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From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools named the Bus Drivers of the Year on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, according to TTCS Transportation Coordinator Dale Posey.

Posey thanked everyone who participated in the nom-

TRUSSVILLE — The much-anticipated Crumbl Cookies and their line of delicious cookies and treats opens the doors in Trussville this week.

The opening is set for Friday, Jan. 5, when locally owned and operated Trussville Crumbl, located at 5431 Patrick Way, Suite 105, Trussville, AL 35235, opens its doors.

Store owners Nik and Jayne Wills can’t wait to serve delicious treats to Trussville cookie connoisseurs in Crumbl’s iconic Pink Boxes. The store is open from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.

– 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Media, community members and city officials are invited to join the celebration.

The new store will create 35 jobs for the Trussville area.

The grand opening week menu will consist of six of the 250+ weekly rotating flavors, including Crumbl’s classic Milk Chocolate Chip. For future weekly lineups, don’t

Trussville Chamber to host ‘Toast of the Town’ From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a “Toast of the Town,” an awards celebration for “Trussville’s Best.” The event will be held at Corbeau Wine Bar on Jan. 29, 2024, beginSee TRUSSVILLE, Page 3

Birmingham man charged with capital murder after arrest at Tom Bradford Park From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — According to Officer Truman Fitzgerald, Birmingham detectives have obtained an arrest warrant in connection to the homicide investigation of See MURDER, Page 4

Shooting near Trussville connected to Birmingham homicide From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A shooting near Trussville at Edwards Lake Road and Gadsden Highway is connected to a Birmingham homicide on Saturday, according to Sgt. LaQuitta Wade of See SHOOTING, Page 4

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Crumbl Cookies opens in Trussville this week

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By Crystal McGough Editor

BIRMINGHAM – The Birmingham Police Department reported that detectives have obtained warrants for the arrest of three suspects in connection to the homicide See SUSPECTS, Page 4

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miss the weekly flavor drops posted every Sunday at 6 p.m.

MST on all of Crumbl’s social media accounts.

Customers can order in person during the first five business days of the Grand Opening, or customers can choose to get their cookies through delivery, curbside pickup, catering, or nationwide shipping, available via the Crumbl App or online at crumblcookies.com. Custom-

ers who have downloaded the app can also enjoy a special Grand Opening 30-day promo code, valid for one free cookie at the Trussville location beginning the Monday after Grand Opening.

Download the award-winning Crumbl App and start collecting Loyalty Crumbs toward free cookies today.

Local owners Nik and Jayne Wills are excited to open their third Crumbl in the

central Alabama region. They started their cookie journey in 2021 by traveling to help other local business owners around the country who were opening other Crumbl locations.

The couple loves the sense of community and family that the unique Crumbl experience brings to their area. As Trussville has continued to

By Crystal McGough Editor

“The pandemic just killed us, but not anymore!” Patti said to The Tribune. “We want to help as many people as we can and have fun at the same time. Pinson Trade Days, we hope, also helps all

Pinson Trade Days on June 4, 2022 (Credit: Matt McGough)

our small businesses on Main Street in Downtown Pinson. … We can’t thank the city of Pinson enough for letting us do Pinson Trade Days every month.”

Patti and her husband, Tom, moved to Pinson from New York in 2000 and it wasn’t long before they opened their flea market and consignment shop on Main Street. The couple has been selling on Main Street for nearly 20 years now, and they worked in the consignment business many years before

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in New York. Patti’s lifetime of experience and knowledge, combined with her passion to help others, has led to the ongoing success of Pinson Trade Days.

“Sometimes when you start something new, it takes a while to get going,” she said.

“But because I pride myself on knowing a little bit about this business – because I’ve only done it 55 years – I put all antique dealers out there: flea market dealers, collectable dealers, farmers market dealers. We have vintage

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce hosted annual Awards Luncheon Special to The Tribune

LEEDS — The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 21, at Leeds First Baptist Church.

It was a festive occasion with

See CRUMBL, Page 3

Pinson Trade Days will be held this weekend, rain or shine PINSON – The businesses of Pinson’s historic district are set to kick off the new year with the first Pinson Trade Days of 2024 happening this Saturday, Jan. 6.

Pinson Trade Days was founded in 2021 by Patti, of Patti’s on Main Street Flea Market and Consignment Shop, as a way to help the small businesses of the historic district bounce back after the 2020 pandemic.

While there have been several changes made throughout the years as the businesses have figured out the best way to promote this community event, Trade Days has now officially become a monthly tradition, hosting streetside vendors and entertainment on Main Street the first Saturday of every month.

Birmingham police arrest 3 suspects in murder, kidnapping that ended in Leeds

cars come here. We have the Hometown Bank bring an ATM machine here. … And then, we give out free rent.

It’s all free rent out there.”

Vendors continue to express their excitement and gratitude each month, Patti said, as Trade Days’ roots grow in the heart of the city.

“People tell us all the time, ‘We love Pinson Trade Days,’” she said. “‘It’s something we look forward to,’ they tell me.”

In addition to the street vendors, several local momand-pop shops line Pinson Main Street and will have their doors open to the public offering everything from food and beverages to clothing, jewelry and self-care items.

The merchants of Pinson Main Street include: Price’s restaurant, which offers a selection of hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream and more in a ‘50’s diner setting; Barking Bee Coffee; Celina’s Boutique; Down on Main Street Hair and Nails; Pinson Valley Arts Council; Comfort Grooming and Daycare LLC;

See LEEDS, Page 3

Pinson man charged with child solicitation From The Tribune staff reports

PINSON — A Pinson man has been jailed on charges of child solicitation, according to Lt. Joni Money of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

On Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s Vice and Narcotics Division, See SOLICITATION, Page 6

Man arrested for murder after his father’s body found in backyard From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man has been charged with murder after police detectives located the body of his missing father in his backyard, according to Officer Truman Fitzgerald of

See PINSON, Page 5

See ARREST, Page 6

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If you’re looking for good Italian food, there are plenty of local choices

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TRUSSVILLE — When you’re in the mood for Italian food, there are plenty of great selections right here in the local area. Tribune readers picked the top locations throughout the nine-city coverage area. Let’s take a look at their favorites.

Carpenetti’s in Moody was the Tribune Readers’ Choice for the best Italian restaurant.

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This family-owned restaurant is well known for great pizza and was chosen Bama’s Best Pizza by the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) and Alabama Farmers Federation Dairy Division in 2021. But the offerings for diners are much broader.

The menu at Carpenetti’s includes salads, pasta dishes, calzones, subs, and their famous pizza. Check them out at 740 Park Ave., Moody, AL 35004. The hours are 11 a.m. to

8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 4-8 p.m. Saturday.

Other top choices from Tribune readers include Costas Mediterranean, Fox’s Pizza Den, and Tamburro’s Italian Home which were all named finalists in the best Italian restaurant category.

Costas Mediterranean is a longtime favorite for local families. They are located at 5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35235.

Fox’s Pizza Den is the

defending Tribune Readers’ Choice for best pizza. They have two locations in Fox’s Pizza Den in Trussville at 199B Beechnut Street, Trussville 35173 and Fox’s Pizza Den and Arcade in Argo at 750 U.S. Highway 11, Trussville, 35173.

Tamburro’s Italian Home, a longtime favorite, has returned to the local restaurant scene to much fanfare. Tamburro’s Italian Home is located 5951 Chalkville Mountain Road.

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Local / Region Trussville From front page

ning at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets for “Toast of the Town” are $30 per person or $50 per couple. The public is invited to come enjoy hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages and live entertainment by

Crumbl brings its brand of gourmet cookies to Trussville this week.

Nik and Jayne Wills will be the local owners of Trussville Crmbl.

Crumbl From front page

grow, it caught the eye of Nik and Jayne as two young entrepreneurs looking to live the American dream. With a bit of faith, trust and pixie dust (also known as powdered sugar), they eagerly seized the opportunity to become an integral part of a young community.

