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By Nathan Prewett,

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune

Trussville Memorial Day Ceremony 2025

After prolonged political lecture from Mayor Thomas, Springville Council approves pay raise for police

By Terry Schrimscher

John Churchwell recognized for 2 decades of public service

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

PINSON, Ala. – Councilor John Churchwell was recognized during Thursday’s Pinson City Council meeting for recently being honored at the annual meeting of the Alabama League

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 motioned for them to reconsid er the minutes noting mem bers motioned to adjourn before conducting business on the agenda without that motion being recognized. to deliver a dissertation, as he called it, for the next 55 minutes, cross-referencing political history, addressing recent editorials, and quot ing Teddy Roosevelt, Jesus, and Socrates along the way. Although not technically a filibuster, the lecture was de signed to prolong the meet ing allowing Thomas to air his displeasure at the lack of

At one point, Thomas challenged members of the council to raise their hands if they agreed never again to leave a meeting before the conclusion of business. No hands raised. Along the way, he said the council’s lack of leadership on salaries would

“The council had every opportunity to redress the error but chose otherwise, ing their frustration and the effectiveness of the filibus

Irondale recognizes Citizen Engagement Institute graduates

Foxhound Bee Company to bee-gin construction on new education center

By Terry Schrimscher

IRONDALE, Ala. –

Members of the 2025 spring class of the Citizen Engagement Institute attended the Irondale City Council meeting on May 20 to commemorate the conclusion of the course. Only a few of the 20 members were able to attend the meeting.

This was the 7th graduating class since the program began in 2021 and more than 155 people have completed the informational series designed to increase voluntarism in the city.

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

ter,” Thomas said. “The example they set by refus ing to adjust salaries wasn’t 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 reduce the need for discus

ing process, Thomas led the

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, shack ling the next administration with the consequences of their actions,” he said. Speaking to The Tribune

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.

Birmingham-based Foxhound Bee Company is preparing to break ground on the 5,000 square foot facility

“I got the opportunity to attend the dinner for the graduation ceremony. It was the first one I’d ever been to and that was a ton of fun,” said Council President David Spivey. “When they go through the graduation, they get to do what they refer to as their 30 second elevator speech. They get to come up there and talk about what they all learned and everybody had something different.” The purpose of the Cit-

izen Engagement Institute is to educate citizens on the functions of the city government. Attendees hear presentations from different departments, learn about budgets, and interact with city leaders with the intention of encouraging citizens to engage in the community through boards, volunteer opportunities or even future candidacy for office.

“It was really cool to see the value this class provides

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.

to our citizens. I encourage anybody to get on board with the next class,” Spivey added.

“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

In other business, the council approved three items on the consent agenda. The first item made a change to the city’s employee manual. The change repealed the Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and replaced it with a new substance abuse policy.

er project which will need further action for financial decisions. The council also renewed the city’s garbage collection contract with ary agenda were addressed individually. The purchase

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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

Leeds High School freshmen take action to address rising school shootings

By Tanna McGuire

Springville honors 4 officers during city council meeting

By Terry Schrimscher

SPRINGVILLE, Ala. –

The Springville Police Department opened Monday’s council meeting with presentations to four officers.

Chief Wayne Walton made the presentations aided by Councilors Austin Phillips and Herbert Toles.

First, Walton presented a letter of appreciation to Officer Dave Weal for completing Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Training. Weal was recognized for utilizing his training to assist an individual in distress.

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 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), determined to address this pressing issue through their state conference project.

“Your actions have not only changed one life but also inspired those around you to become more aware, more responsive to the needs of individuals facing mental health crisis,” Walton said in the presentation.

in a written statement. “His professionalism and compassion make a true difference in the lives of those in need.”

Current federal requirements mandate that schools perform lockdown or intruder drills; in Alabama, public schools are required to conduct two such drills per semester. However, Davis believes these measures are insufficient and is advocating for more frequent and comprehensive drills.

sentiment, emphasizing emotional and psychological toll that school shootings take on students and their families.

“Officer Weal’s dedication to ongoing education and training ensures that we are better equipped to serve and protect all members of our community, especially those experiencing mental health crises,” Walton added

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 schools.

“When people’s lives are on the line, we can’t just do the bare minimum,” Davis said.

“Schools should take intruder drills as seriously as they do fire or tornado drills.” Johnson echoed this

Next, Walton introduced Cpl. Kevin Thompson, Officer Curtis Pippin, and Officer Carter Pardue, and recognized them for their actions during an emergency call in February which resulted in saving the life of a teen suffering from a gunshot wound. They recently completed a Stop Bleed Training which helped prepare them for the situation. Shelley Rawlings, rep-

resenting the office of the city attorney, read a resolution from Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth and the Alabama Senate. The officers were recognized with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Lifesaving Award and presented copies of the resolution. Walton noted that the ALEA Lifesaving Award is one of the top five awards an officer can earn in the state.

“You shouldn’t have to worry about being scared when you’re just trying to learn,” Johnson said.

“We need to make sure that every school feels safe and ready to handle anything that could happen.” McCormick highlighted the importance of turning awareness into action.

“The dedication and professionalism displayed by Cpl. Thompson, Officer

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A concept of the new education center in Irondale. (Foxhound Bee Company)

Pictured: Beatrice McCormick, Madilynn Johnson, and Amelia Davis.

Mayor Dave Thomas delivers a lengthy dissertation to members of the city council. (Terry Schrimscher/Trussville Tribune)

Springville Officers Kevin Thompson, Curtis Pippin, and Carter Pardue were awarded the ALEA Lifesaving Award. Photo: Terry Schrimscher.

Members of the graduating class of the Irondale Citizen Engagement Institute at the council meeting on May 20, 2025. (City of Irondale)

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From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –

Trussville-based Cub Scouts Pack 216, Troop 216, Troop 216G, and the Roebuck Elks

Lodge gathered to plant over 2,500 flags on the graves of veterans at Jefferson Memorial Gardens last Monday evening. The groups gather every year, this being their

19th, to place the flags in observance of Memorial Day. This year they were able to plant 500 more flags than last year thanks to a generous donation from the Roe-

buck Elks Lodge. The scouts hope to eventually have enough flags to cover every veteran’s grave. The flags will remain in place for two weeks.

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on the society’s cloud-based system.

Aubry Mabery, a member of the Leeds Area Girl Scout Troop 30234, partnered with the Leeds Historical Society for the project as part of her efforts to earn a Girl Scout Gold Award— the highest honor in Girl Scouting.

The new exhibit features digitized portraits and stories of veterans from Leeds as well as an interactive scavenger hunt for students and families visiting the museum.

