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Springville Mayor storms out of council meeting after learning of resolution brought by council

HUSKY MAGIC! Hewitt Girls advance to state championship game

SPRINGVILLE — The mood quickly changed during the March 1, 2021 meeting of the Springville City Council.

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Clay Council discusses plans to reopen Senior Center, possibility of new tornado shelter at Cosby Lake

By Crystal McGough

CLAY — The Clay City Council discussed plans on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 20201, to reopen the Senior Center to Clay senior residents in April.

See CLAY COUNCIL, Page 5

Leeds Council recognizes police officers, announces newly opened district 4 seat

By Nathan Prewett

LEEDS – Leeds Mayor David Miller announced that city council member Ryan Bell recently resigned and that his district 4 seat is open for application.

See LEEDS, Page 7

Odenville man dies after singlevehicle crash in east Jefferson County

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Hewitt-Trussville senior Amiya Payne (32) drives inside during a win over Theodore.

Photo by Ron Burkett From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — The Hewitt-Trussville High School girls basketball team will play

for a state championship on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the 99th AHSAA State Basketball Championship.

It will be the school’s second Class 7A finals ap-

pearance in three years, as the Huskies (29-4) will battle Hoover in a rematch of the 2019 state championship game.

To get there, No. 3 Hewitt

Former Trussville police officer found guilty of computer tampering in capital murder case

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Trussville man arrested in connection to drug investigation

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — A man is facing several drug-related charges after an investigation by the Trussville Police Department.

Ramonda Rashad DeShazo, 28, of Trussville, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Trussville’s Board of Education selection process for new member nearing completion felt he had to protect himself after getting into an altercation with the victim. The family and Attorney Richard S. Jaffe said it would be out of Hancock’s character to use deadly force if he did not feel his life was in danger.

Jaffe said video proves the suspect was sitting in a friend’s truck when Young

approached him and struck him in the face. Witness testimony during a preliminary hearing is also something attorneys are pointing to as proof of self defense.

Investigators determined the incident started after a vehicle parked in such a manner that it blocked Young’s vehicle.

Young’s stepfather made a video testimony to be used in court proceedings. At the time of the preliinary hearing, the stepfather had been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, so video was made to preserve his account of what happened that night.

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overcame tenth-ranked Theodore 73-39 on Tuesday in the state semifinals at Bartow Arena in Birmingham. The top-ranked Bucs opened up Tuesday’s session with a 5536 semifinals victory over No. 6 Auburn.

Six days after sinking the game-winner against Vestavia Hills in the Northeast Regional finals, senior standout Amiya Payne, once again, spurred the Huskies attack to the tune of 25 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes played Tuesday afternoon.

Payne and the Huskies jumped out to a fast start at UAB, knocking down seven treys in the first half to lasso a 36-14 advantage at intermission. Payne provided three of those makes and sophomore Audreonia Benson came off the bench to sink three firsthalf triples of her own. She would later finish with 12 points off a 3-for-6 effort from beyond the arc.

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Stand Your Ground hearing Wednesday for suspect in Trussville Cracker Barrel shooting death TRUSSVILLE — The case of Bryan Hancock, the man accused in the March 28, 2019, shooting in the parking lot of the Trussville Cracker Barrel, will be heard in front of a Jefferson County Judge on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Attorneys representing Hancock said the Stand Your Ground hearing, which will take place in front of Judge Clyde Jones, will be an opportunity for the court to hear Hancock’s side of the story.

Hancock is charged with capital murder in the death of Randy Dewayne Young.

Young was shot in the head in the parking lot of the restaurant after a dispute over parking, according to both parties.

However, Hancock’s attorneys claim the shooting was in self-defense. Hancock’s family has also said Hancock

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TRUSSVILLE — The committee in charge of selecting finalists for the next open Trussville City Schools Board of Education position is making progress.

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YMCA to offer School Support Academy From The Tribune staff reports

Birmingham – The YMCA of Greater Birmingham will provide scholarships to 125 students who need access to all-day learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to YMCA Director of Marketing Jennifer Neil, the grant has been provided by YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.

“We were awarded this grant to offer full-day school support, through our School Support Academy, to more at-risk students,” according to Rhonda Elmore, the Y’s Executive Director of Youth Development.

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Academy is an in-person program to support students who are e- learning through their school district until a fully in-school option is available.

The program, developed as the Y’s immediate response

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to school closings during the pandemic, helps children stay on task with their school work, avoid potential backsliding during virtual learning, and encourage their academic, physical and men-

tal health as they return to school.

School Support Academy is currently available at the Northeast YMCA and the YMCA Youth Center.

“We are supporting virtual learning and keeping children safe, engaged and active during what would be a regular school day so their parents can continue to work,” she says.

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Center Point & Trussville Fire work to put out house fire in Grayson Valley

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

GRAYSON VALLEY — The Center Point Fire District (CPFD) responded to a house fire in Grayson Valley on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Computer Tamepring From front page

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Former Trussville police officer Jason Smith was found guilty of computer tampering, on Feb. 24, 2021.

According to court documents, Smith, 44, of Odenville, used his position to access information in an ongoing capital murder case.

The indictment states that investigators found Smith accessed the Trussville Police Department’s database to get

Fire Chief Gene Coleman said crews got the call around 7 p.m. The fire was at a home in the 2600 block of Janice Circle. Upon arrival, firefighters could see smoke and fire coming from the home.

“They made an offensive

attack, controlled the fire,” said Coleman. “They’re deconning [decontaminating] right now.”

Coleman said it appears no one was in the home when firefighters arrived and no injuries were reported.

Trussville Fire & Rescue responded to assist CPFD and Alabama Power was also on the scene. Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were also near the scene blocking entry to Janice Circle.

The fire is now under investigation by the fire marshal.

Coleman said he has a reminder for all residents.

“Keep a beep where you sleep and close the door where you snore,” he said. “And we still make house calls!”

information on the case, in which his wife’s relative was a defendant.

The only capital murder case under investigation in Trussville, at the time, involved a shooting that took place in the Cracker Barrel parking lot on March 28, 2019. Bryan Patrick Hancock, 22, of Pinson, is charged with capital murder in that case for the shooting death of Randy Young.

