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Qualifying officially closed last week for this year’s municipal elections. Here are all of the candidates running for mayor and city council in Moody and Leeds.
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Ford as new owners Joey and Rachel Goshein recently celebrated their first year as managing partners and as members
The candidates for Trussville, Pinson, Clay, Irondale, Center Point, Argo, and Springville were included in
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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.
about their faux martyrdom, sacrificing for the greater good,” he added.
afterward, Thomas said he trations 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 proval. That approach was
Many other cities in the prove non-controversial items with a single vote through a consent agenda, a procedural process used to
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The Trussville City Council voted unanimously to sell Glendale Farms to Keith Brown for $4,376,000 during its meeting Thursday night. The vote came after the council entered into an executive session to discuss the real estate transaction and later added the approval of the sale to the agenda.
The Springville City Coun cil took a detour Monday night before it returned to unfinished business held over from the Feb. 17 meet ing. After an extended work session and a short break, the March 3 meeting began around 6:45 p.m. derway, the council ap proved the minutes from the last meeting in February. Mayor Dave Thomas mo tioned for them to reconsid er the minutes noting mem bers motioned to adjourn before conducting business on the agenda without that motion being recognized. 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 deto prolong the meeting allowing Thomas to air his displeasure at the lack of
“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-
The city purchased the 230 acre property in 2022 for $4,059,000, intending to use it as the home of Trussville’s fourth elementary school.
“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.
ing process, Thomas led the council through new busi ness 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.
“We were happy with both offers we got, I think the council did their due diligence to look at the best offer, and we’re quite happy with the offer that we approved,” Mayor Buddy Choat said.
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IRONDALE, Ala. –
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.
Dozens of community members, city officials, and first responders gathered Thursday morning for the City of Irondale’s groundbreaking celebration for its new fire station.
The new Fire Station #3 will be built at the corner
Birmingham-based Foxhound Bee Company is preparing to break ground on the 5,000 square foot facility
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
opened on Saturday.
of John Rogers Drive and Alton Road, replacing the aging station farther down Alton Road. It will feature four drivethrough apparatus bays, a dedicated fitness room for firefighters, an EMS clinic room for non-emergency patient evaluations and walk-in care, and functional living quarters for personnel including bunk rooms, a
“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.
“Everyone on the project seemed to speak highly of working with Irondale and its leadership. So, when we approached the
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However, plans to construct a school there were put on hold after last year’s failed property tax increase, and the city began exploring the potential sale of the site.
Numerous community members expressed a desire for the property to remain a farm and in early June, the council voted to rezone the property from industrial (I-2) to agricultural (A-1), greatly limiting what could be developed on the site.
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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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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
Drew Owen is lucky to be alive.
The night before attending his own father’s funeral, the father of three had a brush with death after being sucked into a 500 foot long drainage pipe near his home during intense flooding.
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 Johnson, 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.
On Friday at around 8:30 p.m., Drew and Kasey Owen, who live at the end of Balsam Trace in Peppertree, noticed that their front yard was flooding.
Seeing their kids’ soccer balls and goal floating off into their neighbor’s yard, which backs up to Hwy 11, Drew went out to collect them.
Though the area was flooded, the water was only up to about his shins so he thought it would be safe enough.
What Drew did not see was that the water had
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
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.
been so backed up that it was completely covering a drainage ditch and the opening of a pipe that runs under the highway.
“It just looked like I was just walking in the guy’s backyard on normal ground,” Drew said. “I walked and I stepped into that ditch, and when I did, it got up to like my belly button.”
“When people’s lives are on the line, we can’t just do the bare minimum,” Davis said.
The city awarded an $8 million construction bid for the station to Argo Building Company in March. The architectural design of the 13,500 square foot facility is being led by Charles Williams and Associates, and project oversight is being provided by Kemp ManageSee
“Schools should take intruder drills as seriously as they do fire or tornado drills.” Johnson echoed this
“I stepped to try to just move and immediate-
sentiment, emphasizing the emotional and psychological toll that school shootings take on students and their families. “You shouldn’t have to worry about being scared when you’re just trying to learn,” Johnson said.
ly when I did that the pipe sucked me underwater.
I’m 6’2″ 235 pounds and it sucked me underwater like I was a twig,” he said. The pressure sucked him feet first into the pipe, which does not have a grate covering it.
“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
“I honest to God thought I was gonna die because I didn’t know where the pipe was gonna drop,” Drew
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ville with the exception of the Trussville forums, which will be held at the Trussville Civic Center and open to the public as well as livestreamed.
The Tribune’s 2025 Municipal Election Voters’ Guide can also be viewed online.
Candidates, if you have questions or a conflict, please contact our office at news@trussvilletribune.com or call us at (205) 533-8664.
July 7:
• Clay Council, Seat 2 –6:30 p.m.
• Clay Council, Seat 1 –7:30 p.m.
July 9:
• Clay Council, Seat 5 –5:30 p.m. Clay Mayor – 6:45 p.m.
July 15:
• Pinson Council, Seat 5 –5:30 p.m.
• Pinson Council, Seat 3 –6:45 p.m.
July 16:
• Pinson Council, Seat 1 –5:30 p.m. Pinson Mayor – 6:45 p.m.
July 21:
• Argo Council, Seat 1 –5:30 p.m. Argo Mayor – 6:45 p.m.
July 22:
• Argo Council, Seat 5 –5:30 p.m.
• Argo Council, Seat 4 –6:45 p.m.
• Argo Council, Seat 3 – 8 p.m.
July 24: Irondale Council, Seat 5 – 5 p.m.
• Irondale Council, Seat 4 – 6:15 p.m. Irondale Council, Seat 3 – 7:30 p.m.
July 25: Irondale Council, Seat 2 – 5 p.m.
• Irondale Council, Seat 1 – 6:15 p.m.
• Irondale Mayor – 7:30 p.m.
July 28: • Trussville Council, Seat 1 – 5:30 p.m. Trussville Council, Seat 3 – 6:45 p.m.
• Trussville Council, Seat 4 – 8 p.m.
