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By Chris Basinger, News Editor
UAB Medicine
St. Vincent’s opens new primary care practice in Trussville
By Chris Basinger, News Editor
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
owners
Rachel Goshein recently celebrated their first year as managing partners and as members of
UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s has opened a new primary care practice in Trussville within its existing building located at 7201 Happy Hollow Road.
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By Terry Schrimscher
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds City Council accepted a redrawn map of the city’s council districts during its meeting on Monday before approving the Motors on Main event after hearing from a resident who urged that it be put on the agenda.
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. As the meeting got underway, the council approved the minutes from the last meeting in February.
The approval of the revised map was done several weeks after a previous proposal from the firm ESRI was met with dissatisfaction from both the public and the council after it grouped two councilors in the same district.
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.
Mayor David Miller once again explained that data is collected into census blocks that are population blocks used to balance districts. Districts have to be balanced within 5% of each other and there has to be at least one minority district as required by the criteria.
“This map does meet the criteria that’s been discussed with the council people,” Miller said. “And so it comes down to me to vote on it. The requirement
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
focus on city business.
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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
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.
is that we have an approved district map that meets all the requirements no later than May 26.”
The map was approved unanimously. Specific details about the new district lines can be found on the agenda packet online.
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.
an anonymous complaint was filed. White said that plans for the event were approved by ALDOT and by the Finance Committee. She also requested that the council expedite a TCP traffic control plan.
During public comments, Shandi White spoke in favor of placing the Motors on Main Street car show on the agenda after she said
“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 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.
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During the following discussion, Miller suggested that it be approved as a one-time event as a trial, but White disagreed and said
By Chris Basinger, News Editor
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
The Huskies have done it again!
The Hewitt-Trussville High School and Middle School mountain bike teams both claimed state championships this season, adding to their already full trophy cabinets.
The middle school team has now won back-to-backto-back state titles, going undefeated in all three years the competition has taken place.
By Chris Basinger, News Editor
The high school also repeated state championship honors, winning their sixth title in 10 years.
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.
Both teams also took first at the University of West Florida, McClellan Multiuse Trails, Munny Sokol Park, and Montevallo Trails.
in the coming weeks, which will serve as an expansion from its current location in Hardware Park.
opened on Saturday.
Head Coach Lee Neal said.
By Tanna McGuire
After re-introducing par liamentary 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
that it should be approved through to October at least. A compromise was reached to approve the event one time that is subject to reapproval. According to its website, Motors on Main is a monthly event occurring every fourth Friday that raises awareness of special-needs nonprofits and supports local business-
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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. –
A school project years in the making has finally been completed, giving students at Cahaba Elementary a new place to learn and grow for years to come.
Will Davis was a 5th grader at Cahaba Elementary when his EnRiCh Experiences class began work on designing a “sensory garden” at the school.
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.
Birmingham-based Foxhound Bee Company is preparing to break ground on the 5,000 square foot facility
The Trussville City Council recognized the teams for their achievements during Thursday’s meeting, signing a proclamation in their honor.
“It takes an army to make this machine work,”
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
At the state meet, Isabelle Garver finished first among all 8th grade girls, Evelyn Lolley won among JV girls, and Lenwood Jones took first among 8th grade boys.
“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.
The Huskies boast the largest team in the state with 49 students, 23 coaches, and an “untold” number of volunteers.
“Everyone on the project seemed to speak highly of working with Irondale and its leadership. So, when we approached the
Neal continued, “It’s three days a week and all weekend on race weekends, but we want to thank y’all again for your continued support.”
Under the direction of teachers Mrs. Jenni Scott, Mrs. Tina Fortenberry, and Mrs. Jaime Giangrosso, their dream was to create a garden at the school that stimulated all five senses and provided a relaxing place for anxious children.
But when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the school later that year, their plans had to be put on hold.
sentiment, emphasizing the emotional and psychological toll that school shootings take on students and their families.
surrounding the fountain that the 5th grade class donated to the school in memory of Troy, who was tragically killed during a turkey hunt.
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.
“You shouldn’t have to worry about being scared when you’re just trying to learn,” Johnson said.
“When people’s lives are the line, we can’t just do the bare minimum,” Davis said.
A year later, Jennifer and Obed Ellis with the Troy Ellis Foundation stepped in and planted a garden there,
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 awareness about the devastating impact of school shootings and propose actionable changes to improve safety protocols in Alabama
“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.
The volunteers worked diligently through the day, adding a new walking path, plants, and other features that will be enjoyed by current and future Cahaba Elementary students.
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Years later when it came time for Will to choose his Eagle Scout project with Troop 216, he knew he wanted to finish what his class and the Ellis’s started and continue honoring his classmate’s memory. So earlier this year, the now Hewitt-Trussville
“Schools should take intruder drills as seriously as they do fire or tornado drills.” Johnson echoed this
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LEEDS, Ala. – After an incredible 37-year teaching career—36 of those in Leeds—Mrs. Leasha Phillips is retiring as one of the most beloved and impactful educators the community has ever known.
Last week, the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce honored her contributions to the community, naming her Teacher of the Year during its monthly luncheon at First Baptist Church Leeds.
While she once dreamed of being an opera singer, Phillips said her true calling revealed itself through the “fascination of the learning process.”
After having spent decades shaping little kinder-
garten minds, watching her students grow from tentative learners to bright-eyed readers, she said it is those “light bulb moments” and seeing the progress students make from August to May
that she will miss most.
Her years in the classroom have given her many stories, but her favorite happened in her first few years of teaching.
After a student named
Billy had finally earned her trust, she asked him to take books to the library, only to get a call that instead of going to the school library the young reader had walked all the way to the public library!
From navigating the transition when Leeds City Schools became its own system, to weathering “Snowmageddon,” Phillips has seen it all with grace, wisdom, and a deep love for her students.
“With today’s teacher shortage, we’re lucky to have nine applicants for one position when we used to have 400,” Dr. Moore said. “Teaching has to be in your heart, and with Leasha, you never had to worry about kindergarten. She had it covered.”
By Chris Basinger, News Editor
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
The Trussville City Council passed a proclamation on Thursday congratulating four Hewitt-Trussville High School students on their academic achievements.
The proclamation rec-
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ognized seniors Lillianne Campbell and Conrad Jones, who were recently named National Merit Finalists, and Lilyana Johnson and Noah Touchton, who were named National Merit Commended Scholars.
Councilor Lisa Bright read the proclamation, saying “it’s always great when we can gather together and do proclamations lifting up our students in the academic world, in the athletic world, and the arts.”