The Wills have spent months perfecting the Trussville location to provide an irresistible experience for customers. Together with their crew, they are thrilled

to finally open their doors to bring the people of Trussville together “over a box of the best cookies in the world.”

Crumbl was founded in 2017 in Logan, Utah, by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley.

In just six years, Crumbl has grown from a humble cookie shop to a booming franchise with over 900 locations across all 50 states, plus Canada and Puerto Rico. Its rotating menu offers new flavors every week, while regularly bringing back crowd favorites and unique original recipes.

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a well-attended meeting and an Italian lunch was catered

by Katering 101.

The Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Elizabeth McDonald with Cadence Bank by Ambassador Chairperson, Dona Bonnett.

“Elizabeth has been a very active Corporate Ambassador this year and has taken on much responsibility with the Ambassador program,” Bonnett said. “She is an incredible representative for our chamber and community.”

Steve Karr, Chamber Treasurer, presented the Non-Profit of the Year Award to the Woman’s Literary Club of Leeds. The Woman’s Literary Club of Leeds celebrated its one-hundredth year on October 23, 2023, making it Leeds’s oldest women’s service organization. This non-profit organization goes over and beyond in their efforts to support the greater Leeds community.

Steven Weems, Incoming Chamber President, presented the Civic Award to Emma Terry. Emma is an exemplary individual who goes over and beyond in her community. She has devoted her time, talents and resources to the greater Leeds area and causes that she is most passionate about. She is currently serv-

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The Annual Ned & Goldie Paine Memorial Gatekeeper Award winners will be an-

ing at Miss Jefferson County and her list of accolades is long. She is a Leeds native and an incredible representative for our community.

The Business of the Year Award was presented to Casey Parsons Team – Guild Mortgage by Chamber President, Tiffiany Ward. Team member, Megan Graham, accepted the award in Casey’s absence. Casey Parsons Team – Guild Mortgage is a local business leader in the community and was recognized as a Top 10 contender for the State Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award for an emerging business of less than five years. Casey believes in businesses coordinating together to support a community and economy.

She loves the city of Leeds and says the people here are truly one of a kind. The local office in Leeds, AL, is small, but mighty! Casey has been recognized as a top loan officer in the nation by Scotsman Guide and has also received multiple awards within Guild Mortgage for being a top producer. The list of accolades goes on and this business is very deserving of this award!

Chamber President, Tiffiany Ward, also presented the President’s Award to Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin for his exemplary performance going over and beyond. In the realm of law enforcement, Chief Irwin stands as a bea-

nounced, the Veteran’s Committee will be presenting its annual “Veteran of the Year” award, The Trussville Tribune will be presenting its “Person of the Year Award,” and Prestige Alarm will be presenting its “Unsung Hero Award.”

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the

The Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Elizabeth McDonald with Cadence Bank by Ambassador Chairperson, Dona Bonnett. (Photo courtesy of Dianne Poole)

con of excellence, with more than 30 years in Law enforcement, he exemplifies dedication, innovation and unwavering commitment to our community. Under Chief Irwin’s stewardship, the Leeds Police Department has witnessed a transformative era.

Through strategic initiatives and innovative approaches, crime rates have seen a significant decline, drug dealers are off the streets and justice is being brought to those who are committing wrongdoings. Beyond the professional realm, Chief Irwin exhibits exceptional empathy and compassion. He consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to support those in need, showcasing his commitment to serve and protect

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chamber office at (205) 6557535 or visit www.trussvillechamber.com.

The presenting sponsor for “Toast of the Town” is Prestige Alarm. Supporting sponsors include: Bryant Bank, The Trussville Tribune, Birmingham Coca-Cola and the Mortgage Firm.

all members of our community. He also serves on the National Law Enforcement Destination Zero selection committee, an organization created to have a goal of zero officers lost in the line of duty.

In addition to these awards at the meeting, State Representative Susan DuBose presented a $7500 check to Leeds Outreach. Incoming 2024 Chamber Board of Directors were recognized and sworn in by Councilman Johnny Dutton. Chamber Corporate Partners and Sponsors were recognized and presented with a plaque.

Dutton also presented outgoing Chamber President, Tiffiany Ward, with a president’s plaque and Ward gave a final speech before the meeting dismissed.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce works very hard all during the year to support the local businesses, schools and community and is very excited about approaching a new year to better serve our mission. The Chamber is closed for the holidays and will re-open on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Chamber membership is open to all local businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals. For more information about the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, please visit their website at www.leedsareachamber.com.

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Shooting From front page

Joshua Guthrie

Suspects From front page

investigation of David Nicholas. Nicholas was shot and killed on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the 1400 Block of Lake Lane.

An adult female was kidnapped during the incident, but found safe by Leeds police officers on Sunday, Dec. 24. The woman was in a vehicle with suspect Joshua Corey Guthrie, 33, in the parking lot

Murder From front page

Stephen Keith Jr. Keith was shot and killed in his vehicle on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in the 9300 block of Parkway East.

“The suspect is also charged with shooting a second adult male in a second incident the same day,” Fitzgerald said. “The second shooting occurred in the 1300 Block of High Point Terrace, (where) an adult male was shot inside his vehicle; he suffered non-life-threatening injuries.”

The suspect has been identified as Anthony Dubose Jr., 25, of Birmingham.

Dubose was arrested after officers located him in Tom

Dustin Stanfield

Brittany Patterson

of the Leed’s Walmart Supercenter located at 8551 Whitfield Avenue.

The other two suspects have been identified as Dustin Stanfield, 43, of Hoover, and Brittany Patterson, 33, of Mt. Olive.

“On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Birmingham Police Detectives presented case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office,” Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated. “After an as-

sessment of the information, detectives obtained warrants for Capital Murder (Kidnapping) and Kidnapping 1st Degree on the three suspects.”

Stanfield and Guthrie were arrested on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. Brittany Patterson was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

All three suspects will be held in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.

Bradford Park at 1701 Edwards Lake Road.

“BPD’s East Precinct, Crime Reduction Team, and Tactical Operations Precinct, along with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Trussville Police Department played a major role in taking the suspect into custody free of any incident,” Fitzgerald said.

On Sunday, Birmingham Police Detectives presented case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. After an assessment of the information, detectives obtained warrants for capital murder, attempted murder, and discharging into an occupied vehicle.

Anthony Dubose Jr. will be held in the custody of the

the Birmingham Police Department.

At approximately 1:33 p.m. East Precinct officers were dispatched to a call of a motor vehicle accident in the 9300 Block of Parkway East, according to Wade.

“Officers arrived on the scene and observed the victim suffering from what appeared to be injuries caused by the motor vehicle accident,” Wade said. “Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services arrived on the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital.

UAB medical staff determined that the victim had sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound.”

The victim has been identified as Stephen A. Keith Jr., 77, of Birmingham. Keith was pronounced deceased at 9:44 p.m.

“The preliminary investigation suggests that at approximately 1:31 p.m., East Precinct officers received a

Anthony Dubose Jr.,25, of Birmingham is charged with capital murder.

Jefferson County Jail with no bond.

According to BPD Sgt. LaQuitta Wade, police were alerted to shots fired at a vehicle near Gadsden Highway and Edwards Lake Road near

Trussville.

At approximately 1:33 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a call of a motor vehicle accident in the 9300 Block of Parkway East, according to Wade.

BOLO from our 911 Communications Division of a male firing shots at another vehicle near Edwards Lake Road and Gadsden Highway,” Wade said. “Minutes later, several calls were received stating matching call details in the 9300 Block of Parkway East.”

After Keith was struck by gunfire on Parkway East, his vehicle collided with a pickup truck.

The driver of the pickup truck was also transported to UAB Hospital by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services.

Trussville Police Lt. Clint Riner said that TPD was notified of the incident by Birmingham police and asked to divert traffic from Edwards Lake Road while the suspect was apprehended at Tom Bradford Park.

“Officers arrived on the scene and observed the victim suffering from what appeared to be injuries caused by the motor vehicle accident,” Wade said. “Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services arrived on the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital.

UAB medical staff determined that the victim had sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound.”

