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Trussville City Schools preparing for coronavirus, surveying homes for internet access assistance

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City School system is preparing for coronavirus by sending information to parents and by conducting a survey to determine what homes will need help accessing the internet in case of a school closure.

See TCS PLANS, Page 6

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Couple works together to snatch gallon of Cognac from Moody ABC Store

Trump, Biden win Alabama, Sessions and Tuberville head to runoff MONTGOMERY – President Donald Trump won Alabama’s Republican primary race on Super Tuesday.

The Democratic winner was former Vice President Joe Biden.

U.S. SENATE Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will face ex-college football coach Tommy Tuberville in a Republican runoff March 31 as the former Alabama senator seeks to regain the longtime seat he held.

Sessions and Tuberville won the most votes in the primary Tuesday to advance from a crowded primary field. Awaiting the runoff winner in November is the

Democratic incumbent, Doug Jones.

The 73-year-old Sessions served in the Senate for two decades before becoming President Donald Trump’s first attorney general. Tu-

See CAUGHT ON CAMERA, Page 3

LEEDS — The Leeds Police Department is investigating after a trailer was stolen from Mosaic Chapel Church on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

See CHURCH TRAILER, Page 3

2 businesses moving into space of former GiGi’s Boutique in downtown Trussville From The Trussville Tribue staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Rebecca Brown’s – A Baby & Children’s Boutique, and the office for Trussville To Go, is moving into a vacant space in downtown Trussville.

See BUSINESSES, Page 5

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See BARBER SHOP, Page 4

MOODY — The Moody Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two people they said worked together to snatch two half-gallons of cognac.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

Center Point barber shop slaying ruled justifiable by Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office

CENTER POINT — The death of a man who was shot and killed at Center Point’s Corey’s Barber Shop on Tuesday afternoon was ruled justifiable on Friday by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

Church trailer stolen from Leeds, GoFundMe account set up to help replace equipment

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berville, 65, used to coach at Auburn University.

Trump forced Sessions from his Cabinet after harshly criticizing Sessions for withdrawing from the federal investigation of Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. election. But during this year’s Senate campaign, Sessions still positioned himself as a strong supporter of the president’s agenda.

Tuberville also closely aligned himself with Trump, who is extremely popular among Alabama’s deeply conservative Republican Party. Also in the race were U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, the race were Rep. Arnold Mooney, businessman Stan-

ley Adair and community activist Ruth Page Nelson..

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Alabama voters decided against a proposal to abolish the elected state school board and to replace it with an appointed commission.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was among the supporters of Amendment One, which would have ended the current system of electing school board members by district. Appointees would have been chosen by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate under the new system.

Most states have appointed school boards.

Center Point mayor responds to crime, adding Flock cameras and extra deputies

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CENTER POINT — The mayor of Center Point said he does not downplay crime in the city. In fact, Mayor Tom Henderson said the city is taking steps to decrease crime in city limits.

See FLOCK CAMERAS, Page 5

Grikey’s Meat and Market in Center Point plans to open soon, will offer ‘Real Meat, Real Butchers’

Jefferson County Commission looking at temporary fix to open Floyd Bradford Road

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CENTER POINT — “Real Meat. Real Butchers.” That’s the slogan for Center Point’s newest grocery store. Grikey’s Meat and Market plans to open by March 14, 2020.

Brad Snyder, the owner of Grikey’s, said the store will offer everything from fresh meat to dairy and produce.

Grikey’s will order in bulk and by the pallet, in order to give customers the best deal possible.

Some of the deals that will be offered include Pick 5. The Pick 5 will be offered between a 16-foot freezer of meat and seven frozen food doors. Customers will be able to mix and match five items from those areas for only $19.99.

In all, there will be over 200 feet of fresh meat offered in the store.

Snyder purchased an entire refrigeration system from a 23,000-square-foot store and put it all in his 6,500-square-foot store.

As for grocery items, Snyder will shop around for the best deals and pass the savings onto the customer.

TRUSSVILLE — The Jefferson County Commission is considering several options to reopen a part of Floyd Bradford Road, after a culvert failure that happened on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

See FIX ROAD, Page 7

Trussville’s annual City Fest to undergo several big changes From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

“We’re going to have one of every grocery category,” said Snyder. “It’s only going to be the best deal. I’m not going to have multiple brands; I am going to buy a mass quantity of one item that’s a good deal.”

Brands and items will change, according to what deals Snyder finds.

“For example, the ketchup that I ordered today is a Hunt’s because, if I order it by the pallet, I can get the best price on it,” explained

Snyder. “That might change to Shurfine or it might change to Food Club or it might change to Heinz if that’s what the warehouse offers the best deal on next time.”

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville’s annual City Fest will undergo a few changes prior to the festival kicking off this May. According to a press release distributed by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Trussville Job Fair set for March 19 at Trussville Civic Center From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE – Preparations are underway for the second annual Trussville Job Fair, set for Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Trussville Civic Center. Sponsors for the event are Darrell Walker Workforce and St.

Vincent’s East.

“Last year’s job fair was a huge success, and we’re expecting it to be even better this year,” said June Mathews, executive director of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, the hosting entity for the event. “This is a great way to connect employers with those in need of jobs in

our community, and we’re pleased to be a part of that.”

Vendor space for employers with current job openings is $50 for chamber members and $100 for non-members.

Registration forms are available online at www.trussvillechamber.com or at the chamber office at 400 Main Street in downtown Trussville.

The job fair is free for job seekers, but pre-registration is requested. Anyone wishing to add their name to the registration list should call the chamber office at 205-655-7535.

Additional information is available on the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

it and walked the area, the more we liked the idea. Fortunately, our city leaders

liked it, too.”

The new site will allow for future growth of the festival.

“Imagine a festival that follows the river from Main Street all the way to the Senior Center,” Mathews said. “That’s what we hope it can be someday. The new site gives us room to dream and expand the festival each year far into the future.”

Admission to City Fest on the Cahaba will remain free, but according to officials, “nominal charges for some kids’ activities will apply.”

Vendor information is available on www.trussvillechamber.com, at the chamber office (400 Main Street in downtown Trussville), via email request to info@trussvillechamber.com, or by calling the chamber office at 205-655-7535.

“Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, stake out a spot, and spend the day with us,” Mathews said. “You can picnic in the park, enjoy the music, check out the vendor booths and kids’ activities, or just relax by the river.

There’ll be plenty of fun for all.”

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The 40-year-old festival will receive not only a new name but will be hosted in a new location with a hometown vibe.

Under the new guise, City Fest on the Cahaba, the event scheduled for May 2, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. will now begin at Civitan Park and onto the Trussville Greenway.

“We love our festival and the tradition it represents, but — let’s be honest — it had grown stale,” Executive Director of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce June Mathews said.

“Our event coordinator, Melissa Walker, and I started

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CRIME STOPPERS: Center Point Code Grayson Valley man Enforcement working wanted on drug charges to stop illegal dumping

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information in connection to a felony case.

Alfonzia Raheem Marina, 27, is wanted in Jefferson County on felony warrants charging him with certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm and unlawful distribution of a controlled sub-

stance, according to Crime Stoppers.

Marina’s last known address was in the 1900 block of Croydon Circle. He was listed as wanted as of Feb. 27, 2020.

If you have information on the whereabouts of Marina, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777.

You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Marina is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Major drug trafficking arrest made in Center Point, suspect being held on over $2 million in bonds From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in Center Point after they said deputies observed him taking part in what appeared to be drug transactions.

Antonio Terrell Purdom, of Birmingham, was taken into custody after a traffic stop.

Narcotics investigators said they found illegal narcotics in his vehicle on Tuesday, Feb. 25. During a follow-up investigation at Purdom’s residence, detectives said they recovered a large number of illegal drugs.

Purdom is facing charges of trafficking heroin, trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of marijuana first degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.

“Due to Purdom’s extensive history in illegal drug activity, his bonds are set in

Church trailer From front page

The trailer was full of church equipment including iPads, LED lights, children’s ministry items, cables, microphones and more. Another church recently

excess of $2,000,000,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

jury in December 2019.

