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Students share Alabama’s heroes in honor bicentennial

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Trussville native shares the power of positivity through a podcast

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Pierce Quick wins second consecutive 7A lineman of the year

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Jan. 16 - 22, 2019 Citizens bring crime concerns to Clay Council after goats killed

By Crystal McGough Copy Editor CLAY — Clay citizen LeAngela Young appealed to the Clay City Council during public comments Tuesday night with her concerns after trespassers on the road commonly known as “Moon Tower Road” shot and killed two of her baby goats inside her fence.

“For the last two years, I think two years ago a local real estate See BRING CRIME, Page 4

Center Point Council proclaims January as Anti-Human Trafficking Month

By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune CENTER POINT — The Center Point City Council unanimously passed a motion Thursday that declared January 2019 to be Human Trafficking AwareSee CENTER POINT, Page 3

Man identified in Gardendale crash that left 1 dead From The Trussville Tribune staff reports GARDENDALE — According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a motorcycle crash occurred at the intersection of US 31 and Vulcan Drive, which resulted in a death on Monday.

The Jefferson County Coroner has identified the See MAN IDENTIFIED, Page 7

Argo City Council given donation to be used for improvements to city park

By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune ARGO –- The Argo City Council was addressed by Pastor Jerry Mahner of Argo Christian Fellowship Monday night. Mahner presented a check to the city of Argo in the amount of See ARGO COUNCIL, Page 5

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Lawsuit involving Trussville Councilman Zack Steele dismissed From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A lawsuit brought by a former employee of a Trussville optometry practice has been dismissed. The five-count civil negligence claim was filed in December of 2017 against Trussville City Councilman Zack Steele and two of his employees, Lindsey Lemaster and Brandy Sullivan, by former employee Danielle Smith and her husband, Scott Smith.

The Smiths alleged counts against Steele for sexual assault, battery and harassment; negligent hiring, training, supervision, retention and entrustment; personal trespass and invasion of privacy; conspiracy; and intentional infliction of emotional distress and outrage.

Last month, Federal Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala from the Northern District of Alabama ordered a filing of a joint stipulation and order for dismissal with prejudice, which means the suit cannot be brought again.

The judge’s order stated that both parties have agreed

to dismiss their claims against each other, to resolve this matter confidentially, and in such a manner that does not require the payment of damages to any party.

Because of a non-disclosure agreement, attorneys representing Steele and the Smiths had no further comment.

Steele was represented

by Rick Bearden of Massey, Stotser and Nichols, P.C. The Smiths were represented

by Scott Hughes of Blount Hughes, LLC. Hughes’ law partner, Dave Blount, opposed Steele in the 2016 mu-

nicipal election for the city council seat that Steele won.

Lemaster and Sullivan were represented by John Amari of Amari Gray. Amari and his clients were not part of the non-disclosure agreement.

“We are pleased with the result,” Amari said. “Frankly, our clients never should have been a part of this action in the first place.”

Sullivan said she has worked for Steele for two and a half years and never witnessed anything inappropriate in the work place. She said she was glad the situation

I-59/20 in downtown Birmingham to close on Jan. 21 for 14 months From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

was finally over.

“In my opinion, all of the allegations against Dr. Steele and myself were ridiculous,” Sullivan said. “I feel that the only reason I was brought into this by the plaintiff was to discredit me in an effort to keep me from being a witness to the truth about her allegations. The fact that he was even accused of any misconduct is absurd. He has always been a very professional employer.”

Steele’s wife, Beth, responded to the lawsuit and how the allegations impacted her and her family over the last year.

“Both Zack and I have always had an inherent sense of trust for the goodness in people,” Beth said. “This experience, however, called into question the core of what we thought we knew.”

Beth said the allegations against her husband were untrue and the ordeal was difficult on the entire family.

“The complaint and lawsuit against Zack was marked by injustice and dishonesty,”

BIRMINGHAM — According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, Interstate 59/20 through downtown Birmingham is slated to be completely closed down on Jan. 21.

It will remain closed for 12 to 14 months while work will be done on a one mile stretch through the

See LAWSUIT, Page 5

See CITY COUNCIL, Page 3

Birmingham landfill expansion may put Trussville drinking water at risk, cause flooding downtown

By Scott Buttram, publisher TRUSSVILLE — A plan to expand the Eastern Area Landfill in Birmingham could put Trussville drinking water at risk and exacerbate flooding in the downtown area, according to documents filed with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) by the Cahaba River Society (CRS).

In addition to CRS concerns, the proposal to expand the landfill is drawing fire from Trussville Gas and Water (TGW) as well as elected leaders in Trussville.

Trussville drinking water comes from wells in the Bangor and Ft. Payne Tuscumbia aquifers. It is the Bangor aquifer that is of concern as some maps show the landfill adjacent to or overlapping the aquifer and Bangor Limestone Formation which feeds the aquifer.

TGW supplies water for approximately 37,000 people in unincorporated parts of Jefferson and St. Clair counties and customers located in the city

limits of Trussville, Argo, Irondale, Birmingham, and Springville.

The letter from CRS outlines multiple concerns with a report that supports Birmingham’s plan to expand the landfill which is adjacent to Mary Taylor Road near Magnolia Elementary School and Trussville neighborhoods. Among those concerns are maps misidentifying the landfill location and nearest wetlands which could be impacted by water runoff from the landfill.

Those concerns are shared by the mayor and city council of Trussville, according to comments made at the city council meeting on Tuesday.

Mayor Buddy Choat said he had reached out to Mayor Randall Woodfin in Birmingham.

A significant portion of

drinking water in Trussville comes from underground aquifers, with the Bangor Aquifer being the largest supplier. The natural filtration process of rain water entering and recharging the aquifer gives Trussville Gas and Water an advantage in water treatment by starting with cleaner water than many other water systems which use reservoirs.

CRS expressed concern that maps supporting the landfill expansion are misidentifying the location of the Bangor Aquifer.

“Our primary concern is that the proposed landfill Unit 2 site either overlies the drinking water aquifer for the City of Trussville or is extremely near the boundary with the Bangor Aquifer,” the CRS letter to ADEM stated.

Another concern listed by the CRS letter is the proposed geotextile liner for the landfill.

“However, no one suggests that such liners always function perfectly or are always perfectly installed,” the CRS letter states. “A greater level of scrutiny is called for here where the

drinking water supply for the City of Trussville may be at risk.”

It is the same proposed geotextile liner, however, that puts Trussville Gas and Water in a ‘darned if you do, darned if you don’t’ situation.

If the geotextile liner fails, runoff from the landfill could potentially reach the aquifer. If the liner works, rain water would be blocked from recharging the aquifer and continuously refilling it with water.

“We endeavor to protect both the quality and quantity of water needed by our customers,” TGW General Manager Mike Strength said. “Therefore, we are opposed to the landfill permit modification because of the risks it poses. We have filed comments with ADEM stating our opposition.”

Trussville Council President Jef Freeman followed up on his stated concerns with a letter to ADEM on Friday.

In Freeman’s letter to ADEM, he expressed concerns for “environmental, See LANDFILL, Page 5

See I-59/20, Page 4

Springville Council approves funding match for dog park

By Tommi O. Peters For The Tribune SPRINGVILLE – Seventh grader Isaac Puckett made his second appearance before the council to present updated estimates for his Eagle candidate project with Boy Scout Troop 124.

Mayor William Isley and city council members unan-

Man, women involved in northern Jefferson County murder-suicide identified From The Trussville Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — Identities of the victims from a murder-suicide in northern Jefferson County on Wednesday have been released by authorities.

According to Carol RobSee MURDER, Page 7

3 resign from Birmingham Civil Rights Institute board after criticism for rescinding award From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Three board members from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute have resigned following criticism of the decision to rescind the Fred Shuttlesworth See 3 RESIGN, Page 6

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Students share Alabama’s heroes in honor of the state’s 200th anniversary TRUSSVILLE - In honor of the state of Alabama’s 200th anniversary approaching in 2019, Governor Kay Ivey launched the Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative in December 2017 to give 200 Alabama schools the opportunity to participate in a year-long project representing their state’s history and achievements.

Nearly 400 K-12 schools statewide submitted proposals for the program, and each of the 200 chosen schools received a $2,000 grant to complete their project.

Among the schools chosen for this honor were five home-school groups, one of which was Trussville’s own Faith Community Christian School (FCCS).

“It makes me so proud to see such a strong showing of schools participating in the program,” Ivey said in an August press release. “It is an honor to

recognize these outstanding schools and their projects as we head into Alabama’s bicentennial year.