“I wanted to preserve the stories of those who have indirectly inspired me,” Mabery said. “This has also been a growing experience that helped me to understand my goals and aspirations.”

Mabery has had a longstanding relationship with the Leeds Historical Society Museum, located at the historic J.W. Bass House.

For her Silver Award, she inventoried many of the museum’s artifacts and created a digital archive stored

“The people I’ve worked with have been so kind and understanding. They’ve shown me how historians can respect the history that inspires us and preserve the cornerstones of our past in order to inspire our future,” Mabery added. She has also used her platform as Miss Leeds Fire Prevention to raise awareness about the damage that fire and smoke can cause to historical buildings and museum artifacts, advocating for installing smoke and fire detectors in historic structures throughout Leeds to prevent their destruction.

“We are proud to support Aubry’s inspiring project,” said Leeds Historical Society President Randy Ray.

“She embodies the values of both the Girl Scouts and the Historical Society—a commitment to learning, leadership, and the preservation of our shared history.” Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.

The event will be hosted in Masonic Park from 5-7 p.m. and will feature free games and activities for all ages. Food trucks will also be on site. Every year, the Trussville Library hosts a Summer Reading Challenge to encourage people of all ages to have fun while reading.

of Municipalities (ALM) for serving two decades as an elected official.

During his report, Mayor Robbie Roberts talked about the council’s attendance at the gathering where Churchwell was among 35 others recognized. Roberts thanked him for his service and offered his congratulations.

“Well, it’s not necessarily about being recognized as being able to get that accomplishment,” Churchwell told the Trussville Tribune. “And it was great for me and hopefully it’s good for the city also. 20 years is a good thing to do just about anything.”

Churchwell was elected to his position in Place 4 not long after the city was incorporated in 2004.

“I’ve always liked politics,” he said. “And I worked for the federal government, Social Security Administration, and I spent 38 years with them and of course you can’t be involved in politics and work for the government, so it was just natural when we came up with getting everything organized and we became a city in [2004]. And so I just said ‘Okay. Been waiting for 38 years.’ So I decided to run for council.”

Churchwell said that during his tenure he ran opposed the first time he ran but the next four times he ran unopposed, calling it something of a “miracle”. He added that he will not be

This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” The challenge will run from June 2 to July 20. During the challenge, participants can win prizes by completing weekly reading

running for reelection.

“But I’ve enjoyed being here in the city,” Churchwell said. “And it was really enjoyable and good to have the opportunity to help set up the guidelines and the rules and regulations that the city is still going by. So that was my reason but now it’s time for me to move on.”

Roberts also announced that the splash pad will open on Saturday and will be operated on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays at 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The splash pad will not be open on Mondays with the exception of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.

Afterwards the council passed the items on its agenda, beginning with a resolution to approve an allocation from the Rebuild Alabama Act of approximately $140,000 to be used for street and road maintenance.

The resolution states that the city has received approximately $116,000 from a

goals and attending events at the library Prizes include tickets to activities around Birmingham, Kindles, video games, board games, gift cards, and other prize bundles.

new 10 cent gas tax that was implemented by the act and will put towards a continuing plan to pave and construct industrial roadways in the Highway 79 corridor

The council also approved purchasing a sousaphone for the Pinson Valley High School or PVHS Marching Chiefs and approved $5,000 to fund a composer to write a musical piece for the school’s mariachi program, which has been developing over the past several years and will soon have a full-time teacher

The program at PVHS was said to be the first in Alabama. Mariachi is a genre of music native to Mexico, with its performers often remembered for their distinctive hats and outfits.

“It’s great to see that we’re a community that’s quite diverse,” Roberts said. “And that diversity shows even in a program like the mariachi, which is of course a more Hispanic-oriented type music if you’re familiar with it.”

The library will also host over 50 summer events for all age groups including Taylor Swift trivia, painting challenges, gaming tournaments, tie dyeing, and much more. Online registration

Among other items to be passed was an ordinance that set the qualification fees for those who run for mayor or councilperson. The fee to run for mayor is $50 and $30 for anyone seeking a council position.

Payments are made to the city clerk and deposited into the general fund or prior to the time of taking out qualification papers by the candidate, says the ordinance.

The ordinance also specifies that anyone who cannot pay the fee may furnish the city clerk with an affidavit stating that they cannot pay the qualification fee. In other business the council:

Approved a grant request for $1,341.27 from the Birmingham Regional Emergency Medical Services System (BREMSS), • Approved a change order of $14,000 for clearing projects at Palmerdale Fire Station and the Palmerdale Homestead Community Center, and Granted $1,000 to the Pinson Valley High School business education teacher to attend a conference on the condition that she will have to pay it back if she does not return for the school year.

Pinson City Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at City Hall on 4410 Main Street. Live-streamed meetings can be seen on the city’s Facebook page.

is required for some programs.

For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge and other summer events, visit trussvillelibrary.com.

Aubry Mabery stands in front of an exhibit on Leeds veterans. (Leeds Historical Society)

Pinson Councilor John Churchwell recognized for 2 decades of public service

ny on May 9, helping them gain employment experience while completing their associate degrees.

Jacorrian McGregor, 25, has been charged with capital murder (two or more persons) and is being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.

During the event, Parker Mays and Chandler Marks signed with Amerex and Kellen Smith signed with SPOC.

ta the suspect a vehicle.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot

On July 13, 2024, Ashley (28), Berry (28), and Brooks (5) were shot in their car in the 1700 block of Indian

As part of the FAME program, students receive formal classroom training two days per week and work onsite at the sponsoring company three days a week.

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The program focuses on professional presence, lean manufacturing acumen, and technical skill attainment. After graduation, students will be ready to enter the workforce full time with the skills needed to be successful.

following a DNA analysis of the bones, though authorities still do not know the identity of who they belonged to.

The program directly addresses the urgent need for skilled welders, machinists, and industrial maintenance technicians in Central Alabama.

The coroner’s office has reported that multiple missing person cases have been ruled out by the DNA analysis as the identity of the remains.

tion, BPD’s BPD’s Crime Reduction with vice Fugitive and the State of

Rescue scene and transported the victim to with injuries.

Participating students can earn as much as $33,500 over two years, which with planning can cover all of a student’s education expenses. There are also grants and financial aid available for participating students.

The skull was discovered by a homeowner on the shoulder of the roadway next to his residence near the 1300 block of 5th Place NW on Aug. 20, 2024.

Investigators believe the skull was moved from its original location, which remains unknown, to the property by the homeowner ’s dog.

The coroner’s office per-

The second item on the consent agenda approved the allocation of $20,000 from the current fiscal year discretionary fund of Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. to Studio By The Tracks for services to adults with special needs and to create a community and career path for those individuals.