In connection to the arrest in Center Point, the sheriff’s

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CENTER POINT — The city of Center Point is focusing on keeping streets clear from trash, after cleaning up several illegal dumpsites across the city.

Code Enforcement Officer

Bryant Evans said trash, old furniture and other items have been dumped in several spots over the past five months.

One site was in the 100 block of 21st Avenue. Another spot was in the area of Walgreens on Center Point Parkway.

“We are just periodically finding places where people

have dumped trash,” said Evans. “Some household items and some furniture.”

Evans said no addresses were found in the trash, so the city is not sure where it came from. He said if someone is caught dumping trash, they could face a penalty of up to $500.

The Dannon Project is partnering with the city to help keep the streets clean.

“Once a month they come out and help us pick up trash,” said Evans.

According to its website, The Dannon Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps unemployed or underemployed at-risk youth and non-violent returning citizens reentering society.

ue of the alcoholic beverages is around $208.

The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24. The people involved could face a charge of theft of property fourth degree.

The manager of the store told police she believes the same couple has shoplifted from other ABC locations.

If you have information to help investigators, call the Moody Police Department.

Caught On Camera From front page

According to court documents, Purdom’s history includes convictions of attempting to elude, unlawful possession with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, reckless endangerment and theft of property. Purdom was also arrested in June 2019, on a trafficking morphine charge. That case was waived to the grand

office also obtained warrants against Tiffany Nation for trafficking heroin, trafficking methamphetamine, three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. Nation was not yet booked into the Jefferson County Jail as of Feb. 27.

donated the trailer to Mosaic Chapel, so the church had not yet secured insurance on it.

The trailer was parked at Royal Standard when it was taken. No suspects have been identified.

William Weller has set up

a GoFundMe account on behalf of Southern District of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Inc. to raise money to replace the trailer and the stolen items. Southern District of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Inc. is Mosaic Chapel’s legal name.

“These items were used in the children’s church and to help outreach ministries,” Weller said. “Let’s come together as a community and help this church and their outreach program.”

All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

A reward is being offered for the return of the trailer. If you have any information, call Leeds Police.

In surveillance video, you can see what appears to be a man and woman walking into the store on Village Drive. The man was wearing a black ball cap, black pants, black shoes and a black coat.

The woman was wearing a blonde wig and blue medical scrubs.

The woman appears to block the view of the ABC employee as the male grabs a half-gallon of Hennessy VS and a half-gallon of Remy Martin VSOP. The total val-

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Trussville PD seeks assistance identifying Best Buy shoplifting suspect From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a woman who seemingly forgot that surveillance cameras are prevalent throughout every aspect of everyday life as she went about her way pocketing merchandise from a local store.

The woman, who is seen in a Trussville Best Buy sur-

veillance camera, which was released by the TPD on Friday, is accused of stealing headphones and an AirPod case.

The grainy video shows the woman pocketing one item into her jeans, dropping another into her purse and stuffing another into her coat as she and a second woman meander throughout the store.

The TPD was less than impressed by the woman’s ability to be discrete.

Shoplifting subject.

“To the young lady who went on a scavenger hunt inside of the Trussville Best Buy … We kindly ask that you return the items you stole,” the department posted on Facebook. “We love magic but after reviewing video footage we have determined that this was a very poor attempt at making something disappear.”

The video is available on www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

If you, or someone you know, recognizes the per-

son(s) in the images, the TPD asks that you call (205) 6552101 and ask to speak with an investigator or email tips to crimetip@trussville.org.

Pinson Dollar General Leeds Council announces robbed at gunpoint, mayor move to new city hall responds to quick arrest building in April

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

PINSON — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man in connection to an armed robbery at the Dollar General in Pinson.

Eric Reedy, 25, was taken into custody just hours after the robbery. Investigators said a man entered the store, on Highway 75, at 7:15 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The man pointed a firearm at the manager and demanded money.

Deputies tracked the suspect’s vehicle to Valley Brook Apartments, in Bir-

Eric Reedy. Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

mingham. Reedy and the vehicle were found at the complex. The sheriff’s office said a large amount of

cash was found inside the vehicle.

Reedy was placed under arrest on a first-degree robbery charge.

The mayor of Pinson responded to the arrest.

“We are very excited that the sheriff’s office was able to apprehend the suspect in a matter of hours and we appreciate their technology and use of cameras that are in the center and in the city,” said Mayor Hoyt Sanders.

“We are just very excited they were able to put this man where he belongs.”

Reedy was placed in the Jefferson County Jail on a $20,000 bond.

Barber Shop From front page

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released a statement that stated that the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office determined that the shooting was justified and no charges would be pursued.

Delquan McNeily, 20, of Grayson Valley, was killed at Corey’s Barber Shop following an argument with another subject at the location. The argument then escalated into a physical altercation. At that time, a third person exited the barber shop and fired several shots at McNeely, hitting and killing him. The shooter reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.

According to reports, evidence supported that McNeily was armed when he and the second man got into an altercation outside of the barber

shop. The third man entered the fray from inside the business and fired several rounds at McNeily, killing him.

Following McNeily’s death, and the death of his friend later in the day, organizers scheduled a “Refresh our City, Stop the Violence” vigil to be held at noon on

Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at 2129 Center Point Parkway.

Center Point Mayor Tom Henderson, Jefferson Sheriff Mark Pettway and Jefferson County Circuit Judge Michael Streety are all expected to be at the event, along with other community leaders, al.com wrote.

By Nathan Prewett

LEEDS – Soon, the Leeds City Council will move its meetings to a building that will serve as the new City Hall.

The council held a brief meeting on Monday, March 2, where Mayor David Miller announced the city government will begin moving to the former Alabama Power office that was closed in 2019. The building is located at 1412 9th Street.

Miller said that meetings at the new building will be held starting on April 6.

“We paid a third of what it was appraised for and now we’ve got plenty of room down there for everything to do with city hall,” he said.

“And that’s really nice because we don’t have to build a new city hall now.”

In other business, the council passed several resolutions. The first was a supple-

mental ordinance amending resolution 2020-02-01 that authorized the General Obligation Warrants, Series 2020A. At the previous meeting, the council issued the warrants that allowed for paving projects throughout the city.

cation of the move to the new city hall building.

During public comments, resident Bonnie Garrett said she was recently accosted by a pitbull and felt the dog is a threat. Miller advised she file a police report before the city

The council also appointed two people to the Board of Trustees of the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library. These were Joseph Kemp and LaToya Turner. Before the meeting’s conclusion, the council passed a resolution added to the agenda to authorize publi-

takes action. Police Chief Jim Atkinson said that he has the address of where the dog is and that he is looking into the matter.

The next meeting of the Leeds City Council will take place on March 16, at 6 p.m. at the Leeds Civic Center.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office offering free firearm safety classes From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

ASHVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office will offer three firearm safety classes to the public.

Anyone 18 years of age and older can register for

one of the classes for free.

Participants will be taught firearm safety, Alabama law and general firearm operation.

The classes will be offered on April 18, June 27 and Aug. 22, at the Sheriff’s Training Center located at

31588 Hwy 231, in Ashville.

All participants are asked to bring a firearm and 100 rounds of ammunition.

For more information on how to register, go online to https://www.stclairsheriff. org/press_view.php?id=129.

Check out this week’s Jefferson County Food Scores: Trussville’s Meals by Misty scores 100 From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

Below are the latest in health scores by the Jefferson County Department of Health. The department conducts regular health inspections of food service establishments. Please see the JCDHwebsite.

These are the scores that were available from the JCDH website on Feb. 28, 2020.

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HOLLYWOOD GRILL. 1011 9TH AVE SW BESSEMER 35022. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/25/20.

PUBLIX #1207 PRODUCE. 1584 MONTGOMERY HWY HOOVER 35226. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/25/20.

J WINGS 2. 1011 9TH AVE SW BESSEMER 35022. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/25/20.