Smith was terminated from his job as a Trussville Police officer on April 17, 2019, for violation of police department policy, according to the Trussville Police Department.

Trussville Police referred

the case to the attorney general’s office, which presented evidence to the grand jury. Smith was indicted on the misdemeanor charge on June 21, 2019, and was arrested on June 24, 2019, according to court documents.

He was booked into the Jefferson County Jail and was released after posting a $10,000 bond.

He pleaded not guilty in February of 2020. Judge Shanta Craig Owens found Smith guilty after a bench trial in Jefferson County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 12 months suspended and 18 months of probation and will have to pay court costs.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting that happened at a gas station on Center Point Parkway late Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.

Wallderrick Pierce Carson, 33, of Center Point, is

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PINSON — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is working to notify the family

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charged with the murder of Deandre Antone Carter.

At around 10 p.m., deputies were called to the scene in the 1100 block of Center Point Parkway, at the A&A Convenience Store. The store is in unincorporated Jefferson County, although surrounding properties are in the city limits of Center Point.

Deputies found Carter suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was still breathing according to Sgt. Joni Money, with the sheriff’s office.

“Deputies took measures to save the victim’s life until he could be transported to UAB Hospital,” Money said.

Carter was later pronounced dead at UAB. Money said investigators have determined the shooting was the result of a fight between the victim and the gunman.

Carson was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Sunday, Feb. 28, on a $50,000 bond. He is considered innocent until proven guilty.

of a man killed in a crash in unincorporated east Jefferson County on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.

The man was the driver of a truck that left the roadway in the 6600 block of Bud Holmes Road, around 3:55 p.m. The truck came to a rest

in a ditch alongside the road.

The driver was taken to St. Vincent’s East Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 5:06 p.m. Coroner Bill Yates said the man is from Odenville.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

25-year-old Odenville man killed in Moody crash

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

MOODY — The Moody Police Department responded to a fatal crash on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, on Moody Parkway (US-411).

The crash happened at James Taylor Road, around 7:45 p.m.

Dylan Ryder, 25, of Odenville, was killed, according to Police Chief Thomas Hunt. Others involved in the two-vehicle crash had inju-

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The accident is still under investigation.

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Emma Denson of Trussville named to Harding University dean’s list From The Tribune staff reports

SEARCY, Ark. — Emma Denson, of Trussville, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the fall 2020 dean’s list.

The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, university provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes.

Denson is a senior communication sciences and disorders major, according to a

TCS BOE From front page

A position on the board will become available in May 2021, with member Stan Garret’s term expiring. The city council is tasked with selecting the next member, and they decided to come up with a committee to help select finalists.

The committee of five, which consists of two city council members (Lisa Bright and Alan Taylor), Mayor Buddy Choat, City HR Director Mandy Dixon, and BOE President Kathy Brown, reviewed 11 applications. Of those applications,

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Harding University is a private Christian, liberal arts university located in Searcy,

Ark. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state.

two people remain in the running, according to Councilor Lisa Bright, who is the liaison to the BOE and is on the committee.

“We have just finished our interviews and now we will email the council,” said Bright. “We have our top two who we feel will do an awesome job and the other council members will have the op-

the next BOE member will be made at the next City Council meeting, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

All 11 resumes and applications submitted were shared with every council member, according to Bright.

She said she was pleased with the number of candidates that applied.

“I was impressed there were that many and we had some incredible candidates,” Bright said. “It was a very tough decision.”

This was the first year the special committee has been a part of the BOE selection process. Bright said each member offered helpful insight and expertise.

“Actually, having the school board president there was great because Kathy could fill in answers to questions that candidates had,” Bright said, “So, that was very helpful to have a school board member there. To have Mandy Dixon there as HR was very helpful because she was able to come up with good questions to ask and it just helped tremendously. I thought it was a really good process.”

portunity to speak with them in person or on the phone and make their conclusion on who they think will make the best candidate.”

Council members will cast their vote with Mayor Buddy Choat, Bright said. The announcement on who will be

After Mayor Dave Thomas called for a voice vote to adjourn and left the chamber roughly 14 minutes into the session.

“Next would be the resolution to engage legal counsel,” said Thomas. “There’s been no discussion. This is somewhat of a blindside. I have no idea what’s going on. So, with that I am going to move that we adjourn,” he said. “Mr. Parker seconds. All those in favor vote aye. ‘Aye.’ Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. We’re adjourned.”

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Robert’s Rules of Order and he was confident the League of Municipalities would confirm that any actions taken after he left were invalid.

“We have a breakdown in communication,” said Thomas. “I have an open door and want to talk, but there was not talking.”

Thomas said the resolution directly impacts the legal representation of the city and said the way it was presented was “unacceptable.” He said he hopes the council will take it up in the next work session where it can be properly discussed.

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changes to the current representation for city courts.

Members of the council remained in the session, consulting with Waldrep on the legality of taking any further action in the Mayor’s absence.

“I’m not saying it is going to be a legitimate vote,” said Waldrep. “If the Mayor pro-tem wants to take over and you’ve got a quorum still here. Y’all can conduct whatever business you want to do.

Whether or not that can be contested, I don’t know.”

Waldrep spoke to the council about their concerns and offered to change his fee structure to a flat rate, rather than an hourly rate. He also expressed his desire to re-

main in the city working with the courts.

The council continued with Councilor Wayne Tucker presiding in his role as Mayor pro tempore. The council approved the resolution making the change to the city’s legal representation.

“What we just did, whether it’s legal not I don’t really know,” said Tucker. “I don’t know if any of us do but it was the wishes of this council.

He then proposed getting an opinion on the legitimacy of the session from the Alabama League of Municipalities. Tucker moved to adjourn the session.

Speaking to The Trussville Tribune later in the evening, Mayor Thomas said he followed the process outlined in

business including approval of the 2020-2021 water and sewer budget and financing for a new fire truck.

The council also approved $125 per month to lease a new copier/printer/fax machine for the police department and approved a $5000 signing bonus to hire a new firefighter/paramedic for the city. The bonus would pay a new firefighter $2500 at hiring and $1250 at the first and second anniversary of employment.