The third item was

an autopsy on the skull and determined that the victim had been shot. The same dog found the second bone, a left tibia, on Dec. 12, 2024.

moved to the regular agenda and was intended to establish a training guide for citizens appointed for service on municipal boards. After much discussion, the item failed and is expected to be revised for a future meeting.

The final on the regular agenda was a public hearing on a zoning request. The request to rezone property located at 1799 Grants Mill Road from A-1 Agricultural to C-2 Commercial did

Using GPS trackers, officials have outlined the dog’s roaming range, but searches of the areas frequently visited have not turned up any additional remains.

not face opposition in the hearing. The property was recently annexed by the city and zoned agricultural but the planned Subaru dealership needs the land rezoned for additional parking. The motion was approved.

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The next meeting of the Irondale City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on June 3 at Irondale City Hall. An agenda for the meeting can be found on the Irondale website prior to the meeting.

t the scene and cooperated with his time, there have es

retail theft suspect

From Tribune staff reports

LEEDS, Ala. – Police in Leeds are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual believed to be involved with an organized retail theft investigation.

Section of Old Springville Road closing until early fall

“The Leeds Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying this individual,” officials said on social media. “He is a suspect in an Organized Retail Theft Investigation.

From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – The county has announced that a section of Old Springville Road will be closed over the summer as part of the ongoing Old

If you recognize this individual or have any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.”

CrimeStoppers of Met-

Pippin, and Officer Pardue exemplify the very best of law enforcement,” said Walton in a statement. “Their quick thinking and preparedness directly contributed to saving a young life, and we are incredibly proud of their actions.”

The council then conducted two public hearings on zoning issues. The first hearing was a discussion on an ordinance rezoning property at 135 Pine Street from a residential R-1 to business B-1. The second hearing was an ordinance to rezone 170 Mills Ferris Lane from RE to A-1.

Springville Road Relief Bridge construction project. The road will be closed between Robert Drive and Shadow Lake Drive, near Cosby Lake Park, beginning Wednesday, May 28.

released of the suspect.

ro Alabama also released information about the incident.

“According to a report filed with the Leeds Police

during construction. The section of road is expected to reopen by early fall.

Department, a retail theft occurred on February 23, 2025 in the 8900 block of Weaver Avenue in Leeds,” the organization reported.

“Detectives obtained these photos from video surveillance and are asking the

The ordinance for Mills Ferris Lane was carried over to a future meeting so council members can better evaluate the situation. The ordinance to rezone 135 Pine Street was amended to restrict the type of business and future paving requirements. The Pine Street ordi-

If you recognize this his crime, ou nonymous, n arrest, you could receive a

for

nance was approved unanimously with the amended restrictions.

The next meeting of the Springville City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on June 2 with a work session at 5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting.

The section of road that will be closed between Roberts Drive and Shadow Lake Drive. (Google Maps)

Officer Dave Weal was commended

completion

mental health and crisis intervention training and applying his training in a crisis situation. Photo: Terry Schrimscher.

Parker Mays and Chandler Marks sign with Amerex. (Jefferson State)

Kellen Smith signs with SPOC. (Jefferson State)

20-year-old killed in I-65 crash near Hoover

She was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Body of Alabama mother Regina Smith found days after going missing at Noccalula Falls

on was riding in the back seat of a car traveling along I-65 South near Exit 252 when it crashed.

The Hoover Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

SRO hit by vehicle at Shelby County elementary school, man charged

From Tribune staff reports

COLUMBIANA, Ala.

– A School Resource Officer was struck by a vehicle at Mt. Laurel Elementary School Thursday afternoon, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

The officer, a Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy, was assisting with the car-rider line when they were hit.

Paramedics were dispatched from Cahaba Valley Fire and transported the deputy to a local hospital for evaluation. The deputy has since been released from the hospital.

The driver, 43 year-old Douglas Frederick Sweet II, has been charged with driving under the influence. He was taken to the Shelby County Jail and has since posted a $1,000 bond. Douglas Frederick Sweet II

By AJ Holliday and Drew Taylor, CBS 42

GADSDEN, Ala. – Police have found the body of a woman who went missing in the Black Creek area of Noccalula Falls over the weekend.

Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford that the body of Re-

gina Smith, 51, of Lincoln, was found Tuesday morning at approximately 11 a.m. Smith was last seen by family on a raft in Black Creek near the falls. She had been declared missing since Sunday Crews searched throughout Monday but did not find Smith. The Gadsden Fire Department made a final drone flight around 7:45 p.m. Monday with an infrared camera over the gorge. Officials will host a press conference at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday regarding a mother who went missing in the Black Creek gorge area of Noccalula Falls over the weekend.

Leeds math tutor charged with sexual abuse

From Tribune staff reports

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – A Leeds man who recently made posts in multiple local Facebook groups offering math tutoring has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Carl Frog Price, 66, was arrested earlier this week after being indicted by the Shelby County Circuit Court in April. According to court documents, he was charged for allegedly subjecting a child under the age of 12 to sexual contact in 1997. He is being held in the Shelby County Jail on a $15,000 bond.

Noccalula Falls (Wikimedia Commons)

Carl Frog Price

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Not so in my time. Back then, it was pretty much an all day survival challenge, where only the strongest got by – or those willing to take a nap.

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Eventually, all my whining caused mom to head to the closet and begin breaking out the board games. It happened every time.

“I’ve got an idea,” she said, flashing the front of the game like an infomercial. “Why don’t you play Chutes and Ladders with your sister?”

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“Mom, I don’t even know the rules to Monopoly.”

She grabbed the final rectangular box from the shelf, and said, “Here’s Operation. What about this one?”

“Well, the first thing is the batteries are dead. The second thing is Kay took all the little parts from the game and put them in her Malibu Barbie Dreamhouse. I’m sooo bored.”

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Her tone stiffened. “Well, if you can’t find something to do, I’ll find something for you.” That meant work. Even boredom was better than doing chores, so I backed down, headed to my bedroom, and re-read my latest cache of comic books. I suffered silently until about 7PM when “The Munsters” and “The Beverly Hillbillies” came on.