DUNNAMS SCHOOL & DAY CARE CTR. 811 GLENN RD BESSEMER 35020. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/25/20.

ASPIRE PHYSICAL RECOVERY CENTER AT HOOVER. 575 SOUTHLAND DR HOOVER 35226. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/25/20.

P F CHANGS CHINA BISTRO. 233 SUMMIT BLVD BIRMINGHAM 35243. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/25/20.

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JIM N NICKS. 915 ODUM RD GARDENDALE 35071. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/24/20.

PANDYS SNO BIZ. 8670 HIGHWAY 31 N KIMBERLY 35091. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/24/20.

NEWKS EATERY. 3780 RIVERCHASE VLG HOOVER 35244. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/24/20.

BOJANGLES #860. 4780 EASTERN VALLEY RD MCCALLA 35111. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/24/20.

UNIVERSITY MEXICAN GRILL LLC. 2009 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM 35233.

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TANNEHILL CHILD DEV. CTR.. 6267 EASTERN VALLEY RD MCCALLA 35111. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/24/20.

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CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS. 2000 RIVERCHASE GALLERIA SPACE E HOOVER 35244. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

SHEBA FOODS – MEAT MARKET. 1116 TUSCALOOSA AVE BIRMINGHAM 35211. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

JERSEY MIKES SUBS #12009. 3150 OVERTON RD MOUNTAIN BROOK 35223. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

MAGIC MUFFINS. 3150 OVERTON RD BIRMINGHAM 35223. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

CIRCLE K #2723799. 580 14TH ST S BESSEMER 35020. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

PUBLIX #1085 MEAT MARKET. 3141 OVERTON RD MOUNTAIN BROOK 35223. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

PUBLIX #1085 PRODUCE. 3141 OVERTON RD MOUNTAIN BROOK 35223. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

WALMART SUPERCENTER #1201- DELI. 890 ODUM RD GARDENDALE 35071. Smoke Free: Y. Date: 02/21/20.

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Meat&Market From front page

Grikey’s is also going to offer a Buffalo Rock exclusivity program, in order to get the best deal.

Snyder says he is taking his experience in wholesale meat to outsource the best fresh meat.

Center Point offered a great location for Snyder. He said within a 3-mile radius, there are 37,000 businesses and households in the area.

Synder is excited to offer a hometown-feel for his customers.

“I want to do the thing that nobody else does,” said

Snyder. “If you ask someone at the big-box store who grounded the meat, they aren’t going to know.”

The grocery store will have a cutting room for the butchers. There will be four to six meat cutters working every shift.

“All of our meats will be cut in house,” Snyder added.

“It’s a more intimate setting and we think we can offer a better customer experience.”

The store will also have cashiers and Snyder said he will not be adding self-checkout.

“I’m not going to have customers scan their own items, and we will bag your

groceries,” Snyder said.

You may be wondering, “Why the name Grikey’s?”

The name came from Snyder’s children’s names, Grey, 3, and Mikey, 6. He also plans to have the boys’ photos up

inside the store, explaining its namesakes.

Snyder has worked with Center Point High School’s co-op program to hire some of his employees. One of those is senior Malik Martin.

Businesses

Flock Cameras

The space is the former location of GiGi’s Boutique, at 103 North Chalkville Road.

“Trussville residents and those from surrounding cities have been so supportive of our small business and we are excited to expand with the bigger location downtown,” said Rebecca Byars Brown, owner of the boutique.

Trussville To Go’s Amanda and Ben Short said they

“We haven’t sat back and just done nothing,” said Henderson. “Plus, we hired two extra contract deputies. Now we have six.”

Mayor Henderson met with the Jefferson County sheriff and a chief deputy to discuss ways they can work together. They have installed cameras throughout the city to monitor high crime spots.

The Metro Area Crime Center is able to watch the cameras, according to Henderson.

The city is also planning to install Flock Safety cameras, which will read car tags and alert authorities to any tags or cars reported stolen. Authorities can also make a “hot list” to be alerted for any vehicle entered into the system. Flock cameras have been used in several area cities, such as Trussville and Moody. The crime-fighting tool also sends an alert to patrols when anyone with an outstanding warrant drives by a tag reader.

Center Point’s four Flock cameras should be installed within the next two weeks.

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Page 5 “I am very excited about this opportunity,” said Martin. “I am getting credit, money and a foot in the door. I’m coming from restaurants, so to come here is a dream come true.”

Martin said he is thankful his new job will be right down the street from his home.

“It’s great that we are getting this because usually we have to travel down to East Lake or Roebuck to go to the store, so for it to be right here in the heart of the city is a good thing,” Martin said.

If you are interested in applying for a job at Grikey’s, you can email Brad Snyder at

bradsnyder7@icloud.com.

You can follow the Grikey’s Meat and Market on Facebook.

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are excited to have a central location within the city, “Trussville To Go is pleased to have a location in downtown Trussville,” said Ben Short. “It is a growing place and we are proud to be a part of that.”

The children’s boutique plans to host a grand opening event on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be 10% off and refreshments offered.

The boutique carries a number of brands of baby and

children’s clothing including Sophie and Lucas, Lullaby

Set, Angel Dear, Magnolia Baby, Honey Bee Tees, Copper Pearl, Noodle & Boo, Little Giraffe, Little Unicorn, Bunnies by the Bay, Paty and more.

Regular store hours will be Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about Rebecca Brown’s – A Baby & Children’s Boutiquevisit the store on Facebook – @rebeccabrownsababyandchildrensboutique or on Instagram – @rebeccabrownsllc.

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Jefferson County Health Jefferson County School Department issues letter to District responding to businesses on how to plan coronavirus concerns for coronavirus From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Health Department sent a letter to business leaders on how to plan and respond to the coronavirus.

The letter is below: The 2019 novel coronavirus causes a potentially severe respiratory disease called COVID-19. This virus, first identified in China, has now been detected worldwide. On February 26, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that further spread in the United States is likely.

To date, there are no known cases in the State of Alabama.

However, now is the time to conduct planning for the possibility of widespread person-to-person transmission of COVID-19.

The CDC recently published detailed guidance for businesses (bttps://www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ specific-groups/guidance-business-response. html). and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) also published

guidance as well (http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/assets/cov-business¬auidance. pdt).

Highlights of the guidance include: • Encourage and empower employees to stay at home when ill. Additionally, employees should not return to work until their temperature is 100.4° For less without the use of fever-lowering medications.

• Ensure that sick leave policies are flexible and consistent with public health guidance and that employees are aware of these policies.

• Do not require a healthcare provider’s note for employees who are sick with acute respiratory illness to validate their illness or to return to work, as healthcare provider offices and medical facilities may be extremely busy and not able to provide such documentation in a timely way.

• Employers should maintain flexible policies that permit employees to stay at home to care for a sick

family member, and they should be aware that more employees may need to stay at home to care for sick children or other sick family members than is usual.

• Employees who appear to be ill should be separated from well employees and sent home immediately.

• Emphasize respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees through provision of alcoholbased hand sanitizer that contains 60-95% alcohol, and encourage good hand washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, including backs of hands and between fingers.

• Perform routine environmental cleaning of frequently used personal and communal workspaces such as workstations, countertops, and doorknobs.

• Advise employees, before traveling, to check the CDC’s Travelers’ Health website at https://wwwnc. cdc.gov/travcl to stay abreast of the latest alerts and bulletins.

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Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill issued a letter to parents Tuesday.

“As your Superintendent of Schools, I would like to assure you that the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff are our first priorities,” the letter stated.

TCS will follow guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama State Department of Education and the Jefferson County Health Department.

Neill shared the following updates and notes in the letter.

• A parent survey will be sent next week to gather data about home Internet and device access so we can prepare for a library checkout of TCS technology for those who do not have internet and devices at home. The survey will give us a count of households who will need our assistance for classroom internet access in the case of long term school closures.

• If you have been out of the country or if you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, contact your healthcare provider and tell them about your exposure.

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BIRMINGHAM — Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin released information on how the school system is dealing with the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The school system is following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama Department of Education.

