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Damage reported after tornado moved through Leeds

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SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council met for the second regular meeting of February on Monday night, Feb. 21. Most of the discussion was completed in the work session prior to the meeting.

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Trussville declares week in February FBLA-PBL Week 2022

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The City of Trussville declared the week of February 13 -19, Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) Week on Tuesday, February 22.

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Springville Area Rotary Announces Students, Teacher of the Month from SCCHS

SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Area Rotary Satellite Club has selected its January and February See SPRINGVILLE, Page 4

Center Point man arrested

by Trussville PD attempts escape

Trussville City Council declares February 26 Arbor Day, approves new app for Trussville

Springville Council discusses ARPA funds and plans for redistricting

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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department (TPD) warns the public about inappropriate scammer texts and images.

According to the TPD, if you receive unwanted texts

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council, at the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 22, declared February 26, 2022, Arbor Day, and they also approved a new app

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LEEDS — The City of Leeds suffered storm damage when a tornado moved through the Dunnavant area on Thursday, February 17.

In a statement released on www.leedsalabama.org, a tree

fell on a mobile home that trapped a couple inside their home on Cedar Avenue. The mobile home was split in two by the fallen tree; neighbors heard the couple call for help and rushed to their rescue.

The couple was successfully rescued from the damaged mobile home.

Photo courtesy of the leedsalabama.org website

Some other homes in the area sustained damage, but no injuries were reported.

The City of Leeds crews and the Church of the Highlands Disaster Team worked into the night to help with cleanup. City crews were back on the scene this morning after Alabama Power

cleared the power lines and continue to work in the cleanup efforts under the direction of the City’s Public Works Supervisor, Johnny Warren.

The City of Leeds would like to thank everyone who has helped and continues to work in these disaster restoration efforts.

TCS Foundation’s Casino Night breaks fundraising record From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — More than $20,000.00 was raised at the Trussville City Schools Foundation’s (TCSF) 3rd Annual Casino Night – breaking all previous fundraising records.

The event-packed evening, hosted at Ferus Artisan Ales in the Trussville Entertainment District, included games, a live auction, student-crafted culinary creations, and more. More than 150 supporters showed up for this great cause, which raises money that gets directly invested into Trussville City Schools classrooms.

In its first year (2020), Casino Night collected $7,000.

In 2021, the event raised $12,000.

“We are thrilled to announce that a record amount was raised for Trussville City Schools Foundation at this exciting and fun event,” TCSF Executive Director Leslie Armstrong said. “We love that the community of Trussville believes that partnering with us will make a

(From Left to Right) Will Pharis, Jasen White, Brad Price, and Evan Gordon enjoy a night of games, a live auction, student-crafted culinary creations, and more.

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difference in our schools, and together we can invest in our future.”

Presenting sponsors for Casino Night included Lathan Architects, Sargent McDonald Team, and 4 Africa. Ferus Artisan Ales was the Venue Sponsor, and Alabama Roofing sponsored the bar. Food was prepared by the Hewitt-Trussville Culinary

Academy and sponsored by the Hewitt-Trussville Band Foundation. Table Sponsors were Amari and Gray Law Firm, CCI Planning and Engineering, Nelms Pharmacy, Emergency Pet Care, Rushing Law Firm, Lee Marlow; Realtor, Morrette Law Firm, David Markle with DHI Mortgage, Meals by Misty, Petra RMS, and Hitchcock

and Maddox Financial Partners.

Grand Prizes were donated by Alabama Wholesale Diamonds, Stephanie Benzaia Photography, Hewitt-Trussville Athletic Foundation, and Inline Electric. Door Prizes were awarded throughout the night and donated by Tula J Boutique, Wrapsody Trussville, Caroline and Company Boutique, Wildgoose Garden, Sunnie Leigh Floral Arrangements, Cahaba Sign and Design, and Chico’s Trussville. In addition, live Auction items were donated by Laurel Browning Art, Grace Ann Lambert Art, YMCA Trussville, and Ace Hardware Trussville.

WhistleStop Garden Shop decorated with extravagant floral arrangements and Trussville To Go, Andrew and Brittany Moore, and WhistleStop provided the beautiful Casino atmosphere.

For more information on how to partner with TCSF, please contact Leslie Armstrong, Executive Director of Trussville City Schools Foundation, by emailing director@ tcsf.org.

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TRUSSVILLE — A Center Point man was arrested on Friday, February 11, at approximately 10:52 p.m. attempted to escape during transport on Saturday, February 12.

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Trussville approves contract with GBHS for animal control and pound services

By Hannah Curran Editor

The City of Trussville approves a contract with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) for animal control and pound services on Tuesday, February 22.

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Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce announces expansion From The Tribune staff reports

LEEDS — The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its expansion. Additional team members have joined this business organization to enable the chamber of commerce to serve the community better.

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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that prepares over 230,000 students around the world to become community-minded business leaders through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

The Trussville City Council presented the FBLA students present with a plaque commemorating the day at the council meeting.

“We have a good group of students here,” Councilmember Lisa Bright said.

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According to the resolution presented to council members, in November 2021, the Jefferson County Commission issued an Invi-

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FBLA-PBL functions as an integral part of the instructional program of the business education curriculum at Hewitt-Trussville High School to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for

college and career success through career and technical education. This fosters productivity in business and industry, contributing to our leadership in the local, national, and international marketplace.

tation to Bid No. 7-22 (ITB) on behalf of the Purchasing Association of Central Alabama (PACA) and its members. It would accept sealed bids for animal control and pound services under the ITB.

“We’ve been using them for the last four years, we used to do it ourselves,” Mayor Buddy Choat said.

“We used to let the police department and public works kind of handle it, but we signed the contract for al-

Mayor Buddy Choat said he hopes this is a good group for Hewitt-Trussville High School and that he hopes the students that are a part of FBLA grow to be successful individuals.

FBLA-PBL members perform community service activities and strive to build a student’s understanding of the realities of the modern business world.

