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The Gas Tax: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Mar. 20 - 26, 2019 Pinson man arrested in road rage incident

EMA director offers tips after 14 tornadoes hit Alabama

From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE —A Pinson man is facing a charge after police say he pointed a gun during a road rage incident.

The charge stems from an incident on March 8.

Trussville Police say they responded to a call in the 1600 block of Gadsden Highway.

BIRMINGHAM — The National Weather Service in Birmingham confirmed that 14 tornadoes hit Alabama on Thursday, March 14. There were two supercells that are believed to have produced four or more of these tornadoes. No deaths or injuries were reported. Emergency management officials credit that to early warning systems.

Here is a list of tornadoes according to the NWS: An EF-1 twister with a 7.1 miles path hit Autauga County, just 10 miles north of Autaugaville, at 8:44 p.m.

The path of the tornado started at Dawson Mill. It ended 10 minutes later at Vida Junction. A few homes had minor damage and several trees were uprooted or snapped off.

An EF-2 hit Kim’s Corner in Elmore County at 9:32 p.m. It started in Holtville and traveled 8.5 miles. With 120 mph winds, the storm downed hundreds of trees, downed power lines and damaged many homes. Some of the homes lost their roofs and/or had collapsed walls.

One car was moved over 30 yards. Two convenience

See PINSON , Page 3

21 people displaced after Center Point apartment fire From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Members of the Center Point Fire District, Birmingham Fire and Rescue, and The Trussville Tribune responded to an apartment fire in Center Point early Tuesday Afternoon.

Two units at Parkway Villa Apartments were damaged by fire and others had smoke See APARTMENT FIRE, Page 3

Police say shooting death of Tarrant man and robbery case are connected From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A Tarrant man was shot and killed Friday night and police determined the shooting was connected to a robbery in East Birmingham.

Rodregous Gurly, 39, See POLICE, Page 7

GOP: Without new money to fund it, Medicaid expansion unlikely

By Mary Sell, Alabama Daily News

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Democrats hope their support of Gov. Kay Ivey’s gas tax increase got them farther on possible Medicaid expansion, but legislative leaders last week said expansion can’t happen without new money.

“There is no plan to feasiSee GOP, Page 4

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stores were damaged.

An EF-1 tornado spawned from a supercell touched down in northeast Perry County and northwest Chilton County. It traveled 9.55 miles and was about 300 yards wide. Hundreds of trees were snapped off or

osa Counties. The Lay Lake tornado began just east of Interstate 65 near Hwy 145, causing tree and roof damage. The twister produced a max of 85 mph winds and caused damage to mobile homes and barns near County Road 249. Damage from the

Photo Credit: Jennifer Pulver, Margaret, Ala.

uprooted, power lines were downed, and several outbuildings were damaged.

An EF-0 also hit Perry and Dallas Counties. It touched down just west of Central Mills Road in far southern Perry County. One home had a large section of its roof removed and trees were damaged, mostly in very rural areas. The tornado’s path was 3.05 miles long and 300 yards wide.

An EF-0 left a 12.02 miles path in Chilton and Co-

storm was observed crossing Lay Lake and spanning into a forested area northeast of Little Tom Road. This tornado is believed to have cycled and produced three additional EF-0 tornadoes.

One of the EF-0’s produced from the Lay Lake Tornado was a tornado off County Road 56 in Coosa County.

From 8:21 p.m. - 8:23 p.m., the twister snapped and uprooted trees.

Another EF-0 produced from the supercell hit Good-

water in Coosa County. Damage was limited.

An EF-0 in Blount County touched down on County Road 1, west of Oneonta, at 5:09 p.m. Its path was 2.58 miles long. Trees were uprooted, and one family’s porch was damaged.

An EF-1 in St. Clair County caused significant damage along its 4.71 miles path. Around 5:54 p.m., the twister touched down just west of St. Clair Springs Road, just west of Hwy. 411.

90 mph winds from the storm are being blamed on damage to chicken houses, damage to hundreds of trees, roof damage to homes and outbuildings and blocked roadways due to downed trees.

An EF-1 hit the Allgood community in Blount County at 5:07 p.m. with 90 mph winds. It traveled 4.57 miles and was approximately 600 yards wide. The tornado touched down near Tidwell Hollow Road where trees were damaged and uprooted.

Mobile homes and vehicles were severely damaged or destroyed by falling trees.

An outdoor building along Highway 75 was also destroyed. The tornado continSee TORNADO, Page 2

Trussville PD and Fire earn badges for Honor Guard Academy

By Erica Thomas Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Fire Department and the Trussville Police Department have come together and completed Honor Guard Academy provided by a renowned trainer.

The training for ceremonial units provides first responders with a solid foundation in colors presentations based on the American military standard. John K. Marshall, “The DrillMaster,” has trained numerous groups across the nation to help men and women adopt a uniform technique for ceremonies including funerals, parades, flag raisings, and other events. He said graduates are now equipped to serve with other first responders across the country.

“They’ve earned the basic certification. In two years they could invite me back out, spend three days in training, earn the next level patch and then ultimately, four years from

now, be master ceremonial guardsmen,” Marshall said.

During a mock-funeral, graduates showed spec-

tators how pallbearers work together to move a flag-draped casket from

a church to a burial site.

Mayor Buddy Choat was there and sat with Fire Chief Tim Shotts and Police Chief Eric Rush as

mock family members. The color guard and the firing party were incorporated

throughout the memorial.

Just before the American flag was folded and presented to a mock family member, the firing squad went through the motions of the three volleys salute, which consisted of each member of the party raising their weapon and firing shots three times in unison.

Marshall typically trains police and fire departments separately, but Trussville is unique in that the departments are working together on this training. This is the first honor guard unit for the city. They completed six weeks of training in just 40 hours. They are now certified United States ceremonial guardsman and they will eventually be able to train other units if they choose to do so. Chief Rush said he was impressed by the group and their hard work training for the certification.

Marshall is the author of “The Honor Guard Manual” and other departments that would like to contact him can go to his website, www.thedrillmaster.org.

Science fair winners honored by school board

By Erica Thomas Editor

TRUSSVILLE – HewittTrussville High School Senior Engineering Academy students who competed at the March 2 Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair at UAB were recognized by the school board during the board’s monthly work sesSee SCIENCE, Page 8

Community Shred Day planned for Trussville From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Shred Day Friday, April 5.

The event will be held behind the chamber office at 400 Main Street from noon until 2 p.m.

Participants are limited to 3 to 5 bags or boxes of materials. Shredding will take place See COMMUNITY, Page 3

HewittTrussville Middle School wins Safe Schools Initiative Award of Excellence From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Winners of 2018 Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence See HEWITT-TRUSSVILLE, Page 8

“Mama June” accused of having crack cocaine in Alabama From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TUSKEGEE - Reality star “Mama June” Shannon posted bond in Macon County, Ala. after an arrest March 13.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office says Shannon and a friend, Eugene Doak were taken into custody at See MAMA JUNE, Page 6

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TORNADO, from front page

ued to cause minor damage to homes along Springville Boulevard. A destroyed bar was also observed by the NWS near Old Brook Lane.

An EF-0 caused minor damage in Randolph County. at 10:00 p.m., the tornado touched down in Wedowee and lifted nine minutes later in Woodland. 70 mph winds are blamed on spotty damage including a barn that was destroyed. This storm was produced out of a supercell that also produced tornadoes in Chilton and Coosa Counties.

The path was 4.38 miles long and 75 yards wide.

A very brief EF-0 hit Tuscaloosa County. It was on the ground for less than a minute near Oswall Creek.

An EF-0 spawned from a supercell, with peak wind speeds of 70 mph, hit the Heiberger area of Perry County.

Tornado damage was limited.

An EF-0 hit Marengo County at 6:49 p.m. It caused sporadic damage along its 5.06 miles path near Highway 25 and County Road 59. One home near the Perry County line suffered minor damage.

Large straight-line winds and hail have also been blamed for reported damage in south-central parts of the

state. Again, these are preliminary results. The weather service said several days of surveys are still needed to get more information.

Jefferson County EMA Director James Coker says with tornado season upon us and the threat of severe weather never far away, citizens of Jefferson County can help prepare themselves for extreme events by knowing what tools are available to provide an early warning.

“Your best weapon this time of year, and really yearround in Alabama is to stay weather aware, stay tuned in,” Coker said. “Pick your favorite TV station and watch that TV station. There so many different resources now that you can get information from; find the ones that you like the best, but stay tuned in.