Another thing: I find it unbelievable that in this day and time that school can be delayed or even cancelled because of stormy weather. Thank you Doppler Radar. It seems kinda wimpy. I hate to sound like an old man, but since I am, I’m gonna tell you this: I never, ever recall school being canceled or delayed because of bad weather – other than snow, of course. We are from the south, you know.

until I got on the bus. But most of the time, she’d just pull up, open the car door, and say “It will be here in just a minute.” Then, as I got out, she would say sweetly, “You won’t melt!” And off I’d go, trudging through the monsoon in my rubber boots. By the time I boarded the bus, my raincoat hood would be half-blown off, my socks would be soaked from that puddle I’d stomped through, and I’d be sitting with a bunch of damp, miserable kids who smelled like wet dogs. But we toughed it out. Why? Because we had no choice, and we knew that even school was better than the boredom of our house. Of course, a rainy school day meant the playground was off-limits, which meant we had indoor recess – also known as Lord of The Flies – Gymnasium Edition. The teachers and coaches hated it because all of our pentup energy exploded in that gym. Random games broke out everywhere – dodge ball, chase, and even tackle football. Girls screamed and hollered for no reason at all.

Once, several of us played

“I don’t want to play Chutes and Ladders with Kay. She cheats.”

“Oh honey, you just need to explain the rules to her.”

“She knows the rules. She just cheats to make me mad.”

She pulled out another box. “Hey, here’s Monopoly!”

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“Who Can Spin Around in a Circle the Longest”, a bad game to play right after lunch. Just ask the janitor who had to clean up. I suppose I should take solace in the fact that my grandkids will never have to experience the trauma of a boring day at home, or a soggy day of school. Lord knows we don’t need our little darlings getting emotionally scarred over things like this.

Or even worse, being forced to play Chutes and Ladders with a younger sibling who cheats.

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Beth A. Beason

june 21, 1953 — may 10, 2025

Mrs. Beth A. Beason, age 71 of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital. In accordance with her wishes, a private burial service was held.

Born in Demopolis, she was a graduate of Huffman High school in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a graduate of Auburn University and Cumberland School of Law. Beth was an employee of Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton, Florida and worked as a Lab Technologist for 38 years, until her retirement. She enjoyed numerous cats during her lifetime, jazz music in and around Fort Walton, knitting/crocheting, Auburn football, coffee, wine and most importantly, her family. Beth was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend that will be dearly missed by all those that knew her.

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She is survived by her brother, Roger Beason of Birmingham, three nephews, Kevin, Paul and Matthew Beason and two great-nieces, Amelia and Keira Beason. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Drexel R. Beason. Visitation at Beth’s request was the only memorial she desired with limited family attending.

july 27,1948— may 30,2024 LindaLeeMonespassedawayonMay 30,2024inEncinitas,Californiaaftera briefbattlewith cancer.She wasbornonJuly27, 1948,inLongBeach,California,Lindawasthebelovedthirdof tenchildrenborntoBillandMedaNorman.Shewaspreceded indeathbyherparents,hersisters BarbaraCooley andMerlene Atkinson,andherbrotherSteveNorman.Lindaleavesbehind alarge andlovingfamily,includinghersixbrothers andsisters: BillNorman,BonnieFairchild,Penny Laming ,Jeanette Leap,Tim Norman,andAprilCarl.Sheisalsosurvivedbyhercherished children,ArleneRentz(Lee)andJasonMones(Nicole),andher adoredgrandchildren,Olivia,Joseph,andLee RentzIV. Linda’s childrenwereherprideandjoy. Shelovedtravelinganddoingwater excursionswithher daughter,Arlene,whetheritwas watchingdolphinsor taking aboattoCoronado.Withherson,Jason,sheshareda specialbondthroughtheirdeepandmeaningful conversations.Linda’s careerin nursing wasmarkedbydedicationandexcellence.Shethrivedinnursingandlaterinhomehealthcare.Her workin hyperbaricmedicinebeganinLongBeachandeventuallyledher to Birmingham, Alabama,wheresheplayed akey rolein startinghyperbaricmedicinethere. Linda’s careerprogressedtosurgery intensivecare,wheresheoftenservedasheadnursein variousdepartments.Aftermovingback to Californiain1997,shefoundhertruepassioninhome healthcare,particularlyin workingwithpeoplewithdementia.Shecherishedtheone-on-oneinteractionswithherclientsandtheirfamilies,always goingoutofherway to ensure theircomfort andwell-being.

Jeff Bynum

august 23, 1966 — may 11, 2025

Lindawillbe remembered forherhardworkingand caringnature.She gave herall to herworkand thepeoplesheloved,leavinga lastingimpacton everyonewhohadtheprivilege ofknowingher. Amemorialservicewillbeheldinherhonoronherbirthday, July27 at JeffersonMemorialFuneral HomesandGardensinTrussville,Alabama.

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Thomas Jeffery “Jeff” Bynum, age 58, passed away on May 11, 2025. Jeff was known for his kind, loving, and caring nature, but mostly for his humorous and witty personality. He loved fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, singing karaoke, spending time with friends, and was a devoted fan of Alabama football.

march 3,1943— july 13,2024

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherry Ann Bynum and Alvin Guin Bynum. He is survived by his girlfriend, Tara Miller; brother, Bobby Bynum (Leticia); his loving family, Becky McGowan, Angela McGowan, Kristina Helminiak, Mandee Bynum, Nicole Thurman, Justin Bynum, Rebecca Bynum, and many other family members and friends.

BonnieE.Spearman,age81,passedawayonJuly13,2024.She wasprecededindeath by herhusbandCharlesSpearman;parents,CharlesandMarieGordon,Sr.;brother,CharlesGordon, Jr.;niece, TerriAnnBusk. Sheissurvivedbyherdaughter,Regenia(Chip) Keith;twosons, CharlesMcAllisterandEric(Cathy)Jennings;sister,SandraHollis;nieces,Tammy GulledgeandTina(Russell)Zientek;special friend,NolenShivers andnumerousgrandchildrenandother loving familymembers.

Visitation was held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 1:002:00pm with a funeral service at 2:00pm. Burial followed in the Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Brother Anthony Bellew presided over the service.

Pallbearers were Rene Baum, Preston Gardner, Sean Johnson, John Pippen, Sr., Chris Rollan, and Donald Webster.

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James Samuel Wyatt

july 17,1948— july 19,2024

september 11, 1934 — may 12, 2025

BettyCarolBrownGoss at theage of76died at homeinPinson AlabamaJuly19,2024.Bettylovedher familymore thanshe lovedherself.Shehada passion forlife.Shelovedthelordwith allherheart.Betty workedas ahairdresserandlatermovedinto workingretail.

James Samuel Wyatt, 90 of Trussville passed away on May 12, 2025. Jimmy was a member of First United Methodist Church of Trussville and was predeceased by his wife Mona Lyle Wyatt. Survivors include their children, Kim Reid, Jim Wyatt (Valerie) and Kevin Wyatt; four grandchildren, Kristen Reid, Robert Reid III, Sarah Moore (Austin) and Bethany Wyatt; one great grandchild Owen Moore, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, May 20 at 11AM at First United Methodist Church in Trussville where Rev. Dr. Steve Strange officiated. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, Trussville, AL or to your charity of choice.

