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New owners of Dobbs Ford celebrate first year of managing dealership
Motors on Main in Leeds raises funds for anti-trafficking group this Friday
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
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SPRINGVILLE, Ala. –
The Springville City Council took a detour Monday night before it returned to unfinished business held over from the Feb. 17 meeting. After an extended work session and a short break, the March 3 meeting began around 6:45 p.m.
TRUSSVILLE – Trussville mayoral candidate and current Jefferson County Tax Collector J.T. Smallwood responded to a media report highlighting an array of continuing accounting deficiencies in the Tax Collector’s office during his 22 year tenure.
As the meeting got underway, the council approved the minutes from the last meeting in February.
Leeds Council sets date for election results certification
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Mayor Dave Thomas motioned for them to reconsider the minutes noting members motioned to adjourn before conducting business on the agenda without that motion being recognized.
focus on city business.
It has been a year of firsts for Dobbs Ford as
owners Joey and Rachel Goshein recently celebrated their first year as managing partners and as members of
LEEDS – Covenant Rescue Group, an anti-human trafficking organization, is one of several nonprofits to benefit from the fundraising event, Motors on Main,
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In a wide ranging article by 1819 News reviewing state audits of Smallwood’s office, AprylMarie Fogel found that the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts cited Smallwood’s office for numerous accounting failures. The most recent audit released in 2024 stated “the Tax Collector did not comply with the Office of Tax Officials Minimum Accounting Requirements related to the maintenance of accurate cashbooks.” Auditors stated that this same issue had been addressed in previous audits in 2011 and 2017.
Smallwood initially
Thomas then proceeded to deliver a dissertation, as he called it, for the next 55 minutes, cross-referencing political history, addressing recent editorials, and quoting Teddy Roosevelt, Jesus, and Socrates along the way. Although not technically a filibuster, the lecture was designed to prolong the meeting allowing Thomas to air his displeasure at the lack of
At one point, Thomas challenged members of the council to raise their hands if they agreed never again to leave a meeting before the conclusion of business. No hands raised. Along the way, he said the council’s lack of leadership on salaries would be a burden on the city.
blamed the receiver placed in charge of Jefferson County by a federal judge for his audit issues.
“This is 100% the fault of the federal receivers insistence upon not listening to sound judgement and pushing a DEI initiative that would serve to cripple the Jefferson County Tax Collectors office,” Smallwood said. “The receiver waited until I was in surgery to enter the Tax Collectors office
“The council had every opportunity to redress the error but chose otherwise, wanting to move on, showing their frustration and the effectiveness of the filibus-
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TRUSSVILLE – The
City of Trussville expects to retire $5 million in debt after approving the sale of land to Trussville Gas and Water during the regular meeting of the Trussville City Council Tuesday night.
The Trussville Utilities Board approved the purchase Monday night pending approval by the council. The process was largely procedural for the members of the city council who approved the sale in a two-step process.
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Council member Lisa Bright introduced an ordinance declaring city property as surplus.
IRONDALE, Ala. – Bee
enthusiasts will soon be swarming to Irondale to visit a new beekeeping education center designed to teach students and community members about the world of pollinators.
“We are allowed to declare surplus real property that is no longer needed for public or municipal purpose, it can be declared surplus and disposed of through conveyance,” Bright said. The motion passed with all three present members, Bright, Anderson and Short, voting in favor.
Birmingham-based Foxhound Bee Company is preparing to break ground on the 5,000 square foot facility
“Now, I’d like to entertain the motion to approve Ordinance 2025-016ADM which is property we just that we just deemed as surplus that will be sold for $8,391,032.48,” Bright said.
ering from serious surgery I would get calls from various banks stating that our accounts were over drawn and bad checks were being issued by our office. This went on for some time.”
afterward, Thomas said he just needed to air his frustrations because the council sometimes delays making decisions it needs to make. He discussed his motion to add unaddressed items from the February meeting to a consent calendar for approval. That approach was denied.
Many other cities in the Tribune coverage area approve non-controversial items with a single vote through a consent agenda, a procedural process used to reduce the need for discussion and lengthy meetings.
ter,” Thomas said. “The example they set by refusing to adjust salaries wasn’t about their faux martyrdom, sacrificing for the greater good,” he added.
However, Smallwood said he entered the hospital in January of 2018. Judge Smith ended the Jefferson County receivership in June of 2018. Accounting deficiencies in Smallwood’s office were referenced by auditors as early as the 2011-oo1 audit which examined the Tax Collector’s office as far back as 2007 and continued into 2023.
and place his folks in control of our office.”
The receiver Smallwood referenced was Lorren Oliver, put in place by U.S. District Judge Lynwood Smith.
“The example they set was that if you make an error it can’t be corrected. That the error becomes a mistake,” he said. “But now the window to act has closed as of last Wednesday, shackling the next administration with the consequences of their actions,” he said.
“The receiver began dismantling our accounting and legal team and replacing them with his hiring selection, unfortunately none with professional license or certifications,” Smallwood said. “While recov-
Speaking to The Tribune
By Tanna McGuire
“The Tax Collector failed to properly maintain a cashbook, perform monthly bank reconciliations, or provide an analysis of amounts remaining on hand. This finding was previously reported as Findings 2017002 and 2011-001.”
After re-introducing parliamentary rules to the meeting process, Thomas led the council through new business which involved acceptance of bids for a new sewer project which will need further action for financial decisions. The council also renewed the city’s garbage collection contract with Waste Management.
Items from the February agenda were addressed individually. The purchase
Subsequent audits 2017002 and the most recent audit released in 2024 noted that the issue has remained
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Human bones found by local dog are connected, coroner says From Tribune staff reports
Pinson Council holds first reading for proposed 2025/2026 budget
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Nathan Prewett,
For the Tribune
PINSON – The first reading for the 2025-2026 budget was held by the Pinson City Council during a meeting on Thursday. A copy of the working budget was provided that
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A human skull and a left tibia found by a dog in East Birmingham last year are confirmed to have belonged to the same person, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The link was confirmed
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By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. –
The Springville City Council rejected a proposal from Nature Preserve Manager Doug Morrison to move the existing part time education coordinator to a fulltime position. The vote took place during the regular council meeting on Monday, July 21.
opened on Saturday.
the council approved the ordinance unanimously and took a moment to congratulate Mayor Choat on the deal. Choat told the Tribune he expected to retire approximately $5 million in debt and place $3 million in reserve funds for the future of the city.