One major improvement has been the Polygon Warning System. This system differs from the old style in that it offers a specific warning to those in danger.

“What Jefferson County, and many counties, are moving toward is polygon warnings,” Coker said. “In the past, an entire county would be warned. That had the unintended effect of causing

people to become complacent. You hear warning after warning after warning…after a while, you tend to ignore them. At the federal level, the National Weather Service moved to polygon warnings for tornadoes specifically, which means that the area itself is much smaller: it is only the threat area and if you’re in the polygon, that means you are under direct threat from the storm and you’ve got to take immediate action because your life may depend on it.

The Polygon Warning System is only one of the ways in which the public can stay aware of the latest information.

“Regarding sirens, (they) are a useful outdoor tool,” Coker said. “They were never designed for you to be able to hear inside. Don’t put your life on hearing a siren. You might not hear it. If you have a loud storm, you might not hear the siren.

One of the newest tools is a system called Everbridge.

Everbridge allows individuals to be alerted about emergencies in their community.

It is designed to facilitate the quick dissemination of critical information when minutes and seconds count. The

system provides information concerning events such as severe weather, unexpected road closings, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

Everbridge will provide these time-sensitive messages across a number of platforms and users can specify if they want to receive this information at their home, on their mobile device, business phone, email address, through text messages and more.

The portability of Everbridge makes it ideal for a time in which more and more people are living their lives in a mobile fashion. As important as the information is, however, it is just as important to know what to do with it.

“For years everybody talked about ‘have a plan,’ but it was sort of focused on when you’re at home,” Coker said. “Well, you’re going to leave your home and go to the store, to church, school or to a function somewhere.

Again, being aware. If you walk into a building, look around. If something happened, what’s my safest spot?

If I’m at church, what is my safest spot in this church building?”

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Random act of kindness My family was on the receiving end of a recent act of kindness. Saturday, an old pine tree fell across our driveway while my husband and I were gone. I was at an all-day dance competition.

My husband who is a high school band director was traveling home overnight from Disney World with his band. When I arrived home late Saturday night, I saw the fallen tree and texted a picture to my husband. He said he would clean it up after he got home. He made

it home about 8am on Sunday morning and planned to clean up the tree in the afternoon after taking a short nap. When he went outside that afternoon, he came back and said someone had already cleaned up the tree and put it at the road for pick up.

We were both shocked as we never heard anyone outside our house. In an effort to thank our anonymous neighbor, I posted a thank you message on our community page and on my personal FB page. Eventually, the kind

neighbors were discovered.

The Hedden and Van Slyke families cleaned up the tree for us knowing what a busy weekend it was for our family. It meant a lot to us that our neighbors took the time to help!

Submitted by Meg O’Neal Pritchard at the beginning.

If you would like to submit a “Random Act of Kindness” story, email our editor at Erica.Thomas@TrussvilleTribune.com, or message The Trussville Tribune Facebook page.

2 men wanted for burglary in Tuscaloosa From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TUSCALOOSA - Two men are wanted for burglary in Tuscaloosa.

Police say Keldrick Crews, 37, and Anthony

Kirkman, 38, both of Tuscaloosa, are facing 3rd degree Burglary and Attempted Burglary charges.

If you have information, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (205) 7527867.

PINSON, from front page

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The victim told investigators a man pointed a gun at them during a road rage incident.

Steven Dale Thomas. 25, was later identified as the suspect. He was arrested on March 15 and charged with misdemeanor menacing.

Shelton State offering new and improved K-12 summer outreach

From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

TUSCALOOSA — Shelton State Community College will be offering new educational opportunities this summer.

The @theDome Summer 2019 Programming will include already popular camps and workshops, as well as an updated STEM Academy.

The @theDome program of-

No charges in double homicide investigation From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

Keldrick Crews and Anthony Kirkman

fers opportunities in athletics, culinary arts, theatre, LEGO engineering and cosmetology for all ages.

In the STEM academy, students will have the opportunity to learn critical science, technology, engineering and math concepts that meet National Science Standards.

Teachers will work with students individually to provide continuous learning opportunities.

Registration is now available online at sheltonstate. edu/thedome.

BIRMINGHAM – A shooting death of a Birmingham man has been ruled justifiable.

JaGorren Kelly was shot

COMMUNITY, from front page

and killed on January 25.

Detectives on the scene at the GM Lounge on Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard determined Kelly had shot another victim, LaQuintin Deon Wright. Investigators believe Kelly was shot by

a third subject as Kelly was shooting Wright.

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has ruled the shooting of Kelly as justifiable. No warrants will be pursued.

APARTMENT FIRE, from front page

on-site, and the material will then be disposed of in a secure manner through a documented chain of custody.

The chamber encourages citizens to shred sensitive documents to protect yourself from identity theft.

and water damage. 21 people were displaced, but no one

was hurt, according to Center Point Fire District Chief Gene ColemanThe American Red Cross arrived was on the scene to help survivors, according to Coleman.

There is no word on the cause of the fire.

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Local author to discuss new novel at Pinson Library Million, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon. It is available in both paperback and e-book formats. Copies will also be available for purchase at Saturday’s event.

More information about “Innocence Denied” can be found at innocencedeniedbook.com.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

PINSON — Be sure to come out to support local author Mike Garret as he discusses his new novel, Innocence Denied, at the Pinson Library Saturday at 10 a.m.

The book, set on Logan Martin Lake in Talladega County, Alabama, focuses on Derrick Walton, a Christian man who risks his life to help Larissa Baxter, a woman who has been falsely accused of murder.

“I think that all centers around the male character, Derrick, who just got through a terrible life crisis and now he’s facing another one,” Garrett said. “He finds it difficult to forgive himself for his past sins, even though God has forgiven him. So he’s probably in the greatest need of his

TRUSSVILLE – A Trussville Waffle House located at 1128 North Chalkville Road scored a 68 on its March 7 inspection by the Jefferson County Department of Health, according to county documents.

Remarks in the county inspection report showed a number of areas in which the Waffle House Restaurant was cited.

According to records for the Chalkville Road Waffle House, here are the issues cited: 1. Waffle House was instructed that employees should

entire life, but he decides to focus on the plight of someone else instead of himself because of that verse. He’s on a mission of his own and he puts the needs of someone else ahead of his own.”

Garrett’s new book and is available online through Walmart, Target, Books-A-

be provided with an employee health policy that states what actions are necessary when an employee has a specific symptom or diagnosis related to diseases that are transmissible through food. Communication of the policy to employees must be verifiable.

2. Waffle House was instructed to provide food safety training for all food handlers as required; and, provide food safety training for new employees within 21 days of hire.

3. Waffle House was instructed the restaurants must discard RTE/TCS foods that have exceeded 7 days

or for which the date of preparation cannot be determined 4. Waffle House was instructed to provide backflow prevention device at all faucets where a hose is used.

5. Waffle House was instructed to provide water at a temperature of at least 100 F through a mixing valve or combination faucet at handwashing sinks. Water temperature at the handsink in the single functional restroom was measured at a maximum of 67 F. The Tribune contacted Waffle House for comment, none was provided by publication time.

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Clay City Council bids farewell to Don Baker

By Crystal McGough, copy editor

Clay — Clay Councilor Don Baker served his last meeting on the Clay City Council Tuesday night, March 19. Baker previously announced at the March 5 council meeting that he would be resigning from the council

as a result of selling his house in Clay. He and his wife have plans to build a house outside of the city. Baker has held Place 2 on the council since November 2016.

“As everybody knows from the last meeting, it’s a sad day for me,” Baker said.

“What I would like to very heartfelt say is, looking to

my left and all the way down to the very far end to (city attorney) Mr. Summers down there, I couldn’t think of ever serving with more honorable people and people that truly care about the city of Clay.”

Mayor Charles Webster and the members of the city council all expressed heartfelt appreciation to Baker.

GOP, from front page

Waffle House on Chalkville Road scores 68 on county health inspection From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

Mar. 20 - 26, 2019

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bly make it work,” Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, said Friday about the possibility of expansion. He’s chairman of the Senate General Fund committee.

Ivey met with many Democrats in the past two weeks as she drummed up support for the 10-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase that takes effect this fall. Democrats used those conversations to again push expansion, as they’ve done since 2012. This year, the calls for expansion seem louder, in part driven by the Alabama Hospital Association. Alabama is one of 14 states that hasn’t expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Thirteen Alabama hospitals, including seven rural ones, have closed since 2011. Another closure was announced last month.