The Alabama Bicentennial celebration is about bring into g communities together and getting all of our citizens involved. The schools being honored are a great representation of that goal.”

For their project, the students of FCCS are collectively writing a book called Everyone Has A Story, which will profile noteworthy Alabamians, selected by the children.

The middle and high school students took a sixweek Journalism class in the fall where they learned to write profile news stories about everyday heroes, while the elementary students are writing biographies of famous Alabamians. The following stories were written by sixth grader Anya Piatt and second grader Corbin Piatt.

Jan. 16 - 22, 2019

Condolezza Rice, from Birmingham to Secretary of State

By Anya Piatt, sixth grade Condolezza Rice was born in Birmingham AL, November 14, 1954.

She graduated high school at the age of 15 and earned several degrees. She also received a fellowship at Stanford University where she taught political science.

On her birthday in 2004, she was nominated by President George W. Bush to be his Secretary of State. She assumed the office on January 26, 2005, where she served until 2009.

Waldo Semon: A biography

By Corbin Piatt, second grade Waldo. L. Semon was born in Demopolis, Al, on September 10, 1898.

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Salon Blonde opens in Trussville From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A brand new salon opened in Trussville on Thursday. Salon Blonde brings many years of salon experience to the area.

“I have been in the business for over 27 years, owning a salon in Tennessee,” said owner/stylist Jennifer Hood.

Salon Blonde provides most any service that a client could want.

“Salon Blonde offers the total experience,” Hood said. “We do services for the whole family, such as haircuts, hair extensions, color (foils, balayage, ombre),

Next meeting of Margaret Lions Club to be held on Jan. 17 From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

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Our stylists have many years of experience. If you need any service, we can do it!”

Salon Blonde is located at 1477 Gadsden Highway in Trussville.

MARGARET— The Margaret Lions Club will hold a meeting on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Mexican Restaurant on County Road 12, next to the Dollar General.

Events planned for the night include a drawing for a one-year single membership to Hometown Fitness. Only one ticket will win and tickets are still available.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the Feeding the Hungry campaign and the Backpack Buddies project at the Margaret Elementary

Photo courtesy of the Margaret Lions Club

school.

The Feeding the Hungry campaign launched in 2018 and provides a hot meal to anyone in need of one on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Margaret Lions Club

CITY COUNCIL, from front page

imously approved a 50 percent match of funding up to $4,500 for the installation of a dog park at Big Springs Park. Project updates and donation opportunities can be found at BigSpringsDogPark.com.

Librarian Jamie Twente reported an unexpected state funding check of $2,200, which the council approved for appropriate to expand the library’s audiobook collection.

“People that use the audiobooks always wish that we had more of them, but they are very expensive,” Twente said. “These funds from the state can allow us to purchase more.”

Fire Chief Richard Har-

vey reported the addition of two employees who are expected to begin work by the end of January.

“We will be at full staffing for the first time in three years,” Harvey said.

Among other agenda items, the council approved: • Appointment of Charles Underwood to a three year term as supernumerary for the Board of Adjustment. A supernumerary attends meetings and votes only when a quorum cannot be met otherwise.

• Ordinances 2019-01-03 allowing annexation of contiguous properties at 261 Crawford Drive, 261 Crawford Drive, and ad-

partnered with Sam Hollis, of The Dew Drop In in Margaret, to make the event happen.

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joining properties at 101 & 111 Heritage Place.

• Resolution 2019-01 also passed, allowing the city to seek legislative annexation of noncontiguous properties at 10255 US Highway 11, 227 Heritage Valley Drive and 25 Lisa Lane.

Isley relayed notice from Norfolk Southern that railroad crossings at Old Springs Road and Cross Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25.

In observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21, the next regularly scheduled meeting of the council will be Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6:00 p.m., with a preceding workshop at 5:30 p.m.

ness Month after the council heard from Jessie Hardy of the Junior League of Birmingham. Hardy spoke to the council on behalf of the Anti-Human Trafficking Committee.

“January is National Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month, so the Junior League of Birmingham is asking the city council as well as the mayor to sign a proclamation declaring that the city of Center Point is also against human trafficking and that you agree that January is Anti-Human Trafficking Month,” Hardy said.

The council also unanimously approved an ordinance that will require own-

ers of private residences in the city to purchase garbage/ trash service. The ordinance will go into effect on April 1.

Additionally, the council approved a time extension for three properties in the city that had been slated for demolition. The three properties that received the extension were 2245 First Street NW, 2325 Third Place NW and 1933 Second Place NW. The council considered a motion to accept a quote for removal of trees from Civitan Park by Eastern Tree Service. The quote was for $2,800 and the trees to be removed are dead and rotted.

The council unanimously

approved the motion.

Council President Barlow informed the council that at some point in the future, the council might consider recommended membership rates, code of conduct and dress code for the community center. That is an issue that the council will attend to at a later date.

In other news, Mayor Tom Henderson informed the council that the Taco Bell should open in April.

He also told the council that the Center Point Basketball teams for the boys and girls were doing exceptionally well this season and that both would be in upcoming area tournaments.

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Trussville native shares the power of positivity through a podcast

By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune GULF BREEZE, Fla. — These days it is fairly easy to get discouraged at all the negativity there is in the world. That is why it is good to, whenever possible, focus on the positive.

As it happens, Trussville native David Clark has created a podcast to help with that very thing.

“The podcast is basically about positive mindset and ways to help not only stay positive, but how to recover from negative situations in your life more quickly,” Clark said. “I created the idea of the show around September of (2017) and sat on it for basically a year.

I had been a fan of Jon Gordon and read books by Grant Cardone and posted stuff on my personal accounts about positivity for years. I posted those things because it made me feel good and it was a good place to store some my thoughts. I was doing all of that for me, no one else’s benefit really, but never

thought about doing a podcast until I had gone through some pretty devastating personal stuff and, while I sorted through it all, I created the idea.”

Inspiration for the podcast came from another place as well.

“But while I was trying to get over it all, I started to get back into the Bible more, reading daily devotionals on the Bible app, and I ran across a verse that really struck me,” Clark said.

That verse was Hebrews 3:13, which is a verse that exhorts Christians to encourage one another each day.

“So even though there isn’t a huge Christian overtone to the podcast, it is the main inspiration behind it,” Clark said.

Clark is also hopeful that the podcast may speak to those that need a little inspiration in putting themselves out there.

“The other reason I’m doing it is to inspire others through my actions,” he said. “I’m naturally an introvert, and if others

can see me doing this, I hope it inspires others to take a risk and try something outside their comfort zone.”

Although this is Clark’s first foray into the world of podcasting, the feedback has been very positive.

“The response has been good,” Clark said. “I’ve had lots of people reach out and tell me they’ve listened and like it.

I’m only about three episodes deep right now, but I am trying to make time to do one every couple weeks. I’ve had over 250 downloads so far, which is more than I ever imagined. I’ve also got other friends who I am

going to have on that are leadership coaches, business coaches, sports psychologists and sales trainers.”

For now, Clark is more concerned with getting a positive message to the listeners he has rather than massively expanding the audience.

“The goal is just to help people find ways to recover from negative situations in their life faster, help people stay in a positive mindset, inspire others to take risks,” he said. “I have no listenership goals or anything like that. The next episode that I’m working on is about setting goals and the positive influence that having a goal can have, and how to work through setting and staying with your goal. It should be out hopefully next week.”

Clark records his podcast from his home in Gulf Breeze, Fla. The Power of Being Positive Podcast is available for both Apple iPhone and Google/ Android users.

Jan. 16 - 22, 2019 I-59/20, from front page

Central Business District. This work will include demolishing and replacing the structures that support the Interstate. This part of the project is known as Phase 3.

“Phase 3 consists of the actual demolition and reconstruction of the I-59 bridges elevated section through downtown Birmingham,” said Region Engineer DeJarvis Leonard. “And it includes modification of the ramps and the interchange at Red Mountain Expressway and 31st Street.”

ALDOT reported that Phase 3 is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 2020. Until then, officials are urging motorists to find alternate means of travel.

“We encourage motorists, if you’re coming through the city, not to go through downtown, but to take 459 around 65 or to 59,”

Leonard said.

To facilitate a construction process that is as speedy as possible, an incentive/disincentive program exists.

“Everyday (the contractor) beats that 14 months, he gets $250,000,” Leonard said. “For every day over 14 months, he will have to pay a lot of $250,000.”

