian Debbie Childers performs at the Leeds Theater and Arts Center at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
June 2 Opening Reception at the Leeds Arts Center. Ramey Channell is the Leeds Arts Council’s featured artist in
June 7-9 The Barber Museum has teamed up with Mnnthbx to introduce the Barber Small Bore Festival to Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 7-9. The Barber Small Bore Festival is dedicated to miniature-motorcycles, pit bikes, scooters – and their riders! So grab your sub-200cc bikes, your Groms, your ST90s, etc... both vintage and modern... and mark your calendars.
June 8 Friendship Quilters Guild 2019 Quilt Show is from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Moody. Lots of quilts displayed, opportunity quilt, bed turning, scissor sharpening available. Admission $3. Storytime at Green Up Garden Shop - Ms. Ginny will host a special Storytime with friends at Green up Garden Shop at 10 a.m. For more information, call 205-699-5962.
June 9 Artist reception at Artists Incorporated Gallery at 6200 Grand River Boulevard Suite 114. The Leeds Historical Society will present a program entitled "History and Care of the American Flag" at 2 p.m. at the Leeds Historic Depot. The guest speaker will be Philip D. Robertson of WoodmenLife, a nonprofit organization that serves as "a primary resource for patriotic and flag education." The program is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.
June 10 AL 200: The Rise and Fall of Atticus Finch at Leeds Jane Culbreth Library. Presented by Christopher Metress,
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Join the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library Wednesday, June 12 at 2 p.m. for Gutsy the Flying Fox. This program will be held in the gymnasium of Leeds Civic Center. For more information, call at 205699-5962.
June 15 Sick Saturday Car Night Meet at Rusty’s Bar-B-Q from 5:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
June 20 Join the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library on June 20 at 6 p.m. to meet local professional fitness trainer, Julie Watters. She will demonstrate how to have fun while improving your physical, emotional, and mental health. A light meal will be provided for the young attendees, while supplies last. No registration required. For more information, call at 205-699-5962.
June 22 Cottonmouth Creek Performs at the Leeds Theater and Arts Center from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
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Education Leeds High School graduates the Class of 2019 BY CINDY FISHER Leeds Tribune Staff The Leeds High School Class of 2019 said goodbye to their now-alma mater in a ceremony Thursday night at Church of the Highlands. About 500 family and friends packed the church in Irondale to recognize this year’s graduates. Principal Rayford Williams said this was a special class,
partly because they were his first to graduate under his first year as principal. But also because they set academic records and conquered obstacles. "I am confident you are prepared," Williams said. The class earned $2.2 million in scholarships and had a record number of students score higher than a 30 on the ACT.
Williams surprised retiring counselor Lisa Hudson with a slideshow honoring her 36 years with the Leeds City School system, with most of those years at Leeds High School. He asked the crowd to raise their hand if they have been impacted by Hudson over all these years and hands went up throughout the auditorium. Leeds Mayor David Miller spoke to a graduating class for
his sixth time as mayor. He said this class is at “the top of the list” of those six classes. “You’ve come a long way and you’re ready to take on this tough world and succeed,” Miller said. The Class of 2019 is “bombarded with information that is difficult to syphon through with messages that are full of negativity” but John J. Moore, superintendent of Leeds City
Schools, encouraged the seniors to go into the world with hope and positivity. The crowd of family said “amen” when Williams told the seniors not to be afraid of challenges and adversity and to keep trying if they fall. “Don’t be afraid of failure or hard work,” he said. “Rarely does someone start out at the top.” Valedictorian Emmy Beason showed the audience how diverse
and accomplished her class is by having seniors stand when she listed their scholarships and future plans. It included a senior with a scholarship to become an electrician, two seniors who are going into the military and several others with athletic and academic scholarships. Other speakers included Student Government President Dalton Cates and Salutatorian Julia Jones.
The Class of 2019 stands ready to graduate at Church of the Highlands on May 23.
Valedictorian Emmy Beason addresses the crowd.
Senior Lily Bartee shakes Principal Rayford Williams’ hand while getting her diploma as Luke Barton walks on the stage to be next.
Principal Rayford Williams hands out one of the first diplomas to Andrew Bailey.
Graduate Whitney Ellington gives Williams a hug.
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Latravin Gaiter’s grandfather comes to the front to record his grandson’s graduation.
Students and administrators put up an “L” as they sing the alma mater.
Seniors put up an “L” as they sing the alma mater.
Seniors throw up their mortar boards as graduates of Leeds High School.
Congratulations, Graduates!
It’s the yin and yang of being a student. You have a lot on your mind but not a lot in your wallet. Make student banking easier and more manageable by utilizing all the conveniences and services offered with BancorpSouth’s Student Checking Account! Leeds Branch | 8433 1st Ave | Leeds, AL | (205) 699-2181
(1) Student checking is available for students through the age of 24. After age 24 your account will automatically be converted to another standard checking account. Student must be at least 18 to have a single-party account. All students under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian as a multiple-party account owner. If residing in Alabama, students under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian as a multiple-party account owner. (2) Carrier data charges may apply. (3) If account is not enrolled in an online statement there will be a $2 monthly fee for truncated or $4 monthly fee for image paper statement. Monthly paper statement fee is avoided with a minimum daily balance of $500. © 2019 BancorpSouth. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.