FBLA-PBL theme of “Success Starts Here” for the 2021-2022 school year celebrates the integral role that this career and technical student organization provides members of Hewitt-Trussville High School FBLA.

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for the City of Trussville.

One ordinance received its first reading. The ordinance is to amend the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the city of Trussville.

Upon application made by owner Trussville Church of Christ and developer Buttry and Brown Development LLC, undeveloped Lot only at 7750 Gadsden Highway, formerly zoned IN-1 (Institutional), will now be rezoned IN-2 (Institutional).

The council also approved the declaration of February 26, 2022, as Arbor Day in the City of Trussville and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. Arbor Day encourages all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.

In 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a day to be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska. Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world.

Trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature cleaning the air producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife.

Trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for fires, and countless other wood products.

Trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community. Trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.

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“I want to thank you personally for what y’all have done,” Councilmember Perry Cook said.

Arbor Week starts with a Tree Talk with Coach David Dobbs at the Trussville Public Library on Thursday, February 24, at 7 p.m.

The Trussville Public Library is co-hosting this event.

Mayor Buddy Choat also thanked the Trussville Tree Commission for what they have done for the community and he believes that Thursday night will be a great kick-off for Arbor Week.

The Council also approved an ordinance declaring the property located at 113 Anderson Circle and 4549 Trussville Clay Road in Trussville is not presently needed for public or municipal purposes. Therefore, it is declared surplus for the purpose of offering it for sale.

The City of Trussville is presently the owner of the properties located at 113 Anderson Circle and 4549 Trussville Clay Road, and the subject properties now sit unused and vacant.

Trussville is willing to offer the property to any prospective buyer at a mutually agreeable price.

The Council finds it in the city’s best interest to declare that property as surplus and put the property on the market.

Mayor Choat also spoke on the development of an app for the city of Trussville that will allow residents a way to know what’s happening in Trussville in real-time.

“I think it’s gonna be great to push out notifications to people,” Choat said. “We’ll have public safety information and general information at your fingertips of everybody on their phones, so we’re really looking forward to that.”

In other matters, the Council approved: • Auditing Accounts; • Authorize Mayor Choat

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to sign a survey services agreement with Engineering Design Group LLC regarding the proposed Vann Circle extension; Authorize Mayor Choat to sign an apps development agreement with OCV LLC; Designate Mayor Choat as the authorized voting delegate to the Alabama League of Municipalities annual convention, with Councilor Lisa Bright as alternate; Appoint Richard Hitchcock to the Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority, succeeding Pat Glenn, for a four-year term ending March 31, 2026; Hire Christian Gagliano as a part-time Unclassified Laborer in Recreation (Grade 7 –Step 1), effective 02/26/2022; Hire Mechelle Weaver as a full-time Unclassified Laborer in Recreation (Grade 7 — Step 1), effective 02/26/2022; Hire Michael Blevins as IT Coordinator – Library (Grade 24 — Step 1), effective 02/26/2022; Hire Blake Trull as Firefighter (Grade 17FF — Step

1), effective 02/26/2022; • Approve 10 percent education premium for Firefighter Paramedics Patrick Blom, Larry Davis, Judson Moore & Hunter Reid, effective 02/26/2022; and • Approve 5 percent education premium for Firefighter Paramedic Christian Gonzalez, effective 02/26/2022; • Proclamation Honoring Young Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda Week; • Proclamation Declaring February 26, 2022, as Arbor Day; • Ordinance to Declare 113 Anderson Circle as Surplus; and • Resolution to Authorize Mayor Choat to sign an Animal Control Services contract with Greater Birmingham Humane Society, based on the new PACA agreement.

Rejected items: • Ordinance to De-Annex 87 Undeveloped Acres on Blackjack Road behind Carrington.

Auditing Accounts • Accounts Payable; • Kinesic Interview Techniques for Officers training for Police Cpl. Keith Fuell, June 8-9 in Stapleton, Ala. $295 per person registration fee plus accommodations; and • The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers Safe Schools Conference for Police Lt. Phil Dillon, Officer Brandon Brown, Officer Jamie Goolsby, Officer Ron Bowen, Officer Robert Antonio, and Officer Scott Bates, June 5-10 in Orange Beach. $200 per person registration fee plus accommodations.

The next Trussville City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, March 8, beginning at 6 p.m.

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According to the Trussville Police Department (TPD), Adrion Demond Shearer, 31, of Center Point, was arrested for receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana 2nd, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

“Warrants for these charges were obtained through Jefferson County DistricAttorney’s Office on February 12, 2022,” Lieutenant Clint Riner said.

“Those three charges had a total bond of $21,000.”

After the felony warrants were obtained, Trussville Police transported Shearer to the Jefferson County Jail.

When the Trussville Officer arrived at the Jefferson County Jail and got Shearer out of the patrol vehicle Shearer attempted to run on foot while handcuffed.

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or pictures from someone you don’t know, it is best not to engage with that person as it could be a scam.

“Recently, we have seen scams containing explicit pictures, videos, and comments,” Lieutenant Clint Riner said.

“The sender typically sends these images to many different numbers at once in a bulk format and is not targeting a specific individual.”

These bulk messages are a method used to generate a response.

“Not engaging with these unwanted messages may signal that they have reached an inactive number, and it might lead to the removal of

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ficer was able to recapture Shearer and get him into the County Jail.

An additional felony warrant was obtained on Shearer through the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for escape 3rd with a bond of $15,000.

“Shearer’s total bond on all four charges is $36,000,” Riner said.

Shearer will remain at the Jefferson County Jail where he is eligible to bond out.

your number from their bulk text messages list,” Riner said.

The unwanted texts are likely spoofed numbers which make it difficult to identify the offender. Spoofing is when a caller intentionally alters the information transmitted to your caller ID to disguise their identity. For example, spoofed numbers can appear as local numbers, a number from a company, or a government agency.