Campbell, Johnson, Jones, and Touchton all finished in the top 8% of their class with GPAs at or exceeding 4.25 from the toughest academic curriculum offered by HTHS.
Of the 1.3 million students who took the PSAT,
only 34,000 were designated as commended students based on their scores.
Additionally, about 15,000 were named National Merit Scholars this year, based on PSAT scores,
academic performance, future college enrollment, endorsement from their principals, excellent ACT or SAT scores, and completion of the National Merit Scholarship application.
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27. Additionally, the council voted to accept a donation of 10 wooden benches from Leeds Main Street as part of their Leeds Legacy Benches project. In a letter to the city Leeds Main Street Executive Director Kristi Biddle explained that the project aims to enhance the “walkability, beauty, and comfort” of the downtown district.
The city was given handcrafted, 10 foot long benches that each have engraved plaques recognizing those who made them possible. One plaque memorializes Robert Carswell, a wrestling
“We have heard from our patients, physicians, associates and community members that increased access to primary care is a top priority in their health care journey. We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our primary care network in Trussville,” said UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s Medical Group COO Summer Tappan.
“We know access to primary care is a critical component in preventive medicine, and we are committed to continuing to increase access to care for patients wherever they need us.”
Suzanne Cantley, DSN, will be the treating provider for the practice. A graduate of UAB with a doctorate in nursing, Cantley brings 20 years of experience as a family medicine practitioner.
She is also familiar with Trussville, having served as the nurse practitioner at Brookwood Baptist Health Trussville until it closed earlier this year.
coach at Leeds High School that passed away in 2005. The benches are ADA compliant and will allow for “flexible relocation” during events or sidewalk maintenance. Some will be placed near local shops, restaurants, and gathering spaces.
In other business the council: Declared buildings at properties on 11th Court and Moton Street to be unsafe,
• Amended and updated the city’s credit card holder list, Annexed the historic Rowan House 1900 Montevallo Road following an engineering error that was discov-
ered, Authorized a service agreement for Ethernet VLS for the Leeds Jane Culbreth Public Library,
• Authorized a tax compromise agreement with a corporate taxpayer for $36,823.98 and
• Approved a three-way stop at Rowan Springs Drive, and Rowan Springs Circle.
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.
Cantley has a special interest in treating patients with types 1 and 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, asthma, and acute illnesses, incorporating the latest technology to assist patients in managing their disease.
“I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, and helping patients manage and better take care of them-
selves is my passion,” Cantley said. “I feel as though I was born to be a caregiver, and I’m thrilled to be back in the Trussville community serving patients.”
UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s Primary Care Trussville is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (205) 5086270.
ye Tolbert as vice president during its meeting on Monday.
The board elects its own leadership every year during its May meeting.
At the start of the election, Tolbert removed herself from consideration for board president, citing the need to be with her family following the loss of her mother, and thanked the board for their love and support.
“Your kindness means more than words can express,” Tolbert said.
She went on to nominate Ward for president, saying, “I trust he will be dedicated and he will lead us in the right direction.”
He was elected unanimously.
“I want to thank each of you very much and Sherrye thank you for that great testimony, I appreciate that,” Ward said.
“Being nominated for being president is quite an honor, of course, very humbling. I look forward to working with each of you as we have over the years, but I can only hope to main-
ed to gather at the Alabama Fallen Warrior Monument at Trussville Veterans Park on Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. to pay tribute to our fallen heroes.
Dedicated on Memorial Day 2023, the monument honors the 227 members of the Alabama military who have died in the global war on terror since the September 11 attacks.
Last year’s ceremony in-
tain the standards that have been set by Kim DeShazo, Kathy Brown, Bill Roberts, Sid McNeal, and all those I can’t name at this time but I appreciate it very much.”
Ward, who was first appointed to the board in 2017, succeeds Kim DeShazo in the position.
“Thank you all for the opportunity to serve as the president these last two years,” DeShazo said. “It’s been an honor, it has been a journey, it’s been fun at times, it has been hard at times, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve and look forward to continuing to serve on the board.”
DeShazo nominated Tolbert to again serve as vice president of the board. She was elected unanimously.
Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin was also confirmed as executive secretary of the board as required by law.
The board also acknowledged Kathy Brown’s reappointment and congratulated her as she begins her third term on the board.
“I really appreciate the opportunity, thank you to the city council and thank y’all,” Brown said. “I love working with this board, it’s a great group of people and it’s an honor.”
“This once shy, introspective little boy, has grown into a handsome
evening.
The coroner’s office per-
The council was initially slated to vote on selling property during Thursday’s meeting, but was delayed due to the required 15-day public notice period for rezoning petitions.
The city is hoping to rezone the property from Industrial-2 to Agriculture-1 before it is sold in order to limit what can be built on the site.
The proposed rezone was brought before the Planning and Zoning Board on Monday and though the board gave the rezoning a positive recommendation, there was not enough time between the meetings for the council to be able to vote on it, due to the required notice period.
The council is expected to vote on approving the rezone and then vote to approve the sale of Glendale Farms at its June 10 meeting.
Hewitt-Trussville sophomore full of knowledge, big ideas and grit. He presents his ideas and answers all the questions with competency and confidence,” Ca-
Ala. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot at a bingo hall near Grayson Valley early Monday morning.
Deputies responded to the bingo hall, located at 5712 Chalkville Road, shortly after 5 a.m. where they found a male employee suffering from a gunshot wound.
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala.
Center Point Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the sher-
haba Principal Joy Tyner wrote.
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Since news broke that the city was considering
selling the property, numerous community members have expressed a desire for the property to remain a farm.
The city purchased the 230 acre property in 2022 for just under $4 million, intending to use it as the home of Trussville’s fourth elementary school.
However, plans to construct a school there were put on hold after last year’s failed property tax increase, and the city has since been exploring the potential sale of the site.
Mayor Buddy Choat has said there is currently an offer on the table from some-
one who reportedly wants to use the property as a farm, which set the petition to rezone the parcel into motion, and that they would recoup the cost of what the city paid for it if it went through.
Though other offers may still come in before the meeting, the council will likely only approve selling the property to someone wanting to use it for an agricultural purpose.
If the sale is finalized, the city will have to find a new site for a future elementary school as Trussville continues to grow and overcrowding in the schools gets worse.
– The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2025 Chamber Scholarships. This year, the chamber awarded a total of $12,000 to seven local students out of over 40 who applied.
“The selection committee was incredibly impressed by the academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement displayed across the board,” Chamber Director Melissa Walker said. “Choosing this year’s recipients was no easy task, and we commend all applicants for their hard work and dedication.”