The nursing staff at Jefferson County Schools are meeting this week with health officials and the CDC, according to the letter.

“According to the information currently available, coronavirus symptoms and transmission are similar to

the flu,” Gonsoulin said. “We remain diligent in our efforts to minimize illness in our schools.”

The school system said it would continue to encourage/ teach good handwashing and cough/sneeze etiquette, remind parents of the “24-hour fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications” practice as advised by both the CDC and ADPH, and encourage everyone to avoid

close contact with people who are sick.

“We cannot emphasize enough that if a student has or has had a fever, the student should remain home for 24 hours fever-free (without fever-reducing medications) before returning to school,” the letter stated.

Dr. Gonsoulin said he would continue to share information as it becomes available.

• Talk with your children about the preventative practices for any illness.

Together, we can ensure the safest school environment possible for our students, faculty and staff.

From the Alabama Department of Public Health and Association of School Nurses: COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus, and we are learning more about it every day.

There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19.

At this point, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes it. Stopping transmission (spread) of the virus through everyday practices is the best way to keep people healthy.

Everyday preventative practices include: • Stay home when sick.

• Students and staff who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are asked to stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever, signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants).

• Seek immediate medical care if symptoms become severe, such as high fever

or difficulty breathing.

• Clean and disinfect surfaces often especially when someone in the household is ill.

• Cover cough with a tissue or sleeve.

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Avoid touching face, eyes, ears, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.Germs spread this way.

Trussville City Schools will also continue to use the new disinfectant sprayers on a regular basis in our classrooms.

Create communications plans for use with the school community.

• Include strategies for sharing information with staff, students, and their families.

• TCS will continue to use In the Loop, Remind 101, TCS phone messaging system, emails, text, media messaging and website banners for important action updates, as needed, if schools are delayed or closed.

In the event of School Closings: If TCS schools experience an outbreak and it is necessary to close schools, eLearning will occur.

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Hewitt-Trussville High School students bring home wins from Science Olympiad at University of Alabama

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville Science Olympiad team won 2nd place at a regional tournament.

The team will now head to the state competition at Auburn University.

The regional competition was held on Saturday, Feb. 29. Individual awards are as follows: • Breanna Johnson – Detector Building, 3rd • Camden Desimone – Codebusters, 3rd • Ellie Hulwi – Forensics, 2nd • Emily White – Forensics,

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Cruise-in to pay tribute to longtime church member Leland Dockery From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Seasoned Adult Ministry (SAM) of First Baptist Church Trussville (FBCT) will be remembering one of its own with the Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In on Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the church’s front parking lot.

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Before and after retirement, Dockery enjoyed spending time at the family’s lake house and making the local breakfast rounds with “the guys.” And as he had nearly all his life, he had a thing for cars.

“Leland loved his cars and had been tinkering with hot rods since he was in high

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A longtime member of FBCT, Dockery passed away March 27, 2019, at age 68, leaving behind a life filled with family, friends, community and country. Husband to wife Denise, father of two and grandfather of four, he was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and retired as owner of Dockery Electric. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Trussville Utilities

school. He personally restored over 30 cars,” said Bob Smith, FBCT’s Minister to Seasoned Adults. “Not long after I came to First Baptist in 2018, he and I talked about having an auto show, and he thought it was a great idea. I never imagined we’d be doing one without him, but I can’t think of a better way to honor his memory. We are anticipating over 150 show-quality vehicles on

the campus of First Baptist Trussville.”

Pre-registration for the Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In is available online at www.fbctrussville.org/ cruise-in-registration. Onsite vehicle registration begins at 8 a.m. the day of the show.

Classifications are 1949 and older, 1950-59, 1960-69, 1970-79, 1980-89, 1990-99, 2000 and newer, Military, Ratrod, and Import. Vehicle registration and admission to the event are free.

Entertainment will be 50s and 60s car-hop music provided by the T-Birds out of Memphis.

“The T-Birds have been playing together for over 30 years, and one of the band members is a member of FBCT,” said Smith. “You need a good band for an event like this, and I think everybody will really enjoy this one.”

Several of Dockery’s cars will be on display at the cruise-in, and his family is hoping to bring a surprise car to the event as well. Food trucks and a host of door prizes donated by area merchants will round out the day.

For more information about the Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In, visit www. fbctrussville.org or call the church office at 205-6552403.

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Heavy rains caused the failure and Commissioner Joe Knight said even more rain has caused a stall in plans to repair the section of the road, which is near Smith Sims Road.

“There were already plans to re-route the road,” said Knight. “A new bridge will be built to cross.”

Knight said the original plan was to keep the existing road open until the new route was completed. But in the meantime, flooding caused the roadway to be too dangerous to allow drivers.

“It’s having a negative impact on people and it’s inconvenient, but we would rather be safe than sorry,” Knight added.

Business owner Shawn Abdullah said the closure is hurting his small business, B&J Food Mart.

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Trussville has been closed for nearly a month,” said Abdullah. “People’s commute times have gone up and small businesses like us are hurting.”

Knight said the commission has considered several options, including opening one lane. But after looking at weight limits, there was no safe way to allow cars on that part of the road.

Since the new section of the road isn’t expected to be complete until the end of the summer, Knight said teams are working on a temporary fix.

“It will come with extra

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Commissioner Knight said with continued rainfall, even efforts for a temporary fix have been hindered.

“We didn’t anticipate that we would have to do that this quickly,” Knight said. “If we can do something, if the rain will stop long enough, then it will be maybe six to eight weeks. I can’t commit to that but that’s just what I understand.”

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Hewitt-Trussville Middle Jackson Capps performing School Choirs win awards at Iron City on March 13 From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Trussville native Jackson Capps will be performing at Iron City in Birmingham, on Friday, March 13, 2020.

The performance will be from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the music venue located at 513 22nd Street South, in Birmingham.

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Capps moved to Nashville after graduating early from Hewitt-Trussville High School. He has been writing music and performing in From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Several Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Women’s Choir and Honors Choir participated in solo and ensemble performance assessment and earned superior ratings.

Eleven students sand in the ensemble and three students performed as soloists.

The soloists were Devon Amick, 8th grade, Kelsey Dudley, 7th grade, and Katie Harris, 7th grade.

All of the performers were given superior ratings for their tone quality, clari-

ty, accuracy, discipline and blend. All other participating performers were high schools.

The choir is under the direction of Ben Cook, but the school system said most of the performers practiced and rehearsed on their own.

Trussville Historical Society asking for recipes for ‘Trussville Cookbook’ From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Historical Society is asking for recipes from people in the community. The society is planning to publish the “Trussville Cookbook”

when there are enough recipes received.

The cookbook will be a fundraiser. Any current or former resident is welcome to send in one to five recipes.

Each contributor’s name will be listed along with the recipe.

You can email your rec-

ipes to Dianne Dempsey at demseydd02@gmail.com or call her at (205) 655-8789 to arrange for pick-up of your recipes.

The Trussville Historical Society would like to have all recipes submitted by the end of March.

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Trussville Police participate in Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Several members of the Trussville Police Department welcomed the public to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

Chief Eric Rush and several officers met at the Starbucks on Gadsden Highway for the event.

“It’s important for our officers to connect with our community and for people in our community to familiarize themselves with our officers,” said Rush.

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PHOTOS: Clearbranch 4k class celebrates Dr. Suess’ birthday

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE

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4-K Clearly Kids class at Clearbranch United Methodist is celebrating Dr. Suess’ birthday one week early.

Dana Reynolds, who teaches 4-K, said it’s important for her to promote literacy in a fun, exciting way.

“We just like to celebrate literacy and we read to our kids every day,” said Reynolds.

The students have been dressing up as Dr. Suess characters, eating special snacks and reading books all

week. Each day had a different theme, such as Silly Sock Day for “Fox in Socks” and Hat Day for “Cat in the Hat”.

Hewitt-Trussville Middle Second Saturday Trussville School February Teacher Bicentennial Celebration to be held at Senior Activity Center of the Month announced From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville Middle School’s February Teacher of the Month is Adam Henry.