To help decrease unwanted messages, the Trussville Police Department suggests that you block persistent numbers and report them as spam, look into an anti-spam app, and turn on message filtering or spam protection on your device.

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Tree Talk: How to plant happy trees

By The Trussville Tree Commission, Special to the Tribune

TRUSSVILLE — It’s Arbor Week in Trussville, a time to celebrate our beautiful trees and to plant new ones. The garden shops are stocked with the best tree selections of the year, and the Trussville Tree Commission will be giving away hundreds of tree seedlings this weekend. Before you grab your shovels and begin planting, let’s talk about how to give those trees the best start possible by planting them properly.

First, carefully consider the variety and placement of your new tree by researching growing requirements and projected mature size. Know where your water, gas, power, and sewer lines are before you start digging. For assistance locating underground utilities, call 811. Also, please make sure that you are not planting in the public rightof-way. Planning for the best planting location can save you from the trouble down the road of having to move a tree. It can also keep your tree from dying a sad and preventable death. I once planted a gorgeous pear tree only to back into it with my car two days later. I have been far more thoughtful about my plantings since then.

Once you have selected the right variety for the right space, following a few simple steps will make sure that your tree gets off to a great start. Trees should be planted in a wide bowl-shaped hole

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that is two to five times wider than the root ball of the tree. Most importantly, that hole should not be deeper than the root ball. Planting too deeply is the most common tree planting mistake.

It’s important that the root flare (where the trunk meets the roots) is slightly higher than ground level. If the hole is dug too deeply, the loose soil can compact under the root ball and cause the tree to sink.

Potted or burlaped trees sometimes have tightly wrapped roots. Tree roots should be freed and gently spread out laterally. For severely rootbound trees, this may require cutting tightly circled roots.

The planting hole should be filled with amended native soil. Plenty of online instructions advise backfilling with only native soil. Those instructions do not apply to the clay soil in Trussville. We

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need compost mixed in with our native soil: typically, 1 part compost to two parts earth. When the hole is filled with the soil/compost mixture, water the tree slowly and thoroughly. Then, cover the soil around the tree with two to three inches of mulch.

The mulch should not touch the trunk, and the root flare should be exposed.

With these thoughtful placement and planting measures, your trees will add happiness and beauty to Trussville for generations to come. For more tree planting information, join us at one of our Arbor week celebrations. Tree Commission members will be available to answer your questions at both events: Tree Talk with David Dobbs Thursday, February 24, 7 p.m. at Trussville Public Library; Tree planting and seedling giveaway Saturday, February 26, 2 p.m. at Civitan Park.

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Students and Teacher of the Month from St. Clair County High School (SCCHS).

January’s recipients include Bailey Coupland, who is a senior at SCCHS. Copland has been a member of the Senior Beta Club for three years and a member of the SCCHS Cabaret for four years. She plans to further her education at Jacksonville State University this fall.

Also selected for January was J.D. Staub, a senior at SCCHS. He is part of the varsity cross country team, the wrestling team, and the soccer team. After graduation, Staub plans to join the Navy and pursue a career as a nuclear engineer.

Recognized for February was Erica Murray. She has maintained an “A” average throughout her four years at SCCHS. In addition, Murray participated in the Beta Club, won awards in the Saint Clarion yearbook, and climbed the ladder in her JROTC program to become the battalion commander her senior year. Murray plans to attend UAB in the fall to pursue a career in the med-

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The council does ascertain, determine, declare and find that GBHS provision of the services and agreeing as provided, will serve a public purpose and is necessary, desirable, and in the best interest of Trussville. The health, safety, and welfare of its inhabitants allow for humane control and care of animals in the city and access to pound facilities. Therefore, the council finds that the items

(From Left to Right) February Students of the Month: Rotarian Jamie Townes, Erica Murray, and Ethan Jackson. January Students of the Month: Rotarian Jamie Townes, J.D. Staub, and Bailey Coupland. (Photo courtesy of Diane Poole)

ical field.

Ethan Jackson is also a senior at SCCHS and attends Calvary Baptist Church.

Ethan has been a member of the Beta Club for three years and played football, baseball, and basketball all four years of his high school career. He is currently enlisted in the Army National Guard and plans to attend JSU after graduation.

The Teacher of the Month is Jamie Cline, a Special Education teacher at SCCHS. Cline is a dedicated teacher who works tirelessly to help her students. She is always quick with a smile and an encouraging word for any student or faculty member in need. Cline has been in edu-

cation for 25 years, the last 16 spent serving students at SCCHS. She recently completed her master’s degree in school psychometry in addition to her special education background. She enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and children Kylie and Creed in her free time.

She loves her dogs, Mowgli, Ellie, and Juno, and also enjoys gardening and antiquing.

The Club meets at 7 a.m. on Thursday mornings at the Springville Weather Shelter at 210 Walker Drive. For more information on the Springville Area Rotary Satellite Club or to help with one of our projects, please email Diane Poole at dianepoole1225@ centurytel.net.

represent important public benefits to the city and its citizens. ‘“We don’t have any other way to take care of animals,” Choat said. “Some of them go downtown to the shelter, they are adopted. Some of them are just, we don’t know who they belong to, and we try to help them but it plays a big part for us and keeping animals safe and off the streets.”

Council members approved and authorized GBHS to perform the services as set

out in the ITB. Accordingly, Trussville shall pay GBHS the cost not to exceed the agreed-upon amount, excluding where applicable pound services paid pro-rata to Jefferson County, as provided in the ITB. Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Care and Control were expressly incorporated into the response to the ITB to perform services for GBHS as a subcontractor.

Therefore, they are approved to perform all or a portion of the services for the City of Trussville.

GBHS is an independent contractor of the city. Accordingly, this resolution does not create any partnership, joint venture, or principal-agent relationship between the City and GBHS. Further, the city retains no control or authority with respect to its means and methods in which GBHS (or any of its employees, subcontractors, or representatives) performs the Services.