Six students were awarded the $1,500 Academic Chamber Scholarship for their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to their school and community. They included Sadie Benson, Laura Ann James, Brooks Maddox, Caroline O’Kelley, Emily Rushing, and Aliza Scott.
The $3,000 Chamber Champion Scholarship— given to a student who is the child of a current chamber member—was presented to Jillian Schrechongost, daughter of Deanna Schrechongost of Bryant Bank. The Chamber Champion Scholarship is awarded based on students’ community involvement and high academic performance as well as their parents’ involvement in the chamber.
any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.”
ro Alabama also released information about the incident.
“According to a report filed with the Leeds Police
CrimeStoppers of Met-
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala.
– Raindrop Car Wash has made its first contribution to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama as part of its new Wash Away Hunger campaign, donating a total of $25,216 to Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.
Department, a retail theft occurred on February 23, 2025 in the 8900 block of Weaver Avenue in Leeds,” the organization reported.
The contribution represents proceeds from every car washed on Wednesdays during the first quarter of 2025, with $1 from each wash going directly to supporting hunger relief efforts.
Of the total, $12,892 was raised at Raindrop’s locations in Trussville, Clay, Grayson Valley, Pinson, Center Point, Huffman, and Moody, supporting 51,568 meals.
The company launched “Wash Away Hunger Wednesdays” earlier this year in an effort to combat hunger and raise awareness about food insecurity in the community.
“I am delighted about our partnership with Raindrop Car Wash,” Community Food Bank CEO Nicole Williams said. “They have been an amazing partner, lots of their locations serving our community, just like the food bank, and we are so excited to work together to make sure that our neighbors are getting food that they need and providing meals on their tables.”
“Our campaign is deeply rooted in our organization’s core values and our team’s desire to be generous members of the communities we serve,” said
Blake Buchanan, CEO of Raindrop Car Wash. “We are immensely proud of our customers and team for rallying behind this cause every Wednesday, and the exciting beginning of this partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.”
“Detectives obtained these photos from video surveillance and are asking the public for help with identifying the person shown.” If you recognize this individual, or have any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. You may remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $5,000.
In 2024, the food bank served over 24.6 million pounds of food, and with their ability to source food at lower costs, every dollar donated can provide four meals to a community member in need. Currently, 1 in 6 people and 1 and 5 children in Central Alabama struggle with hunger.
For more information or to volunteer with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, visit feedingal.org.
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In April, detectives began investigating a fencing operation impacting multiple cities in Central Alabama.
According to LPD, a “fence” is an individual who knowingly purchases stolen goods and resells them for a profit, often directing vulnerable individuals to steal certain items from businesses and then pay them a fraction of what the items are worth.
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Upon arrival, officers found the teen lying in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.
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Another individual, 33-year-old Robin Danika Green of Birmingham, was also allegedly involved in the fencing operation according to police.
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. – A Ragland man died early Monday morning after he was thrown from his motorcycle and run over on U.S. 231, according to ALEA.
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By David Guttery, Keystone Financial Group CEO
Much has happened recently—tariffs, trade tensions, and recession fears have dominated headlines. Many clients ask whether the market is simply nervous or if there’s true cause for concern. In my opinion, what we perceive isn’t always reality.
Consider a college football replay: what looks like a fumble from one angle turns out to be down by contact from another. Similarly, understanding today’s market requires more than just a glance at headlines; you need to examine multiple angles.
Lately, the market has shown palpable fear, driven by trade concerns, Federal Reserve scrutiny, and global tensions. But is the fear rational? Rational fears can often be quantified. If we can’t tie the fear to tangible data, then it may represent opportunity rather than risk.
I believe recent volatility stems largely from concerns over tariffs and potential long-term economic fallout. Yet, these fears may be exaggerated. Our team avoids sensationalism and digs into the numbers to assess risk objectively. Much of what we’ve seen, I believe, stems from irrational concerns disconnected from economic fundamentals.
Let’s look at GDP, calculated as personal consumption + business investment + government spending + net exports. Around February, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow tool showed a notable drop, coinciding with tariff announcements. Many assumed this meant reces-
sion. But few realized that massive gold imports from Switzerland were temporarily skewing the data. The fear didn’t stem from a true economic slowdown—it was a technical blip. In my 34-year career, I’ve never seen a recession form when economic indicators were this strong. U.S. industrial production recently hit a record high, durable goods orders surged in April, and S&P 500 profit margins reached 12.4%— the best since late 2021. These aren’t recessionary signals. Even consumer behavior challenges the narrative.
Ralph Lauren’s stock hit an all-time high—luxury purchases often rise with growing discretionary income. Yes, household debt has reached record levels— but that happens every year. More important is the debtto-asset ratio, which is currently the healthiest it’s been since 1973. Metrics like the ISM Manufacturing Index, capacity utilization, and the velocity of money point toward strength, not weakness. Still, fear over tariffs
shook investor confidence. While I don’t favor tariffs long-term, I believe they were strategic tools meant to prompt better geopolitical and trade outcomes—not to signal a policy shift toward isolationism.
Early signs suggest that approach may be working. We’ve seen progress with China, renewed talks with Canada and Mexico, and steps toward restoring zero-for-zero trade under a revised NAFTA. Even NATO negotiations and border policy shifts show the broader strategic picture behind recent moves.
Alabama, home to multiple major automakers, illustrates how tariff fears can be overstated. Much of the U.S. auto market is domestically produced and not subject to import tariffs. Mercedes-Benz’s expansion in Alabama is a clear sign of confidence in the U.S. manufacturing base.
Markets typically price in future expectations—unless those expectations are
abruptly shaken. When this happens, we must remain calm, analyze the data, and act rationally. History offers guidance: since 1990, we’ve had 11 major volatility spikes. In 9 of the 10 that preceded this one, the market rebounded an average of 24% within a year. The only exception was COVID-19.
Avoiding the market during downturns means risking the best recovery days. Missing just 10 of the best-performing days in any 20-year period can cut returns dramatically; missing 30 can erase them entirely. Ironically, many of those best days come right after the worst.
That’s why investment allocation should be driven by comprehensive planning—not fear. A well-crafted plan gives clarity and resilience during turbulent times. Don’t get caught reacting emotionally. Instead, use volatility to strengthen your portfolio by adding quality investments at a dis-
count when the market overreacts.
In closing, I encourage you to:
1. Work with a qualified financial planner to build a clear, data-driven investment strategy.
2. Think critically during periods of heightened fear and avoid superficial conclusions.
3. Stay disciplined with your allocation, especially when others panic.
4. Keep your focus on the horizon, not short-term noise.
Markets rise and fall— but long-term discipline wins. The journey matters more than any single moment, and I believe we are navigating through this current storm with strength and clarity.