Henry teaches sixthgrade science at HTMS. For being named Teach-

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The city of Trussville will continue its Second Saturday Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Trussville Senior Activity Center.

From 10 a.m. until noon, there will be several activities including a “Trussville Then and Now” play by ACTA The-

atre, a Trussville-themed Jeopardy game and a local beekeeper demonstration.

The Seasoned Adult Ministry Vocal Band will perform.

The Trussville Senior Activity Center is located at 504 Cherokee Drive.

The event will be the third of the year. In January, the celebration was held at Cahaba Elementary and at Heritage Hall. In February, the event

featured a history fair at the Trussville Civic Center.

Mayor Buddy Choat said the city is tying in the Bicentennial events into the Downtown Merchants’ Second Saturday theme. Each celebration will be held at a different location in the city.

Information on other Second Saturday events celebrating Trussville’s Bicentennial will be released at a later time.

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O b i t u a ry

Mary Durbin november

17, 1939 ~ february 24, 2020 (age 80)

Mary Frances Posey Durbin was born in Morris, Alabama on November 17, 1939.

She went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 24, 2020. A loving wife, sister, mother, aunt, mother-in-law and grandmother, Mary Frances was an exceptional homemaker, cook and baker. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family,especially around the holidays. Like her father, Mary Frances also had a love for gardening and you would often find her working in her yard. She had a green thumb and could make anything grow. Another favorite past time was watching her two grandchildren play their respective sports. Mary Frances attended Mortimer Jordan High School and graduated in the class of 1958. She was a life-long member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where she served as WMU director for many years as well as singing in the church choir. She married Elwyn Durbin on March 11, 1961 and they were married for 58 years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Gilder and Aileen Posey and sisters', Sarah Helen Scott and Carolyn Skinner. Survived by her husband, Elwyn Durbin; son, Jeff Durbin; daughter, Julie (Eric) Helmers; grandchildren, Rhianna and Christian Helmers; sister, Saderia (Keith) Gilliland; niece, Angie (Bennie) Montgomery; great niece, Meleigha Montgomery; furry baby, Mandy. Visitation was on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Services were on Thursday at 12 PM in the chapel and the burial followed at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Percy Byrd officiated over the services.

Thomas Eli Ramsey april

14, 1930 ~ february 21, 2020 (age 89)

Thomas Eli Ramsey, of Midfield passed away on February 21, 2020. Thomas was a native of Gadsden. He was a loving father and friend. Thomas was an Army veteran. He was a former Deacon of Old Harmony Baptist Church. He retired from Earl Maurine after many years of service. Thomas is survived by the mother of his children, Wanda Key; his three daughters, April Ramsey, Marlene Key and Rachel Malone; seven grandchildren, Thomas Brooks, Tiffany Lagrone, Matthew McCary, Micah McCary, Cameron Eli Ramsey, Hailey Hyde, Madison Hyde and Jayden Hyde; three great grandchildren, Rayden, Paisleigh and Morgan. A funeral service for Thomas was held at 12 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, March 3rd with visitation from 10am to 12pm.

Mary Louise Smith october

3, 1927 ~ february 29, 2020 (age 92)

Mary Louise Smith, age 92, passed away on February 29, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.H. Smith; parents, James and Onzell Bounds; brother, Malcom Bounds; and her son, Randall Lee Smith. She is survived by her sons, Mike Smith (Sue) and James Curtis; grandchildren, Heather Kelly, Jenny Wood (Kevin), Derek Norton (Kim), and Davin Norton (Julie); and one great-grandchild, Anzlee Wood. A visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Friday March 6, 2020 from 1pm - 2pm with service to follow at 2pm. Burial will immediately follow in the adjoining cemetery.

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29, 1939 ~ february 24, 2020 (age 80) Jerome Preston Pritchett, age 80 of Springville passed away on February 24, 2020.

He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama and grew up in the Birmingham area. He served in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in South Korea during the Korean War. He served as a Birmingham Firefighter before ultimately living out his career with IBM. After retirement, he and his wife, Carolyn, spent many years traveling and camping throughout the country, visiting children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Carolyn and his granddaughter, Violet Allison. He is survived by his daughter Karen Allison and husband, William and their daughter, Bonny Allison; his son, Duane Pritchett and his wife, Nancy and their eight children, Jessica, Rachel, Erin, Emily, Ryan, Jamie, Sarah, and Michael Pritchett; his son Roger Pritchett and his wife, Meredith and their four children, Tully, Reston, Fulton, and Gunnar Pritchett. He is also survived by his mother, Johnnie Mae Holdcroft; three brothers, Wayne and David Pritchett and Sammy Holdcroft. A graveside service for Mr. Pritchett was held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 3:00pm.

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6, 1929 ~ february 23, 2020 (age 90)

Amy Elizabeth Turner Lofton, age 90, passed away on February 23, 2020 in Birmingham, Al., the youngest of eight children born to John Thomas Horton and Nora Groom Horton. She was a devoted follower of Christ and was a member of Grace Community Church at Deerfoot. She loved her career as an Ostomy nurse and retired from Baptist Medical Center-Montclair. Her green thumb caused her yard to always be filled with the most beautiful flowers. Anyone who ever met her was at sometime a recipient of one of “Miss Amy’s famous pecan pies”. Mrs. Lofton was predeceased by her parents, seven siblings, and husbands, Logan Donald Turner and Stanton Dennis Lofton, Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Arnett (Chris) of Daphne, Al; one son, Steven Randall Turner (Daniel Cooreman) of New York City. She was known as “Memaw” to three grandchildren, Keith Nolin of Saraland, Al.; Kristi Wright (Michael) of Knoxville, Tn.; and Kasey Fort (Drew) of Grand Bay Al.; three step-grandchildren, MSgt. Blake Arnett of Fort Scott, il,; Christina Atchinson (Nicholas) of Creola, Al.. and Jonathan Arnett (Heather) of Daphne, Al.; eight great-grandchildren, Victoria Wright, Hannah Wright, Mikela Wright, Elizabeth Wright and John Wesley Wright, all of Knoxville, Tn., Dylan Casstevens and Madison Casstevens of Spanish Fort, Al., and Saila-Kate Fort of Grand Bay, Al.; numerous nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends who went about and beyond to help her and Mr. Stan in their later years. Friends came to Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Al. on February 27th from 5pm - to 7pm. Funeral service and interment at Jefferson Memorial was held Friday February 28th at 10am. Donations in her memory may be made to the United Ostomy Association or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Rhett Allan Witcher january

31, 1970 ~ february 24, 2020 (age 50)

Rhett Allan Witcher, age 50, of Trussville passed away on February 24, 2020. He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship. He was also an avid hunter and a loving husband, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Rick Witcher; his paternal grandparents, Glenn and Nelma Witcher; and his maternal grandfather, Herman Ennis. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Haskew Witcher; his daughters, Alexis and Carlie Witcher; his mother, Paula Witcher; his sister, Amber Witcher; his brother, Ryan Witcher; his nephews, Jacob, Coridan, Caleb, and Colby Witcher; his niece, Taylor Wood; and his grandmother, Ruby Ennis, of Success, Arkansas; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A visitation was held from 12pm until 2pm on Saturday at Jefferson Memorial. Funeral service was held on Saturday, February 29, at 2pm at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society.

Billie Jo Gowens february

23, 1943 ~ february 27, 2020 (age 77)

Billie Jo Gowens, age 77, of Vincent, passed away on February 27, 2020. She was a retired LPN at Montclair Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Mountain Brook Baptist Church. She loved to crochet, spend time with family and friends, and also worked concessions at the courthouse. She is preceded in death by her parents, Perna and Sydney Armstrong; her brother, Clarence Armstrong; and her sister, Mary Allison. She is survived by her husband, H. Wayne Gowens; her daughter, Waynett Joy Cribbs; her granddaughter, Abigail Emily Cribbs; and her sisters, Catherine Galbreath, Joyce Roe Ward, and Joan Bearden. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 3, at 10am at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation began one hour prior to the service. Burial followed the service at Union Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Piedmont.