The victim has been identified as Stephen A. Keith Jr., 77, of Birmingham. Keith was pronounced deceased at 9:44 p.m.

“The preliminary investigation suggests that at approximately 1:31 p.m., East Precinct officers received a BOLO from our 911 Communications Division of a male

firing shots at another vehicle near Edwards Lake Road and Gadsden Highway,” Wade said. “Minutes later, several calls were received stating matching call details in the 9300 Block of Parkway East.”

After Keith was struck by gunfire on Parkway East, his vehicle collided with a pickup truck.

The driver of the pickup truck was also transported to UAB Hospital by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services.

Trussville Police Lt. Clint Riner said that TPD was notified of the incident by Birmingham police and asked to divert traffic from Edwards Lake Road while the suspect was apprehended at Tom Bradford Park.

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ination process by submitting a Google form. He said the 750 responses represented a jump of about 200 over last year’s total.

This year’s winners are Paine Elementary School bus 23-01C driver Paul Guthrie and aide Jay Segers, and Hewitt-Trussville Middle School bus 09-08 driver Lisa Crumley.

“To say we appreciate all of our drivers and aides would be an understatement,” Posey said. “The job they do each day is pretty extraordinary when you consider all of the obstacles they face. From a bus load of loud students to

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From The Tribune staff reports

(L-R) TCS Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin, Jay Segers, Lisa Crumley, Paul Gutherie, TCS Transportation Coordinator Dale Posey.

roads full of distracted drivers, they do their best to take

care of each and every one on the bus.”

MOUNTAIN BROOK — A Vestavia Hills woman was killed in a crash in Mountain Brook on Friday, Dec. 29, according to Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates.

Kathleen A. Troup, 73, of Vestavia Hills, was identified

by Yates as the victim in the single car crash.

“The decedent was the driver of a motor vehicle involved in a single vehicle,” Yates said. “The Mountain

Brook Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the wreck.”

According to Yates, the crash occurred at 4500 block of Dolly Ridge Road, Mountain Brook just after 2 p.m.

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Todd’s Computer Repair; Styles N’ Smiles Family Hair Salon; Love Life Naturals; Neixy Jewelry; Patti’s on Main Street Flea Market/ Consignment Shop and more. “(Trade Days’ success) is mainly because of Patti,” vendor Steve Jett said at a previous Trade Days. “She’s done a good job at promoting it; she’s encouraged people all along to come and try to help Pinson, the old community of Pinson down through here.

She’s always had that attitude of helping out the city itself.

She tries harder than anybody I know. She puts out a hard effort of trying to make the community grow.”

Trade Days 2024 will kick off this Saturday, Jan. 6, at 9 a.m., and last until 2 p.m.

Rain or shine, the public is invited to come down and enjoy the day while supporting the small businesses of Pinson’s historic district.

For more information or to sign up for a free booth at Pinson Trade Days, visit Patti’s on Main Street Flea Market/Consignment Shop, located at 4281 Main Street,

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Florence woman, 62, killed when SUV leaves roadway, submerged in water From The Tribune staff reports

LAUDERDALE COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, has claimed the life of a Florence woman, according to Sergeant

Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

“Regina L. Jones, 62, was fatally injured when the 2006 Ford Expedition she was a passenger in left the roadway and struck a ditch before becoming submerged in a large

body of water,” Burkett said.

Jones was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Expedition, a 57-year-old male, also of Florence, was injured and transported to North Alabama Medical Center, in Florence, for treatment.

The crash occurred on Lauderdale County 65 near Lauderdale County 63, approximately two miles north of Killen, in Lauderdale County.

No further information is available as Troopers with the ALEA Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

43-year old St. Clair County woman dead after Alabama State Trooper rear-ends vehicle Chris Card of Pinson was charged with child solicitation.

Solicitation From front page

as well as personnel from the FBI and United States Secret Service, conducted an operation in conjunction with the Millen Police Department in Millen, Georgia.

According to reports, detectives with the Millen Police Department were proactively seeking individuals who were committing internet crimes against children when they made contact with a 39-year-old Pinson man.

Money said the man believed he was chatting online with a 14-year-old girl.

During the conversation, he arranged to meet the child at a hotel in Fultondale. Millen Police detectives collaborated with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and US Secret Service agents to meet the suspect at the hotel, in place of the fictional 14-year-old child.

“Christopher W. Card was arrested in the parking lot of a hotel on Lowery Park-

way in Fultondale,” Money said. “He was placed in the Jefferson County Jail on charges of child solicitation by computer and traveling to meet a child for unlawful sex acts. His bonds were set at $90,000.”

A search warrant was also conducted on Card’s home in Pinson. Several electronic devices were recovered. Additional charges are possible based upon the results of the inspection of those devices, Money said.

“Agencies working together is another example of how our deputies build relationships. In this case, we were able to arrest a child predator living right here in Jefferson County,” Sheriff Pettway said. We are thankful for the work done by all agencies involved in this operation and are particularly impressed by the tenacity of the Millen Police Department. The teamwork exhibited by all involved is exactly what we need to stop these types of predators.”

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TALLADEGA COUNTY — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:16 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 29, left a 43-year-old St. Clair County woman dead, according to Sergeant Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

The crash occurred after

the woman was struck in the rear-end by an Alabama State Trooper, sending her into a collision with a dump truck.

Lori M. Laber, 43, of Ragland, was fatally injured when the 2017 Honda Civic she was driving was struck by the 2015 Kenworth dump truck driven by a Pell City man.

“Before colliding with the Kenworth, the Honda was struck in the rear-end by the

2021 Dodge Charger driven by a Trooper assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division,” Burkett said in a statement. “Laber was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene.”

Burkett said that Jesse R. Ecker Jr., 43, of Ragland, who was a passenger in the Honda,

was also not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was ejected and transported to Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega for treatment.

The crash occurred on Alabama 77 near the 80-mile marker, within the city limits of Lincoln, in Talladega County.

No further information is available as Troopers with the ALEA Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

an autopsy that revealed the victim had been shot.

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, Birmingham Police Detectives presented case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s

Office.

After an assessment of the information, detectives obtained a warrant on the victim’s son, Ledarius Cash, 30, of Birmingham, for the charge of abuse of a corpse.

The suspect was booked into the Jefferson County Jail with a $250,000 bond.

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates notified BPD detectives the human remains were identified as: Donald Cash, 52, of Birmingham.

BPD homicide detectives have obtained a murder warrant on the victim’s son Ledarius Cash; he remains in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail without bond.

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the Birmingham Police Department.

“In September of 2023, the Birmingham Police Department launched a critical missing person investigation for Donald Cash after a loved one reported him missing from west Birmingham,” Fitzgerald said. “On Monday, November 6, 2023, BPD’s Crimes Against Persons Division and Tactical Operations Precinct personnel executed a search warrant at 1437 Brighton Road in connection to the disappearance of Donald Cash.”

Investigators observed

what appeared to be human remains in the backyard of the residence. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office recovered the victim’s remains; the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office performed

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Jefferson County Coroner seeks help finding families of 4 deceased men

JW Davis

Phillip Joseph Vitale

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JEFFERSON COUNTY – The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in locating family of the following four decedents who recently died in Jefferson County: J.W. Davis, a 69-year-old black male from Birmingham, was one of two adult males found deceased inside the decedent’s residence at the 1900 block of 18th Street North, Birmingham, by police performing a welfare check at the request of a concerned neighbor. Davis was found on Dec. 24, 2023, at 7:32 p.m., and pronounced dead at 8:20 p.m. The cause of his death is pending additional laboratory studies, with no evidence of trauma or foul play found.

“The decedent is a veteran and in 2022 listed a home address of 739 Barcelona Court in Birmingham,” Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said.

“The decedent’s mother, Louise Adams, died in November

2012. The decedent’s other relatives include a Bettie Adams Neal (died January 2021), Sallie Adams Stitt, and Ruby Jean Brown. All attempts to locate these family members have failed.”