BettyisprecededindeathbySon –EarlRobertGoss, Father – HerschelBrown,Mother –Saloma(Chip)Brown,Sisters–SueChamblee,CharoletteJones,Glenda Faye Brown, Patricia Brown,Brothers –DonaldandJamesBrown. SheissurvivedbyHusbandof54 yearsEarlRansomGoss.Sons Edward RayGossandTimLovell.Friday nightgirlAngelaLewis.OnegranddaughterMarisa LyndseyGoss.Alongwitha host ofnieces,nephews,familyandfriends. HerfuneralserviceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialinTrussvilleon TuesdayJuly23,2024.

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A funeral service plays a vital role in the grieving process, offering a meaningful way to honor a loved one’s life. It brings together family and friends, creating a supportive space filled with love and shared memories. A gathering after the service is often encouraged, helping everyone feel comforted during this emotional time. While the funeral marks a moment of farewell, it also marks the beginning of healing. For many, it’s a step toward processing loss and reconnecting with cherished memories.

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Virginia Lowery

january 30,1944— july 13,2024

august 16, 1928 — may 13, 2025

Virginia Louise Lowery, age 96, passed away on May 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Lowery; children, Stanley David Lowery, Johnny O’Neal Lowery, Janice Louise Floyd, Diane Lynn Brown, William Allen Lowery; parents, Alex and Agnes McCardle; sisters, Katie Gibson, Katherine Garcia, Dorothy Isbell; brothers, Wayne McCardle, Dennis McCardle, Charles McCardle and Charles McCardle.

She is survived by her sons Richard (Graciele) Lowery and Steve (Stella) Lowery; daughter-in-law, Janice Lowery; sister-in-law, Freddie McCardle; two sisters, Charlotte Weems and Martha Richardson; brother, Raymond McCardle; 18 grandchildren; and a host of great and great great grandchildren.

Jerr yThomasCoss,age80,ofNorthport,AL, bornSunday, January 30,1944,inNashville, TN,passedawayonSaturday, July13,2024, in Fayette,AL.Heisprecededindeathbyhis fatherandmother, WilburandMaeCoss;and hisfather-in-law andmother-in-law,Jamesand Sara Barker.Heissurvivedindeath by hiswife, BrendaCoss;hisson, PatrickCoss(wife)Kris; grandchildrenLaurenBingham(husband)Riley andGraysonCoss;sister,Pat Reynolds(husband)Jerr yofArdmore,TN;brother, Randy Coss(wife)LindaofAllenPark,MI;brother-inlaw, RonnieBarker(wife) PattiofBirmingham AL:sister-in-law ConniePendley (husband) Ronnie,of Rowland,NC;manyniecesandnephews.

Visitation was on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. There was a Chapel service at the funeral home at 12:00 pm where Re. Curtis Fuller officiated. Burial followed at McCombs Cemetery.

Jerr ywas aser vant ofGodandman.He wasa faithfulmemberoftheNorthportChurchof Christ.Heser vedtheMountainBrook PoliceDepartmentasa patrolman, warrantofficer, andthenretiredasa detective after27 yearsofservice.Hewasanoutdoorsman,asanavid hunterandfisherman,whowashappytotakeyouinthewoodsoronthelake anytime.Jerry lovedcoachinglittleleagueandmorethanany thinghelovedbeingwithfamilyandfriends. We er. Fune ersonMemorialFuneralHomeandGardensinTrussville, AL ervice wasofficiatedbyhisbrother-in-law,Jerry Reynolds. Ap ollowed.Hispallbearers were:GraysonCoss, RyanBarker, Br ynolds,andMike Reynolds.

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Lydia Guillen

april 5, 1940 — may 16, 2025

Lydia Labrador Guillen, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Lydia was born in the Philippines to Elpidio and Ceferina Labrador. She was also preceded in death by her husband Hospicio, sisters and brothers. Mrs. Guillen was a retired Registered Nurse from UAB.

She is survived by her sons Norman (Katherine) Guillen, Alvin (Michael Coe) Guillen and Roderick (Jessica) Guillen; four grandchildren, Patton, Katie, Griffin and Mabel Guillen.

JackieDewayne “Wayne ”F re derick

july 2,1969— july 14,2024

Visitation was at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral Mass followed the visitation at the church. Entombment was at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville.

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Funeral services were Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home for Harold Peoples, age 88, who passed away Friday, May 16th, 2025. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services for visitation. Pastor Gary King officiated. Interment took place at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens.

JackieDewayne“ Wayne”FrederickwasbornJuly 2nd,1969inHamiltonAlabama.Hepassedaway peacefullyJuly14,2024 at GrandviewHospitalin Birmingham,Alabama followingan extendedillness.He wasprecededindeath by hisfatherPeterJackFrederick,hisgrandparentsWilliamand RuthFredericka Heissurvived by motherSherriFrederick,brothe (Amy),EricFrederic andsisters Sabrin (Julio),DianeP ell. Wayneisals nephews andextendedfamilymembers. Waynewas ag He wasa furniturebuilder fornumerousyears.Duringt awards forhisperfectattendance overhislife. Waynew wasa particularfanofHulkHogan.Hehada deeplove fo inon ever yoneoften.

Harold was a longtime member of Argo Baptist Church.

To ourbrother Wayne, yourlaughter,loveandkindnesswillbegreatl forgotten.Wecelebrate thestrengthanddetermination Thoughourheartsare heav ywithgrief,wefind comfor peacefully,dearbrother.Yourbattlesare overbut youwill funeralwasheld at UnionHillFreewillBaptist ChurchinHacklebur July23rd,2024.

Survivors include his wife, Mabel; sons, Ricky Peoples (Shirley), Randall A Peoples (Susan); grandsons, Jacob Peoples, Zachary A. Peoples (Amanda); stepchildren and grandchildren, Tommy Quick (Dee Ann), Lee Quick (Susie), Rebecca Reid, Kent A Reid, Shane L. Reid, Andy Quick, Amy Hancock, Timmy Quick; and several great grandchildren.

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Palou Wins Indianapolis 500 To Take First Oval Win

By John Goolsby, Motorsports Editor

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Palou won the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 with a masterful pass on Marcus Ericsson on lap 187, securing his first Indy 500 victory and etching his name into racing history.

The popular Spaniard, the winner of the Chidren’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix earlier this month, turned in a masterful drive behind the wheel of his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to win his first oval race. Palou only led 14 laps, but they were the most important ones.