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Annette McGuire-Davis brings her expertise to expand social media services as one of the newest part-time staff members. She believes that the City of Leeds is the best community to raise a family. In the past 12 years, McGuire-Davis has assisted many small business owners in launching their company in the Greater Birmingham Area. Through website development, branding, and building a strong social media presence, she has helped businesses successfully gain the attention of their targeted market audience. She is passionate about marketing, but on the side, she also enjoys using her degree from Auburn University in elementary education to support local schools however she can.

Diane Poole brings her expertise in membership and will be working with the business community to help them maximize their membership and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Poole was the Executive Director for the Trussville Chamber of Commerce for 11 years.

She has also worked in other management and marketing roles with companies such as the McWane Center, The Arts Council, Inc. in Huntsville, and as a community volunteer in different capacities. In addition, she has worked as a contractor for local chambers for approximately two years.

Professional organizations she has participated with include Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club, Rotary District 6860 Nominating Committee, UAB National Alumni Society, and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, where she also served on the board of directors.

Poole understands the value of chamber membership and getting the most from that investment.

Anne Glidewell has been a familiar face around

the City of Leeds for many years. She joined the parttime chamber staff in 2019 as an administrative assistant.

Glidewell utilizes her many years of banking and chamber of commerce experience and knowledge to assist in the area of bookkeeping, tourism and events, administration, and day-to-day operations. In addition, she has worked as a chamber volunteer in various positions over the years, including service on the chamber board of directors and served as 2006 Chamber President. Hence, she is wellequipped to be a helping hand and an excellent resource for the chamber organization.

Dona Bonnett has also been a familiar face around the city and the chamber since 2013. She joined the chamber as a local business owner to promote her business, adr Business & Marketing Strategies, when she moved back to the greater Leeds area and has continued her chamber involvement through the years.

Celebrating 20 years in business, Bonnett understands the benefit of business networking, building relationships and chamber of commerce affiliation. She works with local businesses and municipalities to communicate their message through web development, Internet marketing and social media, graphics creation, content writing, press releases, photography, and video. She worked with the chamber to create and develop the corporate ambassador program in 2013 and has served as an ambassador or on the board of directors since.

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(From Left to Right) Diane Poole, Anne Glidewell, Annette McGuire-Davis, Dona Bonnett, and Sandra McGuire. (Photo courtesy of Dona Bonnett)

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The organization’s Executive Director, Sandra McGuire, has worked in this capacity for over 16 years. Prior to that time, her experience included business ownership and operation of a dress shop in historic downtown Leeds and working as a marketing rep for a property title insurance company. During those years, McGuire was involved with the chamber as a volunteer, served on the board of directors, and even served as Chamber President. Being a one-woman office for many years at the chamber, she has worn numerous hats.

She understands the value of the chamber, networking with other business professionals, the credibility it lends to any chamber member, and is ready to help anyone that reaches out to the chamber for assistance. Tourism and events are a big part of chamber work, so McGuire knows how to throw a party. The next major event is the Creek Bank Festival and Cruising the Creek Bank Car Show, scheduled for Saturday, May 14, with a rain date of May 21. The work of the chamber

is continually changing and growing. Hence, McGuire welcomes the chamber team to assist in meeting the ever-growing needs of our business community and the City of Leeds.

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 non-profit organization that has been “leeding the way” since 1950 providing business and community support, and will celebrate its 72nd birthday this year. The chamber is your information bureau, a great business resource, your liaison between the city government and the business community. In addition, the chamber supports your business, your community, and your schools. A Chamber Membership can help you and your business increase visibility and credibility and provide an environment for your business to flourish. Membership Includes your business listing on the Chamber website with a link to your business website, an invitation to monthly luncheons with worthwhile speakers and networking with other business professionals, the ability to publicize your business at monthly luncheons & eblasts, ability to purchase health insurance at group rates through our CCAA partnership, opportunities to sponsor chamber & community events, Chamber Members are recommended first to any new resident or businesses locating to our area, frequent email updates to keep you informed about Chamber and community events and more!

For more information about the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.LeedsAreaChamber. com or contact Sandra McGuire at (205) 699-5001 / (205) 965-9392 or Sandra@ LeedsAreaChamber.com.

The Leeds Chamber of Commerce also welcomes you to connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Springville From front page

The first discussion focused on Alabama’s allocation of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put projects on the ground for monies we do not have,” City Attorney James Hill said. “They require that we spend these monies in one of four buckets. One of those buckets is water and sewer.”

Springville has already received $511 thousand in ARPA funds from the state allocation and expects a total of $1 million. Hill has proposed the city apply for grant funding from Alabama to perform upgrades that would otherwise be unaffordable.

Governor Kay Ivey called a special session of the legislature in January to allocate federal ARPA funds. The legislature approved spending on broadband expansion, water and sewer, healthcare, and unemployment funding.

The state allocated up to $225 million for clean water and sewer projects. The funds are broken down to include up to $120 million in grants for emergency or high-need projects and up to $100 million for water and sewer infrastructure projects.

Another $5 million is designated to wastewater systems in Alabama’s Black Belt region.

Alabama expects to receive approximately $1.1 billion in additional funds later in 2022, but no legislation has been presented to allocate those funds.

Hill expects to present a resolution to Springville in April specifying how current funds should be spent according to state guidelines and is encouraging the city to actively seek grant funding from the $120 million designated for emergency or high need projects.

Hill also updated the

Council on proposed redistricting plans presented by Brett Isom on behalf of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPC). In October, Isom discussed the need for redistricting due to deviations in population density that are outside of approved norms.

“In this city, we have single-member districts,” said Hill. “The law says we are to seek to have no greater than a 5 percent deviation. We have greater than a 5 percent deviation.” Hill said the current structure makes it difficult to maintain a majority-minority district.

The RPC proposals include plans to move to five at-large districts and a plan to maintain seven districts and alternative voting strategies, including ranked-choice voting and cumulative voting.

