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Trussville City Council discusses Hamilton Property development, approves resolution concerning new loop road

After a halfcentury of haircuts, The Husky Barbershop prepares to close

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By Joshua Huff, sports editor

PINSON — Pinson’s Bicentennial Park reopened on Friday, April 24, in an effort to provide citizens with a safe outlet to escape the confines of quarantine, Pinson Mayor Hoyt Sanders said in a public service announcement.

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Huntingdon College student from Argo among student leaders honored

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

MONTGOMERY — A young woman from Argo is being celebrated by Huntingdon College for being a 2019 – 2020 Ambassador.

See HUNTINGDON, Page 3

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a relaxing of the state’s current statewide stay-at-home order on Tues-

day in what she has dubbed the “Safer at Home” order, which takes effect at 5 p.m. on Thursday and expires May 15, 2020.

The new “Safer at Home” order opens retail stores, beaches and allows for elec-

tive medical procedures.

Those businesses that are to remain closed are educational institutions, restaurants, bars, breweries, entertainment venues, athletic faculties and close-contact service providers.

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“I look forward to easing back into our routines with caution,” Ivey said during a press conference on Tuesday morning. “Just like we eased into this current stayat-home order. We will also be thoughtful and careful as we ease back into our social interactions.”

Though the governor has eased restrictions, she still recommends that people practice social distancing, wear face masks when out in public and maintain hand washing. Gatherings of 10 or more people still are prohibited.

Ivey’s “Safer at Home” order falls slightly short of recommendations released by the White House regarding the phased reopening of state economies. Those new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations.

See SAFER AT HOME, Page 5

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

Suspect in Trussville Firehouse Subs stabbing bonds out of jail

See FIREHOUSE, Page 5

Momma Goldberg’s Deli in Trussville and Birmingham closing due to coronavirus impact

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Momma Goldberg’s Delis in Trussville and downtown Birmingham are closed permanently, after feeling a harsh impact from restrictions due to COVID-19.

See MOMMA G’S, Page 3

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Springville From The Tribune staff reports

SPRINGVILLE — Stopwatch Urgent Care designated their Springville, Opelika, Ladonia, Hueytown and Hartselle locations to COVID-19 testing, as of April 20, 2020.

Testing includes a medical evaluation and most major insurance plans and Medicaid are accepted.

See COVID-19 TESTING, Page 5

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam involving scammers posing as deputies

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

roads and other programs. Alabama is also at risk of losing one congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representa-

tives, which is determined by a state’s population. That loss of a congressional seat means one less voice on the national level

that can speak for the people of Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warned the public on Thursday, April 23, to be wary of scammers contacting innocent people by phone posing as deputies.

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Trussville far exceeds statewide average census response rate; Alabama on path to lose funding, congressional seat TRUSSVILLE – Alabama is set to lose not only funding for programs but a congressional seat following a less-thanideal census response rate for the 2020 United States Census.

As of Wednesday, April 23, only 50.1% of Alabamians had responded to the census, which included both responses by mail and via the internet.

The national average is 51.6%.

Alabama’s neighbors, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee, have hovered around a 48% response rate dating back to March 19. Of the four states, Tennessee has the highest rate at 50.9% with Mississippi at 48.7%, Georgia at 48.6% and Florida at 49.8%.

This is unlike the northern part of the nation where the average response rate falls between 55-60%.

The census is vital for states to receive a portion of the $675 million distributed in federal funds and grants, which help states and local communities support healthcare, hospitals,

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Restaurants, bars, close-contact service providers to remain closed; all retail stores, beaches to reopen

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Pinson’s Bicentennial Park now reopen for walking only

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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council met via video conference on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

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TRUSSVILLE — After 50 years in business, the Husky Barbershop is closing. A favorite spot for generations of customers looking for good company and a good haircut, the Husky’s official last day is April 30, 2020.

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The Trussville Tribune offering ‘at-home concerts’ From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — During this time of uncertainty and quarantine, The Trussville Tribune is hoping to put smiles on faces and to help ease anxiety among our readers and viewers, with a spe-

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cial at-home concert series.

Here is a list of concerts available to watch on www.

TrussvilleTribune.com under the “Trib TV” tab and on The Trussville Tribune Facebook page: • Friday, April 17: Alli Leighann

• Saturday, April 18: Cody Newman • Friday, April 24: Skylar Wallace Foxhall • Wednesday, April 29: Brinkley Rackstraw Past performances can still be viewed online. More will be added.

Trussville City Schools conducting survey on Classroom to Cloud From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City School system

is asking parents to participate in a survey concerning the Classroom to Cloud platform.