According to the most recent information from ALDOT, motorists traveling westbound from Trussville, needing to get to downtown Birmingham, would best be served by exiting on 126B. This will take motorists to the 31st and 25 Street paths to the downtown area. Those needing a route to Highway 31 and the Red Mountain expressway southbound should use exit on 126A, the Carraway Boulevard exit.

Dixon added. The city does have it in this year’s budget to purchase one more.

During the “Mayor’s Comments” portion of the meeting, Center Point Fire District’s new Fire Chief Gene Coleman introduced himself and gave updates from the fire district. Coleman was appointed fire chief in December.

“I’ve been a resident of this community about 45 to 50 years now,” Coleman said. “It’s an honor to be your fire chief. We’ve had our most busy year in the history of the department, over 9,000 calls, which is a lot for an organization our size. Unfortunately, I’m sad to report that we had four fire fatalities this past year. It’s our job to hopefully prevent that. We are working on a couple of initiatives to make sure folks have smoke detectors. If you don’t have a working smoke detector, most definitely call us; we can get one installed for you at no charge.”

In other city news, the council passed two motions appointing and reappointing members to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Charles Agnew was reappointed

to start a new six-year term and Robert Thompson was reappointed to finish out the last four years of his six-year term. LeWayne Allen was appointed to the committee in place of Steve Ostaseski, who Mayor Charles Webster said asked to step down.

Councilor Dennis Locke announced the December 2018 School Grant award winners.

They are as follows: • Clay Elementary School – First grade teacher Keisha Smith, who plans to use the funds for a “plant anti-bullying” science experiment.

• CCMS – Amber Norris, of the CCMS Mathematics Department, plans to purchase batteries, rechargeable batteries and chargers, as well as Quadrille composition books.

• CCHS – English Language Arts teacher Christopher Pegg plans to purchase a Chromebook and copies of the books “Fahrenheit 451” and “Lord of the Flies.”

The next Clay City Council meeting will be Jan. 22, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. with a pre-council meeting.

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developer purchased the property going up to that, I don’t know if you want to call it a mountain or whatever, and the access to it has been opened,” Young said. “We get lots of people speeding and shooting guns, partying all times of the night, and myself and my neighbors have tried to adjust to it.”

Young went on to say that late in the night on Friday, Jan. 4, two female baby goats were shot and killed inside of the fence on her property.

“We couldn’t see (the suspects) on the cameras,” Young said. “We just woke up that morning and (the goats) weren’t mov-

ing. I didn’t know what to do. We did file a report with the sheriff and they are investigating, but I just feel like that road has caused so much headache. It’s just out of hand.”

City Manager Ronnie Dixon responded to Young’s concerns by saying that one of the problems that the city, as well as Jefferson County, has with the property is that they cannot establish ownership of any of those parcels of land. Dixon said that when the city has searched tax records for the property in question, they have found records of six to 12 different owners.

“Everybody’s kind of in the same situation, in that when that…corporation…when they filed bankruptcy and all of the owners spread, you can’t get anybody to take responsibility for it,” he said. “We’re just kind of stuck. We can’t barricade the road because we don’t own it. It has never been accepted into the city of Clay as an approved road and we don’t have anybody to write a letter or make a phone call to, because all of that property still shows HADG as the owner and

they’re non-existent.”

Councilor Don Baker suggested having the city’s contract sheriff’s deputies increase patrol of that area, and also asked if it would be possible to put a security camera on that road. Dixon said that they could possibly put one of the city’s trailers there, but that there is no electricity.

“It’s just a big mess,” Dixon said. “There’s nobody that we can find that can legally grant an easement to the power company for power lines or anything like that.”

Jerri Christian, another Clay citizen, added her own concerns to Young’s, asking the city about the possibility of putting security cameras in the city’s subdivisions.

“I am having a nightmare, pretty much, to what I came from in the community of south Eastlake,” she said. “Years ago I lived there. When I moved there, it was beautiful. A few years after staying there, I saw it declining, and it was with crime coming in and nothing ever got done about it. Now what we’re seeing is our neighboring communities with crime rising; we want Clay to stay safe. What I thought about was,

Center Point Fire Chief Gene Coleman speaks at Clay City Council meeting. Photo by Shaun Szkolnik

if we had cameras in all of our subdivisions…maybe this would help keep the criminals out.”

Dixon said that the HOA of the Somersby subdivision has already purchased and installed cameras, and that they are the city’s first large subdivision that has done so. The residential-type camera they installed runs around $10,000, he said.

“It’s not something that the city of Clay can afford,” Dixon said of installing cameras into every subdivision in the city.

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Illusionist to perform at Trussville First Baptist Church From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The First Baptist Church of Trussville will be hosting illusionist Matt Adams on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.

Adams specializes in family-appropriate illusions and has performed for people of all walks of life from young children to celebrities, top executives and CEOs, everywhere, including such locations as Australia, Ireland, Thailand, Canada, Mexico, England, Kenya, Uganda, Brazil and the Dominican Republic.

Adams often performs for

adults, but he has also worked specifically with children and youth in various settings including Sunday morning Bible studies, CEF clubs, AWANA, Upward events, DNow, VBS, school programs, summer camps, mission trips and more for over 15 years.

“My primary love is Jesus, of course!” Adams said in a statement. “But I also love my wife Tonya and three children: Emily, Ashley and Liam. I love reading books and I enjoy studying the Bible, theology and apologetics. I also enjoy playing chess and going to the movies. I am a black belt in martial arts, have played clas-

Photo courtesy of Matt Adam’s web page

sical piano with an orchestra and on television, and I have a masters in Global Studies from Liberty University. My life’s purpose is to become like Jesus Christ and point others to Him,

using the gifts He’s given me.”

The show will be held in the church sanctuary and doors will be open at 5:30 p.m. This is a free event and all are invited to attend.

the city council has done to improve our community for children, for young people. This goes to quality of life. It shows that this area has a lot of young families, a lot of young kids. So, we want to present a check to you from Argo Christian Fellowship in the amount of $2,550.”

The city council heard the monthly report from the police department.

During the month of December, the police logged the following:

• 17 reports • 17 misdemeanor arrests • Investigated 22 vehicle accidents • Answered 12 false alarms • Answered 822 calls • 13 domestics • Assisted the fire department on 32 calls • 50 officer assists • 55 911 calls • 218 patrol requests • Assisted the public on 51 calls • 47 calls on Interstate 59 The city council heard

the monthly report from the fire department.

During the month of December, the fire department logged the following: • 10 burn permits issued • 33 medical calls • 2 structure fires • 2 fire alarms • 2 assist the police • 1 gas leak • 2 trees pulling a linedown • 51 calls total The next meeting of the Argo City Council will be Jan. 28, 2019.

LANDFILL, from front page

economic and quality of life” issues as well as ongoing problems with violations at the landfill under the permit currently in place.

“In 2016, ADEM issued a consent decree against Birmingham based on multiple violations of the permit in operation of the landfill,” Freeman’s later stated.

“Based on the prior and potentially ongoing violations,

I have no confidence that Birmingham will operate the expansion in compliance with the permit.”

Downtown Trussville is currently undergoing extensive revitalization. While a significant portion of the downtown area lies in the 100 year floodplain and has been susceptible to flooding in the past, extensive enhancements to the Cahaba

River and Pinchgut Creek have greatly reduced the flooding in the area.

CRS stated concerns of a lack of stormwater management construction features in the proposal for the landfill expansion could contribute to flooding downtown despite the recent progress in the reduction of floods.

“We are concerned that there will be no other oppor-

Clay man arrested on charges of possessing child pornography From The Trussville Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — A man from Clay has been arrested and is facing multiple charges related to the possession of child pornography.

Authorities booked Christopher Goforth into the Jefferson County Jail at 9:25 a.m. on Thursday, where he was held on a total bond of $60,000. According to jail records, Goforth bonded out at 12:56 a.m. on Friday.

According to court records, Goforth is a 50-yearold white male from the 5300 block of Scott Drive in Clay.

Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Jail

Court records that Goforth was with four counts to the possession nographic material ing a minor.

indicate charged related of porinvolv-

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ARGO COUNCIL, from front page

$2,550. The money will be used to make improvements to the city park.

“Our church typically gives one of our offerings away in December,” Mahner said. “Usually it goes around the world.