Horace J. Crutchfield october

11, 1925 ~ march 1, 2020 (age 94)

Horace Crutchfield, passed away on March 1, 2020. He served in the Army during World War II. He love listening to gospel music. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Crutchfield, parents, Horace B. Crutchfield and Daisy (Noe) Crutchfield, sisters, Ruby Lee Nolan and Mary Frances Nolan; brother, James C. Crutchfield. He is survived by his children, Sandra Jacks (Terry), Donald G. Crutchfield, Ronald C. Crutchfield (Riva) and Timothy H. Crutchfield (Rachel); brothers, Raymond Crutchfield, Homer Crutchfield and Bill Crutchfield; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 2 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be an hour prior to services.

The burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

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Race Day Agenda SATURDAY, MARCH 7 6:30am – Packet Pickup & Day of Registration 8:00am – Miracles In Motion 5K 9:00am – One Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll 9:30am – 5K Awards Ceremony 10:00am – Moody Miracle League Baseball Game (Stay to watch our players and join in the fun!!)

The Moody Miracle League is a charitable organization that provides opportunities for athletes with mental and/or physical challenges and takes all ages. The league serves St. Clair, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Blount, and Calhoun counties.

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Politics

Former Trussville BOE President appointed to Jefferson County Community Service Committee

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Jefferson County House Delegation held a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, and appointed a new member to the Jefferson County Community Service Committee.

Effective immediately, Sid McNeal will replace Richard Hitchcock on the committee.

State Representative Danny Garrett, who nominated both Hitchcock and McNeal, said he was pleased the Jefferson County GOP Delegation supported the nomination.

“Sid will be an excellent member of the Communi-

ty Services Committee,” said Garrett. “We are happy to have another resident of House District 44 serving in this important position for the Jefferson County Legislative delegation.”

Hitchcock resigned the position to travel and enjoy time with family.

Sid McNeal is the Senior

Vice President at EBSCO Information Services. McNeal served on the Trussville City Schools Board of Education from 2009-2018. During this time, he served two terms as board president, as well as two years as vice-president.

The Jefferson County Community Services Committee was formed after the

Jefferson County bond refinancing was approved by voters in 2016. The committee was formed to oversee and carry out various community projects in the county.

Members of the committee are chosen by House members in the Jefferson County delegation and by Senate members.

Shane Shelnutt DeMarco: Legislation announces run for would weaken Trussville City Council Alabama’s ethics law From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Shane Shelnutt, brother of State Senator Shay Shelnutt, announced Tuesday night that he plans to run for the Place 3 city council seat being vacated by Jef Freeman. Earlier on Tuesday, Freeman said he would not seek re-election.

“For me, the most important aspect of serving on the city council is to always remember that you’re doing the people’s business, which means you must be transparent,” Shelnutt said. “If you’re doing the right things for the right reasons, transparency becomes very easy. I think that’s what people expect from every public entity at every level of government.”

Shelnutt said that as the city continues to grow and thrive, he believes good leadership is needed to find innovative ways to foster positive, desirable growth while holding firm to the city’s original vision.

“Trussville is where possibility lives,” Shelnutt said.

“As we look at the challenges ahead, we need proven leaders who can bring people together and make things better. I’m here to serve and help our city

be the best place possible.”

His top priorities are working to support Trussville City Schools to ensure city schools continue to provide the highest quality of education to local children and to be the top-rated school system in Alabama.

Working with local law enforcement, public awareness campaigns, and help from residents in Trussville, we can make our neighborhoods safe.

Place an emphasis on quality of life economic development.

Shelnutt and his wife, Christy, are both educators and proud parents of Hewitt-Trussville graduates Slade and Stone, and 2020 Hewitt-Trussville senior Seth.

Shelnutt previously served on the Pinson City Council and is the founder of the Pinson Education Foundation.

By Paul DeMarco

The Alabama Legislature has now been in session for over four weeks. And as with every session, there are dozens of bills filed by state representatives and senators for consideration.

Most of the legislation being debated is local in nature and has no bearing outside of specific cities and counties.

However, there is one statewide bill that is getting attention.

The piece of legislation that was recently filed would rewrite the state’s ethics laws and has drawn strong criticism.

One of the concerns is that the bill would change the way ethics complaints against public officials are addressed.

Currently, a violation of the state’s ethics laws by a public official can be prosecuted by the state attorney general or a local district attorney.

Paul Demarco

The bill would change that and only allow the prosecution of such officials upon the recommendation and per-

mission of the Alabama Ethics Commission which could hinder such prosecutions.

That is just one aspect of several ways that the bill would weaken the tools prosecutors use to hold accountable those individuals that violate the state’s ethics laws.

Alabama’s ethics laws were made some of the toughest in the Nation in 2010 after a series of corruption investigations lead to the arrest of a number of public officials and lobbyist. A decade later this effort to weaken the state’s ethics laws is the last thing this state needs with all of the problems this state has had with dishonest public officials.

Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives

Freeman won’t seek re-election to Trussville city council

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Councilman Jef Freeman said on Tuesday that he would not seek a second term on the council during the upcoming municipal election in August.

Freeman was elected to Place 3 in 2016, defeating Tommy Brewer and Antho-

ny Irwin without a runoff.

“I have enjoyed my time and feel the way has been cleared for Trussville to become the city we have dreamed of,” Freeman said.

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Fear not, Sam Shade brings a wealth of experience to a Pinson Valley team poised to return to pinnacle of Class 6A

Baseball Springville vs. Etowah Thursday, March 5 at 4:30 p.m.

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Softball Hewitt-Trussville at Hoover Wednesday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Center Point’s strong Class 5A tournament run comes to grinding halt against Fairfield in state title game

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

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Former HTHS standout Noah Igbinoghene impresses at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, believes he’s ‘the best corner here’

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

PINSON — The man partially responsible for one of the Baltimore Ravens’ four losses during their Super Bowl XXXV run will now implement his more than a decade’s worth of coaching and playing experience.

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine took place in Indianapolis throughout this past week and former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn defensive back Noah Igbinoghene.

See SAM SHADE, Page 15

See IGBINOGHENE, Page 16

Former Leeds HS star Josephus Smith named as Austin Peay’s Defensive Lineman of the Year

HTHS baseball moves to 8-1 after Saturday’s double-header sweep of Sylacauga, Pelham

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

CLARKSVILLE — Former Leeds High School Class 4A ASWA Lineman of the Year Josephus Smith was honored on Monday night during Austin Peay’s Night of Champions.

See JOSEPHUS SMITH, Page 14

again in an act of bitter déjà vu — Center Point fell to Wenonah, 51-34, in the 2019 title game.

PEHLAM — The Hewitt-Trussville baseball team extended its winning streak to seven games following Saturday’s double-header sweep of Sylacauga and host Pelham.

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See BASEBALL, Page 16

The Eagles had little time to relish the spotlight on Saturday as Fairfield asserted itself as the aggressor from the opening tip and quickly jumped out to an 11-0 lead. Photo by Joshua Huff.

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

BIRMINGHAM — The Class 5A boys’ basketball title remained just out of reach for

Center Point for the second consecutive season as the Eagles succumbed to Fairfield, 50-42, in the 2020 AHSAA state championship game on Saturday at the BJCC in Bir-

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Center Point From page 13

“I commend Fairfield,” Center Point head coach Rodney Chatman said.

“They’re very solid. They’re well coached, disciplined.

Everybody knows their role, accepts their role and embraces their role.”

The Eagles had little time to relish the spotlight on Saturday as Fairfield asserted itself as the aggressor from the opening tip and quickly jumped out to an 11-0 lead before Center Point recorded its first points of the game after a William Nall 3-pointer with 3:14 left in the first quarter. The Eagles managed to cut the deficit to just five points after an R.J. Orr layup with 55 seconds left in the opening frame, but Fairfield

held on to take a 14-7 lead into the second quarter.