The platform is being used

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17-year old to be charged after stealing vehicle with 4-monthold baby inside in Center Point From The Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies have taken a juvenile into custody on Saturday, April 25, 2020, in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Center Point that contained a 4-month-old child.

The baby, who was left at a doorstep in the 500 block of 27th Ave. N.W., is safe and was unharmed during the ordeal.

After the theft, witnesses reported locating the stolen car, which was a 2019 silver Kia Sorrento, in the 600 block of Earline Circle. Following witness descriptions, authorities arrested a 17-year-old male. The teenager subsequently admitted to stealing the car at around 9:48 p.m. on Friday night from the 600 block of 5th Way N.W. in Center Point, but he said that he did not know that the child was inside. He added that he attempted to return the car, but the

heavy police presence deterred him from returning.

So instead, he dropped off the baby on the doorstep of the aforementioned residence. The homeowner then called authorities after she heard crying from the porch and that’s when she went out to look and saw the baby lying on the doormat unharmed.

The juvenile stated that he would like to apologize to the baby’s mother. He will be charged as a juvenile.

turn, the company is leaving some of the items inside the location in order to make it easier for a new restaurant to move into the location.

“The landlord wanted us to keep some of the things in here, so we are going to take a couple of things and leave the restaurant setup for him because he was so nice to us,” said Davis. “We will take down all of our logo stuff and leave everything else.”

Ponder Properties Broker Terry Ponder said the company is doing the best it can to educate and assist their tenants.

“We take things on a case-by-case basis,” said Ponder. “Ever since this thing started, we’ve been sending all of our tenants

some information on how to get relief.”

According to its website, the Ponder Properties Brokerage team provides leases, sells and manages nearly 2 million square feet of office, retail and industrial properties located throughout central Alabama.

As for Momma Goldberg’s, Davis believes the future of the Auburn locations depends on the next few months.

“I think the Auburn restaurants will survive as long as we have students and football in the fall,” said Davis.

The first Momma Goldberg’s Deli opened at the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Donahue Drive in Auburn, in 1976. It is the oldest independently owned restaurant in the city.

The only Momma Goldberg’s location in the Birmingham-metro that remains open is the one in Homewood, which is a franchised restaurant.

Momma G’s From front page

Nick Davis, the president and primary shareholder of Momma G’s Inc., which owns Momma Goldberg’s Deli, said the impact is being felt company wide.

“We had 18 open before all of this, we have about six open now,” said Davis. “We have two company restaurants open, one at South College in Auburn with a drive-thru, so it has sustained pretty well. We had to close the other company restaurants when the sales dropped below $150 a day.”

Davis said with rent, utilities, payroll and other expenses due, the decrease in cash flow was too much for the company to justify.

Momma Goldberg’s Deli in Trussville is located off Chalkville Mountain Road, in a shopping center managed by Ponder Properties.

Davis said his landlords have been helpful and gracious during this time. In re-

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The college released a list of ambassadors, student recruiters and campus leaders, thanking them for their dedication to the school. Shae George, who graduated from Westbrook Christian in 2017, was on the list.

George is majoring in Biology and is minoring in Business Administration. She hopes to continue her education after graduating from Huntingdon College, by getting her MBA with a concentration in Public Health Administration.

“It means a lot to be an ambassador because you’re a representative of a school,” said George. “That is a big privilege to be the person to welcome other people onto campus and to be able to give back to the community that’s

Census From front page

“Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories, offices and stores, and this creates jobs,” the Census Bureau wrote on its website. “Developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods. Local governments use the census for public safety and emergency preparedness.

Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life and consumer advocacy.”

The potential loss of funding would be detrimental for a state like Alabama that consistently ranks as one of the bottom states in the nation in regards to quality of life, crime, healthcare and education.

pouring back to you.”

George, who is a junior, has participated in several activities at Huntingdon College. She has played soccer and lacrosse and is now the Treasurer for SGA, on the executive council and is the president of the Key Club.

The Huntingdon College Office of Student Affairs and the Office of College and Alumni Relations were preparing to host the inaugural leadership convocation to honor student leaders. Unfortunately, coronavirus put a stop to the celebration.

“Student organizations provide such a rich, value-added experience for Huntingdon students,” stated Dean of Students Fran Taylor.

“While our plans for a great celebration of student leadership and involvement are on hold until next year, we did not want to miss this oppor-

Locally, the self-response rate by cities within The Tribune coverage area so far remains higher than the statewide average. In Trussville, the response rate far exceeds that of surrounding cities with 70.1%.

The following are the response rates for the other cities within the paper’s coverage area: • Argo – 61.5% • Center Point – 51%

tunity to say ‘thank you’ and ‘congratulations’ to the students who have achieved so much during this academic year.”