City Attorney James Hill spoke with the Springville City Council to discuss ARPA funds and plans for redistricting. (Photo by Terry Schrimscher)

The council expressed interest in maintaining seven single-member districts even though the proposal does not specifically maintain a majority-minority district. Hill is expected to present a resolution to adopt a redistricting plan in a future meeting.

In other business, the Council approved $15,000 already budgeted for the St. Clair County Economic Development Council (EDC) and $250 for the St. Clair Conservation District Water Festival.

The Council also approved up to $2000 for surveys for the Forever Wild project at the planned Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve.

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O b i t u a ry

Martha Norman january

(age 74)

6, 1948 ~ february 9, 2022

Martha Louise Norman, age 74, was a beautiful, loving, and caring wife, mother, and friend. She was a Godly woman continuously covering ALL of her family and friends in prayer, support, compassion, and the blood of Jesus. The simplest pleasures in life brought her the most joy and her light-hearted personality was contagious to everyone she met.

She left this world at 8:30 a.m. on February 9th, 2022 surrounded by her closest loved ones and assumed her heavenly and tranquil WALK with God. She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, 3 older brothers, son Paul Norman, and grandson Andrew Cooper. She is survived and missed by her loving husband of 56 years, Don Norman, who says, “His pretty lady was the most honest person there ever was.” Brother Homer (Barbra) Garrett. Daughter Ginny (Johnny) Ellard. Granddaughters Pamela (Marty) Tidmore, Christy Ellard, Alisha (Mike) Pinney, and Brandy (Jeremy) Stalls. 11 adoring Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandson. Nephew, Don (Lynn) Eades, along with a multitude of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Please join us in the parlor at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Saturday at 9 A.M. to celebrate the joyful life she lived and follow us at 10 A.M for a graveside service to lay her worldly body to rest while she dances her journey into eternal life with our Lord.

Juanita Marie Sloan october

(age 66)

8, 1955 ~ february 10, 2022

Juanita Marie Sloan passed away on February 10, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Earl and Mary Sloan. After graduating from Woodlawn High School, she worked in the retail industry for many years, providing customer service and event planning.

She worked at Motion Industries for fourteen years where she was known for her ability to handle an enormous number of details with extraordinary grace. Always busy, she worked at Priester’s Pecans during the Christmas seasons. She enjoyed flower gardening, travel adventures, walking and hiking (it was always about the journey) and the big bucket of buttered popcorn at the movies.

She was a member of Wilson Chapel United Methodist Church, where she lent her angelic voice to the church choir. But today she sings in heaven, unencumbered by the cares of this world. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a good and faithful daughter, church member, employee, friend and prayer warrior. She loved everyone, but the Lord was her closest companion.

Visitation is at Wilson Chapel United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. Pastor Alex Oberneder officiating. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

William Hugh Carpenter

James W Armstrong

19, 1929 ~ february 10, 2022 (age 92)

march

18, 1935 ~ february 10, 2022 (age 86) october

William “Bill” Carpenter, of Birmingham went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 10, 2022.

James W. Armstrong, age 86 of Springville, AL passed away on February 10, 2022. James graduated from Cunningham. He was a retired Tank Sealer for Hayes/Pemco after 40 years of service. He was a faithful servant of Gospel Assembly all his life.

Bill was born March 19, 1929 to the late Robert and Lucille Carpenter of Dothan Al. After completing high school in Ozark Al. he moved to Birmingham Al. where he met and married the love of his life, the late Geraldine “Jerry” Charlton. Bill and Jerry were Charter Members of Ridgecrest Baptist church in Trussville.

He is preceded in death by his father, J.C. Armstrong; mother, Willie Bell Armstrong; son, Steve Armstrong; his sister, Shirley Kinny; granddaughter; Shana, and grandson; Gage,

Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Foy Carpenter and three sisters Bobbie Sammarco, Elsie Phillips and Linda Carpenter.

James is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janice Armstrong, three sons, Brad and wife Teresa; Curtis and wife Donna; Dennis and wife Pam; nine grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren; his siblings, Bobby and wife Rochelle; Betty and husband Charles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The visitation for friends and family will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL on Tuesday, February 15th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. With the chapel service beginning at 12:00 p.m. The committal will immediately follow the chapel service at Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining gardens.

Linda Sue (Greene) Markham 4, 1947 ~ february 10, 2022 (age 74) july

Linda Sue Markham, age 74 of Pell City went home to be with Lord on February 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Wayne Markham, son, Alan Markham (Ashlei), grandson, Reid Markham, and a host of extended family. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18th at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The American Cancer Society.

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He is survived by his stepson, Dr. Steve (Pam) Charlton of Elberta, AL. grandson Dr. Scott (Ashley) Charlton of Enterprise, AL. Great grandchildren Molly Kate, Cooper, Mary Harlin and Gibson all of Enterprise. AL. sister Elaine (Ted) Terry of Atlanta, Ga. brothers Gene (Zona) Carpenter of Columbus, Ga, Gary (Judy) Carpenter of Jacksonville, FL, sister-in-law, Charlotte Carpenter, Atlanta, Ga, and

Honorary Pallbearers are Pastor Bill Stephens of Crossway Baptist Church Foley, AL. Community Hospice of Baldwin County, Terry Kurtts, MD Elberta, AL. Ridgecrest Baptist Church Trussville. AL. Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18th at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville with Johnny Kilgore officiating.

Frances Lee (Isenhower) Blankenship 25, 1934 ~ february 12, 2022 (age 88) january

Frances Lee Blankenship was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2022 at the age of 88. Frances spent her final days surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives in service to The Lord and all of his children.

Frances grew up in the Birmingham, AL area and attended Samford University. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Frances, and she always had an extraordinary ability to find happiness in any situation. She loved a quiet evening at home with a good book in hand. Frances also enjoyed spending time with her church family, and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Moody. Her delightfully sweet personality was contagious to everyone she met. Frances is survived by her husband, Paul Blankenship; her two sons Paul (Carolyn) Blankenship Jr. and Phillip (Sharon) Blankenship; her four grandchildren, Andrew (Shannon) Blankenship, Jessica (Jason) Childers, Kelly (Brent) Watson, and Laura Ryan; and many great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10 AM on February 16, 2022 at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens located at 1591 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, AL 35235.