(*) David R. Guttery, RFC, RFS, CAM, is a financial advisor, and has been in practice for 33 years, and is the Chief Executive Officer of Keystone Financial Group in Trussville, Alabama, and inSOURCE Financial
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By Ken Lass
When it comes to pop culture, I am not exactly the most plugged-in person in the world. It takes me a while to catch up to all the latest acronyms and trends. I don’t listen to podcasts by influencers. My influencers are my wife and my grandkids. I do what they tell me to do.
But recently I got wind of a term that was new to me, though it apparently has been whirling around the cyber world for some time. It was during a conversation about having children, and the commitment required by them. I was told that more and more couples are deciding to be DINKs.
Now, when I was growing up, calling somebody a “dink” might get you slugged in the jaw. It meant you were small and unpleasant, or impolite, or foolish, or just a plain jerk. Today it means something quite different. DINK is now an acronym. It stands for “Double Incomes, No Kids.” Whenever I learn something new like this, I always feel compelled to research it. So, naturally, I went to that source of unimpeachable credibility, the internet. Hey, if it’s on the internet, it must be true, right?
Turns out DINK is not a new term at all. It first became a thing back in the 1980s. Apparently the Los Angeles Times newspaper published an article examining “the millions of baby-boom couples who work for wages and, so far, don’t have children,” referring to them as DINKs. The moniker didn’t really catch on forty years ago, but about 2023 or so it resurfaced on
another bastion of truthfulness, TikTok. It became fashionable for young married couples to post videos on the social media platform, showing them enjoying lavish vacations, driving expensive cars, wearing pricey clothing, and generally enjoying a life of luxury, free of the expense and time commitment of raising children. Lo and behold, they began referring to themselves as DINKs, and the mostly forgotten label was reborn.
There was a tinge of frustrated undercurrent to the TikTok posts. As if they were a not-so-subtle response to the constant inquiries and pressure from family and friends as to when they were going to have kids, and why are they waiting so long. “This is why”, the videos seemed to reply. “Look at how we are enjoying life, and how we are able to focus on our careers, and the quality of our leisure time.”
Anybody who is raising kids, or who has raised them, certainly gets the message. Leisure time? Mostly a fantasy for young parents. Their universe largely consists of sleepless nights, dirty diapers, temper tantrums, and concerns about safety, security and how to make enough money to finance college educations and weddings. DINKs will delight in making the point they have none of those concerns. Also, many have young nieces and nephews they interact with just long enough to satisfy any need for the presence of children in their lives.
There’s nothing wrong with that. Nothing at all. There’s no requirement that married couples must have children in order to consider their union fulfilling and successful. For some, in fact, it is the wiser decision. Not everyone is suited to raise a child. You’ve probably observed parents who shouldn’t be. Focusing on career success and maximizing the enjoyment of
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your private time with your spouse can be legitimately fulfilling and rewarding. In fact, it suddenly occurred to me that Sharon and I were DINKs. We waited nine years into our marriage to have our first child. During that period, we moved four times as I pursued my career. That would have been far more difficult, if not impossible, if we had children to relocate. We enjoyed our freedom and the ability to be spontaneous and full of adventure. But there came a point in our lives where we became profoundly aware we had more love to give. That a baby would be the perfect expres-
sion of that love. We were ready to accept the commitment, the responsibility, and the challenges of raising a family. Even so, it’s fair to say we weren’t prepared for just how taxing those early days were. We got through it. And there were countless moments of joy as we watched them grow up, hit milestones, accomplish victories big and small. Guiding them as best we could through the land mines of bad influences and evil intentions that lie out there.
Swelling with pride at graduations, tearing up at weddings, and now enjoying the blessings of grandchildren, with whom much of the process repeats itself. Having kids was the right call for us, eventually. But that’s just us. There should be no stigma attached to those who choose not to be parents.
“But if you don’t have kids, who will take care of you when you’re old?”
I suppose I don’t have a great answer to that oft-repeated question, but I do know one thing. That is not the right reason to have a baby. Hopefully, if you live a life of hard, honest work, and spend wisely, you will be able to afford the proper care for yourself in your final years. And really, you have no guarantee that your children will be around to meet your needs. What if they move far away with their families? My mother had three boys. She raised us in Wisconsin. By the time she was in her senior years, her sons lived in Illinois, Florida and Alabama (me). So be kind to DINKs. Having kids can, and should be, a wonderful blessing. It should also be optional.
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july 27,1948— may 30,2024
father, grandfather and uncle. His family will carry on his legacy of kindness, humor, and strength. Those who knew Bryan will remember his easygoing nature, his deep loyalty to family and friends, and the legendary banana pudding he made with love and pride. Though Bryan’s passing leaves a hole in the hearts of those who loved him, his spirit will live on in the stories shared around campfires, the quiet moments by the water’s edge, and every sweet bite of banana pudding made in his honor. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his friends and family. May he rest in peace.
january 30,1944— july 13,2024
was loving husband, father, grandfather and friend that will be dearly missed. He is survived by his sons, Grant Gray (Jeanie) and Doyle Gray (Sheila), his daughter, Glenda Fennell, his grandchildren, Julie Gray, Jason Gray (Stephanie), Cindy Hart (Stacy), Christopher Hallmark (Leslie Ann), Nick Hallmark (Pang), Bryan Fennell (Amy), Tera Simoneaux (Ronnie) 15 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances D. Gray, his parents, Felon and Lillie Gray, his son-in-law, Walter Fennell and his grandson, Todd Fennell.
Active pallbearers were Grant D. Gray, Doyle Gray, Christopher A. Hallmark, Gray Hallmark, Glen Gray and Jason Gray.
Edward Shaw, Charles Klotz, Jimmy Copeland, Nick Hallmark and Chuck Tyson served as Honorary Pallbearers.