July 29: • Trussville Council, Seat 5 – 5:30 p.m.
• Trussville Mayor – 6:45 p.m.
July 31:
• Moody Council, Seat 2 –5 p.m. Moody Council, Seat 1 –6:15 p.m.
• Moody Mayor – 7:30 p.m.
August 4:
• Center Point Council, Seat 5 – 5:30 p.m. Center Point Council, Seat 3 – 6:45 p.m.
August 5:
• Center Point Council, Seat 1 – 5:30 p.m. Center Point Mayor –6:45 p.m.
August 11: Springville Council, Seat 6 – 5:30 p.m.
• Springville Council, Seat 3 – 6:45 p.m.
August 12:
• Springville Council, Seat 1 – 5:30 p.m.
• Springville Mayor –6:45 p.m.
August 18:
• Leeds Council, Seat 5 –5:30 p.m. Leeds Council, Seat 4 –6:45 p.m.
• Leeds Council, Seat 3 –8 p.m.
August 19:
• Leeds Council, Seat 1 –5:30 p.m. Leeds Mayor – 6:45 p.m.
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Moody:
Mayor
• David Howard Nick Rutledge
City Council Place 1
• Linda Crowe (I)
Brandi Gipson
City Council Place 2
• Wes Harrell
Lynn Taylor (I)
The locally known photographer posted drone footage on Monday of his latest project in celebration of Independence Day–a drive-
City Council Place 3
• Matt Morris (I)
City Council Place 4
• Chad Williams
City Council Place 5 Ellis Key (I)
Leeds:
Mayor John Dawson
• Michael French
• Eddie Moore
Kenneth Washington
City Council District 1
• Nashika Brown Arthur Kirksey III
way-long mural featuring the Statue of Liberty, fireworks, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels he made using a pressure washer. See the full video of how he did it online at trussvilletribune.com.
Kelly Lee
• Sabrina Rose
City Council District 2
• Eric Turner (I)
City Council District 3 Johnny Dutton (I)
• Cary Kennedy
City Council District 4 Victoria Hamilton
• Phillip Holtbrooks
• Charlotte Hooton
City Council District 5
• Dale Faulkner
• DeVoris Ragland-Pierce (I)
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and commercial properties during its meeting Thursday night, ultimately approving one and voting down the other.
Both rezoning requests came with a positive recommendation from Planning and Zoning.
The first, which was approved by the council in a 3-2 vote with Councilors Lisa Bright and Perry Cook opposed, will rezone 147 North Chalkville Road, the location of the old Trussville Antique Mall, to a planned unit development (PUD).
15 single family homes are planned to be built on the property as part of a small gated community with sidewalks that connect to North Chalkville.
“We’re very excited about the community and the opportunity and looking forward to getting it started,” Developer Jason Kessler with KADCO Homes said.
Kessler said the homes will be similar to others they have built in the Birmingham area and will measure from 2,500 to over 3,000 square feet. After speaking to local realtors, he believes the price of the homes will range from $800k to over $1 million.
The second proposed rezoning, and more contentious for the council, was an ordinance to rezone multiple parcels on 23 acres of land around 7302 Gadsden Highway, just past Publix.
That proposal failed in a 2-3 vote with Councilors Jaime Anderson, Bright, and Cook voting against the rezoning.
The ordinance would have rezoned the parcels, all of which are currently zoned for qualified general business, to a mix of qualified general business and qualified single family residential.
Developers Charles Kessler with KADCO Homes and Libby Lassiter with Tessa Commercial Real Estate were proposing to build a private, gated community of 39 homes up the hill behind five commercial properties along Hwy 11. Prior to the vote, Kessler
said the homes would range from 2,200-2,800 square feet and were expected to be valued around $600k to $800k.
“We’ve been pretty good at getting some really good, high end people to look into this property already,”
Kessler said, adding that the people interested in the homes they have primarily talked with are empty nesters.
He also said they would have to construct a left turn lane on Hwy 11 so people wanting to turn into the community or the businesses would not slow down traffic.
Lassiter spoke on the commercial development, saying they had been working on the project for over two years and originally planned for the property to be all commercial but that the financials did not work out so they partnered with Kessler to develop the residential community.
She added that there had been “a lot of interest” in the commercial properties since the council’s first reading on the rezoning in early June.
As part of the request-
ed rezoning, the developers agreed to a litany of restrictions with Planning and Zoning including going to Design Review with all their home designs, building only detached single family homes, and not allowing rentals for the residential
REV Construction will be installing new sewer lines starting Monday, 5/12/25, through Friday 8/29/25. REV Construction is working under contract for Jefferson County Environmental Services.
This sewer work will affect all homes on Presidents Street from Kings Forest Drive to AL Highway 78. Generally, Sewer service and local access will be maintained through construction. Any minor interruptions to service or access will be coordinated with individual residents directly If you have any questions, please contact REV Construction (205-349-1860)
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parcels.
For the commercial parcels, they agreed to not build an electronic repair shop, laundromat, plant nursery, tanning salon, animal hospital, video rental, auto or boat sales, car wash, commercial parking, funeral home, home improvement center, discount small box general store, grocery store, vehicle repair, indoor theater, cemetery, warehouse, nursing home, outdoor recreation facility, and shopping center outdoor display area, There were also special exceptions that they would have had to come back to get approval for including building a gas station, convenience store, hotel, motel, restaurant, and fast food.
Councilor Cook spoke out against the proposal,
citing traffic concerns along Hwy 11 and saying that having people driving in and out of a subdivision there would be “asking for problems.”
“Until we get a handle on our traffic, our infrastructure, we need to take a strong look at these and maybe pause on some of this stuff,” Cook said. Kessler responded, saying they have owned the property for over 20 years and have had interest from trailer sales and Dollar General, which he noted would “create a lot more traffic than we would with residential homes”
“I would hope that you would see it that way,” Kessler said. “We can’t wait any longer. We’ve got a buyer that might take us out on commercial, it’ll be some
type of office warehouse and retail, I mean it’s not bad, it’s actually pretty good, but it does generate a lot more traffic than what we’re doing with residential.”