A list of students who would have been honored was released. The full list can be viewed in this story on www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

Certificates of recognition will be mailed to each student listed. Huntingdon’s traditional Awards Convocation (academic awards) winners and honor society inductions will be announced in May.

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Hewitt-Trussville, Leeds High Schools named as top 50 best programs in Alabama, according to 2020 ranking from US News & World Report

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The US News & World Report released its annual ranking of the best high schools in

50 schools in the state.

The US News & World Report reviewed more than 24,000 U.S. public high schools and 359 schools from Alabama made the rankings.

Ranking Factors How Hewitt-Trussville High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,792 nationally ranked schools and 359 schools ranked in Alabama.

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the nation on Tuesday and though just one school in the state cracked the nation’s top 100, multiple programs within The Tribune coverage area made the list of the top

Trussville Council From front page

The council and the mayor used Zoom for the workshop and regular meeting.

During the workshop, Mayor Buddy Choat addressed concerns about development on the Hamilton property, located off Highway 11, across from Winn Dixie.

Residents in nearby neighbor-

“The highest-ranked U.S. public schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best High Schools rankings are those whose attendees demonstrated outstanding

hoods have contacted the city about trees being removed from the property, according to the mayor. Choat said the new owner of the property is following guidelines placed on the property during rezoning.

On the regular agenda, a resolution was passed concerning the right-of-way and temporary easement on the downtown loop road. The road will be built to help people navigate around the

outcomes above expectations in math and reading state assessments, passed a diverse array of college-level exams and graduated in high proportions,” US News wrote.

U.S. News ranked approximately 17,790 public high schools out of more than 24,000 reviewed. This includes public high schools that had a 12th grade enrollment of 15 or greater, or otherwise had enough en-

downtown area. The resolution authorizes Choat to ex-

Leeds High School sits at No. 49 in the state and at No. 4,210 in the country.

Ranking Factors How Leeds High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,792 nationally ranked schools and 359 schools ranked in Alabama.

RANKING FACTORS College Readiness Index Rank College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank Math and Reading Proficiency Rank Math and Reading Performance Rank Graduation Rate Rank

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ecute documents to purchase those right-of-ways and ease-

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by H&H Properties. Councilman Alan Taylor abstained from the vote because he is employed by First Baptist Church, which owns land impacted by the loop road project.

The council unanimously passed a proclamation observing Arbor Day, which was on Friday, April 24.

As part of the consent agenda, the following measures were approved:

Accounts Payable Upgrade position Park Maintenance Superintendent II • 1. J. Scott Brooks – Grade 23, Step 8 • 2. Malcolm Lee Smith – Grade 23, Step 4 Accept resignations from IDB • 1. Fred Goodnight • 2. Bob Hicks The workshop and meeting were streamed live on The Tribune’s Facebook page.

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Locally, only HewittTrussville High School and Leeds High Schools were ranked within the top 50 in the state.

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Pinson Park From front page

Sanders had closed the park on March 17, along with all other non-essential city facilities, including Pinson Public Library, Parks and Recreation and the Pinson Community Center.

“The park will only be available for walking track purposes,” Hoyt said. “There are no disc golf appliances set at the moment. No restroom, no picnic, meeting room, or other facilities are available.

You may indeed park within the campus and use the walking track beginning Friday, April 24.”

Sanders added the park will be monitored and record-

Firehouse From front page

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TRUSSVILLE — The man accused in a stabbing at Firehouse Subs on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, was released from the Jefferson County Jail after posting bond.

Jaerik McGraw, 19, of Birmingham, is charged with attempted murder. He was transferred to the Jefferson County Jail on Wednesday, April 22, and bonded out on a $150,000 bond the same day.

Police said McGraw was employed at Firehouse Subs.

They believe he stabbed a

Phone Scam From front page

The department said that the scammers have just enough information to pass as a sheriff’s deputy and that the caller ID displays Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the sheriff’s office, the scammers are calling people and telling them that they have missed a court date as a witness or even as an expert. The scammers are convincing enough that people are buying pre-paid credit cards and passing along the information through the phone.

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Safer At Home From front page

Officials made clear that the return to normalcy will be a far longer process than the federal government expects, with federal officials warning that some social distancing measures might need to remain in place through the end of the year to prevent a new outbreak.

Under the White Houses’ plan, Phase one recommends strict social distancing for all people in public. Gatherings larger than 10 people are to be avoided and nonessential travel is discouraged; Phase two recommends that people are encouraged to maximize social distancing and limit gatherings to no more than 50 people unless precautionary measures are taken. Travel could resume; Phase three envisions a return to normalcy for most Americans, with a focus on identifying and isolating new infections.

Alabama’s “Safer at Home” plan keeps the majority of the state’s industry closed, while relaxing rules for some businesses with many caveats.