The council also approve a contract for $68,800 for the second phase of the sewer project serving the residents of the Archer’s Cove community and approved $42.44 per month to Alabama Power for four new LED lights on Walker Drive.

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The tentative plan is to reopen the center the first Monday in April and attendance will be limited to only senior citizens who live within Clay city limits in order to maintain social distancing and follow COVID-19 guidelines. City Manager Ronnie Dixon said that the city could not accept the liability of bringing in senior citizens from outside the city limits.

“Within the city limits, the residents within our confines, I feel fairly confident from a liability standpoint that we would be OK,” Dixon said.

“There are 11 of those who are within the city limits and are physically able to come to the Senior Center.”

Dixon proposed that the city wait until April to open the center in order to allow sufficient time for those who want to get COVID-19 vaccinations. For the first month, the center will be open on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday basis, and then return to a full five-day schedule after that.

Meals will be provided by Barbecue Stop and the Food Giant deli in Pinson.

Any citizens coming to the Senior Center will have to provide their own means of transportation and will have their temperatures taken as they enter. They will also be required to maintain 6-foot social distancing.

“That’s about the extent you can go,” Dixon said. “You can’t ask them have they been vaccinated. You can’t ask them have they had COVID. But that’s the safest way, from a liability standpoint, that I can see we can get anybody into the Senior Center.”

Mayor Charles Webster and the council agreed to move forward with plans to open the center in April.

“I think it’s almost imperative that we give some of these people who have not left their house a place to go that they can feel safe,” Dix-

on said. “So, we’ll get that ball rolling.”

Dixon also put before the council information concerning the possibility of building a tornado shelter at Cosby Lake, where the Cosby Lake house currently stands.

“We have heard … people questioning why we don’t have a tornado shelter in Clay,” Dixon said. “That’s not actually true; we have one on each end of the city in the public schools, and yes we have keys and are able to open them. … (A shelter at Cosby Lake) would give you something in the middle. I don’t think it would be prudent for us to spend any kind of money on the Bryant Park or on the Clay-Chalkville Middle School end because both of those are rated tornado shelters. So, what I did was look in the middle … and the only place that makes sense to me to even recommend that y’all think about is at Cosby.”

Dixon said the Cosby Lake house is an older building, so the city could tear the house down and build a larger lake house that could also be used as a multi-purpose building. The structure would accommodate 230 people for a tornado shelter and cost about $350,000 to $375,000.

Currently, Bryant Park Elementary can shelter up to 700 people and CCMS can hold 750.

“It’s not something that I would recommend as something that we either need or that you do, but I wanted to put it out there on the table because I know y’all have been contacted by people and want to know if there is a place to go,” Dixon said. “So, if you’re not satisfied with just the two schools on either end of the city, there is an opportunity to put something at Cosby Lake. … I wanted you to have that information to think about, talk about and if you want to proceed, then we can start out with the bid process and all that stuff.”

Councilors Ben Thacker-

son and Dennis Locke both asked for additional information including photos or drawings of similar structures and information about how other municipalities utilize their shelters.

Under city business, the council approved the following resolutions: • Resolution 2021-05, to contract with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society for animal control • Resolution 2021-06, releasing the liens for abatement of weeds on the property located at 5209 Baggett Drive • Councilor Locke announced the February $500 school grant winners: • Clay Elementary School: Kristi Lott, AV Club, funds will be used to purchase equipment necessary to provide quality livestream events for students and parents. This would include items such as capture card, tripod, camera mic and cables.

• Bryant Elementary School: Jennifer Dominic, Fifth Grade Math & Science, funds will be used to purchase blue light blocking glasses; headphones for computer-based learning; chair-back storage for books/supplies; white boards with dry erase markers.

• CCMS: Dustin Hastings, Grade Seven Life Science, funds will be used to purchase items to update the school’s science lab to meet new guidelines and safety precautions. This would include a UV Google sanitizer cabinet.

• CCHS: Bob Adams, Social Studies and boys Soccer Coach, funds will be used purchase soccer equipment for the team.

The next meeting of the Clay City Council will be Tuesday, March 9, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.

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Self Storage business coming soon to Trussville

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — All American Self Storage is planning to put a 50,000 square-foot facility in Trussville.

The two-story building

will be built behind Frank Johnston Drive, near the Trussville Crossings Shopping Center. The property is zoned for C-3 Tourist Commercial District.

Mayor Buddy Choat said he believes the business will be a positive addition to the

Chalkville Mountain Road area. Choat said he hopes to see more businesses moving into the area soon.

The Birmingham Business Journal reports that All American Self Storage plans to break ground in April or May of this year.

Woman hit and killed by train in Leeds From The Tribune staff reports

LEEDS — The Leeds Police Department and Leeds Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a pedestrian hit by a train on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Fire Chief Chuck Parsons said a woman was killed when she was hit by the Norfolk Southern freight train. The incident happened in the 8200 block of Edwards Avenue, according to Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates.

Authorities said the woman was walking on the tracks when she was hit. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The woman’s identity has not been released. The Leeds Police Department is investigating.

Drug Charges From front page

Unlawful possession of marijuana first-degree and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to a police report, investigators executed a search warrant of a home in the 4300 block of Valley Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.

When no one came to the door, officers entered the home and found Deshazo and another man inside. Also inside, officers said they found marijuana, THC wax, Xanax, ecstasy, and assorted drug paraphernalia.

DeShazo was taken into custody and booked into the Trussville City Jail. He was later transferred to the Jef-

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ferson County Jail on bonds totaling $20,500. He bonded out of jail on Feb. 25, according to jail records.

DeShazo is considered in-

nocent until proven guilty.

The second man found inside the home was released from the scene and was not charged.

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“We have received word that Councilman Ryan Bell has resigned as effective as of this date today (March 1, 2021),” Miller said. “And therefore, that seat is open, and we will now invite anyone wishing to apply for that seat who lives in district 4, and is a voter in district 4, to fill out an application which will be considered on the ninth of March in accordance with city policy on that issue.”

Bell told The Tribune that he had moved out of the district and was required by law to submit a resignation. Applications for the vacant seat can be done online at www. leedsalabama.org.