Council Anderson also stated her concerns with the proposal, mostly regarding overcrowding at Paine Elementary, which the homes would be zoned for, as it is already the largest elementary school in the state with over 1,300 students.
“While I appreciate all the work that has gone into this, I also have reservations about putting houses on Hwy 11 unless we absolutely have to, and that’s only because several of the subdivisions that have previously, way before this council, been approved still have not completely built out yet so I would much prefer it to be a larger commercial,” Anderson said.
Councilor Bright added that she had “major reservations” on how the development would affect traffic and schools and spoke about Trussville Springs, saying that it is already “extremely hard to turn left on Hwy 11” and that in the next few years there will be another 100 homes built there.
Kessler responded again, saying that in the years they have owned the property they have looked at many potential buyers who would have generated much more traffic by developing the land as fully commercial, as it is currently zoned, instead of their current proposal.
“Dollar General will make an offer tonight and will buy that property for part of it. I know in the back I can go ahead and do some, it’s like a light industrial if you will, I don’t have all the conditions placed on it,”
Kessler said. “We volunteered to give all these conditions and build these really nice homes, I think they’d be a big credit.”
He added, “We’ve waited all this long and I’m saying, guys, I’ve got potential buyers, I’d rather do the residential in the back and commercial in the front, I would far prefer that.”
Just before the vote, Councilor Ben Short said,
“I will say again, Planning and Zoning did provide a positive recommendation associated with this and the fact that this developer has willingly put a lot of self-imposed regulations that would be binding it’s a testament to their willingness to do what I feel is the right thing from a project standpoint.”
Cook interjected, saying “you can impose all self things you want to put on there…but it still doesn’t make it a good fit for that area.”
Short responded, saying that the regulations would go with the land and that “when you look at 39 units compared to what could be there from a commercial base, you’re actually lowering that traffic. If you put straight commercial on all of that you would have a higher flow, which they could do today, so you could mitigate the actual traffic count with a project like this comparatively.”
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pageant as Miss Hoover.
“It’s the greatest honor of my life to say I am Miss Alabama 2025! I don’t think words will ever fully do justice to what this moment means to me, but I’ll try my best,” Terry wrote on social media.
“To every girl in the Miss Alabama Class of 2025: thank you. Your heart, your talent — it lit up the stage
and inspired me in ways I’ll carry with me forever.
I’m better because I walked this week beside you. To my family, my friends, and every person who believed in me, thank you for holding me up.
You’ve prayed over me, encouraged me, reminded me of who I am and who I’m called to be. I feel so covered in love and support.”
Terry’s service initiative is Stomping Out ALS One Step at a Time.
“This year, I get the priv-
ilege of standing on a stage far bigger than myself, and using it to advocate for a cause that means everything to me. I’m dedicating this year to ALS awareness, in memory of my Grandy. This is for you,” she wrote.
Miss America Abbie Stockard, who was Miss Alabama 2024, was there to crown her successor as the new Miss Alabama.
Terry will now go on to compete in the Miss America competition.
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ment Solutions.
“When we went to the market to be able to borrow the $60 million, the reason that we borrowed that money is to be able to do what we are out here doing today, and I can see by the crowd that is here, the excitement that is in the air, that we are really looking forward to this development taking place,” Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. said.
He added that this project will use around 11 out of the 143 acres on the property, which the city hopes to develop more of in the future for recreation.
“We are here today because in the City of Irondale our primary purpose is to be able to ‘Build Community, Build the Future’ and because you all are out here, I would say that we are executing that plan to the T,” Stewart said.
Irondale Fire Chief Josh McDaniel followed the mayor, saying that to the community, fire stations are a “visible reminder that help is close by, that someone is
always ready to respond in their time of greatest need.”
“To the firefighters that live and work within them, they represent pride, purpose, and commitment. They are more than just workplaces, they are second homes. It’s where we train, prepare, rest, and build lifelong bonds that define our profession,” McDaniel said.
“This station is not just being built to house trucks
and equipment, it’s being built to reflect ideas, values, and the needs of firefighters who serve here. It stands as a direct reflection of our commitment to the citizens of Irondale. A promise that we are here, we are ready, and we will never stop striving to be better.” Construction is expected to take 12-14 months, and the station is expected to open in late 2026.
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Parcels Express to the community with a ribbon cutting last Tuesday, June 24.
Having opened earlier this year, Parcels Express is a locally owned business that offers custom packaging and innovative shipping solutions, servicing both residents and businesses. On top of that, they are
said. “There was no air, it was all water because it was flowing so hard so I didn’t know.”
also a one-stop-shop for copy, printing, and document services.
The business is located at 8872 Gadsden Hwy and open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
He guesses that he was in the pipe anywhere from 30-45 seconds as it took him underneath Highway 11 before spitting him out on the other side of the railroad tracks near Stockton.
When he emerged he was able to grab onto a tree and pull himself up, gasping for air.
“I have three young kids and I couldn’t imagine if it was them going to get that soccer ball and not me. They would’ve drowned,” Drew said. “And that’s what’s scary because it’s Peppertree and we have tons of kids that live in that neighborhood and it’s really scary that that pipe could do that.”
“His dad’s funeral was the very next day so we even didn’t get time to like assess what had just happened with his life until last night we were like, oh my gosh, we could have not ever found you,” Kasey said.
On Sunday when they went to the doctor he got a tetanus shot, bacterial shot, cream for his cuts, and antibiotics.
“The whole left side of my body is black and blue and scraped up,” Drew said, “It was the scariest moment I’ve ever had.”
Though he was battered and bruised, Drew didn’t
lose his sense of humor, saying “I won’t be doing any waterslides for awhile.”
Prior to the incident, the couple said a few people on their street had called the city about cleaning out the ditch, saying the flooding had gotten bad in recent weeks due to the storms and believe that the pipe is not able to handle that amount of water.
“Somebody’s gonna end up dying if they don’t fix it,” Drew said. “It could’ve been me.”
“That’s really all we want is the city to take care of the ditches and the drainage,” Kasey added.