With the win, his fifth in sixth this year, Palou extends his point lead over Pato O’Ward to 115 points in the NTT IndyCar points standings as the series heads to Detroit this weekend.

The day opened under cloudy skies and a weather delay of nearly an hour due to light rain and a crash by Scott McLaughlin on the pace laps. Starting tenth, McLaughlin lost control of his No. 3 Penske Chevrolet while warming the tires and made contact with the inside wall on the front stretch. At the same time, Scott Dixon’s No. 9 Ganassi Honda caught fire at the rear, but the team kept him out on track.

The field took the green flag on lap five in the traditional eleven rows of three after a start under the caution flag. On the opening green flag lap, Marco An-

dretti lost control entering Turn One, impacted the outside wall, and slid across the track before coming to a stop. Lap 10 featured three different leaders: O’Ward took the lead from rookie polesitter Robert Shwartzman into Turn One, while two-time Indy 500 champion Takuma Sato moved to the front into Turn 3. However, the action would be cut short as rain brought out the day’s third caution on lap 20.

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, in the No. 17 Arrow McLaren Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, stalled on pit lane and dropped several positions. Meanwhile, Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter, and Devlin DeFrancesco elected to stay out. Jack Harvey, Rinus VeeKay, and Graham Rahal, who had pitted on lap 7, also remained on track. Sato, Ericsson, O’Ward, Felix Rosenqvist, Palou, David Malukas, and Conor Daly all pitted and cycled out behind the leaders.

Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden and Will Power, at the center of controversy due to an illegal attenuator, worked their way up to 23rd and 24th on the restart. Dixon lost three laps due to a caliper change, due to the fire at the rear of his car, prior to the green flag.

The race resumed on lap 31, and Rasmussen passed Rossi for the lead. Rasmussen and Rossi pitted on lap 43, with Carpenter following a lap later,

handing the lead to Harvey. Harvey led one lap before pitting, returning the lead to Sato.

By lap 61, Sato still held the lead, with Daly the first of the frontrunners to pit from second. On lap 64, Colton Herta in the No. 26 Andretti Honda was penalized for speeding on pit lane.

Once the stops cycled through, Sato maintained the lead over a hard-charging Malukas. By lap 67, the top five were Sato, Malukas, DeFrancesco, Rossi, and Palou. Rossi developed a fluid leak on lap 72 and had to pit. The leak and resulting fire ended a promising run for the 2016 winner.

Newgarden cracked the top ten by lap 79, running five seconds behind race leader Sato.

The fourth caution of the day came on lap 82 when VeeKay lost his brakes and slammed into the inside pit

lane wall while attempting to pit his No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda. At that point, Sato, Malukas, Palou, Daly, Santino Ferrucci, O’Ward, Callum Ilott, Rosenqvist, Newgarden, and Helio Castroneves held the top ten spots.

Lap 87 saw Sato overshoot his pit box, costing him valuable seconds. Meanwhile, Shwartzman’s day ended after he hit the wall entering the pit lane, knocking down numerous crew members and damaging the front end.

On the lap 92 restart, 2014 Indy 500 champion Ryan Hunter-Reay took over the lead. DeFrancesco and Carpenter, on alternate strategies, ran second and third. Harvey and Palou rounded out the top five.

A chaotic restart into Turn One triggered an incident when Larson lost the car’s rear after an aggressive downshift. The move col-

lected Kyffin Simpson in the No. 8 Ganassi Honda and Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Chevrolet—Robb tried to avoid the incident but couldn’t save it.

After the accident, the top ten reset to Hunter-Reay, DeFrancesco, Harvey, Malukas, Daly, Palou, Ferrucci, Rosenqvist, Carpenter, and Newgarden. Hunter-Reay pitted on lap 104, handing the lead to DeFrancesco, who had pitted 30 laps earlier. That moved Ilott into the top ten.

On the restart at lap 107, Rasmussen spun in the No. 21 but avoided the wall, bringing out another caution. DeFrancesco, Harvey, Malukas, Daly, Palou, Ferrucci, Rosenqvist, Carpenter, Ilott, and O’Ward held the top ten positions as the field reset.

With 75 laps to go, Indiana native Conor Daly inherited the lead when DeFrancesco pitted. A.J. Foyt’s duo of Malukas and Ferrucci ran second and third. Palou sat fourth, with Ilott in fifth. Newgarden and Power had climbed to seventh and 13th, respectively, after starting on the last row.

By lap 131, four-time winner Helio Castroneves had moved his No. 06 MSR Honda into ninth.

Newgarden’s hopes for victory ended on lap 135 when he pitted with a fuel pressure issue.

Daly pitted on lap 166 from fourth with an ill-handling car. Palou and Ferrucci pitted on lap 168. Hunter-Reay’s day ended when his car stalled in the pits. Malukas pitted on lap 170, handing the lead to Ericsson.

Ericsson’s final stop came on lap 175, and the Andretti crew executed flawlessly to get the Swede out ahead of Palou and Malukas and it looked as if the Ericsson would bring home his second 500 win. While Palou and Malukas worked to save fuel, Ericsson was able to run wide open.

On lap 187, Palou capitalized on lapped traffic and dove to the inside to pass Ericsson for the lead. Palou is known as a magician when it comes to handling the IndyCar hybrid engine. The hybrid was used at the Indy 5oo for the first time this year. He credits his use of it as a factor in being able to defend for the win.

“Yeah, it was playing a role on passes and on defending,” Palou said of the strategy. “I would say that it played a bigger role defending from Marcus than the pass — the pass I would say that I deployed, but I think he did the same, so we were kind of on the same boat.”

With five laps to go, Palou led Ericsson, followed by Malukas, O’Ward,

On lap 136, Palou, Daly, and Malukas swapped positions as they battled for fifth, sixth, and seventh— effectively the lead due to pit strategy cycles.

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Palou wins Indy 500. Credit: Penske Entertainment: Chris Owens

Spring football roundup: Springville Tigers

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

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The energy and enthusiasm and effort were always at the level we need to be successful.”

in the Tribuneland area last year and he will assume all kicking roles. “He is an elite weapon,” said Metcalf.

Moody’s Braden Wright signs to play baseball at Bryan College

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

MOODY – After a successful baseball season, another one of Moody’s Blue Devil players on the diamond has signed his letter of intent to play at the next level.

Multi-sport athlete Braden Wright, also a huge part of Moody’s 5A runner-up season as a wide receiver on the football team, recently signed his letter to play baseball for Bryan College where he will continue his academic and athletic career.