Steve Davis

3, 1945 ~ february 13, 2022 (age 76)

march

Willard Stephen Davis, age 76, passed away on February 13, 2022.

He was the owner of W.S. Davis Designer and was a member of the Roebuck Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Mildred Davis; and his brother, David Davis. He is survived by his wife, Camellia “Kim” Davis; his children, Chris Davis (Angie), of Odenville, Jonathan Davis (Lori) of Springville, Stephen Davis (Tracy) of Hoover; his grandchildren, Taylor Riley (Pat), Hunter Davis, Sidney Davis, Piper Davis, Skylar Davis; great-grandchildren, Kailum and Ruby Riley; and his brother, Thomas “Dickey” Davis. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 10:00 am in the Chapel at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

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Calendar

Love Your Library February 1 @ 9:00 am February 28 @ 6:00 pm Free

(All ages) February is Library Lovers’ Month!

Show the library some love all month long, February 1st – 28th.

When you visit the library, write or draw why you love Pinson Public Library on one of the paper hearts we provide for you, & we’ll post the hearts in the library for everyone to enjoy.

We will also be giving away some prizes for those of you who participate. Also, be on the look out for prize giveaways on our Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter accounts!

All ages can participate.

Venue Pinson Public Library Mardi Gras Culture Kit February 21 @ 9:00 am February 26 @ 2:00 pm Free

Each month the library will be hosting a video game tournament. The game each month will be chosen from a variety of genres so everyone will have a good chance of winning. Prizes will be awarded. Snacks and drinks will be provided. There will also be other consoles available during the tournament for everyone to play.

6th-12th grades Venue Trussville Public Library Children’s Story Time February 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

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

All ages welcome.

Venue Trussville Public Library Yarn Manglers February 24 @ 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

(All ages) Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) & culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Celebrations often feature parades, masks, beads, & food. Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world. Learn more about this tradition, receive a craft, & other fun activities in our culture kit.

Registration: https://forms. gle/fmaEAG7KZSNvjzEB8 Venue Pinson Public Library Video Game Tournament February 23 @ 4:00 pm 5:30 pm

Video game tournament featuring various games and prizes.

In celebration of Arbor Week with the Trussville Tree Commission, join us for a special Tree Talk with Coach David Dobbs!

Learn more about the Tree Commission and other Arbor Week activities here: https://cahabasun.com/ school-house/tree-commission-revamped-to-preserve-city%E2%80%99strees/ Venue Trussville Public Library Anime Club February 28 @ 4:00 pm 5:30 pm Free

(Teens, 6th-12th graders) This event will be held in-person with social distancing. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks.

Join us for a monthly club to celebrate all things anime, manga, & Japanese culture!

Venue Pinson Public Library Yarn Manglers February 28 @ 5:30 pm 7:30 pm

Knitters and crocheters, join us for fellowship and creativity!

Knit & crochet meetup group (aka The Yarn Manglers) are trying a new day and time! Bring any projects you are working on; join us for fellowship and creativity. The Yarn Manglers are now meeting in the library’s LBK Auditorium (Zoom option will still be available if there is interest). This is a great way to check in, catch up, see what everyone is working on, and get help if you are stuck. If you do not already receive the group emails, contact us at tr.adult@ jclc.org or 205-655-2022 ext3 to be added to the list.

Please join us – newcomers are welcome! Join our Facebook group: YARN MANGLERS ANONYMOUS Venue Trussville Public Library Arbor Week Tree Talk February 24 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Celebrating Arbor Week with the Trussville Tree Commission!

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HUNTSVILLE — There are three things in life that are unavoidable: Death, taxes and Moody’s Cory Land winning a state championship.

Land won his 207th match in a row and completed an undefeated season at 56-0 by pinning Homewood’s Joe Galvan in 44 seconds in the AHSAA state wrestling tournament here for the 4A/5A 138-pound championship.

This is Land’s fifth consecutive state championship.

Land wasn’t the only big winner in The Tribune’s coverage area. Hewitt-Trussville’s Hunter Jones defended his 7A title at 195 pounds with a technical fall (17-2) victory over Huntsville’s Todd Whitmire to crown Jones as a twotime state champion.

And the Huskies’ Lucas Reaves pinned Bob Jones’s Manny Marrerro to win the 152-pound division in 7A. Hewitt-Trussville finished third overall at the state championships, finishing behind Thompson and Vestavia Hills.

Moody finished seventh as a team in 4A/5A. Weaver High School closed out the 2022 Class 1A/4A state wrestling championships with a dramatic finish thanks to pins by junior 160-pounder Joshua Johannson and senior 182-pounder Devin Anderson in the Bearcats’ final two matches Satur-

day to overtake first-day leader and Calhoun County rival Ohatchee.

Those clutch efforts gave the Bearcats of Coach Andy Fulmer an 82-81 point final edge as Weaver won its 10th state wrestling champ Saturday as the 67th AHSAA State Wrestling Championships concluded at Von Braun Center. It also ended an 18-year drought for the fabled wrestling program.

Johannson (28-0) won the 160-pound final bout over Montgomery Catholic’s Shawn Sponsor with a fall at 2:48. That six points put the Bearcats within striking distance, and Anderson (56-0) pinned Ashville’s Dylan Harris at 3:59 for six points that gave his team the lead.

Ohatchee closed out with s 7-5 decision by Ethan Thrash (19-3) over Ashville’s Layden Olson at 220 pounds to close out the action for the schools.

Ashville, the defending state champs, finished third with 69 points.

In Class 7A, Thompson won its ninth state championship with six of eight wrestlers in final matches winning championships. Thompson had eight wrestlers in the finals for the second time in school history. The Warriors of Coach Shawn Weltzin finished with 194.5 points and defending state champion Vestavia Hills had 118.5.