“We are not proceeding to the full phase one reopening consistent with the White House plans,” State Health Officer Scott Harris said.

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“Please help us,” Sanders said. “Remember, there are no picnic facilities, no loitering and no congregation

will be allowed. What we are doing appears to be working.

Please help the residents of Jefferson County, and the state as a whole, by continuing best management practices. Remember, the life you save may be your own.”

17-year-old co-worker in the neck when he arrived to work around 3:59 p.m., on Tuesday, April 21. Witnesses said the two were involved in a verbal altercation the day before. The victim is from Trussville.

The suspect left the scene after the stabbing but was arrested at 5:40 p.m. in the 1900 block of Brewster Road, according to Detective Ben Short.

Trussville Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene Wednesday. The victim was taken to UAB Hospital for treatment. His injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.

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quarters, located in Jacksonville, Florida, released the following statement on Wednesday: “We have been made aware of a recent incident at a location in Trussville, Alabama involving two staff members and are working with the local franchise owner to ensure full cooperation with authorities. As a result of this incident, one employee was arrested by Trussville Police and has since been terminated from Firehouse Subs. The safety and security of our staff and guests remains our top priority. As this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment any further at this time.”

tim from being arrested,” the sheriff’s office said.

In an effort to combat the scam, the sheriff’s office released the following tips: • The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will never call you and ask for money, banking information, credit card information or any other financial information over the phone.

• If you have a warrant, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office may ask you to turn yourself in to officials. Any payment of bond would be done at the jail, NOT over the phone.

• If you receive a call from the Jefferson County Sher-

iff’s Office and you believe it may be a scam, get the person’s name with whom you are speaking. Hang up and call 205-325-5900 and ask to speak with that person.

• NEVER give ANYONE financial or personal information over the phone. If they are calling you about a loan or any other personal matter, they will already have all of the information they need on file.

• Report any attempted fraud to your local law enforcement agency. Call and file a report. Detectives can’t investigate these crimes if they aren’t aware.

symptoms of COVID-19.

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suggested reopening entertainment venues, gyms and restaurants and a number of other things that we are not doing at this time.”

The “Safer at Home” order is as follows: NEW UPDATES • Individuals are encouraged to stay at home.

• Businesses can open subject to sanitation and social-distancing guidelines; certain higher-risk businesses and activities remain closed.

• All retail stores are to reopen with 50% capacity.

Must practice social distancing and hand sanitation.

• Beaches are to open with no gatherings of 10 people or more and must maintain 6 feet of separation.

• Medical procedures are allowed and must follow COVID-19-related rules.

WHAT STAYS THE SAME • Non-work gatherings are still limited to 10 people or less with 6 feet of distance maintained.

• Senior citizen centers are still to suspend regular programming except meals.

• Schools are still closed.

• Childcare facilities must not allow 12 or more children in room.

• Hospitals and nursing homes implement policies to restrict visitation.

• Restaurants, bars and breweries are closed to dine in; take-out, curbside or delivery only allowed.

• Night clubs, theaters, bowling alleys, gyms, barbershops, hair salons, tattoo services still closed.

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Trussville community rallies around Tarrant City Schools beginner band program

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TARRANT — When John Phillips took to Facebook Marketplace to purchase several musical instruments for his fledgling Tarrant City School beginner band program, little did he know that a chance encounter would prelude an act of philanthropy and generosity that spanned multiple communities.

Phillips, the Tarrant elementary and intermediate school music teacher and assistant band director, has been tasked with reestablishing the Tarrant City Schools’ beginner band program following a decade of unforeseen obstacles and hardships. In the two years that Phillips has been with Tarrant City Schools, he has kick-started a fifth and sixth grade beginner band program and with that has come the hunt for affordable instruments.

That hunt led him to Facebook Marketplace where he happened upon a post from Leslee Hughes, an attorney with

Blount Hughes, LLC. Hughes was selling her daughter’s old mallets and drumsticks.

“I’m always needing stuff like that,” Phillips said. “Our kids cannot afford a $30 pair of drumsticks. So, I try to get whatever I can.”

Unbeknownst to Phillips at the time was that his virtual introduction to Hughes placed him in a whirlwind of generosity and kindness. Hughes went above and beyond, Phillips said.

On top of the mallets and drumsticks, Hughes offered to donate bells, a flute and even went as far as to reach out to the Trussville community and ask if they’d like to donate instruments.

“It was such a shock to have somebody so interested, who was not from Tarrant, to help out our band program, Phillips said.

“She even managed to contact the head of the Facebook group ‘What’s Happening in Trussville.’ This is all a shock to me.”

Hughes benevolence has been a blessing, Phillips added.