Typically, half of it, or a little more, goes to the Alabama Team Challenge, men’s and women’s. This year, we decided many months ago that we wanted it to go to the city of Argo for improvements at the city park. We really enjoy what

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tunity for the public to suggest that significantly better post construction stormwater management should be adopted as components of the development of this landfill,” the CRS latter stated. “And, that as a result of the lack of such planning, the frequency and severity of flooding in downtown Trussville could be exacerbated.”

she said. “It was an unwarranted threat to his family, livelihood and reputation. It lacked all moral sensibility; it was wrong, and it was hurtful. We may be less naïve than we were before, but the outpouring of love and support from family, friends and others helped to restore our faith in the benevolence of humanity. I am grateful for the comfort we have felt from Trussville friends and neighbors, and for the loyalty and trust that Zack’s patients have shown for him. I am proud of his strength despite this egregious situation, and for staying focused on our children, his patients and the community.”

Dr. Sam Pierce, Steele’s business partner and the founder of Trussville Vision Care, has practiced with Steele for 15 years.

“I want everyone to know the community of Trussville has been and will continue to be well served by Dr. Steele, both in his role as a local doctor of optometry and in his role as a sitting member of the Trussville City Council,” Pierce said. “He deserved

none of this, but my friend Zack is a fighter, and he stood his ground, maintained his integrity, defended the truth and now has rightfully received his vindication.”

Pierce said he is concerned that the #MeToo movement, while shining needed light on sexual harassment in the workplace, may also be producing unfounded allegations.

“I saw this first hand when Dr. Zack Steele, my longtime friend and colleague, had blatantly false allegations of impropriety made against him by a former employee,” Pierce said. “The lies that were told served no other purpose than to impugn his stellar reputation in the community and hurt his family.”

Correction: The original story stated that Dr. Samuel Pierce was originally included as a defendant in the case, but later removed. The reference in the filing to Dr. Samuel D. Pierce, O.D., P.C. referred to the name of the corporation and not to Dr. Pierce personally. The story has been corrected to reflect this clarification.

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Vestavia Hills man faces 6 counts of rape From The Trussville Tribune staff reports VESTAVIA HILLS — Samuel Woods III of Vestavia Hills has been charged with six counts of rape dating back to 2015. He is scheduled to stand trial in February, according to court records.

Woods faces charges dating back to 2015, when he was arrested for having sex with a girl who was between

FBI and Birmingham police offer $10,000 reward in armored vehicle robbery From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

the age of 12 and 16 years old in June and September of that year. He was charged for rape again for incidents alleged to have occurred on April 17 and April 20 of 2016.

In 2017, Woods was charged with two more counts of rape involving an underage girl, causing the judge to revoke his bond. He is being held in the Shelby County Jail awaiting trial.

BIRMINGHAM – Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Johnnie Sharp Jr. and Birmingham Police Chief Patrick D. Smith announced today a $10,000 reward leading to the arrest and indictment of the subjects responsible for a Brinks armored vehicle robbery that occurred on Dec. 24.

On Dec. 24 at approximately 8:15 a.m., a Brinks armored vehicle securi-

ty guard was servicing an ATM at the BBVA Compass Bank located at 201 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham.

The security guard blocked the entrance and exit of the driveway with the armored vehicle. Shortly thereafter, a gold-colored, four-door sedan backed into a parking spot at a nearby fast food restaurant. As the security guard was servicing the ATM, two black males quickly approached. One of the robbers sprayed the driver with a chemical while the

second robber held him on the ground. They returned to the vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene in an unknown direction, according to the Birmingham Police.

Birmingham Police reported the robbers were dressed in dark clothing, neon vests and gloves. The vests were similar to traffic control or construction vests.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call the FBI at (205) 326-

Photo courtesy B.P.D.

6166, or Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777.

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AG Steve Marshall sends message on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — Attorney General Steve Marshall released a statement in support of Alabama law enforcement personnel as America celebrates National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Wednesday, “Those who answer the call to serve and protect do it not for the money or the prestige – there isn’t enough of either to repay them for their commitment to keeping the peace,” Marshall said. “They put on a badge each day because they love their community and want to keep it safe. Let us always remember the sacrifice of our law enforcement officers who form the thin blue

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line separating the public from anarchy. I encourage everyone to thank their local law enforcement officer for their service. Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!”

Award to Dr. Angela Davis.

The decision to withdraw the award came after community Jewish groups opposed recognizing Davis in light of her antisemitic views.

Board Chairman Mike Oatridge, First Vice Chairman Walter Body and Secretary Janice Kelsey submitted their resignations on Tuesday.

In a joint statement, the three said they were stepping down to “enable the City of Birmingham to create a board structure that will best enable the BCRI to continue its critical mission in the future.”

The decision to withdraw the award was followed with swift criticism of the BCRI board from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council. Also joining in the criticism were activist Frank Matthews and Carlos Chaverst Jr., as well as many in the Birmingham Muslim community and others.

“It is absolutely embarrassing to withdraw an award and it’s disingenuous that we would be selective in our measure of one’s humanity without considering the totality of their lives,” Councilman Steven Hoyt said. “We are products of our experiences, so where is the grace in this matter?

She didn’t nominate herself.

The nominating committee deemed her worthy and now she’s not. All money isn’t good money, especially if it’s contingent on a partial view akin to ‘don’t shout until I tell you to shout.’”

Davis, who grew up in Birmingham, is a nationally

recognized human rights advocate. But her actions and statements have also made her a controversial figure.

An alternate event is planned for Davis in Birmingham in February, though no details have yet been released.

“The New York Times pointed to a December piece from Southern Jewish Life editor Larry Brook that was published around the same time as BCRI says they started hearing concerns from several people,” according to Jewish Journal. “Brook’s piece notes that Davis is a staunch supporter of the Boycott, Divestment and

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Sanctions (BDS) movement and that she has referred to Israel as an ‘apartheid’ state.

“Brook also points out that Davis has lavished praise on Rasmea Odeh, who was convicted of a 1969 Jerusalem supermarket bombing that killed two college students, and has called for the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Al-Alqsa Martyrs terrorist who has called for ‘a Third Intifada.’”

Davis, however, said it was her support of Palestine that led to the award being withdrawn.

“Although the BCRI refused my requests to reveal the substantive reasons for this action, I later learned that my long-term support of justice for Palestine was at issue,” Davis wrote in a statement released Tuesday.

“This seemed particularly unfortunate, given that my own freedom was secured – and indeed my life was saved – by a vast international movement.”

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Jefferson County Sheriff-Elect Mark Pettway will be attending a swearing in ceremony at the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 11.

Pettway won the 2018 general election and will officially take office on Jan. 11.

Pettway is a life-long Jef-

Police make arrest in case of arson, murder

ferson County resident who grew up in a neighborhood not far from Birmingham’s Legion Field Stadium. He is the son of the late Ed Pettway, Retired Army Sergeant First Class Officer, and the late Camilla Satisfield Pettway, Jefferson County school teacher. Pettway and his wife Vanessa have been married for 25 years and have two daughters, Markia and Gabrielle.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

DNA test unites local man with long lost brother

By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune LEEDS — Martin Beebe has a unique story with a uniquely happy ending. This story begins decades ago with a revelation from his adopted parents and e nds after a DNA test reunited him with his brother.

“I grew up in Arlington, Texas,” Beebe said. “I always knew I was adopted. But I didn’t know anything about it (the particulars) until I turned 21 and then my parents provided me with some news articles about how I was abused as a child and in the news article it said that I had a brother — it didn’t give a name — that was born up in Maine.”

His brother had been adopted about three years before Beebe was. That, and a vague location of where his brother might have been a number of decades ago, was all he knew.

Beebe spent 30 years looking for his brother but the attempts were always confounded by time, distance and never enough information.

After years of frustrated attempts to find his brother, Beebe switched tactics. He was hopeful that technology and the Internet could prevail where all other efforts had not.

“Back in June of 2016 or 2017, I did an ancestry test with Ancestry.com just to see if I could find somebody out there, ” Beebe said. “I put it out there. No one replied back, nothing got tagged back as an immediate relative. So I let it go, didn’t think anything of it.”

What Beebe did not know

Photo courtesy of Birmingham Police Department

received information that the victim later succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased, according to authorities.

Police identified the victim as Carly Eugene Vinson, a

Man booked into Shelby County Jail on 11 child sex charges From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

Brothers, Martin Beebe and John Ferlan, united after more than 30 years apart. Photo provided by Beebe.

was that he had set in motion a series of events that would unite him with his brother.

In August of 2018 John Ferlan received a birthday gift from his wife. The present was a DNA test that he could administer to himself and send off to Ancestry.com. Ferlan did the test, he was not particularly hopeful that anything would come of it.

