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March 11 - 17, 2020 Owner of Moody’s Hemp 205 charged with drug trafficking

Suspect in Paighton Houston case granted $15,000 bond

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MOODY — A Moody business owner was arrested on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, on charges of drug trafficking.

Following an investigation by the Moody Police Narcotics Unit, Patrick A. Leberte Jr., 28, of Moody, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

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Pinson City Council establishes Department of Public Safety

By Crystal McGough, copy editor

PINSON – The Pinson City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Thursday night establishing a Department of Public Safety in the city of Pinson.

Ordinance 2020-7 not only establishes the creation of the public safety department.

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Trussville City Council unsure on how to move forward with school board position From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council discussed a soon-to-be-vacant school board position during the workshop on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

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Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club names students, teachers of the month from HTHS and CCHS From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club has named its Don Haisten Students and Teachers of the Month for March.

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BIRMINGHAM — The man charged with abuse of a corpse in connection to the death of a Trussville woman,

has been granted bond by a Jefferson County judge.

Judge Thomas E. Thrasher set Fredrick Hampton’s bond at $15,000. Hampton will be electronically monitored and must stay at his residence.

“This court has reviewed the past Criminal History of this defendant and found that this defendant could receive a LENGTHY SENTENCE if convicted of this crime,” the judge said in an order. “In addition this court is aware that this defendant has a pending SORNA VIOLATION in the Birmingham Division of Jefferson County. This court received additional information that this defendant left the State without the permission of his Probation Officer to avoid arrest in this case. Because of the aforementioned the added condition of electronic monitoring shall be added.”

Hampton, 50, of Brighton, is charged with abuse of a corpse after Paighton Houston’s body was found buried behind a Hueytown home.

Investigators said they have reason to believe Houston was in the company of the suspect on the night of Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, the last night she was seen.

Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates said that toxicology reports in the death of Houston revealed that she died of an accidental drug overdose.

The cause of death was determined to be Morphine and methamphetamine toxicity

and the manner of death was determined to be accidental.

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council approved a proclamation honoring Vietnam War veterans, during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

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Hampton is a convicted sex offender, and he has previous convictions for first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy, among other charges, according to court documents. The rape and sodomy case, from 1992, was out of Jefferson County. Hampton was released from prison in 2012 and was later arrested for violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which he pleaded guilty to. He was given a two years suspended sentence for that charge.

Hampton has a preliminary hearing on March 30.

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St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office’s ‘Litter-Getter’ crew ready to go out in full force From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

ASHVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying areas with litter problems.

Sheriff Billy Murray said new trucks and trailers have been brought in to help the crews clean up trash across the county.

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Trussville PD participate in Birmingham Bowl-a-Thon to benefit Spina Bifida Association of Alabama

By Elise Kidd, news intern

ODENVILLE — A simple leap of faith towards God’s plans turned into an operation helping many in St. Clair County.

Foster Aid Ministry is located in Odenville. Founded

by Carissa Wright as a way to help families and workers in foster care, Foster Aid Ministry serves in multiple ways but mainly through encouraging churches to mobilize the Body of Christ.

Wright founded Foster Aid Ministry in 2018 after being an advocate since 2014.

Before that, Wright and her husband took 12-week foster/ adoption classes in the hope that God would grant them the ability to adopt a little girl.

“God taught me a lot about patience and relying on

Trussville City Councilman shows emotion during reading of proclamation honoring Vietnam Vets

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — For the third year in a row, the Trussville Police Department participated in the Birmingham Bowl-a-Thon, held at Spare Time.

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him during that time,” Wright said.

Wright’s patience and faith in God proved positive.

In 2007, she and her husband were given three little girls to take care of. Her own experience with the foster care system created a personal connection to a community that desperately needed more awareness.

“There’s just so much that everyone doesn’t know or understand,” Wright explained.

“Even in the churches that

sponsor families or host events for us, many people come to me and say, ‘I had no idea there was such a need here.’”

The lack of knowledge or understanding is the biggest issue, in Wright’s opinion.

Because of the lack of knowledge and understanding of the foster care community, many families are unable to get the assistance they need.

Wright and other members of Foster Aid Ministry spend their time trying to answer

questions and educate others, but the process is a long one.

Foster Aid Ministry doesn’t just focus on the families and children but also takes its time to focus on foster workers. The organization hosts luncheons to “recharge” the foster workers quarterly, attempting to shed light on every piece that makes up the foster care system. These small things can go a long way, according to Wright.

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St. Clair County Sheriff Billy Murray reads to children for ‘Read Across America’ From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

ASHVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff participated in Read Across America Week, a national campaign to promote literacy.

Sheriff Billy Murray visited Mrs. Lauren Brascho’s 3rd-grade class at Coosa Valley Elementary School.

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City Fest on the Cahaba to play host to Trussville’s second Battle of the Bands From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — For the second year in a row, Battle of the Bands will be rocking the stage at City Fest on the Cahaba, May 2, on the Trussville Greenway. Created as a one-time event, the 2019 Battle of the Bands was cut short by rain, so festival organizers decided another outing was in order.