Between her and multiple

other people, the band has received a bag of mallets, two flutes and a clarinet. In addition to those donations, Blount Hughes, LLC. donated $300.

The appraised value for the entirety of the donations sits around $1,000, Phillips said.

Since the band officially commenced in January, the program has focused on preparing students for advancing into the high school band program. At the moment, the band consists of around 25 students. With schools shut down for the rest of the academic year, Phillips is admittedly concerned about the growth of his students, but he added that the kids remain hungry to learn.

“The one thing that I can tell you about those kids is that they’re hungry to be apart of that band program,” Phillips said.

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The Husky Barbershop.

But even before the novel coronavirus came along, owner Lacy Wright was preparing to hang up his scissors. After two careers, the 75-year-old barber is ready to kick back and enjoy life with Gail, his Gadsden High School sweetheart and bride of 55 years.

With some traveling to do and five grandkids to spend time with, the couple won’t exactly be relaxing, but they won’t be dealing with the pressures of a family-owned business, either.

So far, however, the road to retirement hasn’t gone exactly the way Wright planned.

“It’s sad that the business will be retiring with me,” he said. “I’ve had it on the market for a year and a half with several interested purchasers, but the sales process has been completely crippled by the pandemic.”

A native of Rainbow City, Wright attended Jacksonville State University then Auburn University before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1966. After a tour of duty with the Strategic Air Command, SAC 19th Bomb Wing based out of Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Wright was encouraged to pursue a career with the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Control, which he did.

“Working with the FAA

Apr. 29 - May 5, 2020 was wonderful,” he said. “I served in a number of its facilities throughout my 35-year career, including Macon, Ga., Jacksonville Fla., Birmingham, Ft. Rucker, and Atlanta.

My tour at Birmingham Tower brought us to Trussville. We loved this area and decided this was our place.”

During his early years with the FAA, Wright operated a charter flying service on the side, and in 1972, he was hired to fly a barber/styling group from Savannah to a training/ competitive event in Atlanta.

That’s how he met the head of the group from Roffler School of Barbering and Hair Design, a fellow Alabamian, and they became friends.

“He noticed that I enjoyed being there and had an interest,” Wright said. “When we were at Auburn, I began to trim Gail’s hair. She liked her haircuts, and I enjoyed doing it, and we were really watching our pennies at that time, so it saved us some money.”

When his new Roffler friend offered him the opportunity to sit in on the classes and said if Wright could pass the written and practical exams, he could be certified, the guy didn’t have to offer twice.

“As Paul Harvey would say, ‘the rest of the story’ is, I did, and he did,” said Wright.

“So that was the beginning of my part-time barber/styling career.”

Wright retired from the FAA in December 1999. Since he was still fairly young and in good health, Gail, who still held a fulltime job at the time, asked what he planned to do with himself.

“I think I’ll go down and talk to the man running the Husky Barbershop and see what it’ll take to get my Georgia license transferred to Alabama,” he told her. That accomplished, he started working at the Husky in January 2000.

The Husky Barbershop, said Wright, was established in downtown Trussville in 1970

by Cecil Cornelius. Tucked between the front and back doors

of the former Braden Furniture location in a tiny two-business building on Chalkville Road, the shop was in a prime location to thrive.

The Husky Barbershop.

By 2002, the business had outgrown its cozy nest and moved to its current, larger location on Gadsden Highway, a mile or so northeast of downtown. There, it continued to grow.

In 2007, Wright became the managing partner of the Husky Barbershop, along with Cornelius. Then in 2010, Cornelius retired due to health issues, and Wright became the sole owner.

As such, he’s rightfully proud of the connection between the shop’s name and the Trussville City Schools mascot.

“Over the years, the shop has supported anything that has to do with our Husky school system, and that has been so enjoyable,” said Wright. “If the kids from the band, golf team, baseball or football teams, etc., needed anything, I do believe the Husky was one of the first places they would come to for support. We always tried to do our part.”

But whatever else stands out about Wright’s time at the barbershop, he most treasures the relationships he formed there.

“We have been blessed to meet and become friends with all of our customers over these many years, generation after generation,” said Wright. “In a service-oriented business like the barbershop, your customers rapidly become friends, and those friendships live on.

It’s the friendships and the people we served that I’ll miss most.”

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O b i t u a ry

Norma L Purdy

25, 1927 ~ april 21, 2020 (age 93) january

PURDY, Norma Lee Redd, age 93, of Birmingham, Alabama, died April 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband Grover Anthony Purdy, Jr. She was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church for 55 years and a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church for 10 years. She was a member of the altar sodality and made all infant baptismal bibs at St. Barnabas Catholic Church and was a member of the prayer shawl ministry at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. She loved to read and once claimed she had read every book in the Mt. Laurel Library. She made beautiful quilts and was awarded many first-place ribbons in quilt shows. She was a knitter and made gorgeous prayer shawls for the sick.