LEEDS, Ala. – Over the past 25 years, school shootings in the United States have surged to alarming levels, with a reported 574 incidents occurring between 2000 and 2025, according to data from Statista. Three Leeds High School freshmen, Amelia Davis, Madilynn and Beatrice McCormick, members of the Leeds High School Chapter of Future Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), are determined to address this pressing issue through their state conference project.
“This is property that was owned by the city. Trussville Gas and Water will be purchasing this property to allow them to keep their resurgence charges for their water sources in Trussville viable.”
The three members of
Once the property was declared to be surplus, the council could consider a second ordinance to approve the sale. Bright again introduced the ordinance.
in the coming weeks, which will serve as an expansion from its current location in Hardware Park. In addition to educational opportunities and STEM programming, the center will also sell a range of products sourced from bees, including honey and beeswax, as well as supplies for beekeepers. It will be built across from the all-new Ruffner Sports Complex, which
“When looking for a place to build our new beekeeping store, we continued to hear comments about how Irondale was doing great things,” said founder Adam Hickman.
“Last year, we updated Lucy Cleaver’s job description to a hybrid position, administrative clerk / nature preserve educator and created a part time administrative clerk position under parks and rec with the goal of training this person to allow Lucy to transition into a full-time education coordinator role,” Morrison said.
Read more about the 1300 acre property and the reason for the sale on page 3.
The council also approved a resolution adding Finance Director Joseph Calvert to city bank accounts. After brief reports from Bright and Anderson,
“Everyone on the project seemed to speak highly of working with Irondale and its leadership. So, when we approached the
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The young leaders have not only compiled critical statistics but are also working with local officials and educators to promote stronger safety measures in schools. Their project, which will be presented at the FCCLA state conference in March, aims to raise awareness about the devastating impact of school shootings and propose actionable changes to improve safety protocols in Alabama
“As the school year approaches and the new grant from Cawaco for education focusing on the trispot darter is in play, I think it’s time to move Lucy into a full-time role as education coordinator,” Morrison said. “I think it’s imperative that we start it now.”
Current federal requirements mandate that schools perform lockdown or intruder drills; in Alabama, public schools are required to conduct two such drills per semester. However, Davis believes these measures are insufficient and is advocating for more frequent and comprehensive drills.
sentiment, emphasizing the emotional and psychological toll that school shootings take on students and their families.
Rick Hopkins, Director of Parks and Recreation, spoke about the change which would move the current part time administrative clerk into a full time position in his department and move Cleaver into a full-time role for the nature preserve. He noted it really comes down to how much of a priority it is for the council to invest in outdoor education.
“When people’s lives are on the line, we can’t just do the bare minimum,” Davis said.
“Schools should take intruder drills as seriously as they do fire or tornado drills.” Johnson echoed this
“We’re already building an outdoor education pro-
“You shouldn’t have to worry about being scared when you’re just trying to learn,” Johnson said.
“We need to make sure that every school feels safe and ready to handle anything that could happen.” McCormick highlighted the importance of turning awareness into action.
“School shootings are such a huge problem, and we
gram, it’s just how fast you want it,” Hopkins said. “If this is something you see as a priority for the city to invest in.” He explained the employees were told when they were hired last year that the goal would be to make the changes in the roles around budget time. When the change came up for a vote in the regular meeting, it failed with a
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I don’t know if they have radios in heaven. But I hope they do. I hope the angels find one tomorrow night.
I hope they tune this radio to 650 AM WSM, Nashville. I hope they listen to the Grand Ole Opry. Start to finish. I hope my entire ancestry gathers around that little speaker. All my forebears. All my deceased relatives. Even the ones I don’t know.
I hope you’re listening, Granddaddy. After all, you were the family musician. The first musician I ever knew. The multi-instrumentalist who came back from a Second World War with an Italian fiddle in your rucksack.
You were the one who, as a skinny teenager, would sing on the gospel-hour radio shows, back during the
Depression, howling into a microphone that looked like a snuff tin. You played piano, guitar, accordion, mandolin. I still have your fiddle.
And, dearest Granddaddy, I hope your mother is gathered around the radio, too. The same great-grandmother I never knew. The woman with violent red hair, who was a young widow before age 40. Who lived on a desolate tenant farm, with four kids, one of whom had polio. The woman who, at times, worked the land herself until her hands bled.
She struggled to make ends meet by giving piano lessons to every child in that backwater town. She went without eating sometimes, so her children could have supper.
Sometimes I feel her spirit with me. I have felt this presence ever since childhood. I have felt a strong, redheaded musician. And this spirit is feminine.
I don’t know how I know this. She’s watching over me. She loves me. I’m never alone.
I also hope my Uncle John is also listening on Saturday night. Uncle John, the man who wore overalls every day of his adult life. The man who transformed cussing into a sophisticated artform.
The man who lived on our property after my dad’s suicide. Who once admitted to me that he knew nothing about being a father, but
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I’m proud to support Mildred Reed for Trussville City Council, Place 4! Mildred is a strong, steady leader with the kind of experience and character our city needs. Several months ago, my parents asked if I’d met her yet — she and her husband, Bill, are in my parents’ Small group at First Baptist Church Trussville, and they couldn’t say enough good things about her! At the time, I hadn’t met her. But since then, I’ve gotten to know Mildred — and I can see exactly why they were so impressed! It’s clear that she genuinely cares about people, our community, and the future of Trussville! Mildred brings real city government experience in the areas that we need it the most: Budgeting and planning and zoning are Mildred’s expertise! Mildred offers the best of both worlds t o our city — experience and also a fresh set of eyes and ideas! I’m excited to support her and I hope you wi ll too! Get out on August 26th and vote for Mildred!
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TRUSSVILLE – Monday morning, the Trussville Utilities Board approved the purchase of 1300 acres on Deerfoot Parkway from the City of Trussville, General Manager Mike Strength said.
“This morning, the board authorized the offer to the city and for me to sign the documents to close the deal,” Strength said.
With an affirmative vote on Tuesday night, the Trussville City Council can replenish reserve funds with about $3 million and retire about $5 million in debt.
Trussville Utilities will take control of Cahaba River watershed property critical to recharging wells used for drinking water in Trussville and surrounding communities.
Proposed ordinances for Tuesday’s City Council meeting include declaring 1300 acres on Deerfoot Parkway property as surplus and accepting an offer from the Utilities Board for $8,391,032.48.
Strength and Mayor Buddy Choat joined Tribune Unscripted on Thursday to discuss the plan in detail.
The property in question is 1300 acres on Deerfoot Parkway and has been owned by the city or Trussville Gas and Water for about 25 years. That part won’t change if the proposal passes a vote of the utility board. Trussville Gas and Water would be the new owner.