“We had a great lineup last year, but unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate,” said Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Event Coordi-

nator Melissa Walker. “We managed to squeeze in performances by each of the bands, but we were unable to finish the program as planned due to storms moving into the area.

We’re naturally hoping for more favorable conditions this year.”

The Battle of the Bands is open to any area unsigned band playing any genre of music. Each band will play one original song and four cover songs, and all music should be family-friendly. Performances are limited to 25 minutes.

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entries are first come, first served,” said Walker, “so the earlier you register, the more likely your group will be one of the bands onstage at City Fest on the Cahaba.”

For City Fest on the Cahaba updates, follow the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and Instagram.

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Moody Miracle League Inmate reported as nears goal for new field after escaping did not flee St. Miracles in Motion 5K Clair Correctional Facility

while a facility sweep was simultaneously being conducted to locate the inmate, Steve Ray Murphy, 64.

The prison system said Murphy “had no intention, nor took any action, to attempt an escape.”

“The facility remains secure and all inmate are accounted for,” the prison system said in a news release.

The prison system says Murphy was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 for a murder conviction in Colbert County. He also has convictions for robbery, theft and burglary. Court records show Murphy was indicted on a charge of escaping from the same prison in 2001. He was convicted of escape later that year.

During the investigation, authorities said they determined Leberte was selling both raw hemp and marijuana to customers. After executing a search warrant on Tuesday, Moody police detectives discovered marijuana, weapons and cash.

Leberte was subsequently

transported and booked into the St. Clair County Jail at 9:38 p.m. Leberte posted a $22,500 bond and was released the next day.

The investigation remains open and might lead to additional charges for Leberte, as well as others, according to police.

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MOODY — The Moody Miracle League raised nearly $25,000 dollars with its Miracles in Motion 5K fundraiser.

The 6th annual race at the Moody Miracle League Ball Field was held on Saturday, March 7. According to a press release, there was a large turnout.

The overall 5k female winner was Lizzeth Lopez and overall 5k male was Ramsey White. A list of this year’s 5k runner results may be found at https://runsignup.

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There were over 165 registered participants with many more that came out to walk the One Mile with the special needs baseball players. An exhibition game was played immediately after to allow sponsors and participants to see the league’s special needs players play ball.

Moody Miracle League was able to raise almost $25,000 with the 5k event which brings fundraising efforts to raise around $140,000 toward their $150,000 goal.

They are close to being able to get the 17 year-old-field replaced and hope to raise

the remaining amount by June 1, the end of spring ball season. This will allow the league to get the new field installed prior to the beginning of their fall ball season.

Opening day for spring ball is March 14. The league can still use buddies and volunteers to assist players, work the concession stand and help in other areas during Saturday games.

If you are interested in donating for the field replacement, being a buddy or learning more about Moody Miracle League, you may visit https://moodymiracleleague.org.

reappoint Board of Education President Kathy Brown, whose position is expiring in May or to review applications by several people who have

applied to serve on the board.

Councilmember Brian Plant said historically, the council has reappointed members who voiced interest in another term. However, at least two council members, Zack Steele and Perry Cook expressed they were interested in interviewing other applicants.

Council President Zack Steele said he hopes the council can vote on how to move forward with the appointment by the March 24 council meeting.

SPRINGVILLE — A convicted murderer did not escape from an Alabama prison, despite the corrections system initially reporting that he did, state officials said Tuesday.

The Alabama Department of Corrections said the inmate reported as escaping in fact never left the prison. An escape notice was sent out as a precautionary matter when the inmate was not at his assigned location at St. Clair Correctional Facility. The prison system said an escape notice was sent out

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Leberte is the owner of Hemp 205 (CBD Center), which is located on Moody Parkway.

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Trussville Police arrest Moody police chief 2 after Flock camera hit awarded for executivelevel training

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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department took two people into custody on Monday, March 2, after officers on patrol received an alert from a Flock camera.

Roland Campbell, 41, of Trussville, was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen property fourth degree. According to a police report, the arresting officer pulled over a vehicle after receiving

Roland Campbell. Photo: Trussville City Jail.

a Flock alert on a stolen tag.

Campbell told the officer he had just bought the car from a woman in Leeds who posted the car in Facebook Marketplace.

Campbell was also given a citation for driving with a revoked license.

A passenger in the vehicle, Christina Rhinehart, was also arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Tuscaloosa County.

Both Campbell and Rhinehart were taken to the Trussville City Jail.

Students

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From front page

From Hewitt-Trussville High School (HTHS) and Clay-Chalkville High School (CCHS).

The Student of the Month from HTHS is Lucy Prince, a senior at Hewitt-Trussville High School. She is the daughter of Jill and Barry Prince. Lucy is a member of the color guard and Chickfil-A’s Leader Academy. She is also the Vice-President of FCCLA and Service Association. In her downtime, she enjoys traveling, singing, playing music and spending time with her family.

Lucy chose Chef Anna Hallman of Culinary Arts as her Teacher of the Month and had this to say about Chef Hallman: “Participating in the culinary academy and having Chef Hallman for a teacher has altered the course of my life. Chef showed me the possibilities of a career in culinary arts and encouraged me to follow my dreams of being a chef. She is extremely caring and wants all her students to succeed.”