While proponents tout the economic benefits of health insurance for more Alabamians, the state is currently waiting for federal approval to implement work requirements that would result in some being removed from the Medicaid rolls.

Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, said last week he had no confirmation of expansion, “but I trust the governor when she said that we would sit down soon.”

“Whether it’s Medicaid expansion, or we might rebrand it to something else to have it in a different state of mind for people,” Singleton said last week after attending Ivey’s gas tax and infrastructure signing.

“And we’re OK with that as long as it actually does happen because we are beginning to see more rural hospitals closing down in Republican districts than there are in Democratic districts.

“So it’s not just a Medicaid or federal issue, it’s an Alabama issue. It’s about our people. So I hope [Governor Ivey] will give the same leadership that she gave on these roads as she will for healthcare for Alabamians as a whole.”

Medicaid provides health coverage to more than 1 million Alabamians. To qualify now, families with children must have a household income at or below 18 percent of the poverty level. Expanding the program would take that threshold up to 138 of percent the poverty level, offering access to as many as 325,000 Alabamians.

Ivey could make the decision to expand, but funding for the state’s portion of the cost would be up to the Legislature.

Asked if the governor is contemplating expansion, her office said she is “considering all options.”

“Gov. Ivey is scheduling regular meetings with both caucuses from each chamber to allow elected officials to continue to discuss issues facing the state, while exploring every possible and realistic proposal to address each issue,” spokesman Daniel Sparkman said.

Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, is the House General Fund committee chairman. He said he thinks some in his party are softening on their original positions on expansion under the Affordable Care Act, but now the issue is financial.

“I think it’s evolved from a political issue in 2014 to an economic issue at this point,” Clouse said.

A study released by the Alabama Hospital Association this year estimated that expansion would generate about $11 billion in four years in

increased federal funding and economic activity.

Clouse said Alabama would need about $167 million in the first year to expand Medicaid.

“It’s not possible with existing revenues,” he said.

“There would be have to be a new revenue source with recurring revenue to do it at this point.”

Clouse said there are still Republicans who simply don’t want expansion.

“But I think there are more who see the need for our rural hospitals,” he said. “I’m in that category.”

When President Donald Trump was elected in 2016 and the GOP controlled the House and Senate, Clouse said Alabama leaders thought they’d be getting block-grant funding for Medicaid with the repeal of Obamacare. But that didn’t happen.

“So while we understand that this is the governor’s focus of what we can do to impact the whole state, you’ve got to start somewhere. “… I do feel like it’s an issue we will have to come back to at some time. This is putting additional strain on those hospitals and particularly in larger cities.”

Alabama Arise, an advocacy group that has lobbied for expansion, says it will outline possible funding sources during a press conference this week.

Work requirement Last year, Ivey asked the federal government to allow Alabama to impose a work requirement on able-bodied adults’ access to Medicaid.

About 75,000 able-bodied Alabamians with incomes of just a few hundred dollars a month receive Medicaid. Most of the recipients are caregiv-

“If it’s not going to be repealed and replaced, and this is what we’re operating under … it’s an economic issue for our health care system.”

Alabama’s Democrats in Congress, Sen. Doug Jones and Rep. Terri Sewell, have each filed legislation to incentivize states like Alabama to expand. Their proposals would give latecomers the same level of federal matching funds as states that expanded earlier under the terms of the Affordable Care Act. Though the federal government covers most of Medicaid’s expenses, it also sets coverage mandates that affect the state’s costs. That lack of state control is an issue for Sen. Greg Albritton, who chairs the General Fund budget committee in the State Senate.

“It’s not a slippery slope, it’s a complete downhill with no breaks,” he said. “… Alabama could probably take care of its own in many ways, but not under the conditions where the feds are in such great control of it.”

Expansion aside, the state will have to find more money for health insurance. Ivey is expected to propose in her 2020 budges a transfer of about $30 million from the Education Trust Fund to the General Fund to pay for additional costs in the Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) for low- to mid-income children. In 2021, another $70 million will be needed, Clouse said.

“We’re looking at a little more than $100 million in CHIP funding that we’ve never had before,” Clouse said.

Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, said Democrats pushed Medicaid during the gas tax and road improvements discussions as a way to deal with “human infrastructure.”

“We look at that as something that could have crossed between Republicans and Democrats as a common core life issue, just as the roads are,” Coleman-Madison said.

ers to young children or others who receive health care through Medicaid because their family income is at or below 18 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that comes to $377 a month or less.

The number of able-bodied adults on Medicaid in Alabama has more than doubled in the past five years, according to the agency.

In its waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Alabama agency said a work requirement will assist able-bodied recipients to “improve their health outcomes and improve their economic stability, which will assist the state in having healthier citizens.” It also said the change would make Medicaid more sustainable.

The request is still pending.

“Medicaid is continuing to have discussions with CMS on the (waiver) and is moving forward with that process,” agency spokeswoman Melanie Cleveland said last week.

Opponents say the proposal puts poor adults in a Catch-22, forced into jobs that pay enough to disqualify them for Medicaid but not enough for them to purchase health care coverage.

Because there is a list of possible exemptions from the waiver rule, including age or being a single parent to young children, it’s not clear how many current Medicaid recipients would be removed if the waiver is granted.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s 2020 budget plan calls for a nationwide work requirement for Medicaid. It would reduce Medicaid spending by $130 billion over 10 years, according to the budget, the AP reported.

Independent experts and advocates say that’s partly because it would leave millions uninsured.

Alabama Daily News reporter Caroline Beck contributed to this story.

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This week’s Jefferson County restaurant food scores 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 JCDH website.

These are the scores that were available from the JCDH website on March 15, 2019.

Permit Score Name 10322 99 CVS PHARMACY #48514197 CROSSHAVEN RD BIRMINGHAM 35243 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/15/19 23121

23125

23123

23122

97

94

96

96

BJCC ARENA STAND #92100 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD BIRMINGHAM 35203 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/14/19 BJCC ARENA #112100 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD BIRMINGHAM 35203 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/14/19

23141

97

BJCC ARENA COMMISSARY2100 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD BIRMINGHAM 35203 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/14/19

20907

98

HEWITT TRUSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL CONC. STAND5275 TRUSSVILLE CLAY RD TRUSSVILLE 35173 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/12/19

20840

89

DOMINOS PIZZA # 58481506 MONTCLAIR RD BIRMINGHAM 35210 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/14/19

21951

92

BRUNO HOSPITALITY6079 BARBER MOTORSPORTS PKWY LEEDS 35094 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/13/19

HUEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL CONCESSION4881 15TH STREET RD HUEYTOWN 35023 Smoke Free: Y Date: 03/12/19

14349

98

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Governor calling on high school girls for cybersecurity opportunity From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Governor Kay Ivey today encouraged young women to participate in a new program on cybersecurity.

The 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program is an online series of challenges that allows stu-

dents to learn how to be a cyber protection agent. The competition uses computer science and information technology, but no prior experience in those areas is required. Girls Go CyberStart is free for schools and students.

According to the governor's office, Alabama high schools where at least five girls in the Girls Go CyberStart Program

master six or more of the challenges will win access to the full CyberStart Game for their entire school, extending the competition to both male and female students for the remainder of the school year.

“Technology is transforming every sector of Alabama’s workforce, and today’s students need an education and expe-

Haleyville woman killed in crash From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

HALEYVILLE – According to Alabama State Troopers, a single vehicle crash at 3:05 p.m. on Monday claimed the life of a Haleyville woman.

Carolyn P. Nicholson, 71, was killed when the F-250 pickup truck she was driving left the road and struck a tree on County Road 93 in Franklin County. Nicholson was med-flighted to Huntsville Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The crash occurred approximately 10 miles north of Haleyville. Nicholson was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash.

No further information is available while State Troopers of the Quad Cities Trooper Post investigate.

Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant contestants needed From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM – The Ms. Senior Alabama Board of Directors is looking for ladies over 60 to compete

in the 2019 Ms. Senior Alabama pageant.

The pageant will be held at the Oak Mountain High School Theater on July 13 at 6 p.m. This year, contestants will not have to win a pre-

liminary pageant to compete in the state pageant.

Interested parties can contact Donna McGuffie at donnamcguffie@yahoo.com or call (205) 999-7012.

riences that will prepare them for the jobs of the future,” Ivey said.

At least 10 girls will get $500 scholarships.

High school girls may pre-register for Girls Go CyberStart online until April 12. College students may register and play Cyber FastTrack between April 5 and May 10.