Things are looking a bit different for the first time in a few years on Highway 11 in Springville as the Tigers took to the field for spring practice as the school year began to wind down.

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor

The number one-ranked Hewitt-Trussville baseball team went 4-0 in Georgia over the weekend.

Chris Metcalf took over for previous Springville coach Jon Clements after the 2024 football season and the new head coach has hit the ground running in his first season with that title.

The coach highlighted Cody Parker and KJ Jeffrey on defense as the key leaders. Porter Tibbs and Jake Morgan look to anchor the defensive front with Alec Swallows, Cody Meadows and Gabe McCain look to break out this season. “The guys have been communicating well and flying around all spring,” said Metcalf.

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

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One thing you will notice early on with this group is that the triple option is now a thing of the past. While you can be sure the Tigers will run the ball a good bit, Metcalf’s offense will throw it around a bit as well with sophomore quarterback Brennen leading them.

– 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.

Volleyball standout Ashley Peake signed with Xavier University.

The Tigers did not play a spring game, but they scrimmaged some and the head coach was happy with their efforts. “Overall, our spring training was a huge success,” said Metcalf. “Our guys dealt with some major transitions and changes and always brought their best.

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.”

Wright had the following to say about the day. “First, I want to give all glory to Jesus Christ for allowing me to play at the next level. It was a blessing to be able to sign today and be able to chase my dream I have had ever since I was three years old. It was very exciting to put pen to paper and sign my name across it.”

abama and Georgia and continued to grow as a team,” he said.

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Moody head baseball coach Eamonn Kelly said of his senior’s signing, “Braden has been a big part of our program over the last few years. I am so excited for him to get the opportunity to play at the next level. They are getting a heck of a player. He is one of the best utility guys I have ever coached. He was also a huge part of our culture in the locker room as a leader. I can’t wait to see what he can accomplish.”

Huskies move to 10-0 after Georgia road trip

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Steele Hall, Drew Ollis, Christian Helmers, and Hudson Mitchell. made the All-tournament team.

• 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

• Landy Saxton, football, signed with Huntingdon College.

On offense, Brennen Archer leads the way at quarterback, taking over for Jake Conner, who should go down as a Springville legend. Protecting Archer up front is an extremely deep offensive line unit. Damien Smith, Trent Vines, and Cason Cornell had a great spring campaign. Maverick Bevel, Alex Logan, and Sutton Hydrick are other to look for on the offensive line. At the skill positions, look for Franklin Tripp, Trigg Murdoch, Christian Dorsett and Reed Wallace to get their names called often. Patrick Williams is the special teams leader. He was one of the better kickers

“We played some highly respected programs from Al-

A&M earlier this month.

• Jasmine Terry, volleyball, signed with Lee in November.

• Kindle Wright, volleyball, will sign with Dillard University in March.

“As I reflect on my first spring as a head coach, I am reminded daily how Coach Abrams prepared me for this role,” said Coach Metcalf. “When leaving Hoover for Minor, several questioned that decision, but the growth I experienced at Minor was exponential me as a coach. As we move forward, we will implement the mindset of growth at Springville with our own staff and players to help them grow where their feet are. Our motto for the season is ‘Build Greatness.’ We are always looking for opportunities to compete and be our best each day. We will continue to build greatness in our summer training program and carry this momentum into the fall. We look forward to seeing everyone at Springville when we open the season on August 22 at 7:00 pm. Go Tigers!”

• Peake, Terry and Wright played for Coach Kimberly Cook.

Rosenqvist, Kirkwood, Ferrucci, Castroneves, Rasmussen, and Lundgaard. The top five were separated by less than two seconds.

Palou held off Ericsson for four and three-quarter laps before a crash by Nolan Siegel brought out a yellow, and the field coasted home from the final turn to the yard of bricks.

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.

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3. David Malukus, USA 4. Pato O’Ward, Mexico

5. Felix Rosenqvist, Sweden

6. Kyle Kirkwood, USA

7. Santino Ferrucci, USA

8. Christian Rasmussen, Denmark

9. Christian Lundgaard, Denmark

10. Conor Daly, USA

11. Takuma Sato, Japan

12. Callum Ilott, Great Britian

13. Helio Castroneves, Brazil

14. Devlin DeFrancesco, Canada

threw a complete game one-hitter with seven strikeouts and offensively had five hits and reached base on 10 of 13 plate appearances.

20. Graham Rahal, USA

21. Marcus Armstrong, New Zealand

The Huskies host Huntsville this Tuesday.

22. Jack Harvey, Great Britian

23. Scott Dixon, New Zealand

24. Ryan Hunter-Reay, USA

25. Josef Newgarden, USA

26. Sting Ray Robb, USA

27. Kyle Larson, USA

28. Kyffin Simposn, Cayman Islands

29. Robert Shwartzman, Israel

• Steele, Ford, Saxton, Cook and Smith played for former head coach Rueben Nelson.

The Tigers will participate in 7 on 7 tournaments at Samford (June 24) and Hoover (July 10) before that August 22nd game at home against Ashville.

Alex Palou took the checkered flag, extended his NTT IndyCar points lead, and, more importantly, stamped his place in history and likeness on the Borg-Warner Trophy.

Finsihing order:

1. Alex Palou, Spain

2. Marcus Ericsson,

15. Louis Foster, Great Britian

16. Nolan Siegel, USA

17. Colton Herta, USA

18. Ed Carpenter, USA

19. Will Power, Austra-

30. Rinus VeeKay, Netherlands

31. Alex Rossi, USA

32. Marco Andretti, USA

33. Scott McLaughlin, New Zealand/USA

Steele, Ford and Saxton with family and friends. Credit: John Goolsby

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New Springville coach Chris Metcalf addresses the team after practice. Credit: Johnny Sanders

Braden Wright and his loved ones on signing day. Credit: Eamonn Kelly

From Barber to Indy

By John Goolsby, Motorsports Editor

SPEEDWAY, IN – The Trussville Tribune’s The Green Flag again brings you coverage of the Indy 500 and its close connection to Leeds’ Barber Motorsports Park.

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For the last four years— and eight of the previous ten—the NTT IndyCar race at Barber has been the final stop on the schedule before May festivities begin at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In recent years, George Barber’s crown jewel’s place on the IndyCar calendar has provided local fans with an early look at which teams and drivers are gaining momentum for the Indy 500.

350,000+ – Expected crowd at this year ’s Indy 500, the largest in ten years

70,000 – Attendance at this year’s Carb Day 2010—Helio Castroneves won the inaugural Barber race. The Brazilian is one of four drivers to win four Indy 500s.