The council then heard from Leeds Police Chief Jim Atkinson, who recognized two officers in the department. The first was Officer Turnbloom, a K-9 officer that Atkinson said has made several drug busts.

Atkinson said that Turnbloom recently made an arrest after his K-9, named Jenks, sniffed out a car containing $135,000 in drug money. The car, a Cadillac, will be confiscated and processed before being turned over to the city of Leeds. The vehicle can then be sold.

Afterwards, Officer Harris was recognized for his arrest of a man who Atkinson said had stolen lumber from home construction sites. Harris was on patrol when he saw a truck and trailer parked at a site.

When he went to investigate, he found the suspect hiding between two houses and arrested him.

After an interview, the suspect admitted that he was there to steal lumber and was responsible for a two-month string of other thefts and had been selling items online.

“My guys have done a great job,” Atkinson said.

“I’m really proud of them.”

The council also voted to provide a tax break for an up-

coming TriGreen Equipment location in Leeds. The location will sell John Deer products such as tractors and other equipment, as well as bring jobs to the city.

The location would be located near Rex Lake Road in the city. Miller said that the company asked the city for assistance in the form of a tax rebate of up to $125,000 and not to exceed 18 months.

The council held a public hearing for the tax break as well as for three properties that were being considered as public nuisances. However, because the properties (located at Texas Avenue, Oak Street, and Lewis Avenue) have made “considerable progress” they were taken off the agenda.

No one spoke for or against the items in the public hearing.

In his comments, Miller said that City Hall’s office hours have returned to their normal times of 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday. On March 15 Public Works will open at 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday.

In other business, the council: • Voted to renew its annual animal control services and pound services contract • Approved the implementation of a city department cash and receivables policy • Dedicated a paved access road located in St. Clair County currently providing paved access between Sharp Drive and U.S. Hwy 411 as a public rightof-way • Voted to amend the budget for the purchase of equipment for the library, as well as the police and fire department Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month. Agenda packets can be seen online at the City of Leeds website.

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2021 Legislative Session: Week 3 Overview by Rep. Danny Garrett

By State Representative Danny Garrett, Commentary

MONTGOMERY — After a one week break to review COVID protocols, the legislature is back in session. We have now completed nine of the 30 allowed legislative days for the 2021 Regular Session.

On Tuesday, the House approved two bills related to criminal justice. The first bill would allow prosecutors and judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing violent crimes. The legislation would amend the Alabama Constitution and deny bail for violent felonies such as murder, rape, or kidnapping.

If passed by the Senate, the measure will be on a statewide ballot in a referendum election.

The legislation — “Aniah’s Law”– is named after 19-yearold Aniah Blanchard, who was killed after being abducted by a suspect who was free on bond in an earlier kidnapping case.

The second bill would create a “Sexual Assault Sur-

vivors Bill of Rights” and provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes. Under the provisions of the legislation, individuals who report they suffered non-consensual sexual acts must be informed in writing that they qualify for the “Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights.” The bill would instruct the Attorney General to create a Sexual Assault Task Force, which will be comprised of law enforcement representatives, elected officials, victims’ advocates, medical professionals, and others. The panel would be responsible for developing and implementing best practices regarding the care and treatment of sexual assault survivors and the preservation of evidence kits.

Because of COVID, this year the Legislature is holding committee meetings on the same days that the full body is in session. Two bills that passed out of their respective committees last week received special attention. First, the House Education Policy

Stand Your Ground From front page

Jaffe said that due to a technical problem, the video will not be available but he hopes transcripts will be made available.

During the testimony, the stepfather told the court that when he walked outside of Cracker Barrel and into the parking lot, he witnessed Hancock using a racial slur towards Young and heard Young threatening Hancock.

That’s when, he said, a single shot was fired, wounding Young. Young was hospitalized at UAB for treatment. He

Randy Young

died two days later.

Young’s family said he was not a confrontational individual. Although they said they believe he would’ve defended himself, they do not believe he would’ve started an argument that would lead to him being shot in the head at point-blank-range. They said he had never been in trou-

Rep. Danny Garrett

Committee, on which I serve as Vice Chair, gave a favorable report to legislation by Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R – Hartselle) that prohibits biological males from competing against females in K-12 school-sponsored sports. Likewise, those born female may not compete against males. The bill specifically prohibits public schools from competing in events conducted under the authority of any athletic association that allows students to compete in events as anything other than the sex “indicated on a birth certificate.” The prohibition applies only to sports, events, and competitions that are exclusively reserved for one sex or another, so participation in

ble and was known as a hard worker.

Jaffe said his client had no intention of harming anyone and that race did not play a part in the shooting death of Young. In fact, the defense contends Hancock was struck in the face by Young before the shooting. The fact that Young did not have a weapon could make the Stand Your Ground defense difficult, Jaffe said.

Either way, the legal team for Hancock believes they have a strong case for self-defense.

Hancock remains in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond. The trial has been continued several times due to COVID-19.

The hearing Wednesday is

co-ed sports would be allowed.

Although the Alabama High School Sports Association already has a similar policy in place, passage of this bill into law would ensure the policy does not change in the future.

Also on Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation by State Rep. Ginny Shaver (R – Leesburg) that requires doctors to work to save the lives of babies who are born alive after an attempted abortion. Doctors who violate the law could be charged with a Class A felony, which carries a prison sentence of 10 to 99 years. Women seeking an abortion would not be liable. Because hospitals are regulated under different parameters, the bill applies only to abortion clinics. The bill is expected to be considered by the full House soon.

We will continue with three legislative days this upcoming week. It is an honor to serve House District 44. Please feel free to contact me at dannygarrett44@gmail.com or call me at (205) 410-4637 if there is anything you wish to discuss.

Bryan Hancock

scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. If the judge decides against the Stand Your Ground defense, the capital murder trial will be held on April 19, 2021.

Hancock has pleaded not guilty.

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Opinion

FAITH: Experts on Jesus

By Tyler Warner

I was a youth pastor for 8 years. My job was to launch young men and women out into the world, as prepared for life as a Christian adult as I could make them. Many of these students went on to universities where they encountered professors and administrators hostile to the Gospel.