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eWIC cards coming soon

From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Public Health is issuing the state’s first eWIC electronic benefit transfer cards.

The pilot project allows approved foods to be automatically entered onto a card that is similar to a debit card. The card replaces current paper-based

food instruments and cash-value vouchers. The first cards will be given to recipients in Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. Jefferson County is expected to be given cards in July.

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services.

Beware of Social Security impersonation scheme From Trussville Tribune staff reports

WASHINGTON (SSA) — The Social Security Administration is warning citizens about an ongoing phone scam involving impersonation schemes.

In several cases, an automated recording tells the person their Social Security number is being suspended because of illegal activity.

The message tells the person they are being issued

a new Social Security card and asks them to call back immediately for more details.

If you get a similar call, the Social Security Administration said you should hang up and not call back.

Never give information over the phone. SSA employees occasionally contact citizens by telephone for customer-service purposes. In only a few special situations, usually already known to the citizen, an

SSA employee may request the citizen confirm personal information over the phone.

If a person receives a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from SSA, citizens should report that information to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online via https://oig.ssa.gov/ report.

You can listen to a recorded version of the impersonation call at www.trussvilletribune.org.

One year later: JSU students giving back From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — March 19th marked one year since an EF-3 tornado ripped through the city of Jacksonville, destroying buildings in its path.

Jacksonville State University used the anniversary to give back. The JSU Office of Community Engagement organized a supply drive for survivors of the Lee County tornado. The Calhoun County EMA is working with the school to collect work gloves, yard rakes, sunscreen, lip balm, plastic storage totes, chainsaw fuel mix, and chainsaw bar oil.

The Freshman Forum is also collecting donations for the Boys and Girls Club of Lee County. They are asking for school supplies and toiletries for children.

The drive runs through March 22. Items can be dropped off in the TMB Auditorium or with Keaton Glass in the Dean of Students Office on the 4th floor of the TMB.

JSU's Logan Hall after tornado (top) and now (bottom).

MAMA JUNE, from front page

a gas station. According to court documents, people nearby called police about an altercation. Investigators arrived and say they found crack cocaine and a pipe in their possession.

Both Shannon and Doak are charged with felony drug possession and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shannon became famous after entering her daughter “Honey Boo Boo” in pageants featured on TLC’s “Toddlers and Tiaras”. The

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has more recently starred in her own spin-off “Mama June: From Not to Hot”.

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Center Point area man wanted on felony warrants

Birmingham Police searching for suspect in CVS robbery From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department asked for assistance searching for a robbery suspect in the southwestern part of the city.

Investigators released photos of a man they believe robbed a store clerk at the location at 632 Tuscaloosa Avenue. The robbery happened on March 14 at 3:45 p.m.

The suspect handed the clerk a note and demanded various drugs. The clerk complied and the man left the scene. The man could be connected to another similar

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A man from the Center Point area is wanted in Jefferson County on felony warrants charging him with two counts of first-degree robbery.

Theodore Sparks is described as standing at 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and weighing 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

robbery at the Green Springs Walgreens, according to police.

If there is anyone with information on the identity of the suspect, police ask that they contact BPD Robbery

Detectives at 205-254-1753 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. If the tip to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, Crime Stoppers will provide a cash reward.

Sheriff’s office scam JEFFERSON COUNTY – A scam using the name of Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway is under investigation as deputies are working to shut it down.

"The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of someone soliciting money on social media from a fake account identified as coming from Sheriff Mark Pettway," JCSO Capt. David Agee said in a statement released Saturday. "The scammer is soliciting money in various ways on Instagram and Facebook."

Agee said that the account has been identified and the sheriff's office is working to have it shut down.

"We are advising all citizens if they receive a solicita-

His last known address was on the 100 block of Garden Way N in the Center Point area.

If you recognize this suspect or know anything about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777. You will remain anonymous and the information you provide to Crime Stoppers leading to the charge and arrest of an identified suspect could result in a cash reward.

Teen charged in sex abuse case From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MCCALLA - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office arrested an 18-year old in connection to a sexual abuse case in McCalla.

Zachary Hogue is charged with Sodomy 1st degree and Sexual Abuse 1st degree. Detectives with

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the sheriff's office were notified last November that a child might be the victim of abuse. During the course of the investigation, they say they found several crimes had been committed. Hogue was arrested on March 1. He was released on a $60,000 bond.

The sheriff's office says the victim is now safe.

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tion as coming from the Sheriff or Sheriff’s Office, not to respond to it in any way," Agee said. "We advise that citizens should never respond to any

social media request asking for money unless they are sure of the validity of the source.

Our investigators are currently tracking this scammer."

was driven to Children’s of Alabama where he was initially treated. He was then transferred to UAB Hospital where he died.

Investigators responding to a robbery call in the 200 block of 51st Street North said they were interviewing the person who said they had been robbed when they learned the two cases were

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robbery was then identified as the suspect in the shooting.

That person was taken into custody and held in connection with the shooting death.

If anyone has information on this case, they are asked to call Birmingham Police at 205-254-1764. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 205-2547777.

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sion.

18 teams from Hewitt-Trussville participated in the highly competitive fair. Six of them placed in the competition, four were named honorable mentions and two of them received special awards.

The teams that placed will advance to the state fair in Huntsville.

One student, Reagan Shoop, won first place in the medical category and was the overall Intel award winner. She will automatically advance to the Intel International Fair in Pheonix.

Shoop’s invention is a football helmet with concussion sensors. The sensors detect the level of impact of hits a player receives and activates different colored lights to notify coaches and trainers. Reagan showed her helmet to the Trussville City School Board and demonstrated how it worked by hitting the helmet to activate the lights.

Here is the full list of winners: 1st place in the Medical Category and overall Intel Award winner — Reagan Shoop: Her helmet with concussion sensors detects the level of impact from football hits and activates different lights to notify trainers.1st Place in the medical category and overall Intel Award Winner. She gets an automatic spot in the International Science Fair.

1st Place in the Transportation Category — Kayla Donalson, Will Bradley, and Coy Trammell: They invented an infant car seat temperature sensor that prevents hot car deaths. The technology emails parents, then 911 when the child is in danger.

1st Place in Computer Science — Carson McCombs and Jaden Arnold: The Table Top Gaming Brain

makes complicated games with lots of rules more fun to play by stepping gamers through all of the rules.

2nd place in the Transportation Category — Abbie Manscill: Her handicap-friendly intersection allows for more crossing time for individuals who

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need more time. It also looks to see if the crossing is still blocked before turning green.

3rd place in the Physical Science Category – Cameron Gallups: Her insulin pump power source uses the motion of a person walking to produce power. The primary function is to maintain the battery charge on an insulin pump. It can also be used to charge cellphones.

Honorable mention in the Energy Category — Luke Burford, Alex Litwin, and Lucas Campbell : Their Gravity Generator produces electricity by a falling weight. It is an alternative power source that does not require the sun or wind.

Honorable mention in the Engineering Category — Jake Morris and Nathan Gudglen: Their paintball/ hunting helmet has a built-in display to track teammates.

It can be utilized by the military to prevent friendly fire.

Honorable Mention — Ryan Payant, Noah Rigg, and Austin Hicks: Their Bicycle Car Detection Device is a sensor that is mounted on a bicycle to monitor for approaching vehicles. It notifies the cyclist with a light an tells the car.

Honorable Mention in the Engineering Category — Aaron Dykes, Christian Nichols, and Cal Roberts: Their video stabilization device allows the user to take high-quality video without a camera shake.

Special Award Intel in Computer Science — Abigail Williamson: Photos for the Blind produce tactile photos for the blind. There are three different methods for producing these photos.

Special Award Intel in Computer Science — Christian Bender: The Autism Tracker is for the family of a child with autism. The location device notifies parents of their child’s location.

MONTGOMERY — Hewitt-Trussville Middle School is one of the safest in the state. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the school was one of 10 winners of the 2018 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence.

A panel of independent judges reviewed submissions from 94 schools.

Winners were selected from each of the eight state school board districts as well as from private schools from each state region.

The number of submissions in the 2018 contest was record-breaking. The program has been in place since 2002.

AG Marshall the program is important in a time of concern over the safekeeping of our children.

“The Alabama Safe Schools Awards of Excellence is an important tradition of the Attorney

General’s Office, to recognize schools throughout our state for dedication and excellence in keeping students safe. Each day that parents leave their children at school, they are entrusting what they hold most precious into the care of schoolteachers, principals, school resource officers, and other staff. With these awards, we honor those who have achieved particularly high standards and set examples that others may follow. We are grateful for their service and commitment to protecting the children of Alabama,” Marshall said.