Choat said the sale should be north of $8 million, allowing the city to replenish the city reserves with $3 million while retiring $5 million in debt.
“It will help us, Brannon,” the Mayor told Tribune Unscripted host Brannon Dawkins. “That was why I was exploring all options to help the city rebuild our reserves. We were not going broke. I know some people have had a sky-is-falling attitude about it. You know the city is still paying bills, never received a late notice, but we were trying to build our reserves back.”
The property, which is positioned over the Cahaba River headwaters, has a long history with the city. Originally purchased by the Utilities Board for well exploration, the land was later purchased by the city after test wells proved fruitless. The city had two goals. To protect the Cahaba watershed following a devastating flood that engulfed downtown and hundreds of homes and explore the possibility of hiking trails.
But the city’s focus turned to completing the Greenway project and extensive flood mitigation work on Pinchgut Creek and the Cahaba River in the Greenway area have greatly reduced the flood threat making the property a surplus asset. Choat was not expecting to find a buyer in Trussville Gas and Water, but when he reached out to TGW General Manager Mike Strength to ask him him to join in a meeting with a real estate auction group, Strength began to have a different idea.
Strength said when he received the email from the Mayor regarding the meeting, Choat never inquired about TGW purchasing the property. But he was already thinking ahead. In fact, TGW was about to close on a nearby piece of property to protect the Cahaba River watershed.
“I went out and cut grass,” Strength said. “After two hours in the Alabama heat of pushing the mower, I picked up the phone and said, ‘The utilities needs to own that property.’ That’s critical to the recharge of our wells.”
Trussville water comes from underground aquifers that must be recharged by rainwater. Protecting recharge areas has been a focus for TGW which is exactly why the company was already purchasing the nearby property and why Strength saw the property as critical to the TGW long term plans.
By Sen. Katie Britt
WASHINGTON – The week of Independence Day, the U.S. Senate took on the tall order of passing President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package— the One Big Beautiful Bill. After more than 26 hours of voting, the Senate passed the bill, which was then sent to the House of Representatives for final passage. On July 4, President Trump signed it into law.
Needless to say, it was a busy—but very rewarding—week.
There’s been a lot of national conversation about how transformational this bill is. But let’s talk about what it means for Alabama.
To start, Alabamians can expect to keep more of their hard-earned money because of this bill. We extended President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and, as a result, prevented the largest tax hike in modern history. Alabama families were staring down an average of a $2,200 tax increase—we made sure that didn’t happen. We made sure to take care of our seniors as well, who will now be able to deduct up to $6,000 – $12,000 for couples filing jointly – from their taxes annually.
The Republican Party is now more big-tent than ever. President Trump ushered in a new era for the GOP, one where manufacturers, servers, technicians — hardworking Americans — are our foundation. It’s why working-class provisions like no tax on tips and overtime were a centerpiece of this bill. It’s why we shifted
the tax code to favor investments in manufacturing and expanded opportunity zones to spur investment into parts of the state that are too often neglected.
We also put families and parents front and center in this bill. I’m proud to have been the tip of the spear to address the affordability and accessibility of child care by updating critical tax provisions—which hadn’t been touched since 1986 and 2001, respectively. We secured permanent child care tax relief for the first time in nearly 25 years. This combined with an increased child tax credit, savings accounts for newborns, and incentives for paid family and medical leave will provide much-needed relief to those raising our next generation.
As a proud daughter of Alabama’s Wiregrass, I also know the unique needs of our rural communities. It’s why I fought hard to ensure that our rural hospitals weren’t forgotten, to the tune of $500 million being secured for Alabama’s rural health care providers. This funding will quite literally be life-changing for rural Alabamians across our state.
As part of our focus on rural America, Alabama’s farmers will receive critical resources from this legislation. They needed our help, and we delivered. Our bill included significant reference price increases. We also secured $105 million for the Feral Swine Eradication Program, a lifeline for farmers working to protect their crops. We also made permanent the doubled Death Tax Exemption, pro-
tecting Alabama farmlands and family-owned businesses for generations to come.
Alabama’s military communities will also reap the benefits of this bill. I’ve spent my entire tenure in the Senate working to ensure Alabama remains a national leader in supporting our warfighter and strengthening national defense. The One Big Beautiful Bill invests $25 billion into the Golden Dome, and Redstone Arsenal will no doubt play a crucial role in its execution. It also provides $100 million for infrastructure upgrades at Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center, while securing more than $4 billion for the Space Launch System program managed by Marshall. Additionally, Alabama’s shipbuilding capabilities will benefit from a $29 billion to expand our nation’s maritime industrial base.
Higher education will get an important boost as well, particularly at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—a source of great pride for our state. The education and research conducted on those campuses are foundational to Alabama’s future. One program that supports HBCUs is the 1890 Scholars Program, which boosts educational and career opportunities for students in critical fields like agriculture, food science, and natural resources. I was proud to advocate for $60 million for this program to invest in the next generation of Alabamians who will strengthen our communities and economy.
4-4 vote. Councilmembers David Vinson, Katrina Hennings, Sherry Reaves and Austin Phillips voted no on the change noting their concerns about budgeting the salaries. Mayor Dave Thomas and councilmembers Herbert Toles, Tim Walker and Marshall Parker voted in favor of the full-
will be held on Aug. 26, noted Mayor David Miller. The special called meeting to determine who will be elected or reelected to the council or mayor’s office was set for Tuesday, Sept. 2 at noon.
Running for mayor is John Dawson, Michael French, Eddie Moore and Councilman Kenneth Washington
Running for District 1 is Nashika Brown, Arthur Kirksey III, Kelly Lee, and Sabrina Rose. For District 3 is Cary Kennedy and incumbent Councilor Johnny Dutton. In the District 4 race is Victoria Hamilton, Phillip Holtbrooks, and Charlotte Hooton. And for District 5 it is Dale Faulkner and incumbent Councilor DeVoris Ragland-Pierce.
District 2 Councilor Eric Turner was reelected to his position at the previous meeting as he ran unopposed.
A meeting originally set for Aug. 16 was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts as several council members will be taking part in a political forum hosted by the Trussville Tribune.
At the beginning of the meeting the council briefly recognized a group of Troop 4230 of the Boy Scouts of America that were in attendance to a city council meeting as a requirement for their Citizenship in the Nation merit badges.
time education coordinator role.
Mayor Thomas and Morrison both commented to the Tribune about their disappointment in the decision and they noted the issue will likely come back to the council for a vote in the near future.
“It’s frustrating to everyone else who knows how synergy works to see the opportunity squandered”
Thomas said.