Charlie Smiley is a senior at CCHS. He is the son of Davine Smiley. Charlie is a member of the Youth Leadership Forum of Birmingham, National Honor Society and Broadcast Journalism Club.

He is a candidate for Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama and the vice-president of the Keystone Club. In his free time,

MOODY — The police chief in Moody was recently awarded for a high level of executive training through the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP).

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he enjoys creating music and playing video games.

Charlie chose Mr. Scott Phillips from the math department as his Teacher of the Month. Charlie had this to say about Mr. Phillips: “Mr. Phillips has helped me with many subjects in addition to math and has shown a concern for my well-being in and outside of school.”

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Wright wants to see more churches and people get involved in the foster care community. Whether that be churches hosting events where they keep children and let the foster parents have a night out or more people volunteering to help out when it comes to distributing items, Wright desires to see more understanding and involvement.

“There is just this great need for understanding, help, love, mentorship and encouragement throughout the entire community,” Wright said.

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“I’ve left goody bags on a worker’s desk and later received a message from them just saying how much they appreciated the few pieces of candy and how it’s renewed their energy for a case,” said Wright. “Just showing that there is someone there, someone who cares and appreciates them, works wonders for people in the foster care community.”

Foster Aid Ministry also creates care bags for children in foster homes yearround. Care bags contain a few items like pajamas or toiletries that help the foster

Chief Thomas Hunt was given a trophy during the 2020 AACOP Winter Conference in Montgomery. The recognition is the highest level of training awarded through the organization.

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Public Safety From front page

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But also addresses the department’s duties, the appointment and supervision of the department’s director, compensation, and the department’s relationship to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

“You’ll recall that, in December, this council changed Bob’s (Jones) job description to make him Director of Public Safety,” Pinson City Attorney Shane Black said.

“It enumerated some of his duties that related to law enforcement. What this does is it serves primarily a purpose of identifying for ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency) that Pinson has a public safety department, so different kinds of coding and things can be done by them from the state.

“As you can see, it identifies the duties of the Public Safety Department, primarily related, of course, to law enforcement. I would point out that this supplements the existing contract with contract deputies. It does not replace it in any way; it just supplements it.”

The ordinance lays out the duties of the Department of Public Safety as follows: “The Public Safety Department shall: Be charged with the preservation of peace and order in the city, the protection of all persons and property in the city, the enforcement of all criminal ordinances and criminal laws of Alabama, and the detection of criminals in the City; Be charged with the enforcement of the City’s municipal ordinances, including but not limited to zoning ordinances, business license, and all other City ordinances; Coordinate with and supplement the law enforcement activities of the Sheriff’s Department of Jefferson County; Perform all the duties and responsibilities of a municipal police department under law and shall have all the powers conferred upon a department by virtue of ordinances of the City and Alabama law, and shall have such additional powers, and rights as may be lawfully imposed upon the Department by any administrative directive, resolution, rule ordinance or law; and Designate, upon approval of its Director, emergency vehicles as necessary to provide for the safety of the general public and provide for the performance of the duties of the City.”

The council also passed Resolution 20-11, a resolution concerning the city’s agreement with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

Black told the council that this is an attachment that ratifies minor revisions to the contract the city accepted with the sheriff’s department in December for enhanced law enforcement services.

The primary change in wording that Black pointed out was in paragraph two of “Attachment 1,” which states, “The Sheriff anticipates that there will be four (4) deputies working assigned 8 hour shifts with patrol vehicles and equipment providing services for the City, in addition to normally assigned patrol units serving the area. The Sheriff, in his best judgment, determines the scheduling of the shifts as is appropriate to enhance law enforcement in the City …”

Additionally, the council unanimously approved a resolution and two ordinances concerning pieces of property in the city limits.

Resolution 20-12 authorized the city to purchase roughly 3 acres of land adjacent to Dry Creek for the amount of $2,500. Mayor Hoyt Sanders said that this land is about 90-95% floodplain.

According to Sanders, a home on the property burned down before Christmas and the home was not rebuildable, so the owner, who now lives out of state, offered to sell the property to the city.

“Adding 3 acres would prevent any disturbance there and continue to give us absorption and hopefully mitigate flooding in years to come,” Sanders said.

Ordinance 2020-6 authorized the annexation of properties at 6059 and 6055 Lakeside Drive into the corporate limits of the city of Pinson.

Councilor John Churchwell said that these two pieces of property add up to about 80 acres.

Ordinance 2020-8 addressed the rezoning of real estate at 3108 and 3104 Sweeney Hollow Road

from Jefferson County R4 (Multi-Family) to City of Pinson District CI (Community Institutional).

“Some of you may remember we purchased 34 acres on Sweeney Hollow for conservation purposes,” Sanders said. “So this comes recommended from Planning Commission to go from county multi-family to municipal community institutional.”

One resident, Cathy Jensen, spoke during the hearing for this rezoning, to ask the council what the intended use for the property would be.

Sanders informed her that the property would be “perpetual green space” because it is 90% floodplain.