Awards will be personally presented by Marshall during the next several weeks.

Here is the list of winners: District 1, Orange Beach Elementary School, Orange Beach, Baldwin County; District 2, Richland El-

ementary School, Auburn, Lee County; District 3, Nichols-Lawson Middle School, Sylacauga, Talladega County; District 4, Eastwood Middle School, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County; District 5, Prattville Junior High School, Prattville, Autauga County; District 6, Decatur High School, Decatur, Morgan County; District 7, Hewitt Trussville Middle School, Trussville, Jefferson County; District 8, Morris P-8 School, Huntsville, Madison County; *Private School, Northern Region, no submissions were received this year; Private School, Central Region, Saint James School, Montgomery, Montgomery County Private School, Southern Region, The Lakeside School, Eufaula, Barbour County.

Marsh files bill to repeal Common Core standards in Alabama From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY -- Del Marsh, president pro tem of the Alabama Senate, announced on Tuesday that he is filing a bill to repeal Common Core standards in the state.

“In the past, I have let our school board, who dictates education policy, have Common Core in place," Marsh said in a video statement. "But after ten years, the state of Alabama is 49th in math and 46th in reading.

We can’t keep going in that direction. So today, I will introduce this bill and ask my colleagues to support it so we can eliminate Common Core and start a new direction for education in the state of Alabama.”

The standards were actually implemented about six years ago at the beginning of the 2012 school year.

Marsh had been a staunch supporter of the higher standards for Alabama students since they were adopted by the state school board.

In Trussville, student test scores have improved under the standards.

The move comes amid

growing speculation that Marsh will toss his hat in the ring for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Doug Jones. U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne has already announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the seat.

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Calendar March 25 Meal Prep 101 Cooking Class During National Nutrition Month, join Registered Dietitian and Chef, Jessica Ivey, for a cooking class that will help you learn how to prepare meals in advance and set yourself up for success regardless of a busy schedule. The menu will include Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups, Greek Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Bowls, Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cauliflower “Rice” and Ham and Asparagus Stuffed Potatoes. The cost is $12/person.

To register, please call 408-6550 by 10 a.m. on March 21st. St. Vincent’s Trussville beginning at 11 a.m.

March 27 Thyme to Cook for Spring Break Spring is in the air and with it comes fun ideas for cooking. Join us for spring break with a cooking class for kids your age (6-12 years), as we make Chicken (or Egg) Salad in a Bird’s Nest, Spring Rolls and Dirt Dessert. Plant an herb to take home and watch it grow to use on your own creations during the summer. Please call 408-6550 to register by noon on March 24.

The cost is $15/child. St. Vincent’s Trussville beginning at 11 a.m.

April 4 Inspirational Book Club Join us for Inspirational Book Club!

Each month we will read and discuss a fiction or nonfiction book of an inspirational nature. Contact the Adult Dept. to find out what we’re reading this month. We can also assist you in getting the book (most are available in regular, Large Print, audiobook, and ebook formats). Go here to register: http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/adult/adult-events/.

Call 655-2022 for more information.

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April 5-7 In its 10th year, the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented

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Opinion

What about autographing the Bible?

Commentary

By Michael J. Brooks

The recent tornado in Lee County, Alabama, was devastating with 23 lives lost—several in a single family. How sad that things changed for these residents in such a short time.

U.S. presidents are expected to make appearances following disasters in order to boost morale. We remember President Obama touring Tuscaloosa with Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley in 2011.

Likewise, President and Mrs. Trump visited the Auburn area to survey damage and offer encouragement.

The president received criticism for autographing a few Bibles on his visit. He didn’t choose to but was requested to do so by attendees at Providence Baptist Church.

According to the AP a young person thrust a Bible into the president’s hands and asked him to sign, and others followed suit. The same story reported a few religious leaders outraged that someone other than the author would sign and claiming the president was “courting” his evangelical base in this way.

Theologians call the original biblical manuscripts “the autographs”—the documents written and “signed” by Peter, Paul, Moses and others. Evangelicals usually don’t believe it’s disrespecting the original writers to sign Bibles; rather we see it as a way to encourage one another.

One of my boyhood heroes was the Chaplain of Bourbon Street, Bob Harrington. He was a dynamic Christian preacher who was recognized for his

Mar. 20 - 26, 2019

The Gas Tax: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The increased gas tax became law this week amid much Goat Hill fanfare, reminding me of a Clint Eastwood line from an epic western: “I’ve never seen so many men wasted so badly.”

The Alabama Policy Institute has said for weeks that improved state infrastructure is important, but that conservative principles must guide the increase: taxes should be the last resort, reforms should maximize every tax penny

infrastructure, it’s a surprise any of us would venture onto the highways and byways of Alabama.

Everyone agrees that infrastructure can always be improved, but please save the rhetoric next time.

Now for the “bad,” which is a little better than ugly.

API called for some easily attainable reforms, chiefly, that Alabama has to stop sending money from the current Road and Bridge Fund to other state departments. Each year, an average of $63 million dollars in existing road funds are diverted to non-road expenses.

for the use of road and bridge funds.

It was also good that the increased use of electric and hybrid vehicles was included in the debate.

And one amendment did make it onto the tax bill that allows for a more competitive bid process between asphalt and concrete. Too often Alabama has chosen one kind of road surface based only on the up-front construction costs as opposed to the price of long term sustainment. That changes for the better now.

Lastly, it was very good to see the “no” votes, which

we already have, and offsets should come with any tax increase.

We weren’t alone – recent polling showed a majority of Alabamians agreed, and the Alabama Republican Party passed a resolution to not support the increase unless it came with offsets.

What the state received instead was a mix of good, bad and ugly.

Let’s start with the ugly: a special session on day one that all but ensured that the tax would pass due to the lowered bar of votes required.

The tactic also ensured that a minimum amount of debate would occur and that the onethird of the Legislature who are new would have little time to gather their momentum and deal with the landslide of pressure from tax supporters inside the Montgomery bubble.

The special session undermined true representative government.

Also ugly: the rhetoric and hyperbole used by tax increase advocates. After hearing death and destruction zombie apocalypse claims about Alabama’s

Governor Kay Ivey announced in her State-of-theState address that, in the budget process, she will ask for $30 million of those funds to stop being drained. Her call is a good first step, but the Legislature carries the power of the purse and API calls upon them to completely end this diversion.

Also bad: The gas tax was set on autopilot because of a never ending indexation. Every two years into perpetuity, the gas tax could go up by another cent without the Legislature ever having to debate this issue again.

An indexed tax with no potential end creates something akin to taxation without representation because no elected official will ever vote on it – and be held responsible for it – again.

Never let it be said that API can’t find a diamond in the rough, so let’s call out the “good.”

The Legislature will provide increased oversight of ALDOT, so now Alabama will have a representative means of holding ALDOT accountable

shows there was at least some debate, and the efforts made toward amending the legislation.

There were senators and representatives who should be applauded for trying to remove the perpetual indexing of the tax, to reform our current budgeting to stop draining the Road and Bridge Fund, and to give the poor and middle class a tax offset to lessen the gas tax blow. All of those attempted amendments can and should be brought forward into the regular session as stand-alone bills and budget appropriations.

API knows well that there are many conservatives in the Alabama Legislature and we see more opportunity ahead to let that show. It is API’s strongest hope that the Legislature will not set this issue aside in the regular session and will show the people of Alabama more good, less bad and ugly.

Phil Williams is director of policy strategy for the Alabama Policy Institute and a former state senator from Rainbow City.

Commentary

By Phil Williams, Alabama Policy Institute

By Michael J. Brooks

ministry in the French Quarter while a student at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I loved to hear Harrington preach, and probably knew his testimony from memory. He often signed Bibles, as he did for me, with the inscription, “Gratefully saved.”

I have a Bible signed by the prince of Southern Baptist preachers, W.A. Criswell.

Criswell served First Baptist Dallas, Texas for 40 years. He loved young preachers and often took a moment to sign a word of encouragement in our Bibles.

The Bible I most often use in the pulpit was given by a friend in 1980, and his dedication signature is in the foreword.

My ordination Bible is also signed by my pastor at the time.

The Carter Political Items Collectors group I’m a member of has an annual convention in

Plains, Ga. We often have Jimmy Carter-signed items in our auctions, including Bibles and other Bible study materials.

The auction benefits the Maranatha Baptist Church where the Carters attend.