“It would be beneficial for future grant applications to have a full-time position,” Morrison added. “All I can say is I am disappointed in the folks who can’t see what this could be.”
The next meeting of the Springville City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on August 4 with a work session at 5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting.
In other business the council: Adopted and ratified the city expenditures for February, March and April and • Approved the 2026 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on Feb. 20-22.
Leeds City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month at City Hall on 1400 9th Street Northeast. Agenda packets can be seen online at the City of Leeds website. Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.
in Leeds on Friday, July 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Taking place on Main Street, the show is held every fourth Friday of the month featuring luxury and vintage cars along with food trucks and live music.
In addition to raising money for nonprofits, organizers of the show also hope to benefit local businesses as well.
The previous event was
ballot, voters may submit it either in person or by mail to the city clerk’s office. Voters may only return their own ballot; any ballot returned on behalf of another voter cannot be accepted.
Ballots sent by mail must be received by August 19; Hand-delivered ballots
he knew how to make little boys laugh. And he tried so hard to make me laugh until I peed myself. Many times, he was successful in this noble endeavor.
He lived in his dilapidated RV, parked at the rear of our property. He perpetually wheezed, and struggled to breathe, the result of a serious accident in a fertilizer factory. And he always, ALWAYS had a guitar on his knee.
One day, he pulled me aside and said to me, “Little Seaner…” That’s what he called me. “Little Seaner,” he said, “I think it’s time you learned how to play this thing.”
I hope you’re listening too, Daddy. You most of all. I hope you’ve gathered the whole family together around that radio.
held in June in partnership with MOB Inc., a local car club, where funds were raised for Ady’s Big Army helping children with special needs.
will be accepted through August 21. The city has received 9 absentee applications so far.
For additional information, please reference the Application for Municipal Absentee Ballot provided below or contact the City Hall Annex.
Trussville City Hall Annex is located at 113 N Chalkville Road, and can be reached at (205) 655-
I hope you’re listening with your own parents, who never spoke to us again after your suicide, becuase they were Catholic. And suicide was unforgivable to the Catholics in those days. I hope you have found forgiveness and love. I hope they have found the same.
I hope you’ve also gathered Granny. Dearest “Grabby,” the little five-foot woman who read her fettered Bible through every year, and volunteered at the hospital because it’s what Jesus would have done. I still have that Bible. The woman who wrote poetry, who never lost her temper, who had a lazy eye and always tilted her head when she smiled at you, so you’d be in focus. Whose dying request, while connected to a ventilator, was for a Winston cigarette.
I hope the broken family that I come from is no lon-
“The turnout and energy were everything we hoped for,” said Scott Pierce, Vice President of MOB INC. in a press release. “We’re honored to be part of something that celebrates cars and community while making a real impact.”
Motors on Main will be held every fourth Friday until October. For more information, visit www.MotorsOnMain.com. Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.
7478. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.
ger broken Up There. I hope when you, my deceased family members, gather around that radio, you’re all smiling. And I hope you’re proud when the announcer says my name and I walk onto that stage. Because although we are a splintered family; although we are not together in this lifetime; although we were codependent; and supremely messed up; selfish and imperfect; although we hurt each other worse than any strangers ever could; although we spent our lives trying to overcome pain caused by our own blood kin; although we have not always loved unconditionally; although at times our clan has been torn asunder. I still hope you’re proud of me. Because, despite our mistakes, despite our troubles, Little Seaner is so proud of you.
Sealed Bids will be received by Trussville Gas and Water located in Trussville, Alabama, until the local time set forth below, for furnishing all labor, equipment and doing the work of constructing, according to Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of Trussville Gas and Water, the project hereinafter described. No bid will be received after the time set forth below; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.
Interested contractors can obtain prequalification applications from TG&W Engineering Department (“Engineering Department”), 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173; Telephone: (205) 655-3211 and must submit the completed prequalification application to the Engineering Department at the above address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 14, 2025.
Project Name: 2975 Blackjack Road Gas Main Replacement
Project Number: 2-030-24
Bid Date and Time: August 28, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
1. Install approx.. 220 LF of 4” H.P. Stl. Gas Main by Directional Bore Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for the project described above are open to public inspection at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Telephone: (205) 655-3211.
Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.
No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.
If said bid equals $100,000.00 or more, a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. The payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water.
Contractor agrees to comply with all specifications, plans and contract documents as furnished by Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34 Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Prior to submitting a bid for this project, contractor must be prequalified as a Gas Line Utility Contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequalification applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.
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establishing a senior citizen program.
From front page showed the revenue collection and the expenses for the fiscal year. The total revenue numbers were $4,819,285 with total expenses of $4,322,015.
The copy included numbers from the 2024/2025 budget in which the total revenue was $4,662,533 and the total expenses were $4,132,599.
Despite problems caused by using a new accounting software in a previous budget, Mayor Robbie Roberts said that it has allowed those working on the new budget to more easily track expenditures and revenue in various departments.
An update, he mentioned, was that in a previous budget discussion it was found that employer taxes were not reflected in past budgets and so the new proposal now includes those numbers.
Councilor Hoyt Sanders said that he wanted to express to the public that the budget features a large number of checking accounts because some of the revenue is “very specific” especially for the gasoline tax, which he said has to be used.
“I just want the public to be aware that those funds are gasoline funds,” he said.
“They do have very particular purposes. Most recently we were talking about the 10 cent tax, which is the Rebuild Alabama Act that we’re using on industrial road projects.”
Roberts also discussed a proposal from recently hired Parks and Recreation Director Taurus Pyles on
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the council moved into executive session to discuss pending litigation and took
“As our population ages, it becomes increasingly essential to provide dedicated resources and support to ensure our senior residents to maintain active, healthy, and fulfilling lives,” she shared in a letter to the council.
Pyles emphasized its benefits that include social activities, health activities and education that would combat loneliness, improve health mentally and physically, and give older adults a sense of community.
In her proposal the program would include social outings, music, exercise, guided nature walks, crafts and games among others. It would be available to residents of ages 55 and older, with a fee of $5 per month, though additional fees may be applied for special activities such as field trips.
Roberts said that Pyles has proposals for grant funding that can make the program possible, pointing out that the city had a senior citizen program before the COVID pandemic and expressed interest in reviving it.
City Operations Director Eric Winfrey announced that the new city website, pinsonal.gov, is now running and features a new layout along with functions such as reporting concerns and sports registration.
During public comments Center Point Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Horn reported 853 calls for the month of June but noted that in July the department responded to 35 calls on the Fourth of July. 26 were medical calls while nine were related to fire.
no further public action. The next regular meeting of the Trussville City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Council meetings begin at 6 p.m.