Some of them would actively try to dissuade them from their faith. Because these men and women stand in a position of authority, the students have a hard time dismissing them. I have had many long conversations with Freshmen home for the holidays, trying to knead out the new wrinkles in their understanding.

These people rely mostly on mockery and platitudes to make their case. They parrot outdated scholarship and have very little familiarity with what the Bible actually says. I would try to prepare the kids for specific issues as much as I could, but I always told them that the best solution was to become the resident expert on Jesus.

That seems like an appropriate role for a Christian, don’t you think? I taught them to know every word Jesus had said, and to at least have a basic understanding of solid

Christian doctrine. That way when some crazy prof spouts off about what Jesus “actually said” or what Christians “really believe,” they could stand up and assert the truth.

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This applies to every one of us. We are Christians, disciples of Christ. We ought to know everything there is to know about Him, to be familiar with every word He said. You do not need to have a bunch of letters after your name to read the Gospels – they’re not that long! There are no “secret books”, and there plenty of smart Christian thinkers whose ministries would be a great help to you.

Abiding in Christ means holding on to who He is. You

have a responsibility in a hostile world to know the Word, and to know what godly men have believed for 2,000 years about Him. How can a branch grow if it has only a tenuous connection to the Vine? If you try to grow in your walk with Christ, but know very little about Him, you will be stunted in your growth. And besides that, don’t you want to know Him? Don’t you want to know the Man who died for you? Aren’t His words like precious diamonds, too priceless to let a single one slip from your fingers?

It has become very chic to treat Jesus like a Thneed from The Lorax by Dr. Seuss – He can be pretty much whatever you want Him to be.

That leaves us with a powerless idol made in our own image. The real Christ defies every attempt to recruit Him to any other team than His own. Don’t chase a version of Jesus, the real person is too wonderful to pass up.

Tyler Warner is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Trussville. CCT meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30am, at 5239 Old Springville Rd. Listen to Tyler’s verse-byverse Bible teaching at CalvaryChapelTrussville.com or Sundays at 8:30am on 101.1 FM.

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David Carroll News and Notes: Listening in on the Party Line

By David Carroll

Most young people have never seen a telephone attached to a wall. Let’s face it, if all of us were suddenly confined to a phone cord that only allowed about ten feet of space, we’d go crazy. What?

We can’t talk on the phone while on the porch, in the back yard, or most importantly, in the car? What would we ever do with ourselves?

Not to mention this: as far as we know, no one listens in on our modern-day telephone conversations. (Let’s leave the NSA and the Russians out of this, because that’s another story.)

Cell phones far outnumber landline phones in homes across the United States.

Long ago we said goodbye to operators, tangled cords, and directory assistance. Phone books are a thing of the past.

And thank goodness we no longer have to deal with party lines.

When I told my children that once upon a time, the whole neighborhood had access to each other’s phone calls, they were dumbfounded. “The people next door could just pick up the phone and listen?” they said. “Yep, they sure could. Along with folks in about eight other houses.” They asked, “What if they needed to make a phone call?” “Well,” I responded, “they would just have to wait.

Unless they were really rude, and they would just interrupt you and tell you to get off the phone.” Oh yes, it happened.

Eventually, to prevent such “hogging,” phone companies limited each call to six minutes. You would get a one minute warning, a final ten-second warning, and then it was goodbye, like it or not.

Party lines were a way of life, until the 1970s. Eventually “private lines” became available, for an extra charge, because it was a great luxury.

Everybody has a party line story. Here’s mine. When I got a weekend radio job at WEPG in South Pittsburg, I was sixteen years old. It was my claim to fame, and my only connection to coolness.

It only took a couple of weeks before it went to my head. At that time, I also worked in my

family’s store, which shared a party line, including our residence next door.

One day, things were a little slow in the store, so I walked over to the house and called into the radio station for something. The disc jockey put me on the air. I guess he thought that two deejays talking would be deeply entertaining. I have no idea what we were talking about, but I’m sure I was doing my best to sound like a big deal.

No doubt I was promoting my show for the upcoming weekend, and trying to sound really hip. About a minute into the conversation, my mother got on the line. She was working in the store, which had apparently gotten busy all of a sudden.

sands of radio listeners!” (I probably exaggerated by a few thousand). She showed no sympathy, basically explaining that the store came first. And you wonder why I got into radio.

Folks have some great memories of party lines. I asked a few of my Facebook friends. Some say they remember “the old ladies” gossiping about everyone in the neighborhood, who were listening to every word! (It was better than going out to the clothes line, especially in bad weather.)

One friend told me, “There were no secrets. Everyone knew who was sick, who was expecting company for the weekend, and who was fooling around with whom.”

I was right in the middle of some very amusing bigtime DJ chatter when the radio listeners heard a woman’s voice: “David, I need you…. come help me right now!”

The deejay at the station started laughing uproariously. “Who was that? And why does she need you so desperately?” I certainly didn’t want to say, “Uh, my mama needs me…I gotta go!” So instead I said, “Wow, I don’t know what’s going on, heh heh. You know how these party lines are! Well, good talkin’ with you, see ya on Sunday!”

I raced over to the store, and after the throng of customers had cleared out, I said, “Mom! You embarrassed me on the phone in front of thou-

Another friend said, “My aunt would listen in on the neighbors all day, and she would forget she was on the line. Sometimes she would answer questions the other people were asking. It was so funny when they would scream at her to get off the phone!”

These days, many of us depend on social media to tell us who’s dating who, who got married, who had a baby, and who has arthritis. The party line is still around in the 21st century. Now we call it Facebook.

(David Carroll is a Chattanooga TV news anchor and radio host. You may follow him at ChattanoogaRadioTV. com, or contact him at radiotv2020@yahoo.com)

Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Argo, Alabama at their City Hall, located at 100 Blackjack Road, Argo, Alabama 35173 until 2:00 P.M., Central Time, Monday, March 15th, 2021 for furnishing all materials, labor, tools and equipment, and carrying out construction activities in accordance with the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of the City of Argo for the Project hereinafter described.