Center Point shot just 14% in the first quarter.

That deficit for the Eagles continued to grow as the clock ticked its way down in the second quarter.

After three minutes of play, Center Point trailed 20-9 and had a hell of a time finding its rhythm on offense and had trouble figuring out how to adapt and attack the length of Fairfield. Though Fairfield’s Reginald Perry only scored 13 points with 10 rebounds in the game, the behemoth was like an immobile statue in the paint. His presence alone dictated the action of the Eagles.

“They’re going to pound the ball inside,” Chatman said of Fairlfield. “And they have one or two guys that

can shoot. That’s not our strength. They were going to take away the goal; we knew that. So, we had to put up open shots to see if we can make them. If we’re making the shots then he has to adjust his defense, but if we’re not making our shots then he can stay comfortable. It’s very hard to get to the goal.”

The Eagles would not score a point for the first six minutes and 48 seconds of the second quarter. Jonathan Dudley finally broke the scoring drought with a jumper that narrowed the Eagles’ deficit to nine points at 2011. Orr promptly connected on a 3-pointer, which was followed by a Jordan Chatman jumper to pull to within four points, 21-17, with 2:13 left in the first half.

The rally was part of an

Center Point’s Jonathan Dudley attempts a layup against Fairfield. Photo by Joshua Huff.

Josephus Smith From page 13

The redshirt junior was named the program’s Defen-

sive Lineman of the Year at the annual awards ceremony following a 2019 season in which the lineman anchored a Governors’ defense that was one of the best in the FCS.

Smith, whose football journey has taken him from Leeds High School, to Miles College, and on to Austin Peay, in Clarksville, Tennessee, concluded this past season as one of the best

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Center Point’s Jayson Jones skies for a shot. Photo by Joshua Huff.

8-1 run.

Fairfield would take a 2418 lead into the half despite shooting 60% from the field in the second quarter. Center Point would shoot 36%, which continued the poor shooting trend from the first quarter.

Center Point jumped out of the third quarter with a purpose and managed to cut its deficit to four points, 2420, after a Chatman layup, but Fairfield would have a response seemingly ready each time the Eagles would come to within a stone’s throw of the lead. In fact, each time the Eagles managed to cut the deficit to four points, Fairfield would always find a way to do just enough to keep some space between it and Center Point.

“There were a lot of mo-

mentum changes,” Chatman said. “Like when R.J. got the steal, but then he lost it. We had a couple of open shots where we could have made them. It’s just one of those days.”

The critical blow for Center Point came in the waning seconds of the third quarter when senior Jayson Jones fouled a Fairfield shooter in the act of a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded. Granted, the Fairfield player made just 2-of-3 free throws, but Center Point went into the fourth quarter trailing by eight points instead of a reasonable six points, 35-27.

The blow to moral increased considerably for Center Point in the opening moments of the fourth quarter as Fairfield jumped out to a 4-0 run that was only

halted by a Chatman jumped with 6:35 left in regulation.

By that time, the Eagles trailed by 10 points, 39-29.

The Eagles would narrow the deficit to six points multiple times in the final quarter, but their inability to connect on open shots proved to be their downfall.

Center Point would shoot just 27% in the fourth quarter as Fairfield bled the clock and waited in anticipation of the buzzer sounding their indoctrination into the annals of history.

With it all now said and done, Center Point will head into yet another offseason still in search of its first state basketball championship title.

“It’s not easy,” Chatman said of advancing into the title game.

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He recorded a program-record 19.5 tackles for loss,

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with 17 of those tackles coming against OVC opponents.

In addition, he recorded 7.5 sacks on the season, which led the Governors.

For his effort, Smith was

Smith finished his high school career at Leeds as a first-team All-State, Super All-State and Class 4A ASWA Lineman of the Year. He finished with a total of 147 tackles, 53.5

Austin Peay concluded this past season 11-4 and fell to Montana State, 24-10, in the NCAA Division I Football Championship’s national quarterfinals.

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Sam Shade From page 13

Into his new role as the head coach of a Pinson Valley football team that has won two of the past three Class 6A state titles.

Sam Shade, a 1992 University of Alabama national champion, was a 27-year-old safety at Washington in 2000 when the Redskins became one of just four teams to defeat the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens during the regular season. Throughout his illustrious NFL career, Shade appeared in 117 games for both Cincinnati (1995-98) and the Redskins (1999-02).

In that time, Shade led the Redskins in tackles twice. He did not miss a game between 1997 and 2001. During that span, he recorded 370 solo tackles.

He retired following the 2002 season.

Eighteen years later, Shade, who looks as if he could still suit up and bang with the best of them, remains entrenched within the world of football. Though the news leaked weeks ago, Shade was officially announced on Thursday as the successor to former head coach Patrick Nix, who departed in January for the head coach position at Central-Phenix City High School.

Nix leaves behind a program well versed in the intricacies of success.

Sam Shade was officially announced on Thursday as the successor to former head coach Patrick Nix, who departed in January for the head coach position at Central-Phenix City High School. Photo courtesy of Randy Wilson Photography.

line with some of the most influential people to grace the sidelines of the gridiron: Dick LeBeau, Mike Nolan, Ray Rhodes, Marvin Lewis, legendary Wenonah High School football coach Ronald Cheatham, among others.

For many, some of those names will ring a bell as a laundry list of the most decorated defensive minds that the

Sam Shade as a member of the Washington Redskins.

In his three seasons at the helm of Pinson Valley, Nix led the Indians to back-to-back Class 6A state championships in 2017 and 2018 and the semifinals this past season. He concluded his tenure with the Indians with a 38-4 record.

Though traces of Nix linger within the program despite his departure, the team now belongs to Shade.

And Shade is no slouch when it comes to coaching.

Other than a bit of turbulence that goes along with being associated with the Cleveland Browns, Shade has over 14 years of coaching experience at the college and high school levels with stops as a volunteer coach at Briarwood Christian School, as a secondary coach, a special teams and a defensive pass game coordinator at Samford and as a defensive backs coach at Georgia State.

Throughout those stops, Shade has accumulated a wealth of experience. Between his playing days and coaching career, the Birmingham-area native has toed the

sport has seen.

LeBeau had spent over 45 years as a coach entrenched in the defensive side of the ball; Nolan, who is currently the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, has bounced around the NFL as either a defensive coordinator or position coach (minus his 2001 stint as receivers coach with the Baltimore Ravens); Rhodes spent 32 years coaching in the NFL as either a head coach or a coach on the defensive side of the ball; Lewis was the defensive mastermind of the Cincinnati Bengals for 15 years, and Cheatham won 150 games and led the Dragon’s to their first state championship game in 2016.

Despite his perceived familiarity with the defensive side of the ball, Shade prefers to be styled as a versatile coach who likes to dabble in every aspect of the game.

“I really won’t say that I’m a defensive guy,” Shade said. “Until I went to college, I was once an offensive guy. I played running back. I thought that’s what I was go-

ing to play in college, but Alabama needed me to play defense. That’s how I ended up playing defense. I’m also into special teams. I played some in college and in the NFL.” That versatility will not only help a Pinson Valley defense that pitched three shutouts, limited four opponents to seven points or less and held 10 opponents to less than 14 points per game in 2019, but it will help an offense in search of a new starting quarterback to help guide a unit loaded with talent.

So, just who will take snaps from behind center for the Indians come this Fall after the departures of starter Barry White and backup Caleb Nix? According to Shade, it could be any number of people.

“We’ve got some guys in the program,” Shade said.

“We got a guy coming from basketball that played when he was younger. We’ve also got another kid who was here last year, but he wasn’t listed on the depth chart as a ninth grader. We’ve also got some guys in the feeder program that will be coming up that will be ninth graders. We’ll get to work with some of those guys in Spring practice.”

However the process works out, Pinson Valley is now in the hands of man who is quite familiar with the program. As a college coach for nine years, Shade spent quite a bit of time recruiting at Pinson Valley. As such, he was able to build relationships with counselors, the principal and even the resource officer at the school.