He then mentioned the passing and funeral of retired Captain Hermann “Buster” Patterson, who he said was his mentor. He also briefly talked about the Dollar General store fire that occurred recently in which multiple fire districts responded to.
Palmerdale Fire District
Assistant Chief Richard Archer then reported 153 calls for June and expressed gratitude for the response of firefighters during the Dollar General store fire.
Afterwards, residents Valerie Jackson and Tracie Thompson spoke to complain about Waste Management’s handling of trash pickup and recycling. Jackson voiced frustration with a price increase for services. Thompson insisted that Waste Management workers are not recycling as they are supposed to.
A discussion followed in which Roberts said that the prices are set by a contract that the city has with Waste Management but it is temporary and will run out unless it’s renewed. He mentioned the possibility of the city creating its own trash collection department.
In other business the council: • Ordered an abatement for a property on Vise Road due to weeds and grass being a nuisance.
Pinson City Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at City Hall on 4410 Main Street. Live-streamed meetings can be seen on the city’s Facebook page.
Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.
every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Meetings are currently held at the City Hall Annex located at 113 N. Chalkville Road unless otherwise noted.
unresolved for at least 15 years. Those reports also noted that auditors met with Smallwood personally in his office to review the audits.
Among the audits findings over the years; Smallwood’s office failed to balance multiple bank accounts, failed to provide proper documentation, used the wrong percentage to calculate funds due to schools, disbursed the incorrect amount of funds to agencies.
The report also stated, “There were errors in the distribution of collections that resulted in amounts due and overpaid. Amounts due include amounts at the examination ending date which should have previously been remitted to the proper agencies. These amounts result from errors in the distribution of collections, failure to collect all costs that have been levied by a particular agency, or from calculation errors in the distribution reports. Amounts overpaid include amounts remitted to an agency by the Tax Collector in excess of amounts the agency was entitled to receive”
Ironically, Judge Smith had cited Smallwood for “egregious cronyism” in hiring as one of the reasons that he placed Jefferson County in receivership in 2015. Smallwood vehemently denies the cronyism allegation, but does not dispute that the employee hired, John DeLucia, was a close friend.
Three years later, Smallwood sent a letter to Judge Smith disputing the cronyism claim. He informed Judge Smith that his office had not been represented by an attorney, he had never been questioned about the allegation or asked to explain, and that he found out third hand that “both my name and office is mentioned prominently in the
contempt memo.”
Smallwood told the judge that he was single out because he was a Democrat.
“Beyond that, it was amusing that I as a democratic office holder was the only elected official singled out in a county that was long controlled by a republican majority on the commission which exclusively held the hiring authority for all merit positions,” Smallwood wrote to Judge Smith.
Smallwood went on to tell the judge that his NAACP and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth awards nor his minority hires were recognized by the court.
The most recent audit of the Jefferson County Tax Collectors office, released in 2024, pointed to multiple additional issues with the department’s accounting, including;
The main check writing bank account used to disburse current collections has not been reconciled since September 2018.
• The check writing bank account for current petitions has not been reconciled since September 2020.
The check writing bank accounts for insolvents and overpayments were reconciled through the end of the examination period, but not approved by upper management. Neither account provided an analysis of the amounts on hand.
• The check writing bank accounts for redemptions and litigations were reconciled and approved but did not provide an analysis of amounts on hand.
• A cashbook was not maintained for six bank accounts in the Tax Collector’s software or a manual cashbook. Reconciliations were prepared by staff but an analysis of the amounts on hand was not prepared.
A current collections bank account had not been reconciled since April 2022 and an analysis of the amounts on hand was not performed. A current collections bank account had not been reconciled since May 2022 and an analysis of the amounts on hand was not performed.
• Two bank accounts were reconciled and approved by upper management at the conclusion of the examination. Neither account provided an analysis of the amounts on hand.
• Three bank accounts were reconciled but not approved by upper management at the conclusion of the examination. None of the bank account reconciliations included an analysis of the amounts on hand. The credit card account did not have a bank reconciliation or cashbook maintained for the examination period.
• A current collections bank account had not been reconciled since September 2020.
“The lady reconciling the accounts, was raising her two daughters, one of which had profound special needs while caring for her husband who was a local pastor dying of cancer,” Smallwood responded when asked the reason for multiple accounting deficiencies for most of his 22 years in office. ” Mark, worked beyond his intended departure date until the receiver sent a replacement, caring for his Ill wife who was batting serious health problems.”
Additionally, Smallwood mentioned a former employee whose spouse was a survivor of sexual abuse.
“I could keep going, but no one ever picked up phone from tribune to get the full story, until today, 30 days outside of election,” Smallwood said.
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist
I stood outside the shower, naked, wet, and confused. That’s because my wife bellowed from the bathroom door, “Hey, stop! You can’t do that!”
My first thought was, can I get in trouble for just taking a shower? Apparently. So, I responded by asking the question that any sensible person would ask: “What did I do?”
She growled at me like I had put sulfuric acid in the washing machine. “I’ve told you before – do not dry off with our good towels.”
During the course of our marriage, we’ve had heated arguments about some idiotic things. And this was shaping up to be another one of them. I didn’t care – I wasn’t willing to let this go without a fight, because I had logic and reason on my side. Let’s get ready to rumble! Round one was about to begin.
Before the verbal sparring started, I’ll be honest: I have been warned by the Towel Nazi before. A few weeks ago, she threatened to put sugar in my gas tank when she caught me stuffing one of her precious towels into my gym bag. Thank goodness she didn’t see me wiping off the dog with it.
They might still be searching for my body. I began with a simple request. “Do me a favor and go over the reasons I’m not allowed to dry off with a towel.”
“You already know – it’s not any towel, it’s one of my good white towels. Once you start drying off with them, they’re going to get dingy, and I want my bathrooms to look nice when we have company.”
“But this is our bedroom bath. Company never comes in here.”
“Well, what about the guest bathrooms upstairs?”
“I’ve got an incredible idea. Put the sacred white towels upstairs.”
By now, you should realize that her concept of towels is completely different than mine. She wants to make a design statement with them. I just want to dry off.
I’ve come up with a theory about this situation: I think my wife having towels that no one is allowed to use is somehow related to my mother having a living room that no one was allowed to live in.
Growing up, our living room was strictly off-limits to anyone, unless we had company – which was about once every two years. And the sofa was Mom’s version of the Ark of the Covenant. It was almost never used, and under no circumstances were you to eat or drink on it – despite the fact that the whole thing was covered in enough plastic to wrap around her giant Plymouth that sat in the garage. What’s worse, her rules
weren’t enforced uniformly. Once, when our preacher came to visit, Mom not only graciously invited him into the living room, but offered him a seat on the sacred sofa.