Linda LeeMones passedawayonMay 30, 2024 in Encinitas, Californiaaftera briefbattle with cancer.She wasbornonJuly27, 1948, in Long Beach, California, Lindawas thebeloved thirdof tenchildrenborntoBill andMedaNorman. Shewas preceded in deathbyher parents, hersisters BarbaraCooley andMerlene Atkinson,andherbrother SteveNorman. Linda leaves behind alarge andlovingfamily,includinghersix brothers andsisters: Bill Norman,BonnieFairchild,Penny Laming ,Jeanette Leap,Tim Norman,and AprilCarl. Sheisalsosur vivedbyher cherished children,ArleneRentz (Lee)and JasonMones (Nicole),andher adored grandchildren, Olivia,Joseph, andLee RentzIV. Linda’s childrenwereher prideand joy. Sheloved travelinganddoingwater excursions with her daughter,Arlene, whetheritwas watchingdolphins or taking aboattoCoronado. With herson,Jason, sheshareda specialbondthrough theirdeepand meaningful conversations.Linda’s career in nursing wasmarkedbydedication andexcellence. Shethrived in nursing andlater in home healthcare.Her work in hyperbaric medicinebeganinLongBeach andeventuallyledher to Birmingham, Alabama, wheresheplayed akey role in startinghyperbaricmedicinethere. Linda’s career progressedtosurgery intensivecare, whereshe often served as head nurse in variousdepartments. After movingback to Californiain1997, shefoundhertruepassion in home healthcare,particularly in workingwithpeoplewithdementia.She cherishedthe one-on-one interactionswithher clientsand theirfamilies, always goingout of herway to ensure theircomfort andwell-being.
Li rher hardworkingand caringnature.She gave herall to herworkand th ga lasting impact on everyone whohad theprivilege of knowingher. Am ldin herhonoron herbirthday, July 27 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Ho lle,Alabama.
march 6, 1955 — may 2, 2025
Philip Bartlett, age 70, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away at home peacefully on May 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Philip was a proud lifelong Alabama fan who carried his Crimson Tide spirit wherever he went.
october 7, 1939 — may 10, 2025
Clem, Robert “Bob” C., age 85, of Moody, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2025. Bob was preceded in death by Juanita Lee Clem, his wife of 59 years, his daughter Melissa Lee Clem, and his parents
Jerr yThomasCoss, age80, of Northport,AL, born Sunday, January 30,1944, in Nashville, TN,passedawayonSaturday, July 13,2024, in Fayette,AL. He is preceded in deathbyhis father andmother, Wilbur andMae Coss; and hisfather-in-law andmother-in-law,James and Sara Barker.Heissur vivedindeath by hiswife, Brenda Coss;his son, PatrickCoss(wife)Kris; grandchildrenLaurenBingham (husband) Riley andGrayson Coss; sister,Pat Reynolds (husband) Jerr yofArdmore,TN; brother, Randy Coss (wife) LindaofAllenPark, MI;brother-inlaw, Ronnie Barker (wife) PattiofBirmingham AL:sister-in-law ConniePendley (husband) Ronnie, of Rowland, NC;manyniecesandnephews.
He is survived by his children, Alan Cagle (Jessica), Ashley Cagle and Amanda Cagle, his mother, Jean Cagle, his siblings, Susan Cagle and Tim Cagle. Additionally, he leaves behind numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by family members, Herman Rufus Cagle and Anthony Wade Cagle, and now joins him in eternal rest.
Burnam & Lucile Clem. He is survived by his sons Daniel B. Clem (Melissa), Moody, Alabama, and Steven J. Clem (Michele), Hoover, Alabama; grandchildren, Courtney Lee Clem, Leeds, Alabama; Brittney Clem Pate (Cory), Odenville, Alabama; Ashton Clem DiGiandomenico (Mark) San Antonio, Texas; Austin P. Clem, and Dayton B. Clem, Trussville, Alabama; Joseph M. Clem, Hoover, Alabama; great-grandson Carter P. DiGiandomenico, San Antonio, Texas;; brother-in-law Jeff Heath and sister-in-law Tammy Heath, Moody, Alabama.
Jerr ywas aser vant of Godand man. He wasa faithful member Christ.Heser vedthe Mountain Brook PoliceDepartmentasa andthenretiredasa detective after 27 yearsofser vice.Hewasan hunter andfisherman, whowas happytotakeyou in thewoodso lovedcoachinglittleleague andmorethanany thingheloved be We will carr yhim in ourheartsforever.
The family of Bob Clem would like to recognize brother-in-law, Wayne Corliss, for his kindness and patience, without whom the last two and half years would have been extremely difficult.
Funeralser viceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialFuneralHomeand GardensinTrussville, AL ,onFriday, July 19,2024. Theser vice wasofficiatedbyhis brother-in-law,Jerry Reynolds.
Bob loved his family and helping others. He never
Apolicehonorsgraveside servicefollowed. Hispallbearers were:Grayson Coss, Ryan Barker,
Brett Barker,Matt Pendley,Tim Reynolds,and Mike Reynolds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Betty Lou Bartlett of Trussville, Alabama.
march 3, 1943— july 13,2024
He was survived by his beloved wife, Lynda Bartlett; his children, Leslie Ann Bartlett Gray, Chris Bartlett (Kristin), and Alan Duke (Buffy); his grandchildren, Brayden Bartlett, Taylor Gray, Tucker Gray, Parker Gray, and Shepard Duke; and his two sisters, Michelle Bartlett Cole (Brandon) and Dianne Bartlett. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Philip was an honest, respected, and successful businessman. He was known not only for his integrity and work ethic, but also for his generosity. A man of deep compassion and strong faith, he was devoted to supporting his church and gave generously to many charities throughout his life.
He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his love for Alabama football, and the kindness he showed to all who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
BonnieE.Spearman, age81, passedawayonJuly13,2024. She wasprecededindeath by herhusband CharlesSpearman;parents,Charles andMarie Gordon,Sr.;brother,Charles Gordon, Jr.; niece, Terri AnnBusk. Sheissur vivedbyher daughter,Regenia (Chip) Keith; twosons, CharlesMcAllisterand Eric (Cathy)Jennings;sister,SandraHollis; nieces,Tammy Gulledgeand Tina (Russell) Zientek; special friend, NolenShivers andnumerousgrandchildrenand other loving family members.
A service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held at Compassion Church Palmerdale on May 17 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Corinthian Fund at Compassion Church Palmerdale in Philips memory.
Be tty Ca ro lG os s
july 17,1948— july 19,2024
Betty CarolBrown Goss at theage of 76 died at home in Pinson AlabamaJuly19,2024. Betty lovedher family more than she lovedherself.Shehada passion forlife. Sheloved thelordwith allher heart. Betty worked as ahairdresserand latermoved into workingretail.
october 31, 1962 — may 9, 2025
Graveside Services for Mr. Bryan C. Cagle, age 62 of Argo, Alabama, were held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Argo Christian Fellowship Church Cemetery.