1,321 – number of laps Barber winners have led at the Indy 500

Stallions offense shines in 26-22 victory over Panthers

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of the Hoosier Hundred—a 146-lap USAC Silver Crown race at the .686-mile Indianapolis Raceway Park. Former Silver Crown champions include Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Ryan Newman, with drivers like Kyle Larson using the 800-horsepower cars as a launching pad to NASCAR.

677 – the most laps led by a driver in the history of the Indy 500. Six-time Barber runner-up Scott Dixon holds this record.

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503 – Miles between Barber Motorsports Park and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

109 – the 109th Indy 500

(May 24, 2025) – The Birmingham Stallions (6-3) used a late defensive stop deep in their own territory to slip past the Michigan Panthers (6-3), 26-22 on Saturday afternoon inside Protective Stadium. Stallions Defensive Back Shyheim Carter swatted away a Danny Etling pass attempt in the end zone that would have gone for the go-ahead score with less than 10 seconds to play.

on a 19-yard touchdown pass that brought a sixplay, 48-yard drive to a close. The Stallions were successful on the following one-point conversion, as Smith called his own number on a designed QB draw to deadlock the game at seven (7-7).

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Heading into the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500, the Barber winner has either won the pole or finished in the top three at Indy in four of the previous five seasons.

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This year, the crowd approached 70,000. It’s a great day to roam the track and experience the 230 mph action from any of the 250,000 permanent seats or one of the many viewing mounds.

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The IMS Museum, recently revitalized by a $60+ million renovation, is stunning and packed full of history. Be sure to reserve tickets online in advance to get your preferred time.

There are plenty of other opportunities to enjoy the atmosphere on Saturday: the annual Indy 500 parade downtown, Speedway-area restaurants, driver meetand-greets, and memorabilia shows.

On race day, the gates open to the public at 6 a.m., marked by the traditional cannon blast and fireworks.

The pre-race festivities are legendary—featuring the playing of “Taps,” the national anthem, “Back Home Again in Indiana,” the flyover, and, of course, the command to start engines. There’s truly something for everyone.

Indy 500 & Barber Motorsports Park by the Numbers:

22 – Indy 500 wins by drivers who have competed at Barber

21 – Days since the NTT IndyCar Series raced at Barber

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10 – first ten Barber winners were Indy 500 winners or would become 500 winners.

6 – Drivers with both Indy 500 and Barber wins: Castroneves, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud, Takuma Sato and Ryan Hunter-Reay

4 – Active drivers in this year’s Barber race with an Indy 500 win: Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Alexander Rossi and Marcus Ericsson

2.5 – Average finish by the Alabama Gang’s Donnie Allison in the 1970 and 1971 Indy 500 and NASCAR World 600—best of any NASCAR driver

1- NASCAR driver attempting to do the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day

The green flag waves for the Indy 500 at 11:45 and can be seen on Fox in Birmingham.

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“Really proud of the way that we finished the game and super proud of our defense for making that final stop,” said Head Coach of the Birmingham Stallions Skip Holtz. “We talked all week about how we needed to get off the field defensively and I thought that we came out of the locker room at halftime with a lot of energy. We were not running the ball extremely efficiently, and J’Mar (Smith) did a great job, we kind of put the ball in his hands and did a lot more drop back passes. We had to dissect a lot of different coverages and looks that Michigan was presenting. I am just really proud of our team, that stop at the end of the game was huge. I would have loved to get the stop with two minutes left at our own 30-yard line, but nevertheless, we made the stop and secured the win. We’ll be playing again in Birmingham in two weeks not because we have to, but because our team has earned that opportunity.”

The Stallions found themselves in another backand-forth affair that came down to the game’s final play. All together, the game saw four lead changes, with all occurring in the second half. J’Mar Smith was extremely efficient in his second start of the season, as the veteran signal-caller finished the day 22-of-31 for 307 yards two touchdowns with a long completion of 57. Deon Cain was on the receiving end of both of Smith’s touchdowns, as Cain hauled in four recep

total rushing yards. Defensively, Birmingham only surrendered 106 rushing yards and made the key defensive stop to preserve the win. Kyahva Tezino led the Stallions’ defense with seven total tackles. Tezino also managed a sack and two tackles for loss. Steven Gilmore and Shyheim Carter both ended the day with six total tackles, with five of Carter’s six tackles being solo stops. Carter also had a pass break up, which occurred on a late fourth down play to seal the game for Birmingham.

Notes

• The Stallions increased their all-time record over the Panthers to 7-0, including a perfect 4-0 in Birmingham. Birmingham was extremely efficient on third down, finishing the day 11-of-13 on third down. The Stallions’ 362 total yards of offense is a new season-high.

• Michigan’s 106 rushing yards mark only the third time this season an opponent has rushed over the century mark.

J’Mar Smith’s 307 passing yards is a season-high for Birmingham QBs, surpassing Smith’s 262 yard outing last week.

• Deon Cain has registered back-to-back games with two receiving touchdowns.

Larry Rountree III only managed three total carries on the day, but two of which went for scores.

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How It Happened

Second Quarter 13:01 – MICH | Michigan opened the scoring on a 33-yard touchdown

Third Quarter • 10:48 – MICH | Following a Birmingham fumble deep in Michigan territory that was returned to the Stallions’ 27-yard line, the Panthers regained the lead on a six-yard touchdown pass. The following onepoint attempt was unsuccessful (13-7, Panthers).

• 6:08 – BHM | Larry Rountree III found the end zone for the first time this season on a 14-yard rush to paydirt.

The scoring drive lasted eight plays and covered 75 yards. Birmingham attempted a one-point conversion on the following play but were denied (13-13).

• 0:54 – MICH | The Panthers broke the tie with a 25-yard field goal that ended a 10-play, 50-yard drive (16-13, Panthers).

Fourth Quarter • 11:23 – BHM | The Stallions took their first lead of the day on a one-yard rushing touchdown from Rountree III that concluded an eight-play, 79-yard drive. Birmingham increased their lead to four on the following one-point attempt when Smith connected with Jordan Thomas in the back of the end zone (2016, Stallions).

• 7:47 – MICH | Michigan grabbed the lead back on the following possession on a two-yard touchdown rush. The ensuing one-point attempt was unsuccessful, keeping the Stallions’ deficit at two (22-20, Panthers).

• 2:22 – BHM | Smith found Cain on a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass that punctuated an 11-play, 72-yard scoring drive that ate up 5:25 of gameplay. Birmingham elected to go for two, but were unsuccessful in their attempt (26-22, Stallions).

Up Next The Stallions will hit the road for the final time in the regular season for a Week 10 matchup against the Memphis Showboats at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. The game will be played on Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. CT and will be aired live on FOX.

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