Philip Joseph Vitale, a 67-year-old white male from Forestdale, Alabama, was found deceased inside his private residence at the 1700 block of Horn Drive, Forestdale, by sheriff deputies performing a welfare check at the request of a concerned friend on Dec. 27, 2023. His cause of death is pending.

“Reportedly, the decedent is an only child and both parents are deceased,” Yates said.

“The decedent possibly has extended family living out of state and originally from New Jersey.”

Robert S. Blackmon, a 76-year-old black male from Birmingham was found deceased on Dec. 27, 2023, inside his private residence located at the 2200 block of 12th Street North, Birmingham, by police performing a welfare check at the request of

a concerned neighbor. Natural causes is listed as his cause of death.

“Reportedly, the decedent is blind and lives alone at the residence,” Yates said. “The following persons are believed to be related to the decedent: Ada Blackmon (died March 2013), Marcellous Blackmon (died March 2019), and a Joy Blackmon, who once lived in Helena, Alabama.”

James Kevin Cooper, a 58-year-old white male, was found deceased inside his private residence at the 200 block of Cheyenne Blvd, Birmingham, on Dec. 28, 2023,

by Birmingham police performing a welfare check at the request of the decedent’s medical care provider. The cause of his death is listed as natural causes.

“Reportedly, the decedent’s mother is Betty Cooper, but her whereabouts is unknown,” Yates said.

If you are family or have knowledge of family, please call the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office at 205-930-3603.

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MONTGOMERY — As 2023 ends and we enjoy the final days of December, it reminds us that winter is here as local forecasters are calling for freezing temperatures, rain and possible snow flurries in the northern part of the state.

“Whether you are traveling long distances for a New Year’s celebration, going to watch your favorite team play in a bowl game, or staying close to home, we encourage everyone to prepare your vehicle before departing for the trip,” Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Hal Taylor said. “Even if you plan to be in an area of the state that will not experience rain or snow, it is smart to pack emergency supplies and ensure your vehicle is winter ready. The weather can change without notice and when the temperature drops the last place anyone wants to be is stranded on the side of the road without being properly equipped.”

ALEA recommends people prepare their vehicles and check: • Headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and interior lights.

Be sure to also check your trailer brake lights and turn signals, if necessary.

• Defrosters and all windshield wipers; and replace any worn blades.

• The cooling system for leaks; also test the coolant and drain or replace if necessary.

• Your battery, charging system, and belts. When temps drop, so does battery power.

• Tires (including spare) and

their age. Check the tread, sidewalls, and inflations pressure.

Other recommendations include carrying items in your vehicle to handle common winter driving-related tasks, and supplies you might need in an emergency, including jumper cables, flashlight, and warning devices (flares and emergency markers); blankets for protection from the cold; and a cell phone and charger, water, food, and any necessary medications.

ALEA also reminds the public to gas up your vehicle or plug it in if it is electrical.

When driving in potentially icy conditions, do not utilize your vehicle’s cruise control, which creates issues and could cause you to lose control, especially when crossing frozen or icedover bridges. Plan your route, check weather conditions and always remain courteous and cautious when driving on the roadways.

“Being a courteous driver is a simple driving behavior that goes a long way and makes our roadways safer for everyone,” ALEA’s Director of Public Safety, Colonel Jon Archer, said. “Some of the top contributing circumstances we continually see in traffic crashes are following too closely, improper lane change or usage, driving over the posted speed limit, and driving while distracted. As we look forward to a new year and continue the Agency’s ‘12 Days of Safety’ campaign, we encourage everyone to include safety and the habit of being a courteous driver in their New Year’s resolutions.”

Take the pledge to be a courteous driver this weekend and throughout 2024 by: • Avoid cruising in the left

lane. The left lane is intended to be used for passing.

Once you have passed another vehicle, please move back to the middle or right lane to keep the left lane open. In Alabama, a vehicle may not remain in the leftmost lane for more than 1.5 miles without completely passing another vehicle.

• Don’t follow too closely.

Always follow at a safe distance to allow yourself time to react. Adjust your following distance to appropriately match weather conditions, road conditions, visibility, and traffic.

• Always use your turn signal when changing lanes.

Making sure other drivers are aware of a change in your path ensures they have time to react and can help avoid a crash. Don’t forget to check your blind spots, as well.

• Remember to share the road with pedestrians and cyclists. We share the responsibility to keep vulnerable road users safe. Be especially careful when turning at intersections and when driving in heavily populated areas, or even driving through congested parking lots as the holidays sales continue.

• Move over. It isn’t just courteous; it’s the law. When you see emergency vehicles, road maintenance, tow trucks, or vehicles on the side of the road with their hazards on, safely move over to provide space and proceed cautiously. If you are unable to move over because of traffic, slow down to 15 miles per hour below the posted speed limit.

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Opinion

Phil Williams: It’s time for a COP-out

By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary

I appreciate the freedoms of assembly, association, and the freedom of speech. I have no problem with people gathering to share their thoughts and opinions. We must be able to assemble peaceably to share thoughts and opinions without persecution or backlash of any kind.

Having said that doesn’t mean that I must trust every assembly of opinionated pundits, though. In fact, there are some whose gatherings only serve to make me trust them less.

I try not to let myself delve too deeply into conspiratorial darkness, but there are a few groups that I believe are intent on wreaking havoc. Certain groups, once out in the open, speak their nonsense about what they will do if the rest of us don’t get on board with their agendas. Occasionally, there’s a gathering that just seems next level – as if something more is happening than just a cavalcade of opinions.

As if evil just massed itself in one place and celebrated plans for world domination.

Sound extreme? Maybe.

The two annual gatherings that give me the most pause are those of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference – known simply as the COP. From these two meetings come calls to action sounding like subplots from a Hunger Games movie, met by applause from the world’s elite who look like Hunger Games characters. These calls seek to eliminate fossil fuels, eat bugs, eradicate national borders, eliminate cultural norms, erase biological truths, to declare crises or peace where

Phil Williams is Policy Director for the Alabama Policy Institute.

neither exists.

The WEF and the COP are incubators of liberal progressive power grabs, fully sanctioned and attended by world leaders. Their agenda items make it into the policies, regulations, and laws of the nations of the world.

This year’s UN climate conference, christened COP28, met in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was a star-studded affair with grand speeches and a heady atmosphere – which comes from being in a room where everyone is important, and every speech is like a sermon filled with words of life-changing evangelism. “COP is where the world comes together to agree on ways to address the

climate crisis,” the United Nations website says, “such as limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, helping vulnerable communities adapt to the effects of climate change, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.”

Impressive. Noteworthy.

For the greater good.

Then they announced how they plan to engage the world in their quest for all that is good, right, and fossil-fuel-free.

First off, “after 30 years of waiting” more than 190 nations agreed to a framework transitioning away from fossil fuels. Not climate activists and intellectual elites, but actual nations signing on to the COP28 agenda.

But that wasn’t good enough. “Proposing a transition away from fossil fuels

may sound like a step in the right direction, a glimmer of hope amidst chaos,” a spokesman for Africa Movement Building Space adamantly stated. “However, let us not underestimate the cunning tactics of fossil fuel giants and petrostates. They will cleverly disguise their products as ‘transitional’ fuels, especially in the most vulnerable corners of our world. … Even the once unyielding fossil fuel giants and petrostates are now witnessing the inevitable – a world that’s free of their toxic grip.”

Guess who the “petrostates” are? You got it. The evil US of A is a charter member, along with the UK and Germany. To atone for our sins, we pledged a joint commitment of $700 million for a global climate reparations

fund. Nice.

A U.S. pledge of $3 billion for a “Green Climate Fund” followed, intended for “reducing emissions and adapting to climate change in developing countries” – which then drew a rebuke because apparently, we pledged the same amount during the Obama years, but only paid $1 billion … just $1 billion. But don’t worry, because COP28 also launched the first-ever task force on international taxation to “tax polluting industries” worldwide with “the potential to unlock billions”!

Lest anyone think we are not fully on board with the whole climate-change-is-an-existential-crisis mantra, let me assure you that Biden’s climate czar John Kerry was there representing the U.S. in an official capacity.