It was Shade’s relationship with Pinson Valley principal Michael Turner that proved to be the catalyst for the college football national champion’s arrival to Pinson.

“If it was Friday night, I wouldn’t expect to talk to the head coach much,” Shade said. “So, Mr. Turner would always be at the games. We’d

stand out there and talk a little bit. We kind of got to know each other. Basically, once he found out that I was looking to get back into high school coaching, he pretty much gave me call.”

Shade has now been working in his capacity as head coach since this this past week. In his office tucked away at the end of the Pinson Valley field house, the newest member of the football program adjusts to life as the newly minted physical education teacher and as the head coach of one of the most dominant teams in Class 6A. That dominance is what Shade hopes to continue. The former Wenonah football star is fully aware of the mark that Nix left on the program, and instead of a wholesale change, Shade wants to embrace what good Nix did and add to it with his own vision.

That vision entails incorporating a whole host of coaching

philosophies that Shade has picked up throughout his time in football.

From Junction Boy Gene Stalling’s focus on accountability to Marty Schottenheimer’s focus on showing out every day, Shade can dive into a litany of philosophies that will help guide his path going forward.

“I played at Wenonah High School for a guy named Ron Cheatham,” Shade said.

“Cheatham was at Wenonah for 28 years. If you stay somewhere for 28 years you’ve got to be doing something right … I was able to learn some things from him about hard work and discipline. I then went on to the University of Alabama and had an opportunity to play under Gene Stallings. You talk about a guy who is old school. He was one of the original Junction Boys.

Accountability was his big deal. He held everybody accountable. From the players to

the coaches. Everyday. That’s one of the things that I learned from him.”

Though Nix has packed up shop and headed east, he has left a program flush with talent and has imparted a sense of awareness among his former players of what is needed to once again ascend and summit the mountain that is Class 6A football in the state of Alabama. And behind years of experience, on and off the field, Shade is the man to now take the reins and guide the Indians back into the promise land.

With that, the torch has now been passed.

Once you finish reading this story, and you find yourself with a moment to spare, take some to welcome Shade and ask him what it was like tackling former Raven and Super Bowl champion Jamal Lewis.

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Clay-Chalkville will get first look at new Shades Valley head coach Jamie Mitchell to open 2020 season

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

IRONDALE — The ClayChalkville football team will get its first taste of Shades Valley’s new head coach in week two of the upcoming 2020 season.

der Mitchell’s leadership, the Charging Wildcats claimed the 2017 state championship following a 13-0 season. In the past five seasons with the Charging Wildcats, Mitchell has gone 53-12 with four consecutive state championship game berths.

New Shades Valley head coach Jamie Mitchell.

The Mounties announced the hiring of former North Little Rock High School head coach Jamie Mitchell on Thursday. Mitchell will helm the football team, as well as lead the program’s athletic department.

“We are excited to hire Jamie Mitchell at Shades Valley High School,” Director of Athletics for Jefferson County Schools Darrell Long said in a press release. “To get a veteran championship coach to lead the program is exciting. Coach Mitchell is a proven winner and we expect him to do great things at Shades Valley.”

Mitchell arrives to Irondale fresh off of an 8-5 season that concluded with a 21-7 loss to Bryant (Arkansas) in the 2019 Centennial Bank state championship game. Un-

According to the press release, Mitchell has coached numerous players who have gone on to play in the SEC and in the NFL. Overall, Mitchell is 21572 as a head coach and has guided his teams into six state championship games in the past eight years. Those appearances come in two different states (Arkansas and Mississippi) and in the highest classification of either state. In Mississippi, Mitchell coached at five schools over 18 seasons. He advanced into three title games, won one, and went 164-61 during that span.

Mitchell has had just two losing seasons in his career as a head coach. He has also won 10 or more games in 13 seasons.

“I am honored to be se-

lected to lead the athletics program and football team at Shades Valley High School,” Mitchell said. “As the head football coach and athletic director, I will pour my heart into creating an overall program that the school, district administration and community can be proud of. I am excited to get started, meet the players and coaching staff, faculty and community. It will be a privilege to work under the leadership of Dr. Gonsoulin and Principal Sarhaan.”

Shades Valley enters this time of transition coming off of a 2019 season where the Mounties went 3-7. Shades Valley has not had a winning season since going 8-4 in 2017. The Mounties have never won a state championship and their last region championship came in 1999.

The Mounties will face Class 6A, Region 6 power Clay-Chalkville to usher in Mitchell’s tenure. Historically, Shades Valley has had a less than an ideal time against Clay-Chalkville, as the Cougars hold a 15-4 all-time series lead. The Cougars have outscored the Mounties, 540297.

Shades Valley will also face region foe Pinson Valley in week two. The Indians too are in the process of breaking in a new head coach as the program officially announced Sam Shade as their head coach on Thursday. The Indians, winners of two of the past three Class 6A state titles, have a 9-4 all-time record against the Mounties.

Clay-Chalkville will open the 2020 season on Aug. 21 at Shades Valley.

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Igbinoghene From page 13

Joined 337 other prospects vying to solidify their spot in the upcoming draft.

And according to the Philadelphia Eagles, Igbinoghene has become “one of the ‘risers’ coming out of Indianapolis.”

The 5-foot-10, 198-pound cornerback finished the event with: Arm: 31 3/4 inches Hand: 9 3/8 inches Bench press: 15 repetitions 40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds (tied for second fastest CB time) Vertical jump: 37 inches Broad jump: 128 inches Igbinoghene is a former Hewitt-Trussville All-USA Today Alabama First Team selection who played in 26 career games with Auburn. The son of two former Olympic athletes finished his career with 92 total tackles, 19 passes defended, one forced fumble and one interception. He concluded his final season with the Tigers as the 10th-leading tackler on the team with 42 tackles, one tackle for loss and broke up seven passes.

According to the Philadelphia Eagles, Noah Igbinoghene has become “one of the ‘risers’ coming out of Indianapolis.” Photo

by Ron Burkett.

“I have the intangibles to do anything in this world,” Igbinoghene said. “I moved from wide receiver to corner (at Auburn) and started in six days.

Not a lot of people can do that.

I really take pride in that.”

The former four-star prospect began his Auburn career with 14 starts as a freshman but only recorded 35 total yards. Frustrated, Igbinoghene switched to defense prior to his sophomore season and split time at receiver and defensive back during spring practice.

Despite the switch, Igbinoghene still led Auburn with 11 pass breakups that season.

Following the combine, the Eagles described the Trussville native as being in the same mold as former first-round pick Marlon Humphrey when he was coming out of Alabama. Humphrey has since become a starter for the Baltimore Ravens.

“I’m really confident in anything that I do,” Igbinoghene said. “I really feel like I’m the best corner here, because if you don’t, then why are you here? You’re here to compete.

You’re here to value yourself as the best. That’s how I feel like and nothing is going to change that.”

Baseball From page 13

The Huskies now sit at 8-1 on the season and have now won 26 of their past 30 games dating back to March 2019.

Hewitt-Trussville opened the day with a offensive frenzy against one-win Sylacauga. The Huskies’ offense provided more than enough breathing room for pitcher Riley Quick. The sophomore pitched five innings, allowed four hits and struck out nine in the winning effort.

The offense was led sophomore Matt Miller’s grand slam and five runs batted in.

Senior Tyler Mauldin added three hits with one double.

Jackson Holland recorded two hits with two RBI.

Hewitt-Trussville’s Jackson Holland pitched five innings and recorded 13 strikeouts. Photo by Joshua Huff.

Senior Kahlin Drake knocked in two runs on two hits. Michael Fowler recorded two RBI and Keith Lanum had two hits.

The Huskies capped off the day with a 1-0 victory over Pelham. Behind Holland’s 13 strikeouts in five innings of

work, Hewitt-Trussville managed to overcome a sound Pelham pitching performance and score the winning run after a Fowler RBI. Mauldin added two hits with a double.

Holland recorded a double at the plate to go along with his solid outing on the mound.

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