Hewitt-Trussville was third with 106.5.

Hewitt-Trussville’s Hunter Jones celebrates winning the 195-pound division in 7A wrestling. This is Jones’ second consecutive state championship. (Photo courtesy of AHSAA)

Moody senior Cory Land finished yet another undefeated season with his fifth straight state wrestling championship at the state meet on Saturday, February 19, 2022. (Photo courtesy of AHSAA)

Hewitt-Trussville’s Lucas Reaves won the 7A wrestling title in the 152-pound category. (Photo courtesy of Hewitt Athletics)

James Latona (55-3) of Thompson closed out his career for the Warriors with a 15-4 major decision victory in the 138-pound finals for this third state title. Also winning championships were Thomas Giere (35-0) at 106 pounds; Cory Jones (38-11) at 120 pound; Yanni Vines (41-3) at 126 pounds; Will Garrett (39-9) at 160 pounds; Carson Freeman (49-9) at 170 pounds.

In Class 5A/6A, Mortimer Jordan won its first state wrestling championship with 112.5 points. Arab was runner-up with 119 and McAdory finished third with 112.5.

The Blue Devils, coached

by Josh Pate, two individual state champs – sophomore Caleb Wright (49-6) at 106 pounds and Brodie Christmas (49-4) at 113 pounds.

Also in Class 5A/6A, two wrestlers closed out their careers by winning their fifth state championships, joining an elite group of just 10 other wrestlers in AHSAA history.

Cory Land of Moody closed out his prep career with a pin over Homewood’s Joe Galvan in a match that lasted only 44 seconds. The state title was his fifth overall. He finished the season 56-0 and ended his career winning 207 consecutive matches — second longest win streak in AHSAA wrestling history.

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Green Wave washes out of Sweet 16 vs. Guntersville

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

Hewitt-Trussville coaches and players confer during a timeout as the Huskies tried for a comeback against Vestavia on February 21, 2022. Hewitt-Trussville fell short, 59-43. (Photo

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Hewitt-Trussville falls in Elite 8 matchup vs. Vestavia

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

JACKSONVILLE — For a moment, it was deja vu. The Hewitt-Trussville girls basketball team went up 9-2 against Vestavia, forcing the Rebels to call a timeout. Unlike the teams' first meeting this season, however, the Huskies were unable to hold on, losing in the AHSAA 7A Northeast regional finals, 59-43.

Vestavia seized momentum after that initial run and never let it go. The Rebels' Anna Towry had 17 points to lead all scorers, while Emma Smith poured in 16, and Sarah Gordon added 9.

This win was something of a revenge game for Vestavia (31-2), as Hewitt-Trussville had knocked them out of the regional finals the previous two years.

"We've been in this game the past three years," Rebels coach John David Smelser said after the game. "We were heartbroken in this locker room last year, and I told them. I told them it ain't happening again. We watched

film from last year yesterday, actually. I felt like the moment last year was too big for us."

That was not the case this time.

Hewitt-Trussville had trouble finding open lanes for its talented guards to create openings, as Vestavia relied on team defense to shut down the Huskies.

For Hewitt-Trussville coach Tonya Hunter, who has seen this game from both sides — winning the regionals and now losing them — the difference in the game came down to execution.

"Coming into this game, as you know, the last couple of years whoever's been in our area has competed in the region championship game," Hunter said. "This year — we've been blessed to be in the locker room that was winning — and this year we're not in that locker room. And like I told my kids when I was in there, that we didn't play the game to be in the situation that Vestavia is in. Everything to Vestavia.

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JACKSONVILLE — A tight first half turned into a nightmare of a third quarter for Leeds as the Green Wave fell to Guntersville, 63-51 in the Sweet 16 of the AHSAA 5A playoffs on Friday, February 18.

Leeds fell behind 14-11 at the end of the first quarter, but matched Guntersville shot for shot in the second, as both teams had 10 apiece going into halftime. The Wildcats held onto a slim 3-point lead, 24-21, going into the locker room, but they pushed that advantage to 31-21 within the first two minutes of the third quarter behind a three-pointer from Brody Perry and another

by Brandon Fussell.

"We sat at this table two years ago, had a tough loss, and these guys (Fussell, Curt Blanchard and Cooper Davidson) were with me to get this thing going," Guntersville coach Brett Self said. "We

made a point at that time, at this table, in this arena, we were going to change this culture, we were going to get back to Guntersville basketball, we were going to get back to to where they'd been in the past."

Leeds couldn't get anything going in the second half, as Guntersville used Fussell and Davidson to handcuff star guard Jamal Jordan, who only had three shots in the half. Fussell hit three three-pointers in the second half to help Guntersville pull away. Fussell led all scorers with 32 points, while Davidson scored 11. No other Guntersville player was in double digits.

"They hit some shots," Leeds coach Jeremiah Millington said. "We kind of let (Fussell) get loose a little bit, and they were doing a good job of penetrating. We were overloading the side to stop the dribble penetration, and they had a good plan. Their kids were making plays to get

Leeds’ Jamal Jordan looks to score earlier during the 2021-22 season. (File photo)

the ball to the weak side."

For Leeds, the 2021-22 season capped a turnaround for a program that won only two games two seasons ago.

The Green Wave finished 2113 on the year.

"That's a credit to these guys," Millington said, nodding to members of his team seated with him at the press conference following the

loss. "I'm not just saying that, because a coach can come in and say 'This is how we're going to do things, this the standard, this is the expectation,' but if you don't have a group of guys like this and the other seniors in the locker room right now, then it doesn't mean anything."

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Pinson Valley ends season with loss to Scottsboro

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

HANCEVILLE — Unranked Scottsboro stunned Pinson Valley here Friday, February 18, with a dominant 79-60 win to move onto the Elite 8 in the AHSAA 6A state tournament.