Bryan passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 62 at his home. Born on October 31, 1962, in Birmingham, Bryan lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and a deep love for the outdoors. A true Southern soul, Bryan found his greatest joy in the stillness of nature— whether casting a line in a quiet stream or patiently waiting in the woods during hunting season. He was most at home under an open sky, sharing stories with friends or enjoying the simple beauty of a day well spent. Bryan was a man of strong values and a generous heart. He was a devoted
Betty is preceded in deathbySon –EarlRobertGoss, Father – Herschel Brown, Mother –Saloma(Chip)Brown,Sisters–SueChamblee, CharoletteJones,Glenda Faye Brown, Patricia Brown, Brothers –Donaldand JamesBrown. Sheissur vivedbyHusband of 54 yearsEarlRansomGoss. Sons Edward RayGossand TimLovell. Friday nightgirlAngelaLewis.One seyGoss. Alongwitha host of nieces,nephews,family andfriends. Herfuneralser viceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialinTrussville on yJ y23,2024.
Ja ck ie Dewa yne “Way ne ”F re de ri
july 2, 1969— july 14,2024
Jackie Dewayne“ Wayne” Frederickwas born July 2nd, 1969 in Hamilton Alabama. He passedaway peacefully July 14,2024 at GrandviewHospitalin Birmingham,Alabama following an extendedillness. He wasprecededindeath by hisfatherPeterJackFrederick,his grandparentsWilliamand Ruth Frederickand Alee andOra MaeMitchell. He is survived by hismotherPeg gy Mitchell, stepmother Sherri Frederick, brothers JimmyFrederick (Amy), Eric Frederick(Candy), MichaelSanderson, andsisters SabrinaMorden, Pamela PharrAguilar (Julio), DianePharr andspecial uncle JamesMitchell. Wayneisalsosur vivedbya host of nieces and nephews andextendedfamily members. Waynewas agraduate of HackleburgHighschool. He wasa furniturebuilder fornumerousyears.Duringthattime,hereceivedcountless awards forhis perfectattendance over hislife. Waynewasan avid wrestlingenthusiast.He wasa particularfan of Hulk Hogan. He hada deep love forhis family making sure he checked in on ever yone often.
To ourbrother Wayne, your laughter,loveand kindness will be greatlymissedbutnever forgotten.Wecelebrate thestrengthanddetermination youshowedthroughoutyourlife. Though ourheartsare heav ywithgrief,wefind comfortinthe memories we shared.Rest peacefully,dearbrother.Yourbattlesare over but youwill foreverliveoninourhearts.The funeralwas held at UnionHillFreewill Baptist Church in Hackleburg, AlabamaonTuesday July 23rd, 2024.
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Healing doesn’t end when the service does— it continues as loved ones reflect and remember. Each shared story or moment of remembrance becomes a gentle step forward.
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Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Tonya
Hunter, Hewitt-Trussville’s Girls Basketball coach since 2014, was named Assistant Athletics Director at Monday night’s Board meeting.
During the meeting, Hunter was asked to stand as the Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin recognized her.
“Coach Hunter has been a staple in girls’ basketball in Alabama for some time.
Coach Walker had a conversation with Coach Hunter about expanding the scope of her role and instead of being a coach of young ladies, would she be a coach of coaches, and asked if she would work as Assistant Athletics Director. To support family and support her daughter (Jordan) who will be playing at Memphis this year, this gives her the opportunity to support our athletic department and Jordan.”
Cedric, Tonya’s husband, and Jordan, Tonya’s daughter, were in attendance. “It’s good to see Cedric and Jordan here tonight. This has been a true family affair,” continued Dr Martin.
Athletics Director Lance Walker shared as well. “I want to thank Coach Hunt-
er for leading the program for the past 11 years. She has made a tremendous impact on the program, and I am confident she will make an impact on our entire athletics program moving forward. I look forward to working with her in this new role.”
In her 11-year career at Hewitt, Coach Hunter amassed a 239-94 record, reaching the final four three times, winning state runner-up each time. Under Hunter’s leadership, the Huskies have six Elite 8 appearances and four area titles. Hunter won 7A Coach of the Year in 2021 and she has sent multiple athletes to play at the next level.
“After 25 years in coaching, I believe the time is right for a new chapter,”
said Hunter. “I have had the privilege of serving this profession with consistency and dedication in five years at the collegiate level and 20 years as high school girls’ head basketball coach. Over the course of my high school coaching career, I have been fortunate to achieve 460 career wins in 20 seasons, lead teams to three 7A state runner-up finishes and capture a 6A state championship with Shades Valley High School in 2014. These accomplishments reflect not just wins but hard work every day. The growth of girls’ basketball at Hewitt-Trussville and Shades Valley are the result of resilience of the young women I have coached.”
By John Goolsby, Motorsports Editor
NASCAR superstar
Kyle Larson will once again attempt to do the “Double” at the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 this Sunday. Decades before crossover drives made headlines, Alabama’s own Donnie Allison etched his name into racing history by taking on both races in the same week, twice, and conquering both.
Allison was a pioneer long before John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, or Kurt Busch tried the modern version of the Double.
In the 1960s and ’70s, stock car drivers were not welcome guests at the Brickyard. They were seen as interlopers, out of their element, and rarely competitive. But Allison shattered that stereotype…twice.
Allison’s opportunity at Indianapolis came through a close friendship with A.J. Foyt, one of the greatest names in racing. Foyt had seen something special in Allison in their heated stock car battles.
Allison was smooth, and Foyt believed he was an adaptable driver who could transition seamlessly between stock cars and open-
wheel cars. Foyt never let Allison know, though.
“I used to ask Foyt when he was going to let me drive one of his Indy cars,” Allison said. “He always told me I couldn’t drive an Indy car, I was nothing but a taxi driver.”
Allison finally got a test in Phoenix, and Allison did not disappoint anyone except Foyt, but only slightly.
Foyt had bet the Goodyear mechanics that Allison would not run a lap under 30 seconds. Allison broke that mark on his third lap. Foyt left Phoenix with a new prospect for Indy and a $500 lighter wallet.
After that test, the Indy car star invited Allison to Houston to begin preparation on one of his Eagles with Foyt’s father. In May of 1970, the 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame in-
ductee proved he was
six days before
won the
At Indianapolis behind the wheel of Foyt’s No. 83. Greer Eagle 67-Ford, he proved he was just at home at the Brickyard in an openwheel car as he was in a stock car at Daytona. Allison spent the day wheel-to-wheel with the stars of Indy car: Al Unser, Lloyd Ruby, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, Mark Donohue, and Formula One World Champions Jack Brabham and Denny Hulme. When the checkered flag fell after 500 miles, Allison had finished fourth, the best-ever result at Indy by a full-time NASCAR driver.
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
Hewitt-Trussville
The Huskies traveled to Tupelo, Mississippi, to take on the defending 7A Mississippi state champion Tupelo Golden Wave. In the first half, the two varsity squads squared off.