“You hear about things like this happening, but honestly most people don’t live to tell about it and this weekend we’ve heard so many stories of people who lost somebody this exact way so honestly we are just so thankful in this moment,” Kasey said. “It’s not lost on us that Drew is a miracle.”
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
Mayor Buddy Choat’s last prayer breakfast as mayor is set for Friday, Aug. 1 at the Trussville Civic Center.
mote unity and serve as a step toward building a better future for our community and country.”
The featured speaker for this year’s breakfast is former college football coach
Miss from 1999 to 2004, earning SEC Coach of the Year honors in 2003 after a 10-3 season and Cotton Bowl win.
In 2008, he took over the Duke football program, end-
The event, hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, will bring together elected officials, church leaders, school administrators, business professionals, and civic-minded citizens for a meaningful time of prayer and reflection.
“With so many troubling things going on in our world today, I believe that prayer is more important than ever,” Mayor Choat said.
“It is my hope that inviting people from different backgrounds and denominations to gather and pray will pro-
David Cutcliffe, known for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to mentoring young athletes.
Cutcliffe began his coaching career at Banks High School in Birmingham, before spending 17 seasons at the University of Tennessee where he served as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. While at Tennessee, he coached five SEC Championship teams and helped develop quarterback Peyton Manning.
Cutcliffe went on to serve as head coach at Ole
ing an 18-year bowl drought and leading the team to its first 10-win season in 2013. Cutcliffe was twice named ACC Coach of the Year while at Duke. He resigned in 2021.
Over his career, Cutcliffe has coached eight firstround NFL draft picks and is the only coach in SEC history with two quarterbacks to pass for over 10,000 yards. He is a member of the Alabama and Tennessee Sports Halls of Fame. In 2022, he joined the SEC as a special assistant to the commissioner for football relations.
The breakfast will run from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tickets are $20 each or $200 for a reserved table and can be purchased on the chamber’s website.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit a charity of Coach Cutcliffe’s choice.
The presenting sponsor is First Baptist Church Trussville. Sponsorships are still available.
For more information, contact the chamber at (205) 655-7535.
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –ACTA Theatre is inviting the community to enter a world of “pure imagination” with its production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, The Musical.”
The family-friendly show, directed by Scot and Daphne Self, opens on July 10 and runs until July 20.
Musical Directors Jennifer Day and Luke Bond, Assistant Director Paige Turner, and Stage Manager Thomas Gagliano round out
the production crew. The show features 36 community actors from age 6 to 80, colorful costumes, familiar songs, an enchanting set, and lively choreography by Monique Anella. Jacob Call, as Willy Wonka, and 16 Oompa Loompas, will guide Charlie Bucket, played by Caleb Smith, and the other Golden Ticket Winners on a magical, candy-filled journey through the mysterious, and at times, perilous chocolate factory. For tickets and showtimes, visit actatheater.com.
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 21, 2025.
Project Name: Dug Hollow Road at McDuffie Road Gas Main
Replacement
Project Number: 2-024-24
Bid Date and Time: September 4, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
1. Install approx.. 1,600 LF of 4” Stl. Gas Main by Directional Bore
2. Install approx.. 60 LF of 2” Stl. Gas Main by Directional Bore 3. Install 2 - 4” Bottom-Out Stopper Fittings and 1 – 2” Bottom-Out Stopper Fitting
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.
From Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT, Ala.
– The Center Point Fire District posted on social media Tuesday that it responded to two serious crashes overnight into the morning. CPFD crews responded to a head-on collision that occurred Tuesday morning at Dogwood Lane NW and Center Point Parkway. The other crash saw a vehicle leave the roadway and drive down a 20-foot embankment into a creek. According to CPFD, all drivers were transported to
UAB Hospital for medical evaluation.
“Our teams acted swiftly and professionally, ensuring that patients received immediate care,” the post read. “Please keep all those involved – and our first responders – in your thoughts and prayers.”
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 5, 2025.
Project Name: Pinson Heights Road Gas Main Replacement Project Number: 2-026-24
Bid Date and Time: August 19, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
1. Install approx.. 100 LF of 4” Stl. Gas Main by Directional Bore
2. Install 2 - 4” Stl. Bottom Out Stopper Fittings
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.
From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – A Birmingham man was arrested last Wednesday after leading police in a vehicle pursuit through Pinson, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Javon Everson, 30, has been charged with drug trafficking, attempting to elude a police officer, unlawful possession of a machine gun conversion device, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with physical evidence.
He is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail with a total bond of $1,567,000.
According to JCSO, narcotics detectives and the Sheriff’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Everson near the intersection of Goodwin Road and Flagstone Street in the Pinson area. He reportedly refused to stop and led detectives and SNET on a brief pursuit that ended when he drove his vehicle into a ravine near the intersection of Wood Drive and Sweeney Hollow Road. Everson then reportedly fled on foot before being quickly apprehended.
During a search, detectives reportedly seized 13.8
grams of fentanyl, 3 grams of crack cocaine, an Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 .300 Blackout with auto sear, an American Tactical AR-15 .556 cal., two Glock Model 19 9mm, and a Palmetto State 9mm handgun. They also seized digital scales, packaging material, ammunition, weapon magazines, and $3,404. “This was a successful operation run by our team in which dangerous drugs and weapons were taken off the streets of Jefferson County,” Sheriff Mark Pettway stated. “Keeping the citizens of Jefferson County safe is my number one priority.”
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –A Trussville man has been charged in the death of 29-year-old Carley Nicole Johnson, who died of a fentanyl overdose earlier this year.
Kenneth Bernard Clay, 56, has been charged with manslaughter-fentanyl.
According to court documents, Clay allegedly gave Johnson drugs containing fentanyl. She was found dead on March 14 at the Trussville Hampton Inn.
On Tuesday, Clay was released from Jefferson County Jail on a $30,000 bond.
From Tribune staff reports
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Center Point woman was killed after her car hit a tractor-trailer and overturned Tuesday morning, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey.
At around 8:45 a.m., Ayanna Scott, 25, was driving along Alabama 91 approximately six miles south of Hanceville when her 2022 Chevrolet Malibu reportedly struck the truck.