“He thought it was just crazy,” Beebe said. “He did that and sent it in not thinking anything would come back from it. About three weeks later, he gets an email that says, ‘Hey, you’re related to P.B.’” P.B. stood for Patrick Beebe, which is Beebe’s legal name. With this information, Ferlan got in touch with the only relative of “P.B.” that had contact information on Ancestry.com. That relative was Beebe’s wife.

“He emailed her and told her, ‘Hey, I’m related to this P.B. in your family tree. We’re family related, either brothers

or that is my sister.’ My wife freaked out.”

Despite the overwhelming surprise, she was able to pass the information on to her husband. Beebe then emailed the brother he knew he had, but had never known.

“I emailed him back and we started a discussion over the Internet through emails for a couple of days,” Beebe said.

As overwhelming as the information was for Beebe and his wife, it was even more so for Ferlan.

“I always knew I had a brother out there because of the news articles,” Beebe said.

“But he didn’t until August or September (of 2018).”

By October, the two brothers were ready for a Facetime conversation.

“We set it up for a Sunday afternoon,” Beebe said. “And I said, ‘We’ll just play it by ear,’ and it lasted over an hour.

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MURDER, from front page

inson of Al.com, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified Brandi Michell Allen, 39, as the homicide victim and Mark David Allen, 43, as the victim of suicide.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday morning deputies responded to a report of a man with a gun running along

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police reported that detectives have charged a suspect in connection with a homicide investigation from 2018. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at approximately 8:10 p.m.

Officers from the South Precinct responded to 1602 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard on a call for a building fire. After officers arrived, they were alerted that a victim was found inside the location and was in the process of being transported to UAB Hospital for treatment. Officers

63-year-old white male, from Indian Springs.

On Jan. 8, 2019, officers received information that the fire was intentionally set and also located a possible suspect. After interviewing the suspect and reviewing the evidence collected, investigators obtained warrants on the suspect.

Authorities identified the suspect as John Burton, a 39-year-old black male, of Birmingham.

Police said they had obtained warrants on Burton for first degree arson and capital murder. Burton is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.

Old Bagley Road. As they were searching for him, they received a report that an adult female had been found shot inside a vehicle at a residence in the 8500 block of Old Bagley Road. Deputies arrived at that location and found a woman dead on the scene.

While on scene, an adult male called into 911 and ad-

mitted that he had shot the victim. He gave his location at a residence in the 5000 block of Cindy Lane before disconnecting the call. When deputies arrived, they located the male caller inside the home, dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law enforcement.

SHELBY COUNTY — A 29-year-old man was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Friday for 11 charges alleging sex crimes against a child, according to county records.

According to county records, Jonathan Alan Tay-

lor was charged with four counts of sexual abuse of a child under 12, four counts of first-degree rape and three counts of sodomy. Each of these charges is a felony and Taylor’s total bond is $250,000.

Taylor is currently being held in the Shelby County Jail.

Photo courtesy Shelby County Jail

MAN IDENTIFIED, from front page

victim as Willie Elliot Junior Johnson, a 26-year-old white male, out of Bessemer.

ALEA reported that the accident may have been re-

lated to a pursuit, initiated by a Blount County state trooper on I-65 south just before 2:20 p.m. on Monday, and was terminated on Mt. Olive Road in Jefferson

County, in the area of I-65.

ALEA reported that the motorcycle that crashed was not being actively pursued by state troopers at the time of the crash.

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Calendar January 17 Understanding Medicare Educational seminar about Medicare options. Learn about important Medicare Parts A and B topics that could impact you, including enrollment, costs, benefits, etc. Your questions will be addressed by Health Benefits specialist Linda Reynolds. Event will be at th Trussville Public Library beginning at 1 p.m.

January 21-27 Scale Back Alabama Coming in January, Trussville will be a Weigh in site. Weigh in week is January 21-27. More information about the challenge can be found at www. scalebackalabama.com. Local Trussville businesses including Carrington Medical Spa will be participating. Visit scalebackalabama.com for a list of weigh ins in the area.

January 22 Trussville Ukulele Strummers Are you a ukulele enthusiast looking for a place to meet up and jam? We’re looking for folks at all playing levels; beginners to advanced, young and old, everyone’s invited! If you haven’t yet purchased your own uke, we can help you with a “loaner” instrument. Come join us! Trussville Strummers Ukulele club meets at the Trussville Public Library on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. There is no cost to join the ukulele club.

For more info join our Facebook page “Trussville Ukulele Strummers” or contact: Organizer Rich Patsios: trussvillestrummerukulele@gmail. com January 23 Souper Supper Cooking Class Winter often brings a desire for comfort food and what better comfort food is there than hearty one pot meals brimming with vegetables and lean meat? Join Registered Dietitian, Donna Sibley, to learn how to quickly prepare some soups and stews that will become favorite meals that can be eaten for several days. Easy Chicken and Sausage Gumbo and Mo-

roccan Stew are two recipes on the menu. The cost is $12/ person. To register, please call 408-6550 by January 21. Event will take place at St. Vincent’s Trussville beginning at 11 a.m.

January 25 Living Room Rest with Kirk Cameron Kirk Cameron will be bringing the Cameron living room to churches across the country and want you to join him for a heartfelt conversation about what matters most to us as husbands, wives and parents.

Think of it as a “home-run date night” with Kirk and his wife, Chelsea and also our special music guest, Matt Hammitt.

A time to get away with your spouse for 3 hours with them to laugh together, pray together, learn together, and worship together, as everyone dives deep into the subjects that matter most to you and Kirk. And best of all, you’ll learn how to see your family with new eyes and be inspired about giving your family a “Living Room Reset”.

January 28 Bolton Book Club Adult Book Club – each month we will read a selection (fiction or non-fiction) and discuss.

For the January meeting, we will discuss Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. Contact the Adult Dept. if you need assistance getting the book (also available in Large Print, audiobook, and ebook formats) Register here: http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/ adult/adult-events/. Call 6552022 for more information.

January 29 Comprehensive Diabetes Education If you have diabetes, this seminar at St. Vincent’s Trussville is a must. A physician’s referral is required. Pre-assessments are given proceeding the class time. Please call 939-7248 to register. Event begins at 8:30 a.m. at St. Vincent’s in Trussville.

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Please call 408-6550 to register for St. Vincent’s Trussville.

ONGOING Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge No. 338 in Trussville meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd/4th Monday at 190 Beechnut St., Trussville. For information, call Bruce Phillips at 205-4852.

Cahawba Art Association meetings The Cahawba Art Association meets the 2nd Monday 6 p.m. at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Trussville. For info call 661-0517.

Republican Women of Trussville The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Three Earred Rabbit in Trussville with meet and greet beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact cherylamathews@gmail.com or www.rwot.com.

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The Joyful Jammers The Joyful Jammers are looking for people to join us who enjoy playing Southern Appalachian folk music and hymns.

Dulcimers, psalteries, spoons, and all types of acoustical stringed instruments are welcome. We are part of the Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Association (SADA). We meet each Thursday from 6-8pm at the First Baptist Church Trussville, AL. For more information and room location, contact E. Maddox at 205-542-0076.

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Kathy Rastovski december

Carole W. Harris

4, 1957 ~ january 7, 2019 (age 61)

Kathy Ratliff Rastovski, age 61, of Trussville passed away on January 7, 2019. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and was employed with St. Vincent’s Hospital. She treasured her friends at St. Vincent’s and will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Rastovski was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Edward Ratliff. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Rastovski; her children, Ashley Alvis Lathan and Kyle Benton Alvis; her mother, Mary Ratliff; her brothers, Danny Ratliff and Steve Ratliff; her sisters, Tina Luttrell, Pam Burks, Linda Ratliff, and Vicky Franklin. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 12pm in the Chapel at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will begin at 10am prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Deana Kay Harper july

12, 1954 ~ january 10, 2019 (age 64)

Ms. Deana Kay Harper, 64, of Opp, AL passed away on January 10, 2019. Deana enjoyed riding horses, woodworking, scrapbooking, and watching Alabama football. She was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church and worked at Shaw Industries as Lead Mechanic. Most importantly, she loved her family and dog, Harley. Deana is preceded in death by her father, Hurtis Harrison. She is survived by her son, Michael Yelland (Kathleen); daughter, Rachel Bridges (Tom) and Michelle Yelland; mother, Lloydean “MeMe” Harrison; 5 sisters; 1 brother; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date.