But the one attendee that really got me was the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

What is the DoD doing at COP28? Aren’t there wars to be fought, bad guys that need killing, threats that need stopping, tyrants that need toppling?

Apparently, climate change is the one true existential threat we face and therefore is a matter of national security. It is therefore imperative that our uniformed warfighters attend the annual gathering of evil henchmen known as the COP. The DoD was quite proud of its attendance, issuing a press release to describe the climate change resilience of the various branches of the military and their commitment to combat global climate change, while also highlighting the attendance of multiple high-level DoD officials, announcing “the Defense Department’s role as a global leader in managing the impacts of climate change on resilience, peace and stability.”

Global taxation? Global climate reparations? The fact that our military is bragging about its participation in an international conference in which the U.S. is excoriated as an evil “petrostate” is something for which we should not stand.

These are not rational people … and irrational people are ignored at great risk.

The COP is a joke, but the COP is also serious. It is past time for the U.S. to instigate a COP-out.

To contact Phil or request him for a speaking engagement, go to www.rightsideradio.org. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of 1819 News.

To comment, please send an email with your name and contact information to Commentary@1819News.com.

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New year’s pain isn’t gain: keeping resolutions with an interventional pain management specialist Written by Srinivas Mallempati, M.D., of OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports

So many of us embrace the opportunity to start a new chapter and focus on better health and fitness with our New Year’s resolutions. While setting goals is a great way to embrace the potential of the new year, it is crucial to approach exercise with mindfulness to avoid the pains and obstacles that an injury will create. By learning about common overuse injuries, prevention tips, and various treatment options, you can start tackling your resolutions with better awareness and confidence.

Understanding Overuse Injuries Overuse injuries happen when we push our bodies beyond their current capabilities.

These injuries serve as cautionary signals from our muscles, tendons, and joints, reminding us to slow down and prioritize our body’s well-being. With the kickoff of New Year’s resolutions, some of the most common overuse injuries doctors see range from the shoulder to the foot and can affect anyone who has pushed a little too hard with their new year fitness goals.

Runner’s Knee Anatomy Lesson: Runner’s knee, scientifically known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, occurs when the kneecap fails to move smoothly along its groove, leading to discomfort and pain. Imbalances in the muscles surrounding the knee can contribute to this condition.

How It Happens: Engaging in high-impact activities such as running or jumping without adequate preparation can strain the knee joint, resulting in pain and discomfort.

Shin Splints Anatomy Lesson: Shin splints occur when the muscles and tendons covering the shinbone become inflamed, causing pain along the inner edge of the shin.

How It Happens: Sudden increases in physical activity, particularly activities involving running or abrupt changes in intensity, can contribute to the development of shin splints.

Tennis Elbow Anatomy Lesson: Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, affects the outer part of the elbow, involving inflammation of the tendons connecting the forearm muscles to the elbow.

How It Happens: Repetitive motions such as gripping and swinging, common in sports like tennis and pickleball, can strain the forearm muscles and lead to the development of tennis elbow.

Back Strains Anatomy Lesson: Back strains result from fatigue or improper lifting techniques, causing stress on the muscles and other soft tissues in the back.

How It Happens: Poor posture, lifting heavy objects without proper form, or sudden, uncontrolled movements can lead to back strains.

Achilles Tendinitis Anatomy Lesson: Achilles tendinitis involves inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the large tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone.

How It Happens: Overuse, especially in activities requiring repetitive pushing off the foot such as running or jumping, can strain the Achilles tendon, leading to pain and swelling.

Rotator Cuff Injuries Anatomy Lesson: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles

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and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. Injuries can range from inflammation to tears.

How It Happens: Repetitive overhead motions, like those in baseball or weightlifting, can contribute to rotator cuff injuries. Aging and degeneration can also play a role.

Preventing Overuse Injuries Prevention is the cornerstone of a successful and sustainable fitness journey. Implementing simple yet effective strategies can significantly reduce the risk of overuse injuries: • Start Slow: Initiate your fitness routine with low-intensity exercises, gradually increasing both intensity and duration as your body adapts.

• Diversify Your Activities: Incorporate a variety of exercises into your routine to prevent overloading specific muscle groups. This diversity not only minimizes the risk of overuse injuries but also contributes to a well-rounded fitness profile.

• Warm Up and Cool Down: Always dedicate time to warming up before engaging in any physical activity. Dynamic stretches and light cardio can pre-

pare your muscles for the challenges ahead. Similarly, cooling down with static stretches helps ease your body back into a state of rest.

• Listen to Your Body: Pay heed to any signs of discomfort or pain. If something doesn’t feel right, take a step back, reassess your approach, and consider modifying your routine.

• Equip Yourself Properly: Ensure you have the appropriate gear, including well-fitted shoes and equipment suited to your chosen activity. This small investment can make a significant difference in preventing injuries.

Treatment Options Despite our best efforts, injuries can still occur. Understanding the available treatment options is essential for a safe and effective recovery.

Here are some conservative approaches you may consider: • Rest and Ice: Taking a break from the activity that caused the injury allows your body to recover. Applying ice to the affected area helps reduce swelling and alleviates pain.

• Physical Therapy: As prescribed by a doctor, a qualified physical therapist can design a personalized rehabilitation program, incorporating exercises to strengthen and stretch affected areas. This approach

promotes healing and helps prevent future injuries.

• Over-the-Counter Medications: Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can be useful in managing pain and inflammation.

Always adhere to recommended dosages and consult with a healthcare professional if unsure.

• Injections: Injections of certain medicines, like corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid, directly into an affected joint or muscle can reduce inflammation. These injections can provide targeted relief for joint pain or trigger point pain.

• Biologics: An innovative field of treatment, biologics are substances derived from living cells, designed to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation.

It offers a precise and targeted approach for chronic or persistent overuse injuries. When injected directly into the affected area, they target the root cause of the injury, enhancing the body’s natural healing processes.

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As you start taking on your fitness resolutions this year, remember that patience, awareness, and proper care will all help build a healthier and stronger you. By understanding your injury risks, following preventive measures, and getting guidance from healthcare professionals when treatment is needed, you can make it easier and safer to meet your wellness goals and keep them.

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Lass But Not Least: A Jeopardy quiz for you

By Ken Lass

What is the scientific formula for salt? How many zeroes are in one quadrillion?

Who sang “Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road”? Who won the Best Actor Academy Award for “Patton”?

Who was Harry Truman’s vice-president?

Chances are you can answer at least one or two of these random questions. Maybe all of them. Isn’t it amazing what that curious brain of yours can come up with when you put it to the test?

I’ve always been a big fan of trivia games and trivia TV shows, and the holy grail of trivia shows is Jeopardy. I’ve watched it since I was a kid. I never cease to marvel at how those contestants come up with the answers (in the form of a question of course) to the most obscure bits of minutia.

During an entire thirty minute program, I consider myself a budding genius if I guess the right answer maybe two or three times.

But on December 20th Sharon and I were particularly excited about watching the show.

Trussville’s own Jake Garrett was a contestant, having been invited back on for a second time. The Hewitt Husky football coach and teacher made a great run, but lost out to a woman who pulled away after sweeping a category about opera. Don’t feel bad Jake. The only opera I’ve ever been to is Phantom of the Opera. (Side note: It was many years later I was told this was not really an opera but a play about opera.

Personally, I think it should still count as an opera.)

What intrigues me even more about Jeopardy is that someone, more likely an en-

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tire staff, has to come up with all of these trivia categories and questions. Now there’s a job that requires a real nerd of a human being, with basically no life, who has nothing better to do than pore through tedious and dreary reference books and web sites.

Since that perfectly describes me, I was inspired to come up with my own Jeop-

ardy category and questions.

I tailored the category to my fellow residents of Trussville and the northeast Birmingham area. Try these out on your family and friends. If they get all of them right, they are no doubt ready for the TV show.

Although you might want to bone up on your opera.

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Tips on Caring for an Aging Parent

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Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out.

Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting. But help and resources are available. Here’s what you should know.

Identify Your Needs To help you determine and prioritize the kinds of help you need, a good first step is to make a detailed list of everything you do as your dad’s caregiver and the amount of time each task takes. Identify the times when you need help the most and which tasks others might be able to do for you.

Then list the types of care needed, such as simple companionship or doing active chores, like shopping or running errands. Once you determine this, here are some tips and places you can reach out to for help.

Care Helpers If you have siblings or other loved ones close by, start by asking them if they could come and help with specific tasks. And see if friends, neighbors or faith group members could help too.

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livered meals, transportation, senior companion services and respite services, which offers short-term care so you can take an occasional break.

Call your nearby Area Aging Agency (800-677-1116) for referrals to services.

There are also a bevy of online services you can use to help you save time on certain chores. For example, online grocery shopping and home deliveries, and online pharmacy medication refills and deliveries. You can also order meal-kits or pre-made meals online through numerous meal service delivery companies and arrange needed transportation with ride sharing services like Lyft or Uber.

Or, if you can afford it, you may want to consider hiring someone a few hours a week to help with things like cooking, housekeeping or even personal care. Costs can run anywhere from $12 up to $25 per hour. Care. com or CareLinx.com are two good websites to help you find someone, or you can work with a local home care agency.

Financial Aids If you’re handling your dad’s financial chores, make things easier by arranging for direct deposit for his income sources, and set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills. You

may also want to set up your dad’s online banking service, so you can pay bills and monitor his account anytime. Or, if you need help, consider hiring a bill paying service like Silver Bills (SilverBills.com), which charges a flat fee of $150 per month.

BenefitsCheckup.org is another excellent tool to look for financial assistance programs that may help your dad, particularly if he’s lower income.

Technology Solutions To help you keep tabs on your dad when you are away at work or if he lives alone, there are affordable technology devices that can help.

For example, there are medical alert systems and smart speakers that help with communication and allow him to call for help if needed. Home video cameras with two-way speakers that allow you to monitor and talk to him when you’re away. Electronic pill boxes that can notify you if he has taken his medications.

And to help you coordinate his care with other members of his care team there are websites like LotsAHelpingHands.com.

Other Resources There are also a number of other organizations you can draw on for additional information like the Family Care

Alliance (Caregiver.org), which provides a state-bystate listing of caregiving programs and services; the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ. org/help-support/caregiving) that provides information unique to the challenges of dementia caregivers; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Caregiver.va.gov), which offers caregiver support services to veterans and spouses.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Roy Trucks

april 14, 1941 — december 25, 2023

Roy Edward Trucks, of Pinson, AL, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 82. Roy was born on April 14, 1941, in a log cabin near Childersburg, AL. Roy was a loving husband and father who greatly impacted the lives of those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Ronda Sue Harris Trucks, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage.

He is also survived by his daughters Suzanne “Ferdinand” Trucks Barber and David Barber, Gina “Gina Bugg” Leian Trucks, and Lori “Pookie” Trucks Huff and Kevin Huff, Sister Lillie Mae Sellers, Sister in law Sharon Harris Savola Mansell and Ed Mansell, Niece Jessica Savola Hutto and Nephew Joshua Savola, Granddaughter Kellie Thomas and grandpuppies Max and Maggie Huff, special cousin Wilma Edwards and a host of other beloved family members too numerous to name. Roy’s memory will forever be cherished by his family and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

One of the most significant aspects of Roy’s life was his loving and enduring marriage of over 60 years to his wife, Ronda Sue Harris Trucks. Their strong bond served as an inspiration to their daughters, who admired the strength and commitment their parents shared. Roy’s love for his wife was evident to all who knew him.

Another endearing quality that had a strong impact on his daughters was the love and care he had for his own parents and his wife’s parents. Family was important to Roy and this was evident to those who knew and loved him.

Roy was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many. He was a humble man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures and one of his greatest pleasures was a bowl of vanilla Blue Bell ice cream. As a family man, he dedicated himself to his wife and three daughters, providing for them with unwavering love and support.

He was reserved but also had a knack for storytelling and corny jokes that brought laughter to those around him. He even had special nicknames for his three daughters which he still called them even into adulthood.

His daughters knew that a call to their parents’ home was likely to be answered by their dad saying “Joe’s Pool Hall”. As a girl dad, Roy chose to join his wife and daughters in the Girl Scouts and made many happy memories. He even served on the board of directors for the former Cahaba Girl Scout Council. He always fondly recalled his days as an honorary Girl Scout and all of the fun memories that were made. He also had a knack for whistling and always had a tune in his head and would whistle all day while at work. He truly took the phrase “whistle while you work” to heart!

Roy was a self-employed businessman who worked tirelessly to ensure the well-being and success of his family. His skills and talent as an auto upholstery trimmer were renowned and he was very successful through his primary business Eastern Glass and Trim. People from all over the country would bring him their classic and antique cars to work on, as his skill and talent was highly sought after. His reputation among the classic car collectors community truly solidified his reputation in the industry. He took great pride in his work and was a bit of a perfectionist. No one else in the Southeast could do “tuck and roll” or convertible tops as well as he could during his prime! Later in life, after building his and his wife’s dream home which was a log home, he started a secondary career selling log homes for Heritage Log Homes out of Gatlinburg, TN. Year after year, Roy was recognized as a top salesman for the company and had many satisfied customers. Roy’s dedication to both his auto trimming craft and his strong work ethic and salesman skills left a lasting impression on those who knew him. He was a man of great integrity and his daughters learned the value of hard work and honesty by watching both of their parents succeed together in their self-employed ventures. While Roy was self-employed for over 50 years, his wife Sue worked alongside him, managing the front office while he handled the labor side of the business. Their youngest daughter Lori joined the family business during her high school years, followed by her husband Kevin, who was truly like the son Roy never had, and together they also worked side by side with him for 30 years.

Outside of work, Roy had a passion for Nascar and had amassed a mini Nascar museum in his home filled with memorabilia. He also enjoyed spending time in his yard, finding solace in the simple act of “pulling weeds” and filling his bird feeders. He also loved a good Western movie and doing endless word search puzzles. His retirement years were filled with these hobbies and brought him great joy. However, one of his greatest joys was the Christmas season and he was well known for his multiple Christmas trees that he decorated every single year. He never accepted help in decorating these trees as this was a sacred duty that he took solely upon himself. He would lovingly hand place every single ornament on the three trees that he would decorate each Christmas season. And these were no ordinary ornaments as they represented a lifetime of memories and meaningful stories. His daughters greatly anticipated the Christmas season each year and the delight they all shared in enjoying “daddy’s trees”!

Roy’s impact extended beyond his immediate family. He was always ready to selflessly help others and was known for his humility despite his success. His generosity and willingness to lend a hand left a lasting impression on those who crossed his path. Services to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL, on Friday, December 29. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM with service following in the chapel at 2:00 PM. Burial will immediately follow at Marvin’s Chapel Cemetery in Pinson, AL. Pallbearers will be David Barber, Tony Nicholson, Joshua Savola, Michael Hutto, Mike Vaughn, Steve Pearson, Sott Pearson, and Junior Owings.

Joseph Anthony DeGrado Jr. january 4, 1960 — december 25,

2023

Joseph Anthony DeGrado, Jr., 63, of Trussville, Alabama, died on December 25, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1960 to Joseph Anthony DeGrado, Sr. and Lena Bell DeGrado, and grew up in the Huffman/Roebuck area. Joseph attended Huffman High School, graduating in 1978 before beginning a 20+ year career in the heavy equipment industry, most recently with TriGreen Equipment in Leeds, Alabama.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lena, his mother-in-law, Ursula Kirkpatrick and is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis Kirkpatrick DeGrado. He is also survived by his four children: Jarred DeGrado (Amber), Kayla Ann Luker (Tyler), Christopher DeGrado (Marsha), and Christina Hogan (Kyle). Joseph was the loving PaPa to Jacob, Colyn and Kameron DeGrado, Sean DeGrado, and William and Eleanor Hogan. Joseph is also survived by other family and friends who love and will miss him. He is also survived by his furry children, Daisy and Beau as well as a host of loving granddogs.