After the initial impact, Scott’s car left the roadway and overturned. She was not
using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced
dead at the scene. Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division will continue to investigate.
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
– A Birmingham man was arrested last week after law enforcement found multiple illicit drugs during a search in the 8000 block of 1st Avenue South, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Police reportedly seized 11.5 grams of fentanyl/meth compound, 2.5 pounds of marijuana, and 0.3 grams of oxycodone as well as digital scales, packaging material, and $879. Marcus Latrell Johnson,
the search. (JCSO)
26, has been charged with two counts of drug trafficking, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a total bond of $158,000.
By M.K. Bryant, CBS 42
TARRANT, Ala. – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests on Monday following a narcotics and weapons seizure in Tarrant.
Following numerous complaints regarding firearm offenses and narcotics activity, the JCSO Narcotics Detectives and the Sheriff’s Safe Neighborhood Enforcement Team executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Forest Street in Tarrant.
The suspects were identified as Debreon Raheem Jones, 32, and Dana Maurice Jones, 34.
Debreon Raheem Jones was charged with drug trafficking with a $150,000 bond, possession of marijuana 1st and 2nd degree with a $15,000 bond and two counts of drug paraphernalia possession with a $500 bond each. The suspect is in custody of the Jef-
ferson
Dana Maurice Jones was charged with tampering with evidence with a $6,000 bond, resisting arrest with a $3,000 bond, possession of a controlled substance with a $10,000 bond, possession of marijuana 1st degree with a $15,000 bond and possession of drug paraphernalia with a $6,000 bond. He has been released from the Jefferson County Jail. “We love bridging the gap between law enforcement and our communities,”
Sheriff Mark
said in a statement. “Without our citizens help in solving crimes, we would not be as effective in crime fighting. My number #1 priority is to keep the citizens of Jefferson County safe.” Drugs seized by the JCSO included marijuana and oxycodone. Weapons seized included a Smith & Wesson .357 and a Springfield XDM 9mm. The JCSO also seized $8,350, digital scales and narcotics packaging material.
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 12, 2025.
Project Name: Dug Hollow Road at Shadow Lake Road Gas Main Replacement Project Number: 2-006-24
Bid Date and Time: August 26, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
1. Install approx.. 1,100 LF of 4” PE Gas Main by Directional Bore
2. Install 1 – 4” Bottom-In Stopper Fitting
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.
I Couldn’t Help But Wonder…
By Dixie Dreamer
Respect. It’s such a simple word, yet it carries the weight of every healthy relationship we’ve ever known. Mutual respect is the glue that holds partnerships together, the unsung hero behind enduring love stories, and, honestly, the bare minimum we should all demand. But what happens when respect goes out the window? Why do we sometimes overlook it, brush it aside like it’s optional, or—if we’re being really honest—completely forget about it altogether?
I couldn’t help but wonder, how did we get here? How did we become a society that prioritizes chemistry over decency, texts over talks, and convenience over connection? If I’ve learned anything, it’s this: you can’t build anything real without respect as your foundation. Trust me, I’ve tried.
There was a time in my life when I thought I needed someone so badly, I forgot to respect myself along the way. I allowed this person to treat me in ways I wouldn’t even tolerate from a stranger. Looking back, some of the things I endured were downright shameful. He’d undermine my feelings, dismiss my opinions, correct the way I spoke (excuse me…I am highly educated and not a child), and somehow always make me feel like I was “too much” or “not enough” at the same time. Why did I stay? Part of me chalks it up to unhealed trauma—maybe I thought
I didn’t deserve better. The other part? Pure ignorance. I thought wanting him so desperately meant I had to accept his behavior, no matter how awful it was. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. When that relationship finally ended, I took a long, hard look in the mirror—and not just to check for mascara smudges after the inevitable tear-fest. I was forced to face the truth. I wasn’t just angry at him for how he disrespected me; I was angry at myself for how I allowed it. I had ignored red flags that, in hindsight, were less like tiny warning signs and more like billboard-sized “DO NOT ENTER” messages glowing neon red. But here’s the thing about red flags—they’re only helpful if we recognize them and act accordingly. Too often, we’re great at spotting flaws that
shouldn’t be ignored, but we make excuses to overlook them. “Oh, he didn’t really mean it,” we tell ourselves. “She’s just having a bad day.” Sound familiar? The truth is, when someone repeatedly disrespects your boundaries, your time, or your worth, it’s not a bad day—it’s a bad habit. And habits don’t change unless they want to. Which brings me to boundaries. Setting bound-
aries is like giving someone a map to your heart. You’re essentially saying, “This is where you can go, and these are the places I don’t allow access.” Healthy partners not only recognize those boundaries, but they also honor them. And if someone tries to bulldoze their way through? That’s not love— that’s control, disguised as charm. I heard someone say, “Boundaries are the distance I keep myself from
you where I can also have a regulated nervous system.” Truth! Listen to your body! Respect isn’t just about what someone else gives you—it’s also about what you give yourself. This is the part people tend to forget. We’ve all heard the saying “love yourself first,” but I’d argue it goes deeper than that. Respect yourself first. Respect your time, your energy, and your standards. Give yourself the respect you’re so eager to extend to others. When you do that, you’ll stop letting people take more than they give, demand more than they deserve, or treat you like you’re disposable. You’ll learn to say “no” when you mean it and “yes” when it truly aligns with your values. And this isn’t limited to romantic relationships. Friendships require respect, too. I once had a friend
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, Speci cations and Contract Documents on le in the o ce of Trussville Gas and Water, the project hereina er described. No bid will be received a er 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 prequali cation applications from TG&W Engineering Department (“Engineering Department”), 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173; Telephone: (205) 655-3211 and must submit the completed prequali cation application to the Engineering Department at the above address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 15, 2025.
Project Name: 2024 Regulating Station Replacements
Bid Date and Time: August 5, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
who made me the punchline of every joke. At first, I laughed it off—wasn’t she just being playful? But over time, I realized it wasn’t playful; it was painful. She wasn’t lifting me up; she was tearing me down in the most insidious way in front of others. Eventually, I created some distance, and you know what? It was liberating. Respect doesn’t just mean standing up for yourself in love—it means defending your worth in every relationship you have.