“It was actually zoned ‘Apartments’ under Jefferson County, and Community Institutional is just where we put things like that, Turkey Creek (and) other places,” he said.

Counselor Dawn Tanner nominated Mayor Hoyt Sanders and councilors John Churchwell and Robbie Roberts to be the city of Pinson’s voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities convention, which begins Monday, March 9.

A motion was unanimously approved to appoint Sanders as the delegate, Churchwell as the first alternate and Roberts as the second alternate.

In other news, the council heard a report from attorney Nick Greenwood, with Hand Arendall LLC, concerning possible bond refinancing for the city’s Bicentennial Park and Rock School loans.

“The reality is that it would potentially save thousands of dollars,” Counselor Roberts said.

No action was taken on this matter Thursday night, but the council expects to hear back from Greenwood and a representative from Joe Jolly & Co., Inc at the March 19 pre-council meeting.

The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Pinson City Hall. Pre-council begins at 6:30 p.m. and the regular council meeting begins at 7 p.m.

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The city will observe Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, 2020.

Councilman Jef Freeman became emotional while reading the proclamation.

“You’re going to give me the one I probably can’t get through,” said Freeman.

Freeman read the proclamation, pointing out that over 58,000 U.S. men and women never returned home from the Vietnam War. The city encourages residents to thank a Vietnam War veteran on that day.

The city of Trussville also declared the week of March 9 – March 15, American Legion SSG Michael W. Hosey Post 205 Week. The resolution was passed in honor of the post.

Which is co-hosted by Trussville. Several members of Post 205 were in attendance at the council meeting.

In other business, the council approved an ordinance annexing property at 8230 Goodner Mountain Road. The annexation came after the owner of the property asked for it to be annexed into the city of Trussville.

The city’s Planning and Zoning Committee recommended the annexation ahead of the council’s vote.

Three of five council members voted on a resolution concerning the acquisition of a piece of property for the downtown loop road. Part of the property at 113 Glenn Avenue will be

Litter-Getter From front page

“Litter is something that we want to make sure we give our best effort to get it cleaned up and we want to apply our attention to any roads that are in bad shape,” said Murray.

Although the sheriff’s office has been involved with picking up litter for many years, the litter crew’s trucks were over 20 years old and had to be replaced.

acquired by the city to complete the project. The city will acquire 1,007 sq. feet of the property and will use another 1,307 sq. feet of the property for a temporary construction easement.

Councilmember Perry Cook was not in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting.

Councilmember Alan Taylor abstained from the vote to avoid a conflict of interest. Taylor has abstained from all votes on the loop road property acquisitions because he works for First Baptist Church Trussville, which will be impacted by the loop roads project.

Tillman Consulting, LLC has been negotiating with property owners to assist the city in acquiring property needed to complete the loop roads, in order to give drivers better access in and around the downtown area.

The council approved a contract between the city and the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce. The contract is renewed each year.

The promotion of two Trussville Police officers was approved as part of the consent agenda, Jean Bryant and Timothy Ryan Robinson will be promoted to Sergeant, effective

March 14.

The following items were also approved as part of the consent agenda: Accounts Payable Approve contract with Automatic Fire Systems, Inc., for inspection of fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems Upgrade Dot Kelley, Park & Rec, to Civic Activities Coordinator, Grade 14, Step 7 Daniel Green from part-time to seasonal, Grade 7, Step I, effective March 7 Angela Jones – part-time gymnastics – Grade 5, Step 4, eff Match 7 Reappoint Park Board Members Jamie Anderson, Dave Blount- term ending Feb 28, 2024 2020 AAMCA Summer Conf – Porter – Point Clear – June 29-July 2 – S200 plus lodging & travel expenses Evidence Repair Forensic Tech. Short.

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“The trucks were outdated, and we had to purchase two trailers and get them to the specs and size that we needed,” explained Murray.

The trucks also had to be equipped with new radios and safety equipment, and they had to be marked with the sheriff’s office logo.

“It’s certainly something we are going to put our best efforts behind,” Murray added. “We have a beautiful county and we want to keep it that way.”

If anyone knows of any roads that are in need of litter control, they are asked to call or email the Sheriff’s Office. That information can be found on the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office website.

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Trussville Beautification Ferus Artisan Ales hosting St. Patrick’s Day Board accepting ballots for annual beautification contest Celebration in Trussville From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Ferus Artisan Ales will host a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featuring a live performance and food specials.

The celebration, on March 17, will also include festive giveaways, according to the

brewery’s Facebook page.

The food and drink specials will last all day. Food served will include bangers and mash, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and reubens.

Tuckahoe Travelers, a four-piece group from Gadsden, will be performing a variety of genres, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Sheriff From front page

“Sheriff Murray enjoyed reading to the class for Read Week,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release. “The book selection was Officer Buckle and Gloria. Thank you to Mrs. Brascho for being a welcoming host.”

Sheriff Murray said he has plans to read at Odenville Elementary School on March 19.

“It is a fun day and a fun chance to interact with some of the bright students that we have in the county,” Murray said.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Beautification Board will accept ballots for its annual Trussville Beautification contest beginning in April.