Another church I served gave a music minister a Bible when he went away to school.

He passed it around and asked us to sign our names by our favorite scripture passage as a memento.

The president himself owns a Bible inscribed by Billy Graham.

I think we shouldn’t criticize Bible signing, unless perhaps at a political event. Mr. Trump simply gave his time to encourage hurting people.

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He was a longtime member of NorthPark Baptist Church and a distinguished WWII veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruth T. Blythe; and his second wife of 15 years, Bettye Pugh Blythe. He is survived by his children, Patricia Phillips (Troy), Randy Blythe, and Rebecca Walker (Carl); his grandchildren, Brandon Denny and Megan Devoto (Luis); his great-grandchildren, Lorelai and Scarlett Devoto; his step-children, Alan Pugh and Barbie Harwell; numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 12pm at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will be held at 10:30am until the funeral hour.

He was born in Brooklyn and spent most of his life in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey before spending the last four years in Trussville, Alabama. He was self-employed as a Master Furniture Refinisher and Repairman and served in the Navy in WWII and the Korean War. He was a loving husband and father. Robert touched countless lives with his wit and charm and was never at a loss for words. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Adams; brother, Arthur Adams; and parents, George Adams and Margaret Young Adams. He is survived by his sons, James, Robert, John, Timothy, and Christopher; grandchildren, Bobby, Ronny, Ashley, and Samantha; and daughters-in-law, Joanne, Veronica, and Janice.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.jmgardens.com.

Lillian Lockhart Melton

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96, of Trussville, Alabama Monday, March 18, 2019.

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She was retired from Jefferson County after 32 years and was preceded in death by her daughter Patty Wilson.

Chapel services will be on Wednesday, at 2pm with visitation from 1pm until 2pm Wednesday. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Billy Wilson, daughters Donna J. Wilson, Cindy Wilson Massey (Claude), grandchildren Pam Weaver, Adam Massey, Kristy Hillman, great grandchildren Tyler, Karley, Hunter, BellaRose, great great grandchild Aiden, best friend for over 40 years Dolly Shoop and numerous "Yard Kids". In lieu of flowers make donations to 3 Hots and a Cot.

Mrs. Melton was born on March 13, 1923, in Eldorado, Illinois, to her late parents, Charles Lockhart and Leona Williams Lockhart. She was a member of The Greatest Generation, having lived through The Great Depression as well as World War II. In 1942, at age 19, Lillian rode a bus for five days to California, where she would marry the love of her life, Henry, before he was shipped to war for three years. Mrs. Melton worked as A Rosie the Riveter during the war. She repaired wiring on bombers, B-17’s, and B-24’s that had been damaged in combat. She would again offer her help as a Pink Lady volunteer at Medical Center East hospital in Birmingham, Al for thirty years. Lillian and Henry raised four sons together. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Trussville, and devoted her life to Christ. Lillian was preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry H. Melton, brother; Charles Bobby Lockhart, sister; Mildred Anderson, sons Henry Randall Melton and Daniel Phillip Melton.

Mrs. Melton is survived by her sister; Mrs. Mary Jo Alexander, Sons; Charles Michael Melton (Linda), Ronald Evans Melton (Sally). Grandchildren; Kevin Melton (Donyja), Ashley Collins (Paul). Great Grandchildren; Katie Topazi, William Collins, Makenzi Melton. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Lillian was a writer, storyteller, and poet who truly lived life to it’s fullest. Her life will be celebrated on Thursday, March 21, 2019 with a visitation at 1pm. Service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Al 35235 with graveside service to follow.

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Sooie! Pig on the loose in Trussville

By Erica Thomas Editor

TRUSSVILLE — You could call it a “wild goose chase” but something interesting happened in Trussville. Several people reported seeing a pig roaming in different parts of the city.

The animal appeared to be a potbelly pig and sight-

“I’ve been out here 14 years and I’ve never seen a pig....what the heck is this thing doing on the side of the road? I’ve never seen this pig before and I usually know who has pigs on my route,” she said.

Adaway said from now on she will be on the lookout when she is on her regular route through the area.

who are concerned it could get hit by a car. The society says this is an unusual case and if they find it they will not be able to house the pig at their facility. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would be responsible for transport and housing of the animal until it can be placed into a permanent home. This is the case with all farm ani-

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ings have been reported on Whites Chapel Parkway and Roper Road.

Trussville Country Club owner Chris Rigdon said he hasn’t seen any swine on his golf course.

Tara Adaway, a FedEx driver, said she saw the pig Thursday morning on the side of a hill near Cahaba Park Drive.

Endearing names were given to the pig, including “Chris P. Bacon” and “Ham Newton.” While it can be seen as a laughing matter, it is also important that the owner finds the lost loved one as soon as possible.

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is on the trail of the pig after receiving calls from people

mals found wandering in the county.

The humane society says if you see the pig, do not approach it or try to catch it.

The animal could be dangerous and experts recommend you call authorities immediately. You can reach the Greater Birmingham Humane Society at (205) 591-6522.

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Charity kickball tournament to help those living with Cystic Fibrosis

By Erica Thomas Editor

TRUSSVILLE – A kickball tournament over the weekend was a success, but it wasn’t the game that made the event special. The event raised money for the Stevie Ray’s Second Wind organization.

Steven Ray Vaughan, a Clay Native and 2003 graduate of Clay-Chalkville High School, was only 33-years old when he lost his battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Other than usual treatments, Vaughan was a typical and active husband and father until something changed in the fall of 2016.

A standard hospital visit ended in complications and

by May of 2017, he was told he had to have a double lung transplant. Unfortunately, the transplant was not enough to save Vaughan’s life. He passed away one day after surgery on August 11, 2017.

At the time of his death, he and his wife Ashley had twoyear-old Daniel and 5-month old twins Emma and Eli. The couple’s friends had already established Stevie Ray’s Second Wind to help them pay

The Vaughan family.

Now Ashley wants to give back to others. A kickball tournament will be held every Spring to raise money for Stevie Ray’s Second Wind. The non-profit has already helped another family and Ashley’s wish is that she will one day be able to give to multiple families.

family in need. Recent studies in the U.S. suggest the health care costs for someone dealing with severe Cystic Fibrosis can be upwards of $33,000 per year. That’s why Ashley is so driven to help others.

“I want to be able to bless people,” she said.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair Thursday, March 21, at the Trussville Civic Center.

AtWork Personnel Services is presenting the job fair from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be employers on hand to interview potential candidates, resume` review and development help, and information on how to dress for success.

The event is free and you can pre-register by calling the chamber office at (205) 6557535.

Steven’s best friend, Jake Langley, captained the “30 Packets of Ketchup” team, which won the 2019 tournament.

Vendor space is available.

Registration forms can be filled out at the chamber office.

For more information, visit www.trussvillechamber. com.

for high hospital bills, but they didn’t stop there.

“We knew we had good friends,” she said, “but they 100% swept in and I couldn’t even tell anyone what I needed when they asked because I didn’t have a need.

“I want to be able to give to someone that’s going through it what they need, the way things were given to me when I was going through it.

This year was a success and Ashley said they hope to give a lot of money to a

Around 250 people showed up for the kickball tournament this year. As soon as plans for the next tournament are finalized, you will be able to find that information at www.srsecondwind. org.

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Faith

Kids talk about God: How can God have no beginning and no end?

By Carey Kinsolving and friends

"He's just really old," says Anna, age 11.

The prophet Daniel referred to God as the ancient of days, but you won't find any birthday parties for God in the Bible. Kevin, 10, says it's not age but form: "God is kinda like a circle, except he has power."

"It is very hard to understand how God can have no beginning and no end," says Marci, 9. "But here's the trick: God is everlasting. He can keep on making the days and live through every one of them. He can never die."

No tricks necessary, says Sarah, 11: "He is the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. He has been, and He al-

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ways will be."

It's difficult for finite creatures to imagine life free from the limitations of time and space. It's a bit like fish in the ocean trying to understand the lives of land creatures. Because we're confined to time

and space, we tend to impose those limitations upon God. Try imagining a realm outside time and space, and you may come to the same conclusion as Tyler, 11: "Our brains aren't designed to think that greatly." Furthermore, adds Kyle, 12, "My brain cannot comprehend God's majesty."

I nominate Tyler and Kyle for the Nobel Prize for Humility. I agree that God's majesty is too great to totally comprehend, but let's look at two ways in which we can reason our way from finite creation to an infinite, intelligent God. The cosmological argument for God says that everything in the universe is an effect of some cause. Therefore, the universe must have a cause. Aristotle called the first cause of the universe "the un-

moved mover."