The lesson here? Respect should never feel negotiable. If someone constantly disrespects you—whether it’s a partner, a friend, or even family—they’re showing you a red flag. You just have to decide whether you’ll overlook it or walk away. The latter takes courage, but it also takes self-respect. And when you choose yourself, you’re teaching the world how to treat you. I couldn’t help but wonder—where do you see respect (or the lack of it) showing up in your life?
Have you learned the hard way, as I did, or have you always held your boundaries firm? I’d love to hear your stories. Share them with me at Columnist@ ICHBWcolumn.com. Who knows? Maybe your experience will inspire someone else to demand a little more respect. Because one thing’s for sure—when it comes to relationships, respect isn’t just nice to have. It’s essential. I challenge you to think about this, because remember, you are fabulous, and the relationship serves all parties. XOXO
Replacement of Regulating Station at each of the following locations:
• AL SR 7 and Saddlewood Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-014-24)
• AL SR 79 and Winewood Rd Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-015-24)
• 4th Pl Cir NE and 23rd Ave NE Reg. Sta Replacement (2-011-24)
• Celinda Ln and Brewster Rd Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-017-24)
• Westridge Drive and Brewster Rd Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-013-24)
• Deer Haven Rd and Cedar Mtn Rd Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-021-24)
• Cedar Mtn Rd and Emerald Lake Dr West Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-022-24)
• 25th Ave NE and Reed Road Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-012-24)
• Five Mile Rd and Tuckawanna Dr Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-016-24)
• Galloway Dr and Scottish Ct Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-019-24)
• Pamela Dr and Liles Ln Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-010-24)
• Commerce Dr and Cardinal St Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-023-24)
• Farm Lake Rd and Argo Margaret Rd Reg. Sta. Replacement (2-018-24)
Plans, Speci cations 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 a er 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 a er the date of receiving Bids.
If said bid equals $20,000.00 or more, a certi ed check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than ve percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. e payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water.
Contractor agrees to comply with all speci cations, 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 prequali ed as a Gas Line Utility Contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequali cation applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.
By Ken Lass
It wasn’t my idea to put a bird feeder up in the backyard of our Trussville home. Never had much interest in birds. Guess I figured God, in His infinite wisdom, probably gave them the ability to find their own food and take care of themselves. The only birds I cared about were turkeys and chickens. Preferably fried.
But Sharon loves birds and wanted to feed and watch them. She ordered a pole on the internet, and when it arrived I put it up just outside our backyard bay window, where she could see it from the breakfast nook table where we eat all of our meals. Immediately, the feeder attracted an impressive community of feathered friends. At first, I paid little attention. Why would I want to watch birds when there was football and reruns of Perry Mason on television?
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
I thought we were in a stare-down contest. Then it occurred to me, this might be an opportunity to get a once-in-a-lifetime photo of this spectacular creature.
One of those pictures like you see on the cover of nature magazines. So I slowly reached into my pocket to retrieve my phone. However, the hawk’s acute vision picked up on my movement immediately, and it flew off to my neighbor’s fence, too far away for a decent picture. Dang!
Finding no potential victims here, the hawk was soon off to other backyards. The swooping of its broad wings as it floated off sounded like helicopter blades cranking up. The bird was so huge, I could track it for what seemed like several minutes as it dissolved into the horizon. I let out a sigh of relief. The danger for my little menagerie was over for the time being.
The number one-ranked Hewitt-Trussville baseball team went 4-0 in Georgia over the weekend.
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
IRONDALE
– Shades Valley had four student-athletes participate in the school’s signing day on Friday. One volleyball player and three football players signed their National Letters of Intent.
Then one morning I glanced over there during breakfast and saw a bright yellow bird, like a canary. Very pretty, I thought. In fact, every time I turned to check it out, it seemed there was a different, regally-colored bird taking up residence. Red, blue, green, black and white striped, and more. I had no idea Trussville had such an array of impressive flyers. I asked Sharon what the birds were. She knew a few of the obvious ones. Cardinals, bluebirds, blue jays, woodpeckers and such. But there were so many other types showing up. All shapes, sizes and colors. What were they? Where did they come from? Why in the world do I even care?
Although, I have since learned that hawks are not necessarily the enemy. Turns out they have their useful place in nature’s order. They eat mice, snakes, lizards, squirrels and rabbits, helping to keep the population of those animals under control.
Volleyball standout Ashley Peake signed with Xavier University.
Landy Saxton, football,
Because I am uncontrollably nosy and curious. It got the better of me. If these little freeloaders were going
signed with Huntingdon College.
• Landy Saxton, football, signed with Huntingdon College
• CJ Ford, football, signed with Bethel College Johnny Steele, football, signed with Coffeyville Community College Dreshan Cook, football, signed with Bethel College earlier this month. Aidan Smith, football, signed with Alabama
to pig out on my dime, then by George I’m going to at least know what they are. I googled “backyard birds of Alabama”. Several columns of photos popped in. Sure enough, I recognized many of our visitors. Gold finches, chickadees, nuthatches, mourning doves and wrens, just to name a few. I was hooked. Every day I would watch the feeders to see if there was a new bird. I became obsessed with being able to identify every one I saw. So much so, I put up a second feeder pole, just out front of the screened-
A&M earlier this month.
• 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.
in porch, and now I sit on the porch every morning, searching for new arrivals. Well, the other day, there was indeed a new bird. And this one I had no trouble identifying. I knew something was up when all the other wildlife suddenly scattered and disappeared, leaving the backyard in kind of an eerie silence. Suddenly, out of nowhere, an enormous hawk cascaded down and lit at the top of the pole, facing me, not more than ten feet away.