Running back CJ Davis powered his way into the end zone on an eightyard touchdown run, giving Hewitt a 7-0 lead that would hold through the half.
The first half featured big gains from quarterback Zach Benedict to Dylan
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Cope and James Kelly. The second half, featuring the junior varsity squads, saw the Huskies win 14-6.
Quarterback Jack Floyd scored on a 15-yard rushing touchdown before connecting with Hunter Futrell on a 48-yard touchdown strike. The Husky defense performed well, limiting Tupelo to six points all night.
Clay-Chalkville
The Cougars rolled to a 56-14 victory over McAdory on Friday night. A dynamic one-two punch at quarterback led the way,
‘You’re the only stock car driver I’ve ever seen who can drive one of these cars.’
with Aaron Frye and CJ Eldridge showcasing a dazzling display of firepower.
Frye threw for three touchdown passes (Nasir Ray, Kaleb Amerson, and Braxton Burk) and added a rushing score of his own. Josh Woods added a touchdown run to give the Cougars a 35-0 halftime lead.
Eldridge scored on a 75yard touchdown run on the first play of the third quarter. He followed that with a oneyard quarterback sneak, set up by a clutch 30-yard completion on fourth down.
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
CENTER POINT –
Spring football wrapped up for seven of our eight Tribuneland teams this past week. Leeds is the lone team in our area that did not participate in spring practice while five teams (Hewitt-Trussville, ClayChalkville, Shades Valley, Pinson Valley and Center Point) all ended their spring training with games on Friday night. Moody and Springville did practice with no game.
The lone Tribuneland
clash saw the Pinson Valley Indians travel just up 79 highway to take on Center Point and Mae Jemison. Each game would be 20 minutes with a running clock followed by the Center Point JV taking on Pinson’s JV in a 15-minute game.
In game one, Mae Jemison took on Pinson. The Indians, led by Derrico Freeman, would get the 8-0 win over the Jaguars from Huntsville.
Game two saw the two Tribuneland teams clash with Pinson getting the 16-0 win over the Center Point Eagles.
The finale saw Pinson’s JV team snag the 8-0 win, securing a three-game shutout on the day.
“It felt good to be back out on the field Friday night, competing once again,” said James Thompson, Pinson’s second-year head coach. “I was very proud of our team both offensively and defensively, dominating all three games from start to finish. I thought we looked polished to cap off our tenth day of spring. Players and coaches have been busting their tails
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
His performance earned him Rookie of the Year honors and set a record for the best rookie finish, which stood for 23 years until Formula One and IndyCar champion Nigel Mansell finished third in his Indy debut.
The number one-ranked Hewitt-Trussville baseball team went 4-0 in Georgia over the weekend.
Allison’s finish confirmed Foyt’s belief that the Hueytown, Alabama driver could do the job.
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
“Donnie was a good race driver, and he did a good job for us here at Indy,” Foyt said. “Actually, he had a pretty restricted driver’s test, and he did a good job there. I watched him run stock cars before, and I felt like he’d do the job. He was a smooth driver.”
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.
Allison’s performances at Indy also earned him the respect of AJ Watson, the brilliant car builder whose cars won the Indy 500 six times between 1949 and 1984.
Volleyball standout Ashley Peake signed with Xavier University.
“AJ Watson came over, shook my hand, and said,
That was a compliment I’ll never forget,” Allison recalled.
the 3,300-pound 500-horsepower stock car to the 1,400-pound 650-horsepower Indy car.
in a twin-engine Beechcraft. It wasn’t a jet. I spent more time in the air than in a race car.”
team for Foyt, but the opportunity never materialized.
The Huskies, 10-0, defeated Mill Creek (GA), LaGrange (GA), Central Phenix City, and Morgan County (GA).
“We had a great two-day run for four games,” said head coach Jeff Mauldin. “It
A member of the Alabama Gang, Allison first developed his driving skills in his native South Florida before moving to Hueytown and perfecting his craft on the rough and tumble short tracks of Alabama, including Dixie Speedway in Midfield and BIR in Birmingham. Those fierce battles with brother Bobby and family friend Red Farmer on those small bullrings would prepare Allison for Daytona, Martinsville, Bristol, and even Indianapolis. Allison’s adaptability between stock cars and openwheel cars set him apart. He wasn’t just a stock car driver; he was a racer. “I just wanted to race,” Allison said. “I didn’t care what kind of car it was. I just wanted to race.”
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.”
“We played some highly respected programs from Al-
“It really wasn’t too hard because the Indy cars had a lot of power, and you felt that power,” he said. “You didn’t really feel the power in a stock car as much as you did in the Indy car. You had to keep the boost in the turbo all the time, and you did that by using the gas and the brake together.
A&M earlier this month.
• Landy Saxton, football, signed with Huntingdon College
abama and Georgia and continued to grow as a team,” he said.
Steele Hall, Drew Ollis, Christian Helmers, and Hudson Mitchell. made the All-tournament team.
The Alabamian returned to Indianapolis a year later, in the No. 84 Purolator Filters Coyote-Ford V8 for Foyt. He turned in a strong sixth-place finish in the 500, then flew to Charlotte and finished second in the World 600, less than 24 hours after the Indy 500.
No NASCAR driver has posted a better combined performance than Allison’s 3.25 average finish in his two Doubles.
Allison stayed a NASCAR driver and put together a Hall of Fame career. He recorded ten Cup Series wins, 115 top-tens, and 18 poles and played a part in some of NASCAR’s most iconic moments, such as the infamous 1979 Daytona 500 clash with Cale Yarborough, which helped launch NASCAR into the national spotlight.
Hall of Famer, made two Indy 500 starts but never finished higher than 25th. At the Brickyard, it was the younger Allison who stood tallest.
Steele went 11 for 15 with ten runs scored, two triples, one double, and six RBIs and was named tournament MVP. Mitchell threw a three-hit complete game shutout with seven strikeouts.
When the green flag waves at Indy Sunday, Allison will be keeping a close eye on Larson.
of 13 plate appearances. The
Landy Saxton, football, signed with Huntingdon College.
“When I ran Indy, you had to drive the car. You had to use the pedals — the gas, the brake, what have you. Now, the difference is aerodynamically they’re stuck to the ground so good, the guys hold them wide open.”
• Jasmine Terry, volleyball, signed with Lee in November.
Allison raced an Indy car at Milwaukee, Pocono, and Ontario for Foyt, but his time at the Indy 500 ended in 1971.
Few drivers competed with and got the best of the legends of Indy car, Formula One, Sportscars, and NASCAR, like Allison did.
Allison did not have a problem transitioning from
• 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
• 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.