She played bridge every Thursday with a group of very special friends.

She also loved to plant flowers and watch birds in her yard. Burial was at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East in Trussville, AL. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 1 p.m. and was officiated

by Father Martin Muller. The family plans to have a memorial service at a later date. Survivors include sons: Michael A. Purdy (Carol) of Atlanta, GA; Joseph W. Purdy (Bonnie) of Belton, SC; Steven T. Purdy (Laura) of Trussville, AL and Tom P. Purdy of Homewood, AL.Daughters: Nancy P. Tillery (Galen) of Birmingham, AL and Teresa M. McLendon (Jay) of Trussville, AL. Grandchildren: Justin (Thao) Purdy and Christopher Purdy of Atlanta, GA.; Jennifer Miller (Brandon) of Birmingham, AL; Jessica Holden (Matt) of Birmingham, AL; Jamie McLendon of Nashville, TN; Leigh Ann Pritchett (Robert) of Springville, AL, Michelle Hanks (Kolby) of Trussville, AL; Brittney Purdy of Orlando, FL; April (Lyle) Dempsey of Wellford, SC; Travis Purdy (Jordan) of Belton, SC and she was blessed with eight great grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Building Fund, P. O. Box 380396, Birmingham, AL 35238 or St. Barnabas Catholic Church, School Endowment Fund, 7921 First Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206.

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Betty C Bass march

21, 1928 ~ april 18, 2020 (age 92)

Betty Calhoun Bass, age 92 was born in Chalkville on March 21, 1928. She passed Saturday April 18, 2020 at Elmcroft Assisted Living facility of Grayson Valley on Old Springville Road. She was a member of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oron Lamar Bass Sr., parents Amzi Allen Calhoun and Bessie Pearl Calhoun. She is survived by her three children, Oron (Sonny) Lamar Bass Jr. (Sandra), Linda Schimpf (Jeffrey) and Denis Allen Bass (Gisela), sister Patricia Green ( David) and Faye Calhoun (Jimmy). Also 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. There is one special friend of Mrs. Bass, Clint Moore, of Clay (Fairhope). A graveside service was held on Friday, April 24,2020 at 11:00 AM, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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27, 1932 – april 21, 2020(age 87)

Mary Margaret Stone, 87, of Leeds, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Bessie Russell, husband, Hugh Stone, and daughter, Mary Elizabeth White. She is survived by daughter Regina K. Fisher and Jo Anna Price (Larry) with 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. There was a graveside service for Mrs. Stone on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Moody Cemetery in Moody, Alabama. Service was directed by Kilgroe Funeral Home – Leeds.

7, 1930 ~ april 20, 2020

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Patricia Louise Bramel McKay left her earthly home on April 20, 2020 and rose up into heaven to be reunited with her forever husband, Bill. “And what a day of rejoicing that will be!” She leaves behind her two sons, Patrick (Jeanie) and Paul (Brenda), daughter-in-law, Sherry McKay, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She also leaves her precious sister, Gail Goolsby and family, along with numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins. While Pat’s life on earth did include her working for several insurance companies and banks, her biggest accomplishment was the rearing of her family and doing the work of her Lord and Savior. She was married to Bill for over 70 years, and a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Roebuck Plaza for over 50 years. Her Family and her Faith will forever be her legacy.

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Due to the Covid-19 regulations, there was only a graveside service for the immediate family on April 25, 2020 at 11am. The service was streamed on her Facebook page for all her friends and family.

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Kaitlyn Hughes, Abigail Dorsett named as recipients of 2020 Maggie Grace Bowles Softball Scholarship

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE – Maggie Bowles’ legacy of hope continues to impact the community and beyond following the announcement on Friday.

See MAGGIE BOWLES, Page 10

Current MLB player, former HTHS star Tyler Tolbert awarded Mr. Blaze at annual UAB Green and Golden Globes

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

BIRMINGHAM — Former Hewitt-Trussville High School and UAB baseball player Tyler Tolbert was named the university’s Mr. Blaze this past Thursday at the Green and Golden Globe awards virtual ceremony.

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Apr. 29 - May 5, 2020

Trussville’s Noah Igbinoghene selected in 1st round of 2020 NFL Draft by Miami Dolphins

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

The Miami Dolphins selected former Hewitt-Trussville football standout Noah Igbinoghene with the 30th pick in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft, adding yet another athletic and physical cornerback to the Dolphin’s secondary.

Igbinoghene becomes the second Hewitt-Trussville player to be selected in the NFL Draft.