Yards will be judged on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

The categories are as follows: • Best Landscape Design • Best Turf • Best Use of Color • Best Home Owner Maintained

first and second place winners. Also, for those still with

• Best Business/Best Professionally Maintained The board will be award

a sign that is no longer being displayed, the board requests that it be returned to the City.

Ballots will be available starting in April at the Trussville Library, Trussville City Hall and the Trussville Chamber of Commerce. Remember to include the name, address, and phone number of the nominee, along with the name and phone number of the person submitting the nomination.

Nominations must be received by May 25, and can be turned in at City Hall or mailed to: The Beautification Board, 131 Main Street, P.O. Box 159, Trussville, Al. 35173. You m

(now Sparks Center). Betty, a pediatric nurse, was director of the area’s early intervention program and recognized a need for parents of children with Spina Bifida to have their own support group.

The Spina Bifida Association of Alabama became a recognized I.R.S. 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization in 1981. From the beginning, our organization and its founders have been comprised of families affected

by Spina Bifida and medical professionals who have dedicated their lives to treating and preventing this birth defect. Both the founders and every person involved in the SBA of AL, possess a passion for helping those affected

by Spina Bifida lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Thanks to these caring individuals, thousands of families have found support across our state. We are

proud to say that what began in 1979 in Jefferson County as a small group of parents and professionals has grown into an organization providing services to hundreds of families.

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Bowl-a-Thon From front page

The 14th annual event was held on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

The event raises money for Spina Bifida Association of Alabama. The SBA hosts bowl-a-thons across the state to raise funding and awareness of spina bifida and its prevention.

Police Chief Eric Rush said the cause is close to the hearts of his officers because one of their own has a child with spina bifida. Trussville To Go sponsored the Trussville Police Department’s team.

There were several presenting sponsors including BioTech Limb and Brace, AH Plumbing, Kohl’s, Medical Properties Trust, Children’s of Alabama Department of Urology, Cure, Therapy South, Coloplast and the Trussville Police Department.

Over $4 thousand was raised ahead of the event in Trussville.

ABOUT THE SBA On January 19, 1979, a small group of parents and professionals in Jefferson county joined together and filed Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for the Spina Bifida Association of Alabama. Betty Bell was the first president of the group which met once a month at the Center for Developmental Learning Disorders at the University of Alabama Birmingham

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Frank Scheinert

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Frank Clinton Scheinert, age 75 of Grayson Valley passed away 3/8/2020. Frank was born in Cullman County, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Della Scheinert. He is survived by his wife, Pat (Bowlin) of 52 years; sister, Zellene Ingle; brother, Don Scheinert (Sue); daughter, Darlene Garrison (Todd); and grandchildren, Peyton Garrison and Morgan Garrison; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday March 11, 2020 from 5pm - 7pm. A funeral service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday March 12, 2020 at 10 am. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Leldon Ray Martin october

March 11 - 17, 2020

27, 1934 ~ march 5, 2020 (age 85)

Leldon R. Martin, passed away, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease and went home to be with our Lord on March 6, 2020. Mr. Martin was the youngest son of Virgil and Eliza Martin (Jackson) and he was born on October 27, 1934 in Double Springs, AL. He is preceded in death by his loving parents and many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gloria F. Martin (Loden); daughters, Debra Martin (David) and Leigh Ann Kimbrell (Christopher); one granddaughter; one great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation in Mr. Martin's memory. Visitation was held on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 2 to 3 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services followed at 3 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

Imogene McClain

27, 1933 ~ march 5, 2020 (age 86) august

Imogene McClain, 86 from Guntersville, AL, previously from Centerpoint, AL passed away on March 5, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Roy McClain and sons Steve, Ronald, and Phillip McClain. Survivors include sons Greg and Stanley. Grandchildren survivors are Wendy, Melissa, and Caitlin from Richmond, VA; Michael from Guntersville, AL; Kirby from Pearl, MS; and Phillip from Birmingham, AL. Other survivors are daughter in law Brenda McClain of Homewood, AL and seven great-grandchildren. Service was held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, on Saturday March 7 at 2:30 PM with Pastor Joe McNulty officiating. Interment followed at the cemetery. Family will received friends at 1:00 PM. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to your local charity. Grandma Gene was a very special woman and will be missed by all of us that loved her dearly.

Bessie Mae Nix august

28, 1927 ~ march 8, 2020 (age 92)

Bessie Mae Nix, 92, of the Eastlake area of Birmingham, AL passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was a proud member of Deerfoot Baptist Church. Spending time with her family and friends, and quilting with her church family were times that she cherished most. Candy making at Christmas was something she was known for and something her family and friends looked forward to. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Herbert Doyle Nix. She is survived by her children Larry Nix, Randy (Nelda) Nix and Rick (Tracee) Nix, her grandchildren Devona Nix Zales, Joshua Nix, Angela Nix, Jennifer (Rodney) Stevens, Tracy Nix Holland and Austin (Kaleigh) Nix, and her great grandchildren Taylor Zales, Kelsey Smith, Josh Stevens, Hannah Stevens, Nathan Holland and Morgan Holland. A visitation service will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday March 11th at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 1591 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville, Alabama, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 in Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Linda Roberts october