I was awestruck, never having seen one that close
• Steele, Ford, Saxton, Cook and Smith played for former head coach Rueben Nelson.
up. It was both magnificent and menacing at the same time. Penetrating brown eyes constantly darting in every direction. Long curved beak with a point sharp as fine cutlery. Huge, powerful claws. I didn’t know much about birds, but I had heard the legends about hawks. How they can spot targets from incredibly high altitudes. How they can reach speeds of around 200 miles per hour when they soar down to attack. How they are strong enough to carry off small dogs and cats. Looking at the stun-
ning creature in front of me, I could believe every word of it. The hawk carefully surveyed my property, and I feared it might be after one of my beautiful little brightly colored birds for a snack.
(Notice how now they had become “my” birds.) Fortunately, all my little regulars, perhaps able to sense the presence of danger approaching, had long ago taken off for safety. At first I just sat there, mesmerized, gawking at this impressive, yet disturbing predator in front of me. For a moment,
There are seven different types of hawks in Alabama. If you have wildlife in your backyard, chances are one of these majestic birds will eventually be circling overhead to scope out your property. When one of them comes back to my feeder, I’ll be ready. I’ll tape the football game. I’ll catch the Perry Mason rerun another day. I’ll be on my porch with phone in hand and camera ready. I’m on a mission.
I’ve got a photo to take. I’m going to make that hawk a star.
Shades Mountain Baptist Church.
March 9 at 1:30 p.m. - Extensive ACT review class
● Chess Club: Monday, March 10 at 5 p.m. - Learn the basics, cool tricks, strategy, opening, and tactic in chess from a ChessKidsNation coach
● Books & Brews: Monday, March 10 at 7:15 p.m. - An evening Adult Book Club meeting at Ferus Artisan Ales
Allen graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School. He graduated college from The University of Alabama at Birmingham where he was manager of the first UAB Basketball team.
Allen was a member of The Red Elephant Club and loved following all University of Alabama sports and Braves Baseball. He loved his endless conversation with the “Bama Boys.”
Allen was the best big brother and had a wide circle of friends. Allen will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Words cannot express my gratitude to the doctors, nursing staff and all who treated him at Grandview Hospital.
with activities, Dahl’s
● Storytime for Growin’ Beans with Ms. Allison: Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Unless U, www.unlessu.org in James
Allen Brown Jr.
august 9, 1952 — june 16, 2025
- Our theme is Smell. We’ll read books, have fun, do a craft, & have a snack
Vise, with whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a strong and loving family, raising four children, David Vise (Ginger) and Susan Vise and the late Tim and Jeff Vise. He was a proud grandfather to Christopher, Lauren, Cody, and Kaitlyn, and a great-grandfather to Ava, Bella, and Charlie. He is also survived by his beloved brother, Rick Vise (Pam). He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mattie Vise; his two sons, Tim and Jeff Vise; and his brother, Bob Vise.
James Lance Burleson, 72, passed away at his home on June 16th, 2025. He was born August
A deeply faithful and generous man, Larry supported numerous charities throughout his life, including Disabled Veterans, American Veterans, the Special Olympics, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He was known for his kindness, his humility, and his constant willingness to help others in need.
His legacy of love, generosity, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
● Ukulele Club: Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. - Beginner ukulele club
● Preschoolers at Play: Wednesday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. - Join us for a short movement and story with Ms. Alicia followed by free play with various toys
● Goat Yoga: Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. - Announcing “Goat Yoga” with our friends at Olive Valley Farms & our host, “Yoga with Kayla.” This will be a day of yoga, laughter, & the adorable company of friendly goats! Registration required
Visitation was held on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 12:30 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.
● Tech Tuesdays: Tuesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. -
december 4, 1932 — june 12, 2025
Drop by for helpful tech tips and tricks with Mr. Keith!
● Children’s Storytime: Thursday March 13 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. - Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun
Please bring your device with you if you are able
Our Mother, Sue Patton Freeze, 92, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Birmingham, but also lived in Cullman for the last 20 years of her life. She was a telephone operator, a devoted stay at home mom, and a catalog customer service representative for Sears. She retired from Sears in 2002.
● Homeschool Hangout: Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. - A place for homeschool teens to hang out, socialize, and play games
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Freeze, and her brother Ronald Patton. She is survived by her daughter Susan Freeze and her son David Freeze, both of Center Point.
A graveside service was held at 10 AM on June 18th with visitation at 9 AM. Both occurred at Jefferson Memorial Trussville.
● Geek Guild D&D (Teens): Tuesday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. - We’re playing Dungeons & Dragons! Delve into the Forgotten Realm in this fantasy Role-Playing Game.
The family would like to thank Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center and New Beacon/Southern Care Hospice of Hanceville for their excellent care of Mother during her last years. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a memory care charity.
Trussville Public Library ● Young Adult D&D: Friday, March 7 at 4 p.m.D&D for ages 18-25
● 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)
september 22, 1959 — june 12, 2025 Allen Brown, age 65, passed away on June 12, 2025. Allen was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Trussville, Alabama and was living in Vestavia, Alabama.
Pinson Public Library
● ACT Prep: Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m. - Extensive ACT review class
● ACT Prep: Sunday
● Dahl’s Delightful Kits: March 3-8, All week - Join us as we celebrate the imaginative world of Roald Dahl! Stop by the library
He was preceded in death by his parents James Allen “Buster” Brown Sr and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Allen is survived by his sister Ginger Brown. Allen was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church where, at times he taught Sunday School, he was a member of the choir and served on the Grilling Committee. He loved his Sunday School Class, Allen had also been a member of Ruhama Baptist Church, First Church Trussville, and
● Junior Jamz: Wednesday, March 12 at 10 a.m. - Bring little kiddos to jam vide instruments to ● Let’s March you strument playing jam library!
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Notice is hereby given that Hand Service Company, Inc., 110 Greenbrook Dr., Hazel Green, AL 35750, has completed all work on the Well #17 and #18 Project 3-010-23 and 3-011-23, for Trussville Gas and Water. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project, should immediately notify the above named contractor and Trussville Gas and Water, 127 Main Street, Trussville, AL 35173.
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ter almost a decade without organized sports, Jefferson State Community College brought athletics back to campus in 2017 and that decision is providing local runners, golfers, and competitive gamers with scholarships.
Jeff State’s athletic tradition began in 1967 with the launch of its baseball and men’s basketball programs.