The project site is located at 100 Blackjack Road in Argo, Alabama. The principal work to be performed is to improve the existing parking and driveway facilities at the property of the City of Argo Municipal Building (the “Project”). The Project includes the following operations: utility service relocation/ modifications, new asphalt driveway, asphalt parking lot, demolition, earthwork, storm, and curb and gutter in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents. The work to construct the Project improvements will be let under one contract if an award should be made.

For information on the work please see city official for more information and a walk through of proposed work needs. The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are open to public inspection at the City Hall of the City of Argo, Alabama.

The attention of all Bidders is called to the fact that Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Argo City Hall, 100 Blackjack Road, Argo, Alabama 35173 on Monday, March 1st at 2:00 P.M., Central Time. This Pre-Bid Conference is Not Mandatory for all contractors planning to submit a Bid Proposal on this project.

No bids will be received after the time of the bid submission deadline that is set forth above. The bids will be publicly opened and read at the above address after this time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, to waive any informality in any Bid Proposal, and to accept any Bid Proposal considered advantageous to the Owner. No Bid Proposal may be withdrawn after the time of opening Bid Proposals has passed. The City reserves the right to hold Bid Proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bid Proposals. Each Bid Proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Argo in an amount equal to 5% of the total amount of the Bid Proposal, but not exceed $10,000.

Interested contractor shall submit their bid in an envelope that prominently displays the Name and Address of the City and the Contractor’s Alabama License Number. Envelopes are to be clearly labeled “Parking and Driveway Improvements - City of Argo Municipal Building - Bid Proposal - City of Argo”.

The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all licenses and permits required by the State, County, or City Authorities having jurisdiction over the various phases of the work.

The successful Bidder must finish the following before commencing work: (i) a Performance Bond’ for one hundred percent (100%) of the Bid Proposal/ contract amount; (ii) a Labor & Materials Bond for 50% of that amount; and (iii) evidence of insurance.

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O b i t u a ry

Aaron Eutah Stone february

Ellen Rothe Kendrick

3, 2021 (age 89)

Aaron enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture after 36 years of service. He loved Auburn football and the Atlanta Braves.

But more than these, he loved God, his wife, Gwen, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Aaron was preceded in death by his two sons, Roger and Randy Stone.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gwen; his children, Bob Stone (Teri); Mary Jane Webb (Steve); Marsha Keith (Jim); daughters-in-law, Francine & Robin Stone; sisters, Katherine Miela & Carolyn Dietz; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews & extended family and many friends.

Doris Plant (Justice) Smith

13, 1929 ~ february 26, 2021 (age 91)

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Doris Justice Plant Smith, 91 of Leeds, AL passed away on February 26, 2021. She was a native of Calcis, AL. She graduated from Vincent High School and Massy Business College. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She had a big heart and giving nature. Ms. Smith will forever be remembered for her kindness and devotion to her church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert E. Smith, and her parents, Aubrey and Vera Justice. She is survived by her children, Patricia Plant Willis, Mike Plant (Jamie) and Lisa Plant Williamson (Todd); her brother, Aubrey Warren Justice (Wadean), Jr.; seven grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A private graveside service will be held for family only at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

Majorie "Gayle" Gilliland (age 74)

16, 1947 ~ february 24, 2021

Majorie “Gayle” Gilliland passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021. She was an extraordinary wife and mother that has left high spiritual gifts to her husband and children, a true gift from God. She is with the Lord now. Survivors include husband Kenneth Gilliland, daughters Nicole Gilliland and Cherry Stone, sisters Charlotte Alexander and Doris Harrison (Mark), brothers Gene Alexander and Buck Alexander, and granddaughter and Kate Stone.

JoAnn (Pugh) Estes august

13, 1943 ~ february 23, 2021 (age 77)

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Aaron Eutah Stone, age 89, of Trussville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

february

5, 1934 ~ february 21, 2021 (age 86)

Ellen Ruth Rothe Kendrick of Irondale and Birmingham, age 77, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lawrence Kendrick, parents Lois and Frank Rothe. Survived by her children, Terri Brothers (John), Steve Kendrick (Kelly), Becky Spencer (Scott), granddaughter, Alice Spencer, grandsons, Drew and Dave Kendrick and Oscar Spencer. The funeral service will be for immediate family only; services will be held at Trussville Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Officiating the service will be Bob Hundley. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to: The Greater Birmingham Humane Society at "https://gbhs.org".

Louis Gay Steed july

9, 1929 ~ february 22, 2021 (age 91)

Louis Gay Steed passed away February 22 at the age of 91. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William Gay Steed and Ruth Ingram Steed. He was preceded in death by his brothers Frank Steed and Jerry Steed. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Peggy Steed; sons, Mike Steed (Renee) and David Steed (Johnna); grandchildren, Jessica Steed Landmon ( Nathan), John David Steed ( Kayla), Tyler Steed (Lorianne), Erica Steed Mitchell (Tyler) and Baret Steed; great grandchildren, Nash Landmon, Claire Landmon, Tanner Steed, Isa Jean Mitchell and two more great grands due this summer. He is also survived by sister in law Linda Steed, several nieces and nephews and neighborhood friends that were very dear to him.

Louis Steed proudly served in the United State Navy. Louis and Peggy were charter members of Roebuck Baptist Church and are current members of Valleydale Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Inverness Kiwanis Club.

Louis established Southeastern Jewelers in downtown Birmingham in 1952. He would still come into the store on Valleydale Road to make sure everything was running smoothly and talk with the employees that he considered his family. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, PO Box 531225, Birmingham, AL 35253 or BCRFA@ uab.edu.

A graveside service will be held Thursday February 25th at 10 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Trussville, AL.

Roy E. Thompson, Sr january

27, 1936 ~ february 21, 2021 (age 85)

Roy E Thompson Sr, 85, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away unexpectedly at Fort Walton Beach Rehab Facility on February 21, 2021. Roy was born on January 27, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama to Thomas Edward Thompson and Mildred Ethel Vester. He was the second of four children with an older sister, Joyce Israel who proceeded him in death, and two younger brothers, Jack Thompson of Pelham, Alabama and Russell Thompson who also proceeded him in death.