The logistics of doing both races were more challenge then than they are today. “It’s a lot different now than it was then,” Allison said. “Back then, I was flying back and forth between Indy and other races, running Talladega, qualifying at Indy, then racing at Charlotte, and back to Indy — all
He wanted to continue in 1972 but recommended that Foyt focus on a single car if he wanted to win Indy four times. Foyt’s multi-car approach had spread the team thin the previous two years.
Allison even offered to give up his stock car career to lead the primary Indy
Not many drivers can say they raced against Foyt, Andretti, Donahue, Gurney, the Unsers, Johnny Rutherford, Gordon Johncock, Richard Petty, Ned Jarrett, David Pearson, Dale Waltrip, and Dale Earnhardt, to name a few.
Most impressively, Donnie Allison’s star at Indy shone brighter than his brother’s. Bobby, the 1983 NASCAR champion and
“I told them [Chip Ganassi] from the start that they made a mistake letting Larson go. That’s the best driver out there,” Allison said. “He wants to race. That’s all he thinks about. But an Indy car will bite you. A stock car gives you a little room for error. Not an Indy car.” Allison didn’t just do the Double, he excelled in it, nearly winning one and stunning the racing world in the other.
As the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 nears, and Larson takes on his version of the Double, Allison’s story is still a reminder of an era when racers raced anything, anywhere, and became legends one lap at a time.
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Rickey Gibson III visited his old stomping grounds this week to give back to the program that propelled him on his current journey. Last season he recorded 32 tackles and forced one fumble.
Yesterday he returned to Trussville to present Coach Floyd and the Huskies with a $5,000 check from his NIL earnings and speak to the current crop of players.
Local Meetings
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The money will go toward supporting Hewitt-Trussville’s football program.
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He also gave $5,000 to Eastlake Athletics, a youth football league that he participated in growing up.
By Heather Jeffcoat
ST. LOUIS – The Birmingham Stallions (5-3) dropped a 29-28 back-andforth matchup to the St. Louis Battlehawks (6-2) on Saturday afternoon inside The Dome at America’s Center. Despite the defeat that featured six total lead changes, the Stallions secured a spot in the USFL Conference Championship Game against the Michigan Panthers.
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Eldridge capped his night with a 99-yard touchdown strike to Zaylin Nash.
Kicker Joseph Deltoro was perfect on the night with eight successful PATs.
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since December and it was good to see it pay off. We still have work to do, but we will not go into the summer guessing.”
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Thompson’s Indians saw Derrico Freeman with 124 yards and two touchdowns for the day. Simeon Conner ran the ball four times for 18 yards and a touchdown along with Barry Thomas running it three times for 52 yards. TJ Calhoun led receivers with four catches for 41 yards. Defensively, Jaylon Lewis had four
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day night under first-year Mountie head coach George Bates. Valley fell 14-7 to the Falcons.
What the first year Mountie coach has done in five short months is nothing short of impressive. Bates has overhaulded every single aspect of the program.
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Eighth-grade quarterback Antwan Kelser scored
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on a two-yard run in the third quarter.
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“Long way to go, but today we wanted to give them an experience instead of just a game,” Bates said. “They enjoyed it and played hard. Central should be a playoff team, so it was a good test for us. We could’ve played down to a lesser opponent, but that would’ve been fool’s gold.”
need to hold blocks better, tackle better and execute at a high level, but those things come with consistency and running a new system over and over. I was so glad to see the effort and the pride that was there but we have to work on execution.”
King continued, “We had a lot of young guys step up. We have some eighth graders helping to replace the 22 seniors we lost last year. They answered the call and stood up. I think, come August, this team will look different. One thing I do know is CP is the place to be.”
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“What a game,” said Head Coach of the Birmingham Stallions Skip Holtz. “Two teams that battled it out all game. It’s like two heavyweights just standing in the middle of the ring, slugging it out. I give St. Louis a lot of credit, and I think they did what they needed to do to win today. Looking at our football team, I am proud of how they competed and fought, and it was one of those games that made us feel like we ran out of time. You’ll always learn lessons in life, and we, as a football team, definitely did that today. With J’Mar (Smith) being our fifth quarterback, I was proud of how he competed and made some plays. I certainly think there are a couple of plays
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Hunter continued,
“Throughout this journey, I have built meaningful relationships with many student-athletes and their families. I feel like my family and I have led with servant leadership at the heart of everything we do.
in that game that we would like to see back. However, the thing about football and sports is that you can’t have them back and have to own them. All you can do is learn from it, grow from it, and get better as a football team. With Houston’s loss to Michigan, we know we will be in the playoffs, and we have to grow as a team and keep moving forward. This was a heck of a football game today; we greatly respect St. Louis’ team and their coaching staff. We fell short today on the scoreboard, but I certainly believe we made some strides as a football team today.”
Making his first start of the season at quarterback, J’Mar Smith finished the day completing 14-of-27 passes for 262 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Smith was also the leading rusher for Birmingham, accounting for 45 yards on 10 carries. All three of Smith’s touchdown passes were either 47 yards or over, as Deon Cain was on the receiving end of two of Smith’s three touchdown passes. Cain led Stallions receivers with 115 yards on two catches. Both of his receptions went for scores, the first from 65 yards out and the second from 50.
We have proudly helped 31 student-athletes earn scholarships driven by my ‘why’ which is to provide young women with the best possible high school basketball experience and the opportunity to play at the next level.”
“I am incredibly excited to being a new role with Trussville City Schools as
Cade Johnson hauled in the final touchdown of the day, a 47-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter. In total, nine Birmingham receivers recorded at least one reception on the day.
Defensively, Birmingham only surrendered 102 yards passing and forced a season-high three turnovers. A.J. Thomas picked off his second pass of the season, while Mario Goodrich and Daniel Isom each forced a fumble. Those fumbles were recovered by Tae Crowder and Kyahva Tezino, respectively. Tre Norwood led the way with eight total tackles, five of which were solo stops. Thomas and DeMarquis Gates each had six tackles a piece with Gates registering half a sack and Thomas adding a pass break up to go along with his interception. The defense ended the day with three tackles for loss, courtesy of Crowder, Perrion Winfrey and Myjai Sanders.
The Stallions will return to Protective Stadium for a Week 9 USFL Conference matchup against the Michigan Panthers. The game will be played on Saturday, May 24, at 2 p.m. CT and will be aired live on ABC.
Assistant Athletics Director,” said Hunter. “I look forward to continuing to make a positive impact through leadership, service, and support of all student-athletes and programs in our community.”
The Huskies will move forward immediately with the process of finding Hunter’s replacement.