Ten years later, Jefferson State’s women’s gymnastics team captured back-to-back Junior College National Championships in 1977 and 1978.
The men’s basketball team, led by legendary coach Bill Lankford, finished as national runner-up in 1980 to Western Texas, led by future Hall of Famer Nolan Richardson.
The basketball, baseball, and softball programs had successful runs through the 1980s and 90s. However, budget issues led to the shuttering of the once-proud athletic program in 2011.
Men’s and women’s golf were the first additions in 2017, while cross country and eSports were added in 2019—all part of a renewed effort to restore school pride, enhance student engagement, and offer more opportunities for local ath-
letes.
The Pioneers compete in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) along with 21 other junior colleges across the state.
The men’s and women’s golf teams advanced to the NJCAA National Championship this past May.
The women’s team made their first appearance and produced their first-ever All-American, Rebecca Pearce.
The men’s team advanced to the NJCAA National Championship for the fourth time in five years and finished 12th out of 24 teams.
The trailblazing golf program has found success, both on the course and in the classroom. “I’m incredibly proud of our student-athletes’ progress this year, both academically and athletically,” said Jacob Call, Director of Student Activities at Jeff State. “Seven of the 11 students who competed at nationals are on the Dean’s or President’s List, and our men’s team has achieved its highest average GPA to date.”
By adding cross country to its athletics program alongside golf, Jeff State strengthened its competitive identity.
This past season, the team ran six men and eight women in cross country and
is actively looking to increase that number through scholarships and walk-on opportunities.
“We’d love to fill out the full 10 and 10,” said Call. “We’re hoping for even more interest this fall.”
In its fourth season, the cross country program, led by Tim Ingle, competed in meets across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, culminating in a trip to Nationals in Richmond, Virginia, last fall.
Like the golf program, Jeff State’s cross country teams have found success both on and off the course. Eleven of the 14 runners earned spots on the ACCC Honor Roll, and seven received academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Ingle, a Birmingham native, had spent decades
coaching individuals but had never led a school team until he got a surprise phone call.
I got a random phone call from an old friend,” Ingle recalled. “He said they were looking for someone to start a cross country program and asked if I’d be interested.”
At the time, Ingle was working two jobs and unsure if the timing was right. “I’d never coached a team before,” he said. “I wasn’t sure I could do it. However, I talked with Jacob several times over a few months, and eventually, they offered me the job. I said, ‘Sure.’”
The timing was perfect, Ingle was nearing retirement and welcomed the chance to focus on something meaningful.
“It was a great experience,” Ingle said of the trip to Nationals in Richmond. “It gave our athletes a chance to see where they need to be. Every day we were learning something new about the sport and the program.”
With multiple campuses, Jeff State offers student-athletes from strong running programs like Hewitt-Trussville, Springville, Oak Mountain, and Spain Park the opportunity to stay close to home, earn a fully funded education, and continue competing for two more years.
“We get a significant
number of our students from Springville and Moody,” Call said. “We teach dual enrollment at those schools. Stay with us for another year or two—keep running, keep growing.”
“Running for Jeff State on a scholarship has been an amazing opportunity,” said Briarwood Christian graduate Drew Goolsby. “Between the training, traveling to out-of-state meets, and my incredible teammates, it’s an experience I’ll always be grateful for.”
We are always looking for students who are willing to work, willing to run, and willing to be a part of the Jeff State family,” Ingle added.
Ingle is focused on continuing to elevate the program while mentoring young runners.
“I’ve been running for
40 years,” he said. “This has given me a chance to give back. It’s about more than coaching—it’s about believing in what these kids can become.”
This spring, the Pioneers’ eSports program, the first community college in the state, became the first community college in Alabama to compete nationally in eSports, with teams playing in FIFA World Cup Soccer and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
“We are not building teams. We are building a program,” said Call. “This is about more than just competing. It’s about pride, connection, and showing our students they’re part of something bigger than a class schedule.”
Call, who started at Jeff State in 2015, initially served as coordinator of recruiting and student activities—managing outreach to 96 high schools across four counties. Now as Director of Student Activities, he oversees clubs, intramurals, and athletics.
“Sometimes I like to put it this way,” Call said with a grin. “I do the fun stuff supporting academics by providing all students with opportunities for social enrichment and leadership growth."
That fun now includes
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Jefferson State announced the hiring of a new men's golf coach, Corbett Phinney. Phinney, an Air Force veteran, is a pro at Bent Brook Golf Course—the team's home course—and was previously a pro in Georgia, where he coached the PGA Junior League. "Coach Corbett played golf in high school and college, and he was quite helpful at the NJCAA Women’s District Tournament this year," Jefferson State Athletic Director Jacob Call said. "We’re excited to see where he takes us."
position as Head Golf Coach at Jefferson State Community College,” Phinney said.
“I’ve been playing golf since I was 3 years old, and the game has been a constant passion throughout my life.
“I am honored and extremely excited to accept the
The opportunity to lead this program is both a privilege and a responsibility I embrace with great enthusiasm.
“My coaching philos-
ophy is rooted in excellence—both on and off the course. While I’m highly competitive and driven to win, I believe the true measure of success lies in the growth of the young men I coach. My goal is to help shape them into not only outstanding athletes, but also strong leaders, husbands, fathers, and contrib-
I look forward to building a program that reflects the values of Jefferson State and inspires pride in our players, their families, and the campus community.”
Ten golfers are expected for the Pioneers in the fall, all from the state of Alabama. New golfers are from Birmingham, Jacksonville, Leeds, Pelham and Smiths Station.
The fall schedule will include competitions hosted by several Alabama community colleges, a tournament hosted by Jefferson State on Nov. 2-4 at Musgrove Country Club in Jasper, and a trip to Windance Country Club in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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34. (31) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, Accident, 69.
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37. (18) William Byron, Chevrolet, Accident, 69.
38. (4) Austin Cindric, Ford, Accident, 68.
39. (25) Corey LaJoie(i), Ford, Accident, 68. 40. (3) Ryan Blaney, Ford, Accident, 56.
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