The Wildcats hit 60 percent from the floor in the first quarter and raced out to a 22-6 lead by the end of the period, nailing four-of-seven three-point attempts and lim-

Pinson Valley’s Isaiah Sims, coach Darrell Barber, Terry Coner Jr. and B.J. Diakite at the post-game presser after falling 79-60 to Scottsboro. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

iting the Indians to 14.3 percent shooting in the opening frame.

It was a deficit Pinson Valley could not overcome despite outscoring Scottsboro 17-12 in the second period behind 14 points from Terry Coner Jr. The Indians' point guard almost single-handedly got Pinson Valley back in the game, at one point cutting the Wildcats' lead to 8.

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Pinson From page 9

"These guys are just so unselfish," Scottsboro head coach Jason Bell said about his squad. "They've been that way the whole time. It's not a conscious effort that we're making to get any of them the basketball ... They're very unselfish so it makes it fun to coach them They give great effort, and they can all shoot because they stay in the gym and work on it."

But Scottsboro exploded for another 22 points in the third quarter and limited the Indians to 14 points. While Pinson Valley managed to match the Wildcats point-forpoint in the fourth quarter, they could never go on the run they needed in order to make up the difference.

A key factor was the 34 defensive rebounds by Scottsboro, limiting Pinson Valley's

Leeds From page 9

Four Green Wave players finished in double-digits, with Ford Barnes leading the way with 12 points. Josh Ruff and Tanner Chambers each

Hewitt From page 9

They shot the ball really well, their players came to play and execute on what they do well, and they do a heck of a job of it."

Vestavia went into the half with a six-point lead, 29-23. The third quarter

Champs From page 8

Jaden New, Alexandria senior (57-0) won a much anticipated 152-pound finals bout over Cole Sykes of Shelby County with a 12-5 decision

second-chance attempts.

The Wildcats' Tyson Sexton was 9-for-15 from the floor, hitting four three-pointers and going 11-of-12 from the free-throw line. Sexton finished with 33 points.

"I can tell how a team looks at us during warm-ups," Sexton said afterward. "We don't pass the eye test at all. I knew as soon as we stepped onto the court, as soon as they took the ball. They thought it was going to be a cake-walk. They didn't really respect our skill."

Blake Jones scored 18 and Parker Bell added 17 for the Wildcats.

Following the loss, an emotional Pinson Valley head coach Darrell Barber spoke about his disappointment in the outcome.

"It's tough, man. We've battled through a lot all year," Barber said. "We haven't played one game with our full

roster ... They made shots, we missed assignments. Look at our shots, five out of 27 on threes. Last game we made 13 of them. The ball didn't bounce our way."

Senior forward B.J. Diakite made his first start since December 20, and it looked like he would make a difference early, getting the tip-off and tearing down a defensive rebound early. But the shots didn't fall for Pinson Valley. For Barber, this year's Indians squad was special — a group of players who had grown up playing with and for one another.

"For me, every year I want to win a state championship," Barber said, wiping away tears.

"But this group right here, this group was special."

Caleb White went 9-of-27 on the game, including 2-for9 from three-point range. He finished with 24 points, while Coner had 20.

scored 11, while Jordan had 10 points.

"I think they were really trying to focus on limiting our shots on the perimeter," Chambers said. "They were trying to make us beat them inside."

But with Fussell and the

other Wildcats hitting the long ball at the other end of the court, it didn't matter what Leeds did as Guntersville pulled away. The Wildcats will play Ramsay on Tuesday, February 22 in the next round of the state tournament.

was where they began to pull away, burying three three-pointers in the period, including a devastating bomb from Carley Smith as time wound down. Vestavia outscored Hewitt-Trussville 18-8 in the third, and the teams went point-for-point in the fourth.

Jordan Hunter scored 16

for the Huskies, while Audre Benson and April Hooks each had 10 points.

Hunter and Benson were named to the all-tournament team, while Emma Smith, Anna Towry and Sarah Gordon of Vestavia were all named to the all-tournament team as well. Smith earned MVP honors.

to also claim his fifth state title in a row. He last lost a match in his eighth-grade year and went on to win his next 171 bouts counting Saturday’s state championship.

He closed his prep career with a 285-10 record.

Also in the 5A/6A competition, Pelham senior Bryce Wanagat (38-6) scored two points just before the buzzer in the third period to beat Opelika freshman Brady Campbell (41-3) to win the 145-pound state crown.

Feb. 23 - Mar. 1, 2022

Hewitt-Trussville softball starts season off with a win

From The Tribune staff reports

WETUMPKA — Backto-back state champion Hewitt-Trussville softball picked up right where it left off last season, getting a win.

The Huskies rode strong pitching from Sarah Hindman, who threw for seven hits over six innings and allowed four runs (only two earned), to defeat Wetumpka in the season opener on February 17, 10-5.

Olivia Faggard bombed a homer and ended her day with 3 RBIs, while Hannah Dorsett went 3-for-5 from the plate and scored. Riley Tyree

Hewitt-Trussivlle’s Riley Tyree blocks the plate. (File photo)

went 3-for-4 with an RBI and scored twice, and Emily Onofry was 2-for-4 with three walks and 3 RBIs.

The Huskies mark their home opener at Goldie Payne Field on Thursday, February 24, against Mortimer Jordan.

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GADSDEN — Senior pitcher Riley Quick struck out 11 over six innings, giving up only one hit, and Hewitt-Trussville romped over Sardis for a 10-0 victory to get the 2022 season off to a hot start for the Huskies.

In the second game, Baker Green threw eight strikeouts and allowed only two hits over the course of five-and-two-thirds innings against Southside-Gadsden in a 6-2 victory.

Thomas Eayn got the save against Southside, pitching an inning and a third with three strikeouts.

Riley Quick struck out 11 in the Huskies’ first game of the season. (File photo)

Kurt Kizer had four hits and four RBIs, while Jack Hollis had three hits and three RBIs. Matt Miller also had three hits.

The Huskies are 2-0 on the season and will play their home opener on Tuesday, February 22, against Southside-Gadsden at 4 p.m.

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