1, 1945 ~ march 2, 2020 (age 74)

Linda Payne Roberts, of Springville, age 74 went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2m 2020. She graduated high school from Hewitt Trussville in 1964 and from Jefferson State with a degree in Economics and Finance. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law and Nana. Linda retired from banking and loved attending church, reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Homer Payne and Julia Estelle Payne. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James Carl Roberts; daughters, Dawn Roberts Brasher (Chris), Carlina Roberts Jett (Darryl) and Larissa Roberts Duran (Joey); brother, Walter Richard Payne; grandchildren, Jennifer Brasher, Andrew Brasher, Kimberly Jett, Christine Jett, Seth Jones, Lanie Jones, Sophia Duran and Daniel Duran. Services were on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10 AM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation was an hour prior to services. The burial followed at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

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Baseball Hewitt-Trussville at Smiths Station Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m.

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Softball Springville vs. Southside-Gadsden Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m.

HTHS baseball avenges 2019 state championship semifinal loss to Bob Jones, places third at Perfect Game High School Showcase

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TUSCALOOSA — The Hewitt-Trussville football coaches circle widened on Wednesday as former Huskies co-offensive coordinator Rodney Bivens Jr. was handed the reins of the Central (Tuscaloosa) High School football team.

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PINSON — It only seems fitting that Pinson Valley senior Kam Woods will conclude his Alabama high school basketball career under the watchful eye of longtime mentor and head coach Darrell Barber.

Date set for ‘Small Town Big Deal’ episode featuring HewittTrussville football

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By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville football team will be the focus of an upcoming episode of Small Town Big Deal as the nationally televised program highlights high school football in the South.

See HT FOOTBALL, Page 11

Blue bracket, the Huskies finished in third place behind Buford and champion Mountain Brook. The Spartans defeated Buford, 1-0, and finished the showcase undefeated (4-0).

TRUSSVILLE — The first USA TODAY Sports/ NFCA High School Super 25 poll of the 2020 season was unveiled on Thursday and a local softball team was introduced as one of the top 10 teams in the country.

See HTHS BASEBALL, Page 10

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Hewitt-Trussville’s Tyler Mauldin. Photo by Joshua Huff.

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HOOVER — The Hewitt-Trussville baseball team bounced back from consecutive losses at the eighth annual 2020 Perfect Game

High School Showcase with a 10-6 victory over Bob Jones to claim third place in the Blue bracket.

The victory for the Huskies avenged this past season’s 5-4 loss to Bob Jones in the Class 7A state champi-

onship semifinals. That defeat ended Hewitt-Trussville’s season while Bob Jones advanced into the title game against McGill-Toolen Catholic, which proceed to win the crown, 8-6, 7-11, 7-6.

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HTHS Baseball From page 9

Bob Jones, which entered the event No. 8 in the country, according to Perfect Game, opened the showcase with two consecutive wins in pool play before falling to Mountain Brook and Hewitt-Trussville in bracket play.

Against Bob Jones, the Huskies were spurred by an offense that had scored just two combined runs in losses

to Rockmart (Ga.) and Buford. Trey Burrell followed his three hit, three RBI game against IMG Black with a double and three RBI against Bob Jones. Hudson Boren added two hits with two RBI and Matt Miller recorded two hits with one RBI. Michael Fowler finished with a double, Kahlin Drake had two hits and Jackson Holland and Tyler Mauldin scored two runs each.

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The 2020 Perfect Game High School Showcase is the host to a 36-team field with eight teams ranked in the Perfect Game high school top 50 national rankings, along with hundreds of nationally ranked prospects from the prep classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

The event spanned Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Hoover Met Sports

Hewitt-Trussville’s Jackson Holland. Photo by Joshua Huff.

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R. Bivens Jr. From page 9

Bivens, most recently of Central and Gardendale, was named the head coach of a Falcons team that concluded the 2019 season 4-6 and second to last in Class 5A, Region 3. Bivens takes over the job vacated by Dennis Connor.

“Glory be unto God for seeing me as worthy to be placed within an influential position over so many of our youth,” Bivens posted on Twitter following the announcement. “Thank you to the administration and the Tuscaloosa City Schools for this amazing opportuni-

ty to be the next head football coach of Central High School.”

Conner had spent nine seasons at Central (2010-19) and finished his time in Tuscaloosa with a 29-74 record and an 0-3 record in the playoffs.

“It’s been a great 10 years,” Connor told The Tuscaloosa News. “If I cry, I ain’t gonna let nobody see.”

Bivens becomes the ninth head coach in Central (Tuscaloosa) High School football history dating back to 1979.

In that span, only four head coaches have had overall winning records (Ed Reed, Howard Busby, Robert Taylor and Melvin Pete Jr.). Reed

(1982-91) has the most victories of all nine head coaches with 83 wins (83-28-1).

The Falcons’ last winning season came in 2014, when they went 6-5 in Class 5A, Region 4.

Bivens spent the 2019 season as the Falcons’ offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. The former UAB quarterback (2005-08) has 12 years of coaching experience under his belt. He began his coaching career at Spain Park.