Joseph was a lover of Alabama football, working in his yard and watching his grandchildren participate in all things sports related and dance. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alabama Chapter of the American Heart Association or to the Nick’s Kids Foundation. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Dorothy Hoffman

june 2, 1935 — december 27, 2023 Dorothy June Hoffman, age 88, of Trussville passed away on December 27, 2023. She loved to shop and travel. She is survived by her husband Fred Hoffman; son Hunter(Becky) Hoffman; daughter, Kimberly Hoffman York; grandchildren, Will Hoffman, Marley Hoffman and Annie Hoffman. Also her special furry friend Marley the dog.

Deborah Nash

december 29, 1952 — december 17,

2023

Deborah “Debbie” F. Nash died from a stroke on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL with her brother Chris at her side. She was 70 years old. Debbie graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in May 1974.

Debbie worked for the United States Postal Service from 1995 until her death. She liked to read and do arts and crafts when time permitted. She cared more about other people than herself and gave to various organizations that helped others. She attended First Baptist Church of Chalkville. Debbie is survived by her brother Christopher Nash of Birmingham and was preceded in death by her parents James and Doris Nash.

Services will be held on December 29, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm with a memorial service at 12:00 pm. Interment will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Springville Road Library.

During his lifetime, Roy truly loved and was well loved in return. We found this quote to be appropriate.

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“Because in the end, the measure of a well-lived life is not titles or riches. It’s not even measured by the people we please, especially at the cost of our own souls. No, the true measure of a well-lived life is how well we love… and how well we are loved in return.”

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june 15, 1930 — december 25, 2023 Annie Ruth Coolidge Black, age 93, of Birmingham passed away December 25, 2023. She was a former member of Powderly Baptist Church. Ruth was an honor graduate of Jones Valley High School, class of 1949. She also attended Howard College, which is now Samford University, for two years. Ruth was a secretary at US Steel, then went into the advertising business with Sparrow Advertising, Cargill Wilson, Acree, and then with the Birmingham News where she retired.

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She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John E. Black; parents, Fred B. Coolidge, and Addie Ruth Lee Coolidge; sister, Mary Frances Coolidge Self. Ruth is survived by her daughter, LeeAnn Black of Homewood, Al; son, John David Black of Highland Lake, Al; Grandchildren, Aaron Black of Birmingham, Alaina Black of Cookeville, TN. The family will hold a graveside service in her honor on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville.

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september 3, 1939 — december 28,

2023

Nancy Vivian McCugh, age 84, of Warrior, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Bennie Fortner, son, Gregory Parker, brother Ben Fortner, Jr., granddaughter, Nancy Michelle Parker.

She loved to paint and doing floral arrangements. Nancy also played the piano. She dearly loved her dog Brutus. Nancy was retired from the National Guard.

She is survived by her daughter Sherri Parker and her partner Jim Dunaway, son, Alvin (Loretta) Parker; grandchildren, Frank Norred, Adam Parker, Aric Parker and Margaret Pagan along with numerous great grandchildren.

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SSG Michael W. Hosey American Legion Post 205 7257 Old Springville Road, Pinson, AL. Post Service Officer on Duty every Monday, 1 – 5 PM.

Meets the second Monday of each month at the Clay Community Center on Old Palmerdale Road at 6 PM. Call 205-317-0948 for information.

Video Games - Teen Wednesday, January 03: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Trussville Public Library LBK Auditorium

Free play video game program for teens The first Wednesday of each month the library will be hosting a free play video game program. The library will provide several gaming systems and games as well as a large projector for use. From there we will battle, explore, and race through various games.

This is a great chance for our game loving teenagers to meet other gamers and enjoy a digital past time in person.

The program is open to anyone in the 6th to 12th grade.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

(Photographs may be taken during the program and used by the TPL. If you do not want pictures of your child to be taken please let the Librarian in charge of the event know) Children’s Storytime Thursday, January 04: 9:30am - 10:00am; 10:30am - 11:00am Trussville Public Library LBK Auditorium

Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun! The event will be held in the library auditorium every Thursday at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

All ages. Every Thursday at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. *Themes for the month of January: 1/4: The New Year 1/11: Snowmen 1/18: Polar Bears

Yarn Manglers Knit & crochet group Thursday, January 04: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Trussville Public Library - Cahaba Room

Knit & crochet meetup group (aka The Yarn Manglers).

Bring any projects you are working on; join us for fellowship and creativity. This is a great way to check in, catch up, see what everyone is working on, and get help if you are stuck. Please join us - newcomers are welcome!

Join our Facebook group: YARN MANGLERS ANONYMOUS Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Group 2 Thursday, January 04: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Trussville Public Library Parkway Room

Dungeons and Dragons is a classic tabletop roleplaying game that encourages creativity and cooperation. The players form a party, go on quests, explore ruins, and (probably) save the world.

Registration for the event is required as space is limited.

Please only sign up for one of the Teen D&D groups or the other. This campaign will be continuing our battle against the return of the evil dragon Tiamat! Please try and coordinate with friends to end up in the same groups. If you have any questions about D&D or about groups you can reach out to us at Jacob.Sartain@ jclc.org or at 205-655-2022.

Let’s Jam! Thu Jan 4th 4:00pm - 5:00pm Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL

(Teens) Thursday, January 4th at 4 PM Are you interested in music?

Are you learning to play an instrument or have you been playing for years? Come jam at the library on Thursday, January 4th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM! Mr. Keith will jam with his guitar & be available for questions or inspiration!

You can bring your instrument(s) if you are able or just hang out. Teens (6th-12th graders) only. No registration is required

Adult Book Club Saturday, January 06: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Trussville Public Library - Cahaba Room

Join us for Adult Book Club!

Connect with your community and share your thoughts about the books you’ve read.

Adult Book Club meets on the first Saturday of each month at 2PM at the library. Contact the Adult Department (205655-2022 or tr.adult@jclc. org) if you need assistance in obtaining books or have any question. Meeting dates and books are listed below.

2024 Dates and Books: January 6th - Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen February 3rd - The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel March 2nd - The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger April 6th - Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett May 4th - The Seed Keeper

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sports Clay Chalkville Cougars vs Mountain Brook Spartans, Prep boys and girls basketball, Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Leeds Greenwave at Moody Blue Devils, Prep boys and girls basketball, Friday, January 5, 2024

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TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Tribune has learned that ClayChalkville’s Drew Gilmer will become the next Hoover High football coach, pending approval of the Hoover school board.

An official announcement has not been made but a press conference is scheduled at Hoover for 5:45 p.m.

Thursday. The invitation was from Athletic Director Dr. Harley Lamey inviting attendees to the Michael Jordan Room at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium for the “special event regarding the hiring of the new Head Football Coach at Hoover High School.”

Multiple sources have confirmed that the two-time state championship coach will leave after eight years.

Gilmer, the 2023 6A coach of the year, compiled an 81-12 record while leading the Cougars to the 2021 and 2023 6A state championships.

Wade Waldrop departed Hoover earlier this month after a 16-9 record the past two seasons.

Hoover has won 13 state championships and 542 games in 61 seasons.

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Basketball holiday review and preview: Pinson, Moody, Leeds, Springville

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

Basketball holiday review and preview: Hewitt-Trussville, Clay-Chalkville, Shades Valley and Center Point

By John Goolsby Prep Sports Editor

Hewitt-Trussville Boys: The 13-6 Huskies had wins over Theodore, Daphne, St. Clair County, and Moody. The Huskies lost to McGill-Toolen.

The Huskies square off against Gadsden City tonight.

Reid Stodgehill is the Huskies leading scorer and rebounder. Lake Williams is the leader in assists.

Girls: The Lady Huskies, 15-4, defeated Blackmon, Lebanon (TN), Albertville and Grace Christian Academy (TN) .

Hewitt hosts Gadsden City tonight.