I immediately chimed in, saying, “But mother! Nobody’s supposed to sit there.” She flashed me one
of those mom looks, then said through a forced smile, “It’s OK, honey. Why don’t you go in there and get the Reverend a cup of coffee?”
Now I was thoroughly agitated. “Wait!” I said loudly. “He can’t eat or drink in here.” Once again, she spoke, trying her best to keep a Christian demeanor while threatening me.
“Do-what-I-say, dear.” I read between the lines. If I didn’t blindly obey her command, I was never going to see my bicycle again.
I digress. Back to the towel tiff. Carol looked at me and said, “You just don’t get it. People with class decorate with bright white towels.”
If she wants to fight dirty, I’ll get in the dirt with her. Fact: we have eight pillows in our bedroom, and at any given time, only four of them are on our bed. I brought this to her attention by saying, “Is class keeping four unused pillows stacked behind a chair? Do you think Martha Stewart does that?
“You just don’t get it.”
“I get that somehow you and a lot of other people have perverted what a towel is. You dry things with them, wipe things up with them – maybe even roll them up and put them under
your door in the winter to keep cold air from coming in the house.”
“Look, all I want you to do is not use my good white towels and clean up the pee when you miss the toilet. Is that too much to ask?”
“Maybe it is,” I replied. Especially that part about peeing. How do I know that it’s not you?”
“I give up! You are hopeless!” she exclaimed and stormed out of the bathroom.
Since I made my point and got in the last word, I declared victory. And with an incredible show of good sportsmanship, I hung up her good white towel and used an old maroon one. Talk about a gracious winner.
Once I was dried off and dressed, I headed to the kitchen, where I grabbed a frozen breakfast waffle and put it in the microwave. I had no more pressed the button when I turned around to find my wife, with her arms folded, and a scowl on her face.
“Is that waffle on my good china?” she asked pointedly.
I proudly said, “Yep. And I’m gonna eat it with your good silverware.” Ding ding! The rematch had already begun.
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Discovery. It sounds like something you’d do on a faraway island, map in hand, compass pointing the way to buried treasure. But in relationships, the map often feels less clear, and the treasure? Well, that’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it?
I’ve learned that discovery is a two-way street. It’s not just about figuring out who this person lying next to you really is—it’s also about remembering who you are. And that, my friends, can sometimes be the harder part. Take it from me—after my divorce, I sat down with myself and realized I had no idea who I was anymore. I had spent 18 years married, wrapped up in the lives of my husband and my kids, and somewhere along the way, the “me” part got lost in the shuffle. I used to be a painter. Did you know that? Well, apparently, neither did my own children. When I picked up a paintbrush again for the first time in nearly two decades, it was like meeting an old friend—a little awkward at first, but before I knew it, we were finishing each other’s sentences. Rediscovering my
art wasn’t just therapeutic; it was transformational. Somewhere between the strokes of cobalt blue and burnt sienna, I remembered that God made me unique, wonderfully and thoughtfully so. And you know what? That person was worth finding again. But discovery doesn’t stop at you—it’s also about them. Your partner. Who are they? Not the person they were when you swiped right or exchanged numbers at that party on New Year’s Eve. That shiny, polished story they told you during the early days may have been lovely, but we all know that real relationships happen when the shine wears off, right? Discovery in a relationship means being curious about each other’s evolving needs, dreams, and desires. Because newsflash—people change! What if one day your partner comes home and drops this little bombshell, “I want to move to Mexico.” Mexico?! You’re sitting there wondering if they’ve been secretly binging romcoms with a margarita-in-hand fantasy subplot. But seriously, moments like this force you to sit down and have those big, uncomfortable conversations. What do you want? What does your partner want? Do these
wants align? And here’s the kicker—are you paying attention to the real answers, or are you falling for the version of them you want to exist?
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or not) will chip away at your real self faster than you can say “sunburn.”
The truth is, discovery can’t be rushed. It’s not a sprint; it’s a long, meandering walk through the garden of life—and sometimes you’ll get lost in the weeds. If you’re in a relationship, especially one with timelines or deadlines (hello, biological clock!), it’s tempting to rush. “Do I want kids? Does he? Are we moving in together next year? And while we’re at it, who’s taking the dog in the custody agreement if this doesn’t work out?” Stop. Breathe. Discovery doesn’t work on a timer.
I’ve been there. My ex swore up and down he loved the beach when we were dating—turns out he hated sand, sunshine, and pretty much everything about it. Compromises are great and all, but pretending to be someone you’re not, just for the sake of connection, is a recipe for disaster. Don’t fake the beach if you’re more of a ski lodge kind of person. Trust me, those pressures (whether self-imposed
That being said, if you know you want kids, it’s ab solutely okay—and vital— to have those conversations upfront. Yes, they might be awkward. Yes, they might get a little heated. But these
aren’t the kind of things you can just sweep under the rug until your mid-30s. Your needs matter as much as theirs, and relationships thrive when both people bring their full, authentic selves to the table. The bottom line? Don’t settle if you don’t have to— and if you can reach a compromise, even better! Discovery isn’t about becoming someone else to fit into the mold of a relationship. It’s about finding the person who loves who you already are, quirks and all, while also staying open to rediscovering each other again and again. It’s about playful curiosity, asking questions,
not as the missing piece to your puzzle, but as someone holding their own complete puzzle, with edges that just so happen to align beautifully with yours. Together, you create something wonderful—but you’re still whole on your own. Ultimately, discovering yourself while discovering someone else is one of life’s messiest balancing acts, but also one of the most rewarding. And I couldn’t help but wonder—what treasures are waiting for you on your own map? I’d love to hear your story. What have you discovered about yourself or your partner along the way? Share
july 18, 1959 — july 2, 2025
Mr. Louis Mataya, age 65 of Empire, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Fayette Medical Cen-ter. A private family graveside was held with Father Gerald Holloway officiating.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Louis lived most of his life in Alabama and graduated from Wood Lawn High school. He worked for Regions Bank for over 15 years as a Bank Courier and was an avid Auburn Football fan. He is survived by his brothers, Charles and James Mataya, his sisters, Pam Murphy (Joel), Zee Morrison and Nancy Brim. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Charles and Exilda Josephine Mataya. His brothers, Jim, Chuck and Joel served as pallbearers.