Prior to his time at Central, Bivens was the Gardendale offensive coordinator for the 2018 season. He guided a Rockets offense to a fourthplace finish in points scored in Class 6A, Region 6; Gar-

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dendale averaged 21.1 points per game that season. Biven’s run at Gardendale proceeded a 2017 season where he was the co-offensive coordinator for Hewitt-Trussville.

He concluded his final season at Hewitt-Trussville in 2017 on a team that finished 11-1 and with the most points scored in Class 7A, Region 4; The Huskies averaged 44.5 points per game. They were bounced out of the AHSAA state playoffs in the second round by Hoover.

In his two seasons with the Huskies, Bivens helped guide the then-No. 18 ranked Former Huskies co-offensive coordinator Rodney Bivens Jr. team in the nation, according was handed the reins of the Central (Tuscaloosa) High School to USA Today, to a 22-2 refootball team. cord.

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March 11 - 17, 2020

HT Football From page 9

The episode is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 9:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. CST on RFD-TV. The show filmed in Trussville on Oct. 25, 2019, for an episode that will showcase what high school football in the South represents and how the sport impacts each town.

With over one million viewers weekly, Small Town

All-Star From page 9

Woods, one of the most electric shooters in the nation this season, was announced on Wednesday to the 30th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Classic, which is scheduled to be played in Mississippi on March 13. He joins 11 other

The Hewitt-Trussville football team will be the focus of an upcoming episode of Small Town Big Deal. Photo by Ron Burkett.

concluded his final high school basketball season averaging 37 points per game.

Woods departs Pinson Valley as one of the best, if not the best, basketball player to don an Indians’ jersey. Woods finished his final game with the Indians in the regional championship round against Huffman with 34 points, four assists and four rebounds.

Pinson Valley to a 28-4 record and to No. 1 in Class 6A, according to the ASWA. In his career, Barber has won four state championships with three at Midfield (2012, 14, 17) and one at Pinson Valley (2018).

Both Woods and Barber have a long-lasting relationship that exceeds the court.

“Kam is like the son I never had,” Barber said. “We’ve

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Big Deal is hosted by TV stars Rodney Miller and Jann Carl. Their show travels the country highlighting interesting people, communities and events in celebration of the countless great stories of America.

“We look for stories that fill us with pride, give us hope, make us laugh and remind us that national treasures are often found where we least expect them,” Carl, formerly with Entertainment Tonight, said. “That’s why

we decided to showcase high school football. What is more small-town America that high school football.”

The Hewitt-Trussville football team concluded this past season with a 6-4 record.

The Huskies defeated No. 1 Thompson in what was the season finale as Hewitt-Trussville did not obtain a playoff berth for the first time since 2012.

You can learn more about the show at www.smalltownbigdeal.com, on Facebook

www.facebook.com/smalltownbigdeal and YouTube (youtube.com/smalltownbigdeal).

young man that he is today.

There is no doubt in my mind that he is destined for greatness.”

• Austin Harrell, East Limestone, G, 6-6 • Colby Jones, Mountain Brook, G, 6-5

City, PG, 5-10 • Tony Toney, Mae Jemison, G, 6-2 • Zondrick Garrett, Oxford,

Pinson Valley’s Kam Woods. Photo by Joshua Huff.

Pinson Valley head coach Darrell Barber. Photo by Joshua Huff.

high school senior all-stars who look to carry Alabama to its second consecutive victory in the Classic.

The announcement comes as no surprise as the senior

Woods’ constant throughout this past decade, Barber, was named the Alabama AllStar boys’ basketball team head coach on Feb. 1.

This season, Barber guided

been together for seven years now and I’m just extremely proud of him for what he’s done for himself. It’s been a pleasure watching him grow up from a young boy into the

Woods concluded his fiveyear high school varsity basketball career as a two-time state champion and as the 2019 ASWA Class 6A Player of the Year, as an ASWA 2019 Super All-State Team honoree and as the 2019 Class 6A state tournament MVP. More awards are expected.

Alabama Boys’ All-Stars • Antwan Burnett, Sidney Lanier, G, 6-5

• Duke Miles, Lee-Montgomery, PG, 6-2 • Jadan Coleman, Bob Jones, F, 6-4 • Jalen Myers, Bob Jones, F, 6-8 • Kameron Woods, Pinson Valley, G, 6-1 • Reginald Perry, Fairfield, C, 6-7 • Rongie Gordon, Jeff Davis, F, 6-8 • Thad Williams, Bessemer

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F, 6-7 Coaches Darrell Barber, Pinson Valley, Head Coach Audwin Howard, Wenonah, Assistant Coach David Good, Mountain Brook, Admin. Coach James Jackson, Carver-Montgomery, Admin.

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The Trussville Tribune Former Springville baseball’s Casey 25 Rankings Mize holds New York Yankees Hewitt-Trussville, the reigning Class 7A state chamscoreless in first spring start pions, was named as the sevPage 12

March 11 - 17, 2020

From page 9

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

LAKELAND, Fla. — The No. 2 best overall right-handed pitching prospect in the nation made his first MLB start this spring as the Detroit Tigers faced the New York Yankees on Thursday.