The teleological argument for God says that intelligently designed things must have an intelligent designer. The world has an intelligent design.

Therefore, the world has an intelligent designer. If watches must have watchmakers, the world must have a world-maker.

"God is before the beginning and after the end," says Alex, 9. Thank you, Alex, for this profound statement.

If you could watch a parade from a high mountain, you would have a different perspective from someone viewing it on the ground. You would see the beginning and the end at the same time.

When Moses asked God his name, he said, "I am who I am." When Jesus said, "Be-

fore Abraham was, I am," his inquisitors picked up stones to throw at him. Why? They knew only God could make such a claim. Later, the Apostle Paul wrote of Jesus, "All things were created through Him and for Him" (Colossians 1:16).

The question "How old is God?" doesn't apply since God is not limited by time. He's no older this year than he was last year because infinity plus one is still infinity, says theologian Millard J. Erickson.

Neither is God limited by space. While some may imagine God as a divine superman flying from place to place faster than the speed of light, in reality he has access to his entire creation at the same time.

What a comfort to know that God is all over the world

across different time zones answering prayers, taking care of his people and providing for his creation. How can the one who has no beginning or end do all this?

"Because He is God!" shouts Derin, 9.

Think about this: God is.

Remember this truth: "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM'" (John 8:58).

Ask this question: Does God's eternalness bring you comfort?

"Kids Talk About God" is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online "Kids Color Me Bible" books, "Mission Explorers" videos, a new children's musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.

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Prepare to meet your baker

By Richard Harp

This is the slogan for the local Great Harvest Bakery in Trussville. Recently, a challenging yet inspirational story took place regarding their company and our congregation.

We had a family of 3 visit with us for worship one Sunday. Their mother filled out a visitor’s card, explaining that she and her daughters had just moved to Alabama from the far Northwest and were looking for a church family. I called that week to encourage them and to thank them for attending.

One of the daughters an-

swered the phone and I asked to speak with her mother. The shock I received was that she had passed away from her battle with cancer on Monday, only a day after we met her. Our congregation rallied around this family andunbeknownst to me, several members reached out to them to encourage them and be Jesus for them. We held a memorial service did our best to cover them all with love.

Several members volunteered to bring food before the memorial. This is when we learned a couple from church had delivered a loaf of Cinnamon Chip Bread from Great Harvest Bakery. The family was out, so they left the bread

behind the screen door.

Unbeknownst to the couple that left the bread, the mother’s favorite item from Great Harvest was Cinnamon Chip Bread. (We all recently learned that Great Harvest began in Montana and had a local store in the family’s original town as well as in Trussville, Alabama.) To say the least, it was a shock for the family to find their mother’s favorite delicacy staring back at them as they entered their home. None of us were prepared for the inspiration of this event and the comfort it provided during a time when no comfort expected.

“Prepare to meet your baker" has never been more real and should be a slogan for our

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lives. It may just be a coincidence that Jesus referred to Himself as the Bread of Life.

“Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst” (John 6:35).

Jesus was prepared to face

the struggles of life when he faced hunger and temptation from Satan to give up.

“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:14-16).

We can draw near to God through Jesus, our Bread of Life. He knows how to sympathize with us and through

His example we can overcome Satan. When being tempted, Jesus told the Devil, “Man shall not live by bread alone but what proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).

We must rely more on what God says than what we think or feel. Jesus is the Bread of Life because He is the greatest blessing from God - even greater than the manna that God sent from Heaven for Israel. He sustains us and keeps us during the hardest times we will ever face. Through Him we will be able to meet God face to face. Are you prepared to meet your baker?

A note from the Harp: Richard preaches for the Deerfoot Church of Christ.

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Stanley Moss, a man devoted to his community and its history By: Ella Delcamp, seventh grade Special to the Tribune by students of FCCS

Even in the third grade, Stanley Moss knew that he wanted to teach. He has lived an amazing life filled with many years educating and helping Alabamians become more aware of their history and to see the untapped potential of their community.

Stanley Moss was born December 10, 1946, and has lived in Alabama for his entire life.

Two influential people from his childhood that inspired the direction of his life were his grandmother and TV star Robert Young from Father Knows Best, who Stanley says is full of wisdom. Mr. Moss was dedicated to his education and was part of the first graduating classes of Jefferson State Community College and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also attended Troy State (now Troy University).

Stanley also had the honor of studying at Oxford University in England.

Upon accomplishing his goals as a student, Stanley began investing into the lives of Alabamians in his community.

He was involved on a part-time basis with the Birmingham Public Library for 42 years and taught with the Blount County school system for 45 years.

Although this certainly sounds

like a full schedule, Mr. Moss also used these years to spark a love for history and the arts when working to start Locust Fork marching band, the creation of a Pinson Historical Society, re-establishing the Community Arts Council of Blount County, and funding a book on the history of Pinson, Alabama.

Mr. Moss was rewarded for his dedication to education in 2001 when he was one of three English teachers in America interviewed by CBS. Stanley is still devoted to his community. He is currently the president of two historical societies. Many days you find him assisting the Blount County Memorial Museum and presenting programs to different groups concerning Alabama’s Bicentennial. Stanley is also working on writing a history of Oneonta, organizing a genealogical project for his family members and making preparations for the creation of a Pinson history museum.

Mr. Moss wants more Alabamians to be civic minded and grow in their connection to community by getting involved with a historical society, school reunions, garden clubs, Civitan club, or Lions Club. Stanley Moss is an inspiration and great example of a dutiful citizen. Robert Young may have known many wise fatherly sayings, but when it comes to Alabama, Stanley knows best!

Heather Whitestone, ballerina to 1st deaf Miss America

By Ellyana McGough, first grade Special to the Tribune by students of FCCS

Heather Whitestone was born in Dothan, Alabama, on Feb. 24, 1973. She was born hearing, but a fever when she was a baby made her deaf.

She took ballet classes to

help her learn to speak. She loved ballet.

Heather Whitestone was Miss Alabama in 1994 and the first deaf Miss America in 1995. She helps people with her 5 point S.T.A.R.S. program.

She married John McCallum and now her name is Heather Whitestone McCallum.

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Huskies JV softball shuts out Hoover, wins Oxford Spring Sting tourney From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

OXFORD — It was a fantastic weekend for Huskies JV softball. On Saturday Hewitt-Trussville shut out the Hoover Bucs JV softball team in the championship game, winning the Oxford Spring Sting tournament for the Huskies.

Kaitlyn Hughes throws no hitter for HT varsity softball

By Shaun Szkolnik, Sports Editor

Lady Husky Kaitlyn Hughes had a very good day on the mound helping

Hewitt-Trussville varsity softball rack up a 4-0 victory over Brookwood by throwing a no-hitter in Saturday’s game.

Hannah Borden put up the

Huskies’ first runs in the first inning when she drove in two with a single.

Anyce Harvey, Molly Cobb and Borden all provided one hit for the Huskies.

Hughes gave up zero runs and zero hits over three innings. She struck out three.

Kyleigh Farris, pitching for Brookwood, allowed two hits and four runs.

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Boys team triumphs in AlabamaMississippi AllStar series From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY — Down at the half the Alabama All-Star team was able to come from behind and defeat Mississippi 107-90 in the 29th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star basketball game held at Alabama State University’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

Both teams came in with See BOYS TEAM, Page 16

For Second year in a row Alabama Beats Mississippi in Girls AllStar basketball series

Auburn will host AHSAA Super 7 for second straight year From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY – In an unusual move, Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium will host the AHSAA Super 7 football championships for a second straight year. The move comes at the request of University of Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne in order to facilitate

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY — The girls from the Yellowhammer state triumphed 10182 over the girls from the Magnolia state in the annual Alabama-Mississippi AllStar basketball series Friday Kaitlyn Hughes pitches no-hitter for Hewitt-Trussville. Photo courtesy TCS

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Jordan Walker pitches shutout for Pinson Valley softball

By Shaun Szkolnik, Sports Editor

PINSON — Pinson Valley varsity softball won over Locust Fork 6-0 in Saturday’s

the Indians.

Walker went four innings in which she allowed zero runs on two hits. She struck out five. She walked zero.

The Indians scored four

Mollie Peoples, Shauna Clevenger and Graves each provide RBIs during the same inning.

In total, the Indians had eight hits with Savannah

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14 wins in the series which began in 1991. Mississippi won last year’s game at Mississippi College in Clinton (MS) and was riding a three-game winning streak coming into this year’s game.