Roy grew up and attended school in Birmingham where he excelled in sports. After high school, Roy worked briefly at the Birmingham News until he joined the Air Force in 1954. He was stationed in Georgia, South Carolina and spent a year in Japan before he left the military in 1957. Roy returned to Birmingham where he worked for Hayes Aircraft. After leaving Hayes, he began his career at Eastwood Bowl as their head mechanic. Roy worked in the bowling industry the rest of his career. Along with Eastwood Bowl, he did work for many of the local bowling alleys in Birmingham and Cullman Alabama.

JoAnn Estes, age 86, of Odenville, AL passed away on February 21, 2021. She was a loving wife and mother. JoAnn was a member of Beth-El Baptist Church in Moody, AL for 23 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Estes. She is survived by her children, Randy Estes (Sarah), Susan Bolton (Richard), Jeff Estes (Tracy); two grandchildren, Stevie and Sam Bolton; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please make a donation to Dementia Research in JoAnn’s name.

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Roy married the love of his life, Frances Rebecca Jenkins in 1960 and they had three children Karen, Roy Jr and Cindy. They remained in the Birmingham area until his retirement and then relocated to Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Roy is survived by his daughter, Karen Howell (Doug Howell) and Cindy Gautney. He is proceeded in death by his son, Roy Thompson Jr. Roy is also survived by his grandchildren, Christopher Thompson, Matthew and Mark Howell and Brandi, Brandon and Brittney Gautney and his great grandchildren, Caitlin and Colton Thompson. He also had many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Roy loved life. He loved his family, he loved people, sports and he loved being outdoors. Gardening was his passion. Roy was happiest when he was outside in the dirt. He loved tending to his garden, and he was very good at it. Everyone looked forward to his tomatoes the most. He was so proud to win the award for Best Yard of the Month. Roy’s other passion was sports and his competitive nature made him made him very good. He was a lifetime bowler and played softball most of his life. Roy was also a huge Auburn fan; he loved his Auburn Tigers! He was a wonderful encourager to other and was always there to show support to others. Roy always thought of others and wanted the best for everyone. He gave his advice freely and you could always count on him to be there.

Marvin J Roye, III december

5, 1947 ~ february 20, 2021 (age 73)

Marvin J Roye, III, age 73 of Springville, AL passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Belinda Roye, Springville, AL; sons, Keith Roye (Brandy), Marion, AL; Scott Roye (Mandy), Covington, LA; Jonathan Roye, Springville, AL; Mother, Faye Roye, Birmingham, AL; sister, Susan Roberts, Birmingham, AL; brothers, Charles Roye (Carol), Chester, VA, Ronald Roye (Barbara), Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Kalton Roye, Karsyn Roye, Koley Roye, Blake Roye, Brantley Roye, Braxton Roye, Mychal Roye, Dixon Roye; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Roye was a graduate of Demopolis High School, Gadsden State Junior College and the University of Alabama Birmingham. Mr. Roye served his country in Germany and Vietnam. Mr. Roye retired from the Alabama Department of Public Safety as a Captain in the Alabama Bureau of Investigation. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church’s Home Mission Fund.

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Hewitt-Trussville softball vs.Hoover High School at HewittTrussville. Tuesday, March 9

Pinson Valley offensive coordinator leaves for head coaching position

Cougars end historic season in quarterfinals

By Erik Harris, sports editor

HANCEVILLE -- A historic run has come to an end.

The Clay-Chalkville boys, in their first-ever appearance in a regional final, suffered a hard-fought 48-41 loss to Scottsboro last Wednesday at Tom Drake Coliseum in Hanceville, ending their season at 21-5 overall.

The Wildcats led for all but nine seconds of the game after jumping out to an 8-0 advantage in the opening minutes.

See PLAYOFF HOOPS, Page 12

Springville splits doubleheader in Kimberly

By Erik Harris, sports editor Former Pinson Valley offensive coordinator Dillon Griggs has accepted the head coaching job at Russell County. Image from Russell County High Football Twitter account

By Erik Harris, sports editor

SEALE -- Pinson Valley offensive coordinator Dillon Griggs has accepted a head coaching position.

The Russell County School Board on Tuesday approved the hiring of Griggs as the next head football coach at Russell County High School.

He will replace Mark Rose, who retired last December

following an 0-9 season that included four forfeits.

This will be Griggs’ first stop as a head coach.

The Warriors compete in Class 6A, Region 2 alongside Opelika, Eufaula, Park Crossing and others.

“Excited to be a part of the (Russell County) program,” wrote Griggs on Twitter.

“Can’t wait to get started #RiseUp #NewEra.”

Griggs was brought on to join Pinson Valley head coach Sam Shade’s staff in April of 2020. In his one year calling plays, the Indians scored nearly 30 points per game en route to the Class 6A state championship. Pinson Valley (12-2) wrapped up the season with a 23-13 victory over Spanish Fort in Tuscaloosa.

Prior to his time at PVHS, Griggs served as offensive

coordinator at Jackson High School. “... I have gotten to be a part of a program, school and community that has been nothing short of a blessing,” wrote Griggs in a statement.

“From day one the boys bought in, and with our backs against the wall we stood tall and went the distance. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you. You changed my

life forever and I only hope all of you got as much from me as I got from all of you.”

Shade says Pinson Valley is currently in the process of filling the opening left by Griggs. He says the school is open to several options, including coaches already on the Indians’ staff.

Pinson Valley is scheduled to visit Gadsden City for a spring game later this year.

KIMBERLY -The Springville baseball team suffered its first loss of the season and went on to split a Saturday doubleheader in Kimberly.

The Tigers opened up the day with a 1-0 loss to host Mortimer Jordan and bounced back with a 8-0 win over West Point.

Mortimer Jordan 1, Springville 0 See TREY WINDLE, Page 12

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Playoff Hoops From page 11

Clay-Chalkville senior Skyler Smith gave his boys their first and only lead at 41-40 with 2:10 remaining in the contest. However, his goahead 3-pointer was immediately answered by a B.J. Harris jumper that put Scottsboro back on top for good with 2:01 left in the Northwest Regional final.