Clay-Chalkville Boys: The 13-7 Cougars defeated Elmore County, Hillcrest, and Spain Park and

lost to Huntsville, Baker, and Vestavia.

The Cougars face Mountain Brook tonight.

Devon McKinnon leads the team in scoring.

Kevin Kirk Jr. leads the team in rebounds and steals per game.

Girls: The Lady Cougars stand at 14-2 wins over Muscle Shoals and Huntsville and a loss to St. James.

The Lady Cougars face MountainBrook tonight.

Shades Valley Boys: The 10-8 Mounties defeated Gadsden City, Tuscaloosa County, Keith and fell to Paul Bryant.

Valley faces Woodlawn Friday.

Sophomore Jeremy Chatman leads the Mounties in scoring with 13.8 points per game.

Junior Rashad Bryant is averaging 9.8 rebounds per game and sophomore Jeremiah Williams is averaging 4.4 assists per game.

Girls: The Lady Mounties defeated Theodore and lost to Vestavia. The Lady Mounties stand at 5-12 on the season.

The Lady Mounties play Woodlawn Friday.

Center Point Boys: The Eagles remain winless at 0-15 after falling to Minor, Fairfield, and Midfield.

The Eagles play McAdory Thursday.

Mekhi Brown leads the team in scoring, rebounds and steals.

Girls: The Lady Eagles are 2-9.

The Eagles face Fultondale on January 5th.

Pinson Valley Boys: In typical Darrell Barber fashion, he had his Indians playing all over the place over the Christmas/New Year break in order to put them up against the stiffest competition available, even if it means taking a few on the chin. Pinson fought in every game, but came up short a few times over the holidays.

The break started on December 18 against Thompson where the Indians picked up a 55-47 win. A shock to no one, Clyde Walters led the way with 19 points to go with seven rebounds and four assists. Quay Lynch had 17 points, five rebounds and two steals and Austin Coner had 10 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Pinson would head to Kentucky for the West Kentucky Hoops Classic and drop game one to a 14-2 (ranked second in Tennessee) Hamilton Heights Christian team 74-57. Pinson’s three-headed monster of Walters, Coner and Lynch would lead the way once again. Walters had 20 points, five rebounds and four assists to go with 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals from Coner and 12 points and four rebounds from Lynch. Round two of the tournament would have the same results as Pinson lost to Ben Davis out of Indiana, who was 5-2 at gametime, by a score of 67-48.

Walters had 16 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks and three assists. Coner had 13

points, four rebounds and four assists.

Pinson would get two days rest to lick their wounds before heading to Pine Bluff, Arkansas for the King Cotton Classic. First up for the Indians would be 10-6 Silsbee (TX), a game that Pinson dropped 78-68 in a hardfought game. Walters would continue his domination on the court with 25 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Coner had 13 points while Camron Frost and Jamarcus Thomas got in on the action with 12 points each in the contest. Game two would be against an 8-6 White Hall (AR) team with the Indians bouncing back and getting a 48-45 win. Walters had 20 points and 11 rebounds to go with 10 points from Frost and 13 rebounds from Thomas. Pinson finished the break by dropping their last game in Arkansas to Sandy Creek (GA) who was 9-2 and ranked 40th in the nation. It was a close 5650 game where Coner led the Indians with 16 points to go with 12 from Walters and 11 from Frost who also had 10 rebounds.

The Indians, now 117, look to get rested before taking on Parker (14-6) on Thursday night before heading to Clay Chalkville on Friday night.

GIRLS: The young ladies from Pinson had a good holiday break, winning both games that they played to improve to 8-7 overall on the 2023/2024 season.

The first win came in a holiday tournament game by a score of 37-24 (could not

find the name of the opponent) on December 28. Tamia Williams led the way scoring with 10 points with Alissa Hawkins following with eight points.

The second game of the break was against Stratford (TN) and the Indians dominated the Spartans 59-17. Senior Khameriya Riley led the way with 14 points followed

by Alissa Hawkins who had 13 and Jaliyah Anderson with 10.

Pinson sits at 8-7 on the season before taking on Parker Thursday and Clay Chalkville Friday.

Moody Boys: The 411 Boys find themselves struggling at midseason and the holiday break did not get much better. Moody has now lost six straight with four of them coming during the break.

The holiday season started with a loss to Alexandria 64-52 on December 21. The Blue Devils traveled to take on Glecoe but dropped a 6964 heartbreaker to the Yellow Jackets.

Moody would host the Moody Christmas Classic where they took on Southeaster and lost 75-70 on Thursday, followed by a 6427 loss to 7A Hewitt Trussville on Friday.

The Blue Devils sit at 5-10 and take on 9-10 Oak Mountain Tuesday night before hosting Leeds on Friday night.

Girls: The 411 Girls remain undefeated with the exception of the one blemish See BASKETBALL, Page 16

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against Springville earlier in the season. The lady Blue Devils took five in a row over the break, beating McAdory 61-52 in the first game of the 2023 Cavalier Holiday Tournament at John Carroll Catholic High School. The second game was a 77-55 whipping of Chilton County.

Next up for the girls from Moody would be a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to participate in the Gatlinburg Winter Classic. Game one was a 48-28 win over St. Henry’s out of Kentucky.

Day two was a 61-37 victory over Hampton, Tennessee and the championship round against Cumberland Gap to take home the trophy with a 40-28 win.

Moody sits at 14-1 on the season now heading into a busy week that will see them take on Oak Mountain (Tuesday), travel to Oxford on Wednesday and host Leeds on Friday night.

Leeds Boys: The Greenwave performed well over the break going 2-1 in the Minor Hoops Tournament at Minor High School.

Game one was against Pelham on Wednesday, a game the Greenwave lost 5031.

Day two would see Leeds take on Cornerstone and get a great bounce-back win by a score of 61-43 to even their holiday record.

The final contest saw Leeds dominate Saint Clair County 74-30 to close out the Christmas/New Years break and head into the new year with an 8-9 record and twogame winning streak.

Leeds will travel to Moody on Friday night for a cross-town rivalry matchup.

Girls: The Lady Greenwave continue to struggle in the 2023-2024 season, dropping all three of their games during the holiday break.

Pinson Valley's Clyde Walters earns MVP honors at the Western Kentuck Hoops Hoops Classic. Photo by: WKY Hoops Classic

On Wednesday, December 27, the Greenwave dropped a road game to Boaz 49-16 in their first contest of the break.

The following day, the Gaston Bulldogs came to town and left with a 49-41 victory over the Lady Greenwave.

Glencoe then came to town and beat Leeds 72-39 on Friday morning.

Leeds sits at 3-13 now as they head into a rivalry game against Moody on Friday night.

Springville Boys: Brandon Easterwood’s Springville Tigers went undefeated during the break to start the new year on a six-game winning streak.

Game one was against Glencoe in a 69-66 win on the Tigers’ home court.

Springville would travel to region foe Alexandria on Friday where they took down the Cubs 64-53. Etowah would head to Springville and be sent home with a 20-point

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loss, 72-52 on Thursday night and then Springville would take the trip to LaFayette to take on a tough Bulldog team, another dominant win, a 26-point 72-46 win.

Springville improves to 13-6 overall heading into a Tuesday night trip to Geraldine followed by a trip to region opponent Saint Clair on Friday.

Girls: The Lady Tigers got back-to-back wins during the break, bookended by loss-

es to start and end the holidays.

The first one was against a very good Mountain Brook team on the Spartans’ floor.

Springville came up just short, losing 52-46 to begin the break.

Next up was the rubber match between Springville and Jacksonville and, much like the first two, this one did not disappoint. Springville picked up a 47-43 win over the familiar opponent on

Wednesday.

Thursday would be a trip to Sardis and another win by the Tigers, this time a 60-39 thumping.

Springville ended the holiday season on Friday, December 29 against Cherokee County in a hard-fought 6058 loss.

Springville sits at 9-8 on the season with a trip to Geraldine on Tuesday night before heading to Saint Clair on Friday.

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