That streak looked like it might extend to four games with Mississippi’s strong firsthalf finish to take a 47-39 lead in at halftime – chiefly on Jaylen Forbes’ three long-distance 3-pointers. The Florence guard had 11 points at the half.

He finished the game with 20 points, including four treys and a 6-of-6 free-throw shooting effort for Mississippi.

Alabama outscored Mississippi 68-43 after intermission. Tucker scored 16 his

18 points in the first half to keep Alabama, coached by Carver-Montgomery’s James “J.J.” Jackson and Mountain Brook’s Bucky McMillan, close. He earned Alabama MVP honors sinking 6-of-8 field goals, 2-of-2 3-pointers and 4-of-4 at the foul line. He also had two assists and three steals.

Robinson scored 12 points, had nine rebounds and four blocked shots, and Watford had 13 points and 12 rebounds.

He had all 12 rebounds in the second half. LeFlore’s DeAntoni Gordon chipped in 14 points, JaLon Johnson of Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa had 10 points while Jaykwon Walton of Carver-Montgomery, Des-

mond Williams of Brewbaker Tech and Brandon Nicholas of Mae Jemison each had eight points. Lee-Huntsville’s Kobe Brown added seven. Williams also had seven rebounds and three steals. Alabama out-rebounded Mississippi 60-54.

Mississippi, coached by Darren Chancellor of Florence and Bruce Robinson of Warren Central, got 20 points from Canton’s Brandon Weatherspoon, who also sank four 3-pointers. D. J. Washington of Greenville added 11 points and John Rawls of East Marion had eight points and a team-high nine rebounds.

Guard Earl Smith of Lanier also had eight points and four assists.

HUSKIES JV, from page 15 PVHS Varsity softball. Photo courtesy PVHS

game, thanks in large part to Jordan Walker throwing a complete game shutout for

runs in the fourth inning with singles by Hope Cole and Graci Graves. Cole,

Mayes and Ka’Mya Hampton producing multiple hits for Pinson Valley.

AUBURN, from front page

renovations at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

“The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Super 7 State Football Championships will be heading back to Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium Dec. 4-6 for the second year in a row,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said in a press release.

The seven AHSAA state football championship games have been rotating between the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium annually since 2009.

“With our upcoming plans to upgrade parts of Bryant-Denny Stadium, we asked Auburn to host the Super 7 again this year, and they generously accepted,” said Byrne. “We will look forward to hosting the Super 7 again in 2020 and want to thank Auburn and everyone involved in helping move this forward.”

Auburn University Athletics Director Allen Greene said Auburn University was glad to be able to accommodate Byrne’s request.

“We are excited about the opportunity to once again welcome the state’s best football teams, their bands, cheerleaders, students and supporters to Jordan-Hare Stadium,” he said. “As they have done so well in the past, our community and local organizing committee will work to provide a great experience for those that travel to our city and campus for this great event.”

Savarese said that, from the very beginning, he has been amazed at just how well the parties involved have worked together to make the Super 7 such a special event.

The Super 7 has rotated, with

the championships being held at the site not hosting the annual Auburn-Alabama Iron Bowl each year. Jordan-Hare will be the site for the Auburn-Alabama game next December, as well.

“The University of Alabama and City of Tuscaloosa asked Auburn to step in and host again this year,” Savarese said. “Auburn University and the Cities of Auburn and Opelika graciously agreed. Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama will host the 2020 Super 7 the following year.

“This partnership rotation between our state’s two finest football stadiums, the cities of Tuscaloosa, Opelika and Auburn and both universities has been outstanding. Each community and each university have always shown tremendous cooperation working together to provide life-long memories for our student-athletes, member schools and our participating communities from all across this great state.”

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, Auburn Mayor Ron Anders and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox said they appreciate the opportunity to host the Super 7.

“From the beginning, there has been extraordinary partnership between the universities and our respective cities,” Maddox said. “Together, we take tremendous pride in hosting the AHSAA Super 7. The City of Tuscaloosa is truly appreciative of the willingness of the cities of Auburn and Opelika and Auburn University for going the extra mile to host in 2019. Along with the University of Alabama, we look forward to resuming the schedule in 2020 and showcasing the major upgrades at Bryant-Denny Stadium.”

Mayors Fuller and Anders look forward to the opportunity of hosting the Super 7 for the second straight year.

“The City of Opelika is happy to be part of this incredible team,” Fuller said.

“We work side-by-side with Auburn University and the City of Auburn to give the players, fans and parents an experience they surely won’t forget.”

Anders, who was one of the founding members of the group that helped form this Super 7 alliance with the AHSAA in 2009, said he is proud of the way each city and university has worked together to celebrate the achievements of the state’s student-athletes and high schools.

“We’re looking forward to being a part of yet another unforgettable experience at this year’s AHSAA Super 7 at Jordan-Hare,” said Anders.

“This event is a testament to the strong bond between Auburn and Tuscaloosa, and we’re grateful for the chance to step in and celebrate our great high school athletes for the second year in a row.”

Don Staley, president and CEO of Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports, manages the Super 7 event locally when it is in Tuscaloosa.

“Although we are disappointed at not being in a position to host this year’s AHSAA Super 7 High School Football Championships, we recognize the importance of enhancements and construction timelines taking place at Bryant Denny Stadium,” said Staley. “We appreciate the years of collaboration with Auburn University, Auburn Athletics, City of Auburn and City of Opelika on this project and are indebted for their support in hosting this year’s event.”

In the end the 1-0 triumph over the Bucs had a lot to do with Tori Hyde pitching the Huskies to victory. Hyde gave up zero runs on four hits in six innings. She struck out three and walked one.

The Bucs, however, didn’t make it easy for the Huskies.

Hoover struck early with a single in the first inning with pitching and fielding keeping the Huskies to one run by striking out four and committing zero errors respectively.

In fact, the game went down to the last with Hoover

Tori Hyde and Ana Henson after the final strikeout Photo by Jamie G. Henson

HT JV softball wins Oxford Spring Sting tourney Photo by Keri Hyde

having a tying run on third at the bottom of the sixth. With two outs and a batter with a 2-2 count it was Hyde’s final strike that put this one away for Hewitt Trussville.

Meredith Whitt got the most hits for Hewitt-Trussville logging two hits in two at bats.

The Huskies went 5-1 over the weekend tournament with wins over Oxford, Vestavia, Moody, Geneva High and finally Hoover.

The Huskies employed two pitchers throughout the tour-

nament, Tori Hyde and Sarah Hindman, and Ana Henson did the catching.

Photo by Keri Hyde

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night at Alabama State University’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

The series has run since 1991 and each of the teams came into the game with 14 wins since then. With the victory on Friday, the tie has been broken and Alabama now leads the series 15-14.

This also marks the second year in a row that Alabama has won. Last year, the girls’ team defeated Mississippi 109-96 at Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi.

Alabama’s River Baldwin, a McDonald’s All-America selection and Florida State signee, finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds, two blocked shots and altered several others as Alabama kept the lead from start to finish. Wenonah forward Thaniya Marks,

a Grambling State commitment, added 17 points, nine rebounds and two blocks.

She was 7-of-10 at the foul line.

Jaylyn Sherrod of Ramsay, a Colorado signee, was 10-of-15 at the foul line and had 15 total points.

Hoover’s Skyla Knight and Pisgah’s Annie Hughes added 10 points each, and Ramsay’s Aniyah Smith had nine. Knight will play collegiately at Arkansas-Little Rock, Hughes is heading to Auburn and Smith to Alabama State. Hughes had an all-around strong game with eight rebounds and two blocked shots. Knight handed out three assists and had two steals, and Smith grabbed eight rebounds.

Alabama, coached by Tim Miller of Hazel Green High School and Tam-

my West of Cold Springs, out-rebounded Mississippi 73-59 and made 32-of-54 free throws.

Mississippi, coached by Shayne Linzy of Lafayette and Vicki Rutland of Lawrence County, got 16 points each from Hannah White of Columbus and Jayla Alexander of Pearl. White earned Mississippi MVP honors with a 7-of-8 free-throw performance, four rebounds and just one turnover while handling the ball at the point much of the game. Alexander had two steals and was 4-of-5 at the foul line.

Starkville’s Jalisa Outlaw also had 10 points and seven rebounds. Mississippi was 25-of-92 from the floor (27.2 percent) against Alabama’s swarming defense and was 27-of-36 shooting free throws.

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