Barbara Cushman november

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21, 1940 ~ january 7, 2019 (age 78)

Carole W. Harris, of Birmingham, passed away at home on Dec. 19.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Lee White and Stacy D. White; her sister, Sue W. DeFriese. Carole is survived by her spouse, Dan A. Harris, Jr., her high school sweetheart; her brothers, (Ret.) Rev. Byron L. White and Donald H. White, and her sister, Alice W. Shook. She is also survived by her daughters, Dana H. Camp (William), Leslie H. Wampol (Ken Novak), and Claire H. Bryant (Rodney); grandchildren, Harrison Camp, Justin Wampol, and Meagan B. Bennett (Branson).

Harris was a graduate of Sylacauga High School in 1951. As a talented pianist, she was crowned Miss Sylacauga of 1950 and a Top 10 Finalist in Miss Alabama at the age of 18. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and a thoughtful friend. She enjoyed cooking, raising her daughters, playing with her grandchildren, and donating her time and talents to others. Carole was a member of First United Methodist Church of Center Point for fifty-three years, where she served on several committees, including president of UMW. She was a huge fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. She followed her husband to Tuscaloosa, Dothan (twice), Montgomery (twice), and then to Birmingham as he was transferred by his employer, PPG Industries. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to The United Methodist Children’s Home, 3140 Zelda Court Suite 100, Montgomery, Alabama 36106

Karl E. Pugh Sr. december

13, 1931 ~ january 8, 2019 (age 87)

Mr. Karl E. Pugh Sr., 87, of Birmingham passed away on January 8, 2019. Karl retired from C.B.I. after 30 years as Maintenance Supervisor and was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church and was an avid golfer. Karl is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Pruitt Pugh; son, Richard Pugh; grandchild, Blake Pugh; and parents, Berlin P. Pugh and Katie Gaston Pugh.

He is survived by his wife, Loraine Maxwell Pugh; son, Karl Pugh Jr. (Debbie); daughters, Elizabeth Golden and Debra Birmingham; step-son, Ronnie Maxwell (Betty); step-daughters, Gail Lindsey (Brian) and Vilinda Powell (Ronnie); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. The funeral service will begin from the funeral home chapel at 12:00pm with Dr. Richard Trader officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lakeside Baptist Church at 2865 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham,. AL 35243, (205) 822-1240.

Barbara Bryant Cushman, age 78, passed away on Monday, 1/7/2019, after her battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. She is preceded in death by her parents, J and Lanelle Bryant, sisters Peggy Barnett and Jane Smith, son Jay Cushman, and her grandson, Zachary Neal Greenway. She is survived by her children, Catherine Cushman Sims, Joe Cushman (Tracy), Allison Greenway (Neal), and daughter in law Lisa Aue Cushman; her grandchildren, Sydney Sims, Chandler Mynard (Nathan), Sheldon Cousins (Mitchell), Austin Greenway, Addison Greenway, Bethany Cushman, Brittany Cushman; sister Gay Trice; great grandson Braxton Cousins; nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville: visitation at 1:00pm followed by a graveside service at 2:00pm, David Carpenter officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request you donations be made to the Parkinson Association of Alabama www.parkinsonalabama.com.

Margie “Ruth” Simmons Davis

Age 90, of Trussville, Alabama, went home to her Lord on January 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Grady Davis; their stillborn son, Barry Jonathan Davis; her parents, John and Lizzie Simmons; and her brother, Milford Simmons. She is survived by her children, Mark (Doris) Davis and Candi Davis DeBardelaben; grandchildren Drew DeBardelaben, Sara (Nick) Lichwick, and Kyle (Ariel) DeBardelaben; two great-grandchildren Davis Lichwick and Freya DeBardelaben; siblings Thomas (Fay) Simmons and JoAnn (Aubry) Nabers; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Ruth retired from Mayo Tire Company. She joined the First Baptist Church of Trussville in the early 1980s and participated in the Women’s Missionary Union as a faithful supporter of the charitable works of the church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed singing in the church choir, and traveling with the senior adults while she enjoyed good health.

She was a dedicated member of the Beacon Sunday School class, a group of plucky widows. Those who knew Ruth best will remember she was a “Heidi Tidy” who didn’t like clutter. Therefore, instead of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the First Baptist Church Trussville library or the Big Oak Ranch in Springville, AL. The family would also appreciate any notes with a memory you have of Ruth for her great-grandchildren. Please send to 154 Sandy Hollow Drive NW, Madison, AL 35757. A funeral service for Ruth will be held at 12 noon on January 16th at Jefferson Memorial Chapel in Trussville. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Reverend Bobby Erwin is officiating.

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Freddie Raley, 87, of Birmingham went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2019. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and proudly served over 30 years and retired as Senior Master Sergeant. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Chapel services will be held on Monday, Jan 14 at 2pm with visitation from 1pm until service time.

He is survived by his daughter Denise Ellison (Ray) and son Darrell Raley and their mother Dean Raley, brothers Eddie Raley (Jeanette) and Jerry Raley (Marie), grandchildren Tiffany Russell (Drew), Braden Ellison, Robin Texter (Stephen) and Elizabeth Raley, great grandchildren Kinlee Russell, Dakota and Arizona Texter.

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Jan. 16 - 22, 2019

Opinion

What will our congressional districts look like after the 2020 census

By Steve Flowers Preparations are being made to take the 2020 Census. This process is not just a fun game to spell out demographic changes and interesting tidbits about us as Americans. It is a very important mandate dictated by the Constitution. The number of people counted determines how many seats each state has in Congress. Thus, it is taken every 10-years.

The Country has been changing, demographically, over the last decade, as it always has over the course of history. The states of California, Texas and Florida continue to grow exponentially. All Americans, not just older ones, seek the sun. They like a sunny, warm climate. That is why our neighboring state of Florida is and has been for decades America’s growth state.

Last week I visited with you about our 1940’s Congressional Delegation. At that time we had nine seats. We lost one after the 1960’s census. We lost another after 1980. We are projected to lose another one after this upcoming Census of 2020. We now have seven seats. It

is predicted that we will only have six after next year. We most certainly will lose one to California if they are allowed to count illegal immigrants.

The State Legislature is constitutionally designated as the drawer of lines of congressional districts for each respective state. Currently, we have six Republican seats and one Democratic seat.

If indeed we drop from seven to six Congressional districts, how will it shake out.

The census will reveal that Huntsville and North Alabama have been our growth spots. Alabama’s population continues to move toward the northern tier of the state. Two out of every three Alabamians live in Birmingham, Hoover, and Tuscaloosa north.

The Black Belt continues to lose population.

The census will also reveal quite a disparity of financial prosperity. It will show that the same Black Belt counties are some of the poorest areas of the country and conversely Huntsville will be one of the most prosperous.

So who are the winners and losers under Congressional redistricting? You start with one

Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse premise. You have to have one majority minority African American district. The federal courts have mandated this edict.

Therefore, Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s district is sacred. It now is very large, geographically. It will become even larger. The district will take in most of the African American population in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, and the entire Black Belt stretching from south of Bir-

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This leaves us with five Republican districts and six incumbent Republicans.

Therefore, who gets the short end of the stick. A cursory look says the odd person out is Martha Roby in the second district.

However, our current delegates have already come up with a plan to

save everybody.

Mo Brooks, the Congressman from Huntsville, will choose to move up or out in 2022. He is assuming that Senator Richard Shelby retires at age 88. Therefore, Brooks will see his fast-growing Tennessee Valley district divided and delved out to a plan that grows the districts north, which complies with the growth pattern.

Our senior and most seniority laden Congressman, Robert Aderholt, will opt to stay in Congress rather than risk a run for the Senate. This is a very wise and prudent move for him and the state. He has over 24-years in seniority and is in line to be Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

He will move north and pick up part of the Huntsville area and he will cut Gadsden loose. Mike Rogers will move north and pick up Gadsden and all of northeast Alabama, which is a more natural fit for him with his native Anniston area.

Rogers’ move north will allow him to abandon Auburn-Opelika, which in turn allows Roby’s district to exist primarily like it is with the population centers

of East Montgomery, Elmore, Autauga, and the Wiregrass and Dothan and that district will add Auburn-Opelika.

The current 6th District of Jefferson-Shelby represented by Gary Palmer will remain essentially the same. Its upscale suburbs will make it one of the most Republican in the nation.

The last district seat of Mobile-Baldwin will remain intact and will still be District 1. However, the tremendous growth of Baldwin will require that the district only contain Mobile and Baldwin.