March 9 at 1:30 p.m. - Extensive ACT review class
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to pick up our “Dahl’s Delightful Kits.” Packed with exciting games, activities, & crafts inspired by Dahl’s beloved stories
november 3, 1952 — july 2, 2025
● Storytime for Growin’ Beans with Ms. Allison: Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m.
october 13, 1946 — june 26, 2025
Janice Celia Rylant Clements (78), of Birmingham, Alabama passed away after a hard fight on June 26, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was a VERY special, giving and loving mother to Laurie Boyd, grandmother to Alex Hammond and Skylar Boyd, sister to Jacque Carlisle, aunt to Geoff Carlisle and Jenny Carlisle Carrington, and cousin and friend to so many more. Her unconditional love touched so many people throughout her whole life. She was a happy lady that always had a smile for any and every-one she met! She graduated from Woodlawn High School. She was a rural carrier for the U. S. Post Of-fice for over 30 years and has been retired for many years. She was also a delegate for several years for the Alabama Rural Letter Carriers’ Association. She was a member of the Magic City Red Hatters, as well, and a true Auburn fan. She
● Books & Brews: Monday, March 10 at 7:15 p.m. - An evening Adult Book Club meeting at Ferus Artisan Ales
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Mr. Robert Alan Motley, age 72 of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Fairhaven Nursing Home. Born in Alabama, after graduating High school, he went to trade school to become a Machinist and worked most of his life doing “Tool & Die” work.
Mr. Motley was an avid Alabama and Green Bay Packers Football fan and loved being a beer enthusiast. He would get so excited to try the newest brew at local breweries. Mr. Motley was a loving husband, father and friend that will be dearly missed.
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He is survived by his son, Christopher Alan Motley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharon Hancock Motley, and his parents, James Robert Motley and Lucille Melvina Higginbotham Motley.
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march 22, 1972 — july 3, 2025 Hendry, Robert Christopher, age 53 of Birmingham, died Thursday July 3, 2025. He worked as an elec-trician in the greater Birmingham area. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Gene and Alice Jeffcoat Hendry. He is survived by his daughter, Natalie Hendry (Kaeden Pennington),sister, Elizabeth Milan(Leon), niece, Emily Adams(Chase), grand niece, Sadie Adams, nephew, John Milan, life partner, Tammy Forbes, and many close friends. Memorial service were held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation was from 1-2pm at the funeral home.
● Homeschool Hangout: Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. - A place for homeschool teens to hang out, socialize, and play games
● Cult Classic Cinema: Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. - An evening highlighting the other half of Trussville’s Core Collection of movies–Cult Classics. This month’s feature: “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986)
● Tech Tuesdays: Tuesday, March 11 at 10 a.m.Drop by for helpful tech tips and tricks with Mr. Keith!
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february 1, 1968 — july 10, 2025
october 17, 1939 — july 8, 2025
Shirley Lavonne Borg of Birmingham passed away peacefully in
of hospice at Brookdale Assist-ed Living Facility on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was 85 years of age.
Shirley is survived by her 4 sons; Regan Borg (Sheryl), Rad Borg (Kathy), Darrell Borg, Russell Borg Jr. (Kayo), daughter, Janelle Albano (PJ); 6 grandchildren, Stephanie Jennings (Drew), Ryan Borg (Monica), Courtney Tadsen (Jared), Naomi, Anna and Axel Borg; and 7 great grandchildren.
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● Dahl’s Delightful Kits: March 3-8, All week - Join us as we celebrate the imaginative world of Roald Dahl! Stop by the library
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She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Borg Sr., mother, Willie Mae SeChrist and father, Earl Garrett.
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● Let’s Jam!: Thursday, March 13 at 4 p.m. - Are you learning to play an instrument or have you been playing for years? Come jam at the library!
John P. Graves, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Vincent’s East in Huffman. He was born on February 1, 1968, in Tuscaloosa and graduated from Parkview High School in 1986. John went on to pursue a career in law, where he met his wife, Irene Michelle (Neikirk) Graves. They were married in September 1997. As an attorney, John gave generously of himself, helping more people than one could count. He found joy in life through hunting, fishing, attending numerous football games, spending time with his many friends, and guiding others whenever possible. John is remembered as the kind of person who would give the shirt off his back without a second thought, as well as a proud Alabama fan, a devoted husband, and a doting father. He is survived by his daughter, Anna Sophia “So-phie” Graves, as well as his parents, Linda (Searcy) Graves and James E. Graves. A memorial service was held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens on July 19, 2025, where visitation began at 11:00 a.m. and the service commenced at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Chil-dren’s Hospital of Alabama.
Shirley was born in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1958. She attended Texas Tech and Business College. She married Russell Borg in 1961.
Shirley taught preschool and kindergarten at Pine Grove Day Care and was the Director from 1969-1972. She later worked several years at La Petite Academy in Birmingham, Alabama until she retired in October of 1999. Shirley and Russell lived in Lubbock, Houston and Fort Worth Texas before moving to Birmingham, Al-abama in 1986. They were married for 58 years before Russell passed away in 2019.
Shirley could make some amazing homemade bread and cinnamon rolls. She enjoyed gardening and be-ing outside enjoying a nice breeze. Most of all, Shirley was an avid reader of God’s word and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Psalms 90:10 – “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.”
Visitation was Monday, July 14th at 9-10am where a short service at 10am was followed by graveside at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35235.
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By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Hewitt-
Trussville head coach Josh Floyd enters his 12th season with a Husky team that might just be his most complete group to date.
The Huskies are coming off an 8-3 season that ended in a double-overtime playoff loss to Baker, but they remain one of the most respected programs in the state. Since Class 7A was created in 2014, Hewitt owns the fifth-most wins in the classification, 90-38, and has been ranked in the Top 100 nationally in eight
straight seasons.
Floyd, who holds an overall record of 189-67-1, with four state championships and eight region titles says this team is motivated and focused.
“That was a tough way to go out last year,” Floyd said. “But I’m excited about this senior class. They’ve put in years of work. They care deeply about this program, and they’re ready to lead.”
Hewitt returns eight starters on offense and eight on defense from a team that averaged 36 points per game, 4th in 7A, and allowed just nine points per
game, tops in 7A.
“We’ve got a lot of guys who’ve played a lot of football,” Floyd said. “We’ve had some groups with tal-
ent, but this group has the combination of experience and hunger.”
The Husky defense brings back key pieces: three
of four starting linebackers and defensive backs. The team also returns three AllState defenders.
“That side of the ball has been a strength,” Floyd said. “They’ve set the tone in the offseason.”