Harris would later add a pair from the free-throw line and Cougar senior Justin Omar missed the would-be equalizer from the right corner with only 22 seconds remaining. Andrew Parker Bell and Javaris Branford then teamed up for a 4-for-4 effort at the charity stripe, securing the win and advancing Scottsboro into the Class 6A Final 4 opposite No. 5 Spanish Fort in Birmingham.

The Wildcats outrebounded Clay-Chalkville 41-30 and cashed in with 14 second-chance points in the win.

Senior forward Jordan Davis

Clay-Chalkville senior Donovan Shangase (2) fights off two Scottsboro defenders during the Northwest Regional finals in Hanceville last Wednesday. Photo by Vickie Unlap

led their post efforts with 15 total boards to go with 10 points and four assists. Harris got things done from the perimeter with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists.

For Clay-Chalkville, forward Jonathan Harris matched point guard Donovan Shangase with 12 points.

Isaiah Daniel and Smith provided six points apiece from the outside.

The Area 12 champions would not score until the 2:25 mark of the first quarter when

Jonathan Harris touched home a put-back, ending an 8-0 Wildcats run. Harris and company would end the first period on a 7-0 run of their own.

Scottsboro recovered with a 14-8 showing in the second and later went into the final frame on the right side of a 38-33 score.

Clay-Chalkville’s playoff run also includes a 58-40 home win over Muscle Shoals and a 52-47 road victory over Buckhorn.

Springville shortstop Trey Windle turns a double play at Mortimer Jordan last Saturday. Photo by Erik Harris

fort on Saturday in an 8-0 win over West Point.

This time, it was Jordan Nichols who got the start and the win thanks to a three-hit shutout to go with no walks and eight strikeouts for the Tigers. He also enjoyed the luxury of early run support.

Goolsby followed his multi-hit morning with a second-inning double against the Warriors. The first baseman then came around to score the first run of the contest, and finished the doubleheader with four hits and an RBI. Springville went on to plate two more runs in the third, two in the fifth and three in the sixth to complete a convincing win. Trey Windle matched Goolsby with two hits and an RBI in the win.

The Tigers also notched a 3-1 road win over Moody last Thursday.

Trey Windle From page 11

Blue Devil junior Austin Morris provided the game-winning RBI in the home-half of the sixth, lining a single into center field for the lone run of the game.

That was one of only three hits allowed by Springville starter Brady Gillespie in the loss. He surrendered no walks and struck out two in a complete six innings for the Tigers (6-1).

For Mortimer Jordan, sophomore Cole Lowe worked seven complete with no walks and 10 strikeouts.

He allowed only four hits in the shutout.

Springville first baseman Jake Goolsby provided two hits to go with one apiece from Jake Ballard and Parker Wells. The Tigers would reach the potential tying run

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in the top of the seventh when Goolsby led off with a single. Gillespie moved him to second with a sac bunt, but Goolsby later got doubled up on an Ethan Davis lineout to end the threat and the game.

Springville 8, West Point 0 Springville got another complete-game pitching ef-

By Erik Harris, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville girls basketball standout Amiya Payne has been selected to represent her state in the 31st Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic later this month.

Payne, a senior wing for head coach Tonya Hunter, is one of 12 players named to the Alabama roster. The selections came from nominations from coaches.

The annual all-star contest is scheduled for March 12 in Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl.

But first, Payne and her No. 3-ranked Huskies have a date in the Class 7A Championship game in Birmingham.

Payne also starred on

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With shots falling from the outside, driving lanes began to open up in the third quarter.

Hewitt-Trussville point guard Jordan Hunter took advantage

the 2019 group that finished as the 7A runner-up behind Hoover.

As a senior, Payne has shouldered much of her team’s offensive attack.

She eclipsed the career 2,000-point mark in December, more than a month after signing with Middle Tennessee State.

See the complete 2021 Alabama All-Star girls roster below.

• Maya Cunningham, Pleasant Grove, G • Allasha Dudley, Anniston, G • Saniah Parker, Mae Jemison, G • Amiya Payne, HewittTrussville, G • Kaitlin Peterson, Eufaula, PG • Sara Puckett, Muscle

Shoals, G • Jirah Rogers, East Limestone, P • Karoline Striplin, Geneva County, C • Nya Valentine, McGillToolen, PG • Jenna Walker, Priceville, PG • Grace Watson, Hazel Green, F • Randrea Wright, Carver-Birmingham, G

son-Yates came through with five points and Amir Brown added four points in the semifinal win.

Hewitt-Trussville also executed on the defensive end by forcing 24 Theodore turnovers that led to 28 HTHS

said her teammates and her championship ring have been serving as inspiration for her players.

“Some of my players from our championship team at Shades Valley came by and visited with my players a

Hewitt-Trussville guard Amiya Payne.

Hewitt-Trussville point guard Jordan Hunter works inside during a semifinal win over Theodore.

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with a pair of inside makes that put her girls out front 4218 with 5:45 remaining in the third. Sophomore guard April Hooks finished off the third with her second 3-point field goal, which was followed by a 3-for-3 effort at the charity stripe with less than a second remaining in the quarter.

The Huskies went into the final period continuing to dominate the Bobcats, 53-29.

Several Hewitt-Trussville bench players checked in for the final minutes of the fourth.

The celebration had begun.

Hooks and Hunter each finished with 11 points for the Huskies. Londyn John-

points. The Huskies also poured in 17 second-chance points to aid the runaway win.

The Theodore Bobcats have plenty to be proud of.

This was the team’s first Final 4 appearance in school history.

Hewitt-Trussville began its playoff run with a 49-42 road win over Sparkman and followed with a 48-46 victory over Vestavia Hills in the Elite 8 last week.

Hewitt Coach Tonya Hunter remembers how it feels to win big. In 2014, her team at Shades Valley took home the 6A title. She

few weeks ago,” said Hunter.

“Amiya has been hanging on to the ring for a few weeks.”

The championship game will be played at UAB’s Bartow Arena Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Lady Huskies will take on the Lady Bucs for the second time this year, after facing them during the regular season. The nail-biting regular-season game won by Hoover, 60-58, is a precursor to what is expected to be an all-out battle for the top spot.

All semifinal and championship games are being livestreamed over the NFHS Network by AHSAA TV partner WOTM TV.

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