The cadre of rural counties north of Mobile that are currently in the District will have to be cut loose to probably go to the Black Belt district.

The current 1st District Congressman, Bradley Bryne, is running for the U.S. Senate in 2020.

However, his replacement will be a conservative Republican.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers.

He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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Faith

The greatest treasure

By Richard Harp One of my favorite pastimes is hiking through the woods without a trail. When I was a boy of around 8 and 9, I do not remember a day when I was not in the woods. For a time, we lived in my dad’s home town of Haleyville, Alabama, in the Free state of Winston County.

My best friend and I were homeschooled, so our families were often together working on our school work.

Once the “home” work was completed, we headed for the hills. My best friend lived on a piece of land that bordered the Sipsey Wilderness of the Bankhead National Forest. We often

waded through offshoots of the Sipsey river in search of arrowheads and crawdads. We found several treasures in the forest. I remember finding an old busted moonshine still and rusted out antiques, long forgotten by people who no longer walk this earth.

While climbing outcroppings on a natural rock face, we found a pretty substantial waterfall. At the base of the cascading spray we found clay, where we made several creatures, imagining we were native Americans. We found small caves in the rock where we made forts, and our imaginations again went as wild as we felt. We were Tom and Huck

Finn on our childhood adventures. On that preserved piece of earth, the greatest treasure I found was my God. “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse’ (Romans 1:20).

The more I study creation and the scriptures, I find God. It may be because of this childhood experience, but my favorite passage in scripture is, “And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day” (Genesis 3:8a). I have walked

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amongst the trees of God’s garden in the cool of the day. I have heard the leaves rustle in the wind and mountain streams ebb and flow around the rocks. I almost taste the air as I imagine what it would have been like to walk with God. Yet the second part to that passage is devastat-

ing and puts an abrupt pause to the blissful picture.

“And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden” (Genesis 3:8). In the forest, there is no place to hide ourselves from God. To think that we can is foolish. In fact, Romans 1:20 (quoted above) is stated in the context of those who strive to hide from God like their original mother and father.

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their un-

righteousness suppress the truth.

For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them” (Romans 1:19-20). To try to suppress truth is to attempt to hide from the greatest treasure ever given. Jesus embodies Truth.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

Through Jesus, we can again walk with God. The blissful picture is un-paused and the ability to walk with God has resumed.

Will you choose to take hold of the hand of the greatest treasure?

A Note from the Harp Richard preaches for the Deerfoot church of Christ.

Kids talk about God: Who is God’s best friend?

By Carey Kinsolving and Friends The key to long friendships is a short memory, says humorist Michael Hodgin.

It’s easy to be a friend to someone who likes and respects you. Have you ever considered being a friend to someone who can’t give you anything in return? Or, what about the person whose mere presence gives you a headache?

Now consider how amazing it is when the Bible records that a perfect God considers some peo-

ple to be his friends. I asked my friends who they thought was God’s best friend.

Erica, 10, nominates Moses because he “led the Israelites out from under Pharaoh.” Jesse, 11, also likes Moses because “he believed in God. He would do anything for God.” “God’s friend is Moses because he was a sweet man,” says Katherine, 7. Sweet? The man whom God used to part the Red Sea? Try “meek,” which is even more remarkable. The Bible describes Moses as “the meekest man on the earth” (Numbers 12:3).

Then there’s Noah because he “told the truth,” “built a boat” and “obeyed God,” say three 7-year-olds, Carson, Halle and Josh.

Consider the angel Gabriel, says Kelly, 7, “because God

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used Gabriel to tell Mary that she was going to have a baby that would be God’s son.”

Dominique, 7, says, “God’s best friend is every buddy that he made.”

“I think he likes everyone the same, but me a smidgen more,”

says Perry, 11.

I’m not sure about God’s loving Perry a “smidgen more,” but I know God loves everybody because John 3:16 makes this clear: “For God so loved the world [every buddy] that he gave his only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life.”

“God has everyone as his best friends,” says Julianne, 12. “Why would one person he made be more important than another? He didn’t die on the cross for one person. He died for everyone.”

Yes, in this sense, everyone is God’s friend. Jesus was even the friend of the man who betrayed him. When Judas came with soldiers to arrest him, Jesus greeted the traitor with “Friend, why have you come?

Jesus’ friendship with Judas

was gracious. Most of us think of friendship as shared respect, trust and values. Jesus knew Judas would betray him, yet he called him “friend.”

This kind of friendship is called grace, or better yet amazing grace. It’s a love-your- enemy grace that causes people to scratch their heads in wonder.

It’s a total departure from the ungrace that characterizes the fallen world in which we live. The idea of being gracious to a person whose betrayal would lead to your death is unimaginable to most of us.

“God’s best friend is maybe every person who tries to get close to him because then if they are close, then they will be his friend,” says Allie, 10. “Obviously, it is his children who spend time with him nearly every day,” adds Phillip, 12.

Jesus had a group of 12 dis-

ciples he spent time with every day. On the night before he was betrayed and executed, Jesus said he would now call them friends “for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15).

Think about this: As the friend of sinners, Jesus laid down his life so that we might become friends of God. Memorize this truth: “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13).

Ask this question: Are you a friend of God? “Kids Talk About God” is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online “Kids Color Me Bible” books, “Mission Explorers” videos, a new children’s musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org.

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Tribune Living

Jan. 16 - 22, 2019

Southern Bits and Bites Recipes

By Tanna M. Friday Editor

hungry readers and viewers through bits of family memories and bites delicious recipes.

TRUSSVILLE — A south Georgia native has a love for all things delicious and values home cooking.

Publishing a cookbook for USA Today’s best-selling author, Suzanne Johnson, began merely as a check off to her bucket list. Today Johnson’s love of cooking and sharing easy, delicious recipes has provided her an opportunity to connect with a vast number of

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fryer bring about 6 cups of oil to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream with the pickle juice from the jar. Next, mix together the flour, cornmeal and Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl.

Dip each piece of okra and pickle slices into the sour cream mixture and then into the dry mixture. Add about 6 at a time to the fryer and cook for 1-2 minutes. Repeat until all okra and pickles have been fried. Drain on paper towels.

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Hewitt-Trussville senior wins Good Citizen award from local chapter of the DAR From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Josiah Brunson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced that Hewitt-Trussville High School senior Houston Stephen Hall had won the 20182019 DAR Good Citizen Essay Contest.

Hall was presented with a scholarship check, award certificate and a lapel pin at the January meeting of the Josiah Brunson chapter of the DAR. A reception followed in his honor.

Four other area schools participated in the contest and each school had one student chosen as a DAR Good Citizen. From Center Point,

Kori Harris was chosen; from Clay-Chalkville High School, Kamya Brewster was chosen; from Fultondale High School, Samuel Cook

was chosen; and from Pinson Valley High School, Savannah Mayes was chosen.

Each of those four students has an excellent grade point average, participates in extra-curricular activities and is active in community service.

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don’t know this person at all,’ and ‘we’re not going to have anything to talk about,’ but we spent an hour just going back and forth talking and enjoying each other’s company.”

After Facetime, the brothers were ready for real time.

They decided to meet in North Carolina, where Ferlan has one of his homes.

“We drove up there and then I sat down to talk to him,” Beebe said. “Obviously, I was nervous as all get out. You know who he is but you don’t know what kind of person he is. And he was raised so differently. He was raised in the Northeast, in Maine and New Hampshire and that side of the world, and I grew up in Dallas, Texas. Geographically, family wise, the whole nine yards, we could be totally different.

“We met, got together at about 4 o’clock and when I looked up again it was 11 o’clock. The conversation just didn’t stop. It was like two friends that had been separated for a long time, we just kept talking.”

That was just the first of several meetings for Beebe and Ferlan.

“What has been really odd is that each time we’ve met we’ve worn the same color shirt, without telling each other what we were going to be wearing. Now that is a running joke!” Beebe said.

Beebe and Ferlan spent Christmas with each other this year. A fitting gift for two brothers who spent so long being apart.

“I’ve been looking for the last 30 years or more for him,” Beebe said. “Now that we have created that friendship and that bond, we talk and text daily or weekly and it is just a good relationship.

“We have prayed for a great result and a positive outcome for years and now we are seeing the answer to our prayers. We look forward to having many more years of get togethers and family gatherings. My Texas family all have said we stand alike, and have very similar gestures and smiles. They have welcomed him with open arms and hearts. Even though we were raised in separate parts of the country, we share the same sense of humor and outlook on life.”