The Dolphins, who traded back from the 26th overall pick to the 30th with Green Bay, added to its secondary with the former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn playmaker.

The selection comes as Miami tries to rebuild yet again following a 5-11 record in 2019. “(He was the) best player on the board for us,” Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier said. “We felt really good about Noah. We got to know him.”

Igbinoghene will now join a secondary consisting of star cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Byron Jones.

“I know they don’t know that,” Igbinoghene said. “But

The Miami Dolphins selected former Hewitt-Trussville football standout Noah Igbinoghene with the 30th pick in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Photo courtesy of Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.

those are two of the top cornerbacks in the entire league.

To learn from them is a blessing.”

Miami fell in love with the upside of Igbinoghene, who made the switch to defense during his sophomore year after arriving to Auburn as a wide receiver. The two-sport star impressed at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine after he ran a 4.48 40-yard dash and posted a 37-inch vertical jump and 128-inch broad

jump, the latter checking in at the 88th percentile.

Igbinoghene’s athleticism originates from his parents, both of whom were members of the Nigerian Olympic team. His mother, Faith, was a bronze medalist with the 4×100 relay team in 1992 and finished fifth in 1996. His father, Festus, attended Mississippi State where he claimed five SEC titles in the long and triple jumps.

As a cornerback at Au-

burn, Igbinoghene allowed a completion percentage of just 41.9%. He concluded his collegiate career with 92 total tackles, 19 passes defended, one forced fumble and one interception. He finished his final season with the Tigers as the 10th-leading tackler on the team with 42 tackles, one tackle for loss and broke up seven passes.

“He’ll be in hip-pockets all day, even in the NFL,” Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner wrote of Igbinoghene. “He loves to get physical at the line of scrimmage with opposing wideouts and never let them leave arm’s length.”

Igbinoghene’s arrival to the tropics will give the Dolphins an immediate player to fill in as the nickel cornerback and should give the team a shutdown secondary following the departure of Minkah Fitzpatrick Jr. “Really excited for Noah, really excited for his family,” Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said in a statement — Malzahn’s program has sent its No. 1 corner into the NFL throughout the past three years. “He chose to come out early, and for him to go in the first round, that’s really big.”

Former Fyffe championship quarterback Zach Pyron announces plans to transfer to Pinson Valley

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

PINSON – The Pinson Valley football team has found itself a new quarterback following the departure of former senior Barry White.

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Pinson Valley football welcomes new offensive coordinator, Dillon Griggs

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PINSON — The pieces to the puzzle continue to come together for first year Pinson Valley head coach Sam Shade following the announcement on Thursday evening that the Indians have hired a new offensive coordinator.

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Maggie Bowles From page 9

That two Hewitt-Trussville senior softball players were honored as the Maggie Grace Bowles Softball Scholarship recipients for 2020.

The awardees for the scholarship are Abigail Dorsett and Kaitlyn Hughes, both of whom recently concluded their high school softball careers as teammates on one of the most dominant Hewitt-Trussville teams in recent memory.

The scholarship is named after Maggie Bowles, who tragically passed away on July 14, 2017, following a car accident on July 7, 2017. Maggie’s death temporarily dimmed the light of a “precocious, energetic” young girl whose love for softball was well known.

“Maggie or Mags, as she liked to be called, loved being on the softball field,” Shawn Bowles wrote in Extra Inning Softball.

“She loved dirt piles, candy, base hits, laughing with friends, and getting more candy. She was part

of a family at the ballpark, and the nine other players on her team had become her softball sisters.”

Following her death, the Bowles’ family was wholeheartedly embraced by the Trussville community. From the “Mint Majesty” ribbon in player’s hairs, to the 2018 Hewitt-Trussville Middle School softball team honoring Maggie with “M7” added upon their helmets as they claimed the Metro Champions, the community had done what it could to honor Maggie’s legacy.

In appreciation, the Bowles family created a scholarship in Maggie’s name to be given to graduating Hewitt-Trussville softball players. Those players selected this year were part of several of one of the most talented programs in Huskies history. As 2019 Class 7A state champions, both Hughes and Dorsett entered this season along with a Hewitt-Trussville team poised to fight for yet another state championship.

Through the first quarter of the season, the Huskies did not disappoint. Prior to the stoppage in the season due to the coronavirus pan-

demic, Hewitt-Trussville sat 12-11 and as the second-best team in Class 7A, behind only nationally ranked Spain Park. In fact, at one point this season, the Huskies were ranked No. 7 in the nation, according to the USA TODAY Sports/ NFCA High School Super 25 Poll.

A significant part of that success was due to the talents of Hughes and Dorsett.