Former Springville High School stalwart Casey Mize took to the mound for his first start this season to face Yankee ace Gerrit Cole — Cole is in the beginning of a nineyear, $324 million deal with the Yankees. The Tigers’ right hander pitched two scoreless innings with just one walk and two strikeouts. Mize tossed 30 pitches with 17 for strikes in the Tiger’s 15-11 win over the Yankees.

“He’s in control out there,” Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire told The Detroit Free Press. “He knows how to read a hitter; he has that great feel for what he thinks they’re looking for and he gets them off his fastball real good. You can’t just sit on fastball. He just knows what he’s doing.

He’s in control. You can see it out there. Kind of workman-like.”

Mize has pitched in three games this spring. In those outings, the Triple-A Toledo pitcher allowed two runs on

Former Springville High School stalwart Casey Mize took to the mound for his first start this season to face Yankee ace Gerrit Cole.

three hits and a walk while striking out two batters on Feb. 23 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He then recorded a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts this past Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Through four weeks of spring ball, Mize has showcased his buckling splitter and has touched 97 mph with his fastball. Mize told The Detroit Free Press that so far, his cutter has been good, his splitter has been great, he’s been pleased with his slider and his fastball needs improvement.

“Overall I’m pretty happy with everything,” Mize said.

“Obviously, I’m not going to be satisfied and try to improve in every area.”

In 26 games in the mi-

Casey Mize had been invited to join the club in Lakeland, Florida, for the start of the 2020 season.

nor leagues this past season, Mize ascended from rookie ball, through Class A advanced and into Double A. During that time, Mize went 8-4 with a 2.71 ERA in 123.1 innings pitched. He had 120 strikeouts and allowed just 26 walks. Baseball Prospectus named Mize the top prospect in the Tigers’ system.

Mize began the 2019 season as a member of Single-A Lakeland, where he made six starts. He allowed just 17 of 107 batters to reach base while striking out 30. His 0.88 ERA and 0.552 WHIP forced the Tigers to promote him before the first month of the season came to a close.

In his first appearance in Double A, Mize threw a no-hitter for the Erie SeaWolves, which earned him the Performance of the Year as voted on by MiLB.com. In all, Casey would make fifteen starts for Double-A Erie. He recorded a 6-3 record with a 3.20 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, with seventy-six strikeouts over 78.2 innings pitched.

According to Baseball America, Mize enters this season as the No. 4 best overall pitching prospect and the No. 2 best overall right-handed pitching prospect in the nation.

enth-best team in the nation.

The Huskies join Spain Park as the only two teams from Alabama within the top 25.

Louisville Male, of Kentucky, sits at No. 1 in the nation after it concluded the 2019 season 39-0. Male outscored its opponents 338-39 this past year.

The rankings are submitted

by NFCA member coaches.

Teams are chosen based on performance, roster quality and strength of schedule.

The Huskies sit at 4-0-1 on the season and recently took to the Hoover Met sports complex this past Tuesday to face a Hoover team fresh off a 5-0 victory over Pelham.

Without missing a beat, the Huskies exploded for 16 hits and were anchored on the mound by Kaitlyn Hughes’ four innings of two-hit softball.

The Huskies join Spain Park as the only two teams from Alabama within the top 25.

Photo by Joshua Huff.

Hewitt-Trussville was on the verge of a run-ruling the Bucs in the bottom of the fifth inning with two outs leading 10-0, but a Hoover two runs batted in triple extended the game into the evening.

The Huskies were led at the plate by Kenleigh Cahalan’s four RBI and one home run.

She went 3-for-4 in the game.

Crystal Maze recorded three hits; Jenna Lord and Madi Mitchell added two hits apiece,

Hewitt-Trussville, the reigning Class 7A state champions, was named as the seventh-best team in the nation. Photo by Joshua Huff.

and Hannah Dorsett inked an RBI on two hits with one triple.

“The goal is to continue to build our program,” Hewitt-Trussville softball head coach Taylor Burt said prior to the start of the season. “We want to set a standard here starting with our fifth and sixth graders all the way up so that they know what to expect and

they know what our goal is.

I also think getting a taste of what that feels like has made the girls, including myself work that much harder.”

In 24 innings this season, the Huskies have hit 11 home runs with 42 runs scored.

Hewitt-Trussville returns to the field on Friday, March 6, 2020, to face Boaz at 3 p.m.

USA TODAY Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 Poll - March 5, 2020

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Team Louisville Male (Ky.) Lakewood Ranch (Fla.) Norco (Calif.)

Forney (Texas) Winter Springs (Fla.) Neshoba Central (Miss.)

Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) Spain Park (Ala.) Cabot (Ark.) Foothill (Pleasanton, Calif.)

Shawnee Heights (Kan.) Hartsville (S.C.).

Oshkosh North (Wis.) New Palestine (Ind.) Williamsville East (N.Y.) Keystone (Ohio) Ridgeview (Redmond, Ore.) Clarksville (Tenn.)

Donovan Catholic (N.J.) Pine Grove (Pa.) St. Joseph (Conn.)

Jackson (Wash.)

Marist (Ill.) St. John Vianney (N.J.) Immaculate Heart Acad. (N.J.)

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