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D KI S Tribune

Each month, The Trussville Tribune invites students to submit stories to Tribune Kids for their own special column. The list of the upcoming topics will help you plan.

Please also try these guidelines in order for students to have a better chance of having their writings published.

Please send all writings to tribunekids@gmail.com or bring to The Tribune located at 190 Main Street, Trussville.

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Welcome 2019 TRIBUNE KIDS WRITING SUBMISSIONS

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Frosty

Kathryn Smith, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

Addison Young, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

If my snowman became Frosty we would have so many adventures. My snowman would go with men to see the Northern Lights. I want to go to the Northern Lights so we can look up at the night sky. I would also like to have a snowball fight with me, my snowman, and my dog. The snowball fight will bee so much fun. I hope I win! It would also like to make snow cones.

Me and my snowman could make snow cones for my family and me. Then we can make an igloo. Wee could eat the snow cones in the igloo. After we make an igloo we can make snow angels. All of my family can make snow angels then we can compare sizes. I would have so much fun with my snowman.

If my snowman turned into Frosty we would go sledding. I mean, who wouldn’t want to go sledding with Frosty? I would also build a ginormous ice castle so we could act like kings and queens. Then we would fly over the world and build igloos for the poor so they can have a place to live. Wee would make lots of great memories.

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Lelan Neal, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

Sarah Hooie, 4th Grade Cahaba Elementary School

If my snowman turned into Frosty, we would play Fortnite.

We would play it because we would die in funny ways. Next we would go outside and jump on our trampoline because we could do cool tricks. Then we would go to the mall. We would run around and throw a football. Next we would go to the Cahaba River and skip rocks. Frosty and I would go to thee waterfall and make leaf boats. We would go to Target and buy yu-gi-oh cards and Fortnite figures then we would go for a walk with our dog Goose. We would go to that hill by the Cahaba River. Frosty and I had a lot of fun.

If my snowman turned into Frosty, we would do so many things. We would fly to the moon. I want to see thee stars. I will make Frosty a snowdon because I think he wants one. I have a dog and so will Frosty. We will both have a dog. We will go see the circus and all of the animals in it. I have never seen the circus and neither has Frosty so it will be fun! We would go see thee world and all over. My family loves the world, so I would like to see it. We will go outside and make snow angels all around and it will be me and Frosty, and Frosty and me!

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Henry Anderson, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

Tyler Prickett, 4th Grade Cahaba Elementary School

Levi Buckner, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

If my snowman turned into Frosty, we’d have some great times! We would play hockey on the icee. That would be fun. Next we’d go sledding down a hill. We would go super fast. Also we’d build forts out of snow and we’d have a snowball fight. He’d probably win. We also would make men hot chocolate. We would play checkers too. Next we would make up football names that have to do with winter and play. Wee would say our goodbyes to each other if my snowman turned into Frosty.

If my snowman turned into Frosty the snowman, we would have a lot of fun.We would make an iceberg.

We’d play hide and seek on thee iceberg. We hide in the yeti cave we made. Frosty and I would set up a big fortress. We had a big snowball fight, but Frosty won.

We’d set up a big icee skating course, like 500 foot by 500 foot course. We were skating for five hours. This was what Frosty and I would do together and I bet it would be really fun if you did it too.

If my snowman turned into Frosty, we would have the best time ever. Frosty and I would go play duck, duck, snowman. The snowman would start first and I would get them. And after that we would gather around the campfire. We would go there to chill up. And last, we would tell the story about the Grinch. How he was putting the carrot in a snowman’s nose and knocked the snowman’s head off. Frosty and I made great memories today.

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Ava Davis, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

Delaney Roberts, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

Mattie Garrett, 4th grade Cahaba Elementary School

If my snowman turned into Frosty, we would have many adventures. First, we would call all of his snowman buddies and have the biggest snowball fight ever!

There would be 12 on each side. Thee next thing we would do is sip hot cocoa by the fire. His face would melt a little bit, so I would have to build him. The last thing wee would do is go sledding. We would climb and go down the steepest hill. I had so much fun with my snowman.

If my snowman turned into Frosty, we would have so much fun! The first thing we would do is go sledding down a long steep hill. We would go sledding so he can show off his nice skills on the sled. The second thing we would do is go to the North Pole to see Santa. Wee would help Santa and the elves make and build gifts for kids. The last thing we would do is have a snowball fight. Wee could see who has the best throwing skills.

Me and Frosty would have an amazing day.

If my snowman turned into Frosty, wee would do a lot of stuff together. The fist thing we would do is go to the North Pole. We would go because because I would help Santa and the elves make toys. Thee next thing we would do is he would teach me how to survive the cold. He would teach me because I get very cold and snowmen know how to survive the cold. The last thing we would do is play games at night. We would do that because I love snowball fights and iceskating. Me and Frosty would have so much fun together if her came to life.

Love Why do you think that love is often associated with the heart, as opposed to other organs in the body?

Deadline: February 8 Publish Date: February 13 Winter Would you rather be hot or cold? Why? Deadline: January 18 Publish Date: January 23 Helping Others How could I help a family that doesn’t have anywhere warm to live?

Deadline: January 25 Publish Date: January 30

TRIBUNE KIDS MONTHLY WRITING

GUIDELINES 1. Keep length between 50 and 100 words.

2. Follow directions for the topic. Creativity is great but is the entry on topic?

3. Make sure all entries are legible.

4. Include students’ name, school, grade and parent’s email on each entry submitted.

5. Screen for appropriateness. We try to avoid potentially embarrassing entries, but sometimes it is not obvious.

Note: Parents or teachers should include a note if an entry is exceptional for a particular student that might not otherwise stand out.

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Bo Nix awarded 2018 Mr. Football

By Damian Mitchell Sports Editor

Pierce Quick wins second consecutive 7A lineman of the year

By Damian Mitchell Sports Editor

ALABAMA— Former Pinson Valley record-breaking quarterback Bo Nix is the recipient of the 2018 Alabama Mr. Football award.

Nix received the award after his 2018 season in which he and the Indians captured their second straight state championship. He Nix finished his senior season completing 267 of 447 passes for 3,795 yards and 50 touchdowns and also became the AHSAA all-time leader in total offense with 12,497 yards and touchdowns accounted for with 161.

Nix signed with Auburn to continue his football career where head coach Gus Malzahn has had his fair share with Mr. Football winners as former Tigers Jeremy Johnson, Roc Thomas, Kerryon Johnson and Asa Martin all played under Malzahn after winning the award.

Nix was also awarded 6A back of the year.

Quick, who signed with Alabama early during the first signing period, helped lead a high powered 2018 Husky offense that averaged 462.9 yards per game while scoring a shade under 40 points per game with 39.1 to the playoffs in his senior season.

TRUSSVILLE— For the second straight year, Hewitt-Trussville offensive lineman Pierce Quick was awarded the Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A lineman of the year award.

Griffin out as HewittTrussville defensive coordinator From The Trussville tribune staff reports

Jalen Hurts listed in transfer portal From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

Jan. 16 - 22, 2019

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts is among the college players listed in the transfer portal making him eligible as a graduate transfer, ac-

out to use his final season of eligibility.

Hurts led Alabama to a 26-2 record as a starter before Tua Tagovailoa took over the job when he came off the bench to lead the Crimson Tide to a victory over Georgia in the 2017 na-

and lead Alabama to a come from behind victory over Georgia in the 2018 SEC championship game.

Both players emerged as fan favorites for the way they handled the quarterback battle and remained close friends, supporting each oth-

cording to multiple sources.

After graduating in December, Hurts is qualified to transfer without sitting

tional championship game.

Ironically, Hurts came off the bench a year later to relieve an injured Tagovailoa

er throughout the season and leading the Crimson Tide back to the national championship game.

TRUSSVILLE -- The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies will have a new leader for the defense next season after defensive coordinator Rudy Griffin resigned from Trussville City Schools earlier this month.

Griffin’s resignation was effective Jan. 3 and approved by the board in a called meeting on Jan. 9.

According to multiple

sources, Griffin was told in December that he would not be retained as defensive coor-

dinator.

In 2018, the Huskies posted an 8-4 regular season record, scoring 39.1 points per game while giving up an average of 27.8 points per game. In 2017, Hewitt-Trussville completed an undefeated regular season with an 11-0 record. That team averaged 48.6 points per game while giving up 21.1 points per game.

No replacement for Griffin has been named or approved in board action at this time.