Hughes, one of the most skilled pitchers in the state, finished this season 7-0 with an earned run average of just 1.00. Dorsett, the anchor of the outfield, was a savant at the plate. She hit .455 and was a crucial component in a Huskies lineup that hit 11 home runs and scored 42 points in just the first 24 innings this season.

Both Hughes and Dorsett’s legacy on the field will continue as both will next climb into the college softball ranks; Hughes at the University of South Alabama and Dorsett at Samford.

With this scholarship, along with several other endeavors all done in Maggie’s name, the memory of a little girl whose zest of life touched many will live on.

Dillon Griggs From page 9

Pinson Valley confirmed the news that Dillon Griggs has stepped down from his role as the offensive coordinator at Jackson High School to slide into the same role with the Indians. In addition to his on-field duties, Griggs will assume the role as the school’s physical education teacher.

“Jackson will always hold a special place in my family’s heart,” Griggs said. “The people of this city has treated us like family from the day we moved in and

Tyler Tolbert From page 9

In recognition for his athletic contribution to the Blazer’s baseball team during the 2019 season.

Tolbert, now of the Rookie Advanced Idaho Falls Chukars, concluded his college baseball career at UAB with 47 games played, with a batting average of .283 and with 51 hits, eight doubles, two triples, two homeruns and 21 RBI. Tolbert stole 76 bases during his time with the Blazers, which placed him among the top 10 all-time in UAB history.

The 6-foot, 160-pound speedster was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the 2019 MLB Draft. In his first

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Former Fyffe High School quarterback Zach Pyron announced on Twitter that he will transfer to Pinson Valley next academic year and play out the remaining two seasons of his high school career with the Indians.

“After many prayers and talks with my family, I will be playing my junior and senior year at Pinson Valley High School,” Pyron wrote on Twitter. Thank you, Fyffe, for great memories, great friendships, and teaching me more than the game of football. I am excited

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Griggs departs a Jackson football team that has gone 98-28 in the past decade. The Aggies concluded this past season 6-6 and fell in the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs to Briarwood.

Despite finishing the season third in Class 5A, Region 1, Jackson’s offense was the second highest-scoring offense in the region, averaging 29 points per game.

The Aggies totaled 348 points on

the year, second to only 11-1 Faith Academy.

Griggs will become the offensive coordinator for a Pinson Valley offense that will more than likely be helmed by Fyffe High School sophomore transfer Zach Pyron. Pyron guided Fyffe to the Class 2A state championship in 2019. Griggs will also benefit from a loaded running game led by three-star running back Kenji Christian. “(I) can’t thank coach Samuel Shade and Mr. (Michael) Turner enough for this amazing opportunity,” Griggs said.

season with the Chukars, Tolbert averaged .382 at the plate with 13 hits and two stolen bases in nine games. In his first taste of the minor leagues in the Arizona League following the draft, Tolbert posted a 174 PA, .221/.349/.250/.599, 0 HR, 3 XBH, 26 SB, 0.54 BB/K, 81 wRC+ stat line in his first 41 games with the Rookie League Arizona Royals.

Tolbert entered this season prior to the postponement as the No. 73-ranked prospect in the Kansas City Royal’s farm organization.

Per the Royal Farm Report, Tolbert was described as follows: “Like a long list of Royals prospects before him, Tyler Tolbert can absolutely fly. Tolbert shows good promise at the plate

with his ability to make contact, and with his defensive ability in CF, but it will be the legs that carry him through the system. If he can just hit for as much power as someone like Nicky Lopez, and cut down on the strikeouts a bit, Tolbert has some tools that could carry him to the big leagues.”

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Blazers’ fourth annual Green and Golden Globes Awards were presented virtually through the university’s Twitter and Instagram accounts. The awards recognized UAB’s athletic achievements for the Spring 2019, Fall 2019 and winter 2020 seasons. Winners were voted on by the student-athletes, coaches and UAB administrators.

for the future and to be a Pinson Valley Indian.”

The timing of the transfer is ideal for new head Pinson Valley head coach Sam Shade.

White’s upcoming graduation leaves the team without a proven quarterback. White guided the Indians to a 10-3 record and just one game removed from the program’s third consecutive state championship berth.

Pyron will transfer to Pinson Valley after having guided Fyffe to the Class 2A state championship in 2019. The Red Devils concluded the season 15-0 and defeated Reeltown, 56-7, in the state championship game.

Pyron threw three touchdowns

Zach Pyron, right. Photo courtesy of Zach Pyron Twitter.

in the win to go along with 27 carries for 171 yards. He was named the championship game MVP. He finished the season with 1,276 yards of total offense with 26 touchdowns.

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6750 Trussville-Clay Rd. - Trussville, AL (205) 681.8787