Senior quarterback Zach Benedict takes over fulltime under center. Benedict has a big arm, is athletic, has been impressive in the spring, and has continued to grow in the summer.
“Zach can make every throw,” Floyd said. “He’s respected by the guys and works hard. I think he’s ready to take control of the offense.”
Benedict will be surrounded by what might be the most dangerous skill group in the state.
The backfield trio of Deuce Alston, III, C.J. Davis and James Kelly each holds Division I offers, and each brings something different to the table.
“Deuce is our power guy, but he’s also a great receiver. C.J. has incredible vision and runs through contact. James is 215 pounds and may be the fastest player on the team,” Floyd said.
Receivers Dylan Copeland and D.J. Hall give the
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
TRUSSVILLE –
Hewitt- Trussville’s Mat-
thew Michalke has been selected as the AHSAA North Boys Cross Country All-Star Coach for the 2025 All-Star Games.
Junior Gabe Knox was selected to the North team also.
The meet will take place on Tuesday, July 22, at 8:30
a.m. at Gateway Park in Montgomery and will feature some of the top rising senior runners from across the state.
Michalke, named the Head Coach for Cross Country and Assistant Coach for Track & Field in 2021, has overseen one of the most successful stretches in program history. In just three seasons at the helm, both the boys and girls cross country teams
have qualified for the AHSAA State Championships every year.
The Hewitt-Trussville girls reached new heights in 2023, winning the 7A Section 3 meet and finishing as State Runner-Up — the best finish in program history. On the boys side, the team placed as high as fourth under Michalke’s guidance, and both programs have consistently produced AllState runners during his
tenure. “I’m honored to be selected, but it’s really the team at Hewitt that’s responsible for any recognition that I receive,” Michalke said. “I’m excited to watch Gabe Knox be able to compete as an all-star as he represents Hewitt as a member of the North team. He has worked extremely hard the last two years and is poised for a great senior season.”
On the track, Michalke’s impact has been just as significant. In his time working with the Huskies’ distance athletes during the indoor and outdoor seasons, the program has captured multiple individual state titles.
In 2021, Tristan Teer won the 3200m championship, while Avery Cahoon claimed the 1600m title in 2024. The girls 4×800 relay team — made up of Cahoon, Kinley Harris, Mary
Durham, and Hadley Turner — won the 2024 state championship and set a new 7A state record in the process. Maci Mills (2022) and Cahoon (2023, 2024) added top-three state finishes in the 800m under Michalke’s coaching. The girls Track & Field program finished as State Runner-Up during the 2021 Indoor season and again in the 2024 Outdoor season
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
IRONDALE – It isn’t
football season yet, but the Shades Valley football program picked up a win Tuesday as the Irondale City Council showed its support for the Mounties.
Head Coach George Bates and assistant coach Heath Butler were guests during the council’s regular meeting. Bates, entering his first season at Valley, shared
updates on the program’s direction and left with more than just applauses.
Councilor Aaron Sims contributed $500 from his discretionary funds, Councilor Robert Box matched the donation, and Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. took it even further, adding $1,000 of his own.
In total, $2,000 was pledged to support the Mounties as they gear up for the 2025 season.
our student-athletes on and off the field,” Mayor Stewart said.
Coach Bates called the gesture “humbling” and a reflection of the city’s commitment to Shades Valley.
“These young men are working hard, on and off the field,” Bates said. “Support like this reminds them that they’re playing for something bigger than themselves.”
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TRUSSVILLE – After being selected as the ninth pick in the Major League Baseball draft, Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Steele Hall has signed with the organization, the Cincinnati Reds announced Friday.
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“Between Dylan, D.J., and James, we’ve got guys who can stretch the field,” Floyd said. “We’ve always liked to spread the ball around, and this group allows us to do that without losing physicality.”
While the skill positions draw headlines, Floyd knows that success in 7A football often comes down to the line of scrimmage.
Hewitt returns four starters on the line.
“We’re not the biggest we’ve ever been,” he said. “But this group has gotten stronger. They’re more ath-
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. —
USA Wheelchair Rugby staked their claim as the best wheelchair rugby team in the Western Hemisphere after winning the 2025 World Wheelchair Rugby Americas Championship last week in São Paulo, Brazil. Paralympic athlete and Trussville resident, Zion Redington, saw a considerable amount of playing time in the tournament.
“Getting more playing time in a major competition was a newer experience for me,” Redington said. “I’ve been on the development side a lot in the past. I feel like I played really well this time and I am looking forward to coming back again.”
The team, led by co-captains Chuck Aoki and Sarah Adam, played a masterful tournament under the guide
of coaches Joe Delagrave and Eric Newby. After finishing pool play undefeated against national teams from Argentina, Brazil and Peru, the U.S. team faced tough competition from one of the most talented teams in the tournament, Colombia. After the match against Colombia, head coach Joe Delagrave said, “We know that they are a solid squad and would come out quick – we would need to come out strong ourselves and certainly did so today. We have been working hard to have multiple lines we can implement to address what we expect and to pivot as the match dictates.”
The team found itself in a rematch against host nation Brazil for the gold medal. While the U.S. scored the first try of the match, the
Brazilian team answered quickly, causing multiple turnovers throughout the first half. However, the U.S. responded to the turnovers with a strong defensive strategy, finishing the first half with a comfortable lead. The team continued to extend this throughout the second half, ending the match with a final score of 61-47 over the home team.
Being in Brazil was a huge amount of fun but it was also a great opportunity to get familiar with playing in that venue,” said Redington. “Being able to compete so well in Brazil will help all of us prepare for future competitions.”
This win not only secured the gold for USA Wheelchair Rugby at the Americas Championship but also qualified them for a spot
at the 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby World Championships, also taking place in São Paulo next summer.
According to Delagrave, “We came here to not only qualify for World Championships, but to win this prestigious event. This was no easy task this week as the level of play in the Americas continues to get better and better. I am proud of the team and how they responded; so grateful to the staff for their incredible dedication and hard work and to our family and fans here and back home who support us every day! We want to thank World Wheelchair Rugby and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee for organizing this tournament here in São Paulo and look forward to coming back next year for WorldChampionships!”
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
The number one-ranked Hewitt-Trussville baseball team went 4-0 in Georgia
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
Volleyball
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was truly a total team effort to win the tournament. Most everyone on the roster contributed in some way to help us win all four games.”
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• Jasmine Terry, volleyball, signed with Lee in November.
• Kindle Wright, volleyball, will sign with Dillard University in March.
• Peake, Terry and Wright played for Coach Kimberly Cook.
• Steele, Ford, Saxton, Cook and Smith played for former head coach Rueben Nelson.
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