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May 1 - 7, 2019 2 arrested for trying to steal gas from a car in Stockton Place

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Former Trussville fire chief indicted on theft, ethics charges

Cracker Barrel responds to shooting death

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

See 2 ARRESTED, Page 5

Springville amends zoning for two developments in special session

By Terry Schrimscher

SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council held a special called meeting on April 29 to address zoning issues for the developments at the former Wright Farms property on Village Springs Road and the Sweetwater subdivision off of AL-23.

The amended zoning for See SPRINGVILLE, Page 3

Trussville Police and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office to continue arrests for marijuana From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush said his department will not change its policy on marijuana arrests after an announcement by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, although that move has See MARIJUANA, Page 6

Clay Mayor’s prayer breakfast will be May 3 From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

CLAY — The Clay Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be at the Grayson Valley Country Club on Friday, May 3.

The event will start at 7 a.m.

Guest speaker Tony Cooper, the executive director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, will be on hand.

The prayer breakfast is hosted by the Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce.

Go to https:// claypinsonchamber.com/ events/purchase/?cn=10391 to buy a ticket for $10.

TRUSSVILLE — Former Trussville fire chief Russell Ledbetter was indicted on six felony charges on April 5, according to court documents.

Ledbetter, 59, is accused of using city vehicles, including a travel trailer, a 2008 Crown Victoria and a 1968 AMG military vehicle, among other vehicles, for personal gain.

According to the indictment, Ledbetter is accused of using the city’s human labor or facilities to improve a 1952 Willys Carryall Jeep.

Ledbetter is facing six felony charges: four counts of ethics violations for using city property for personal gain and two counts of first-degree theft of a motor vehicle.

See CRACKER BARREL, Page 3

Clay Council honors CCHS student for winning Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year

By Crystal McGough, copy editor

CLAY — CCHS student-athlete Khalil Bell won the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award for the state of Alabama and the Clay City Council honored

Photo via Jefferson County Jail

See STUDENT, Page 2

Workshops Inc. donates car to Trussville employee

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Police Department and Springville Fire & Rescue are hosting Springville Night Out on May 4, 2019.

The community is invited to come out and meet local heroes and enjoy free food and candy. There will be face painting, free kids’ eye exams and more. Meet representatives from St. Clair County SWAT and D.A.R.E, the Jefferson

By Shaun Szkolnik, for the Tribune

TRUSSVILLE — One of the mottos for Workshops Inc. in Avondale is, “A job is more than just a paycheck.

It’s self-esteem…it’s pride… it’s Community.” That is a fitting piece of wisdom from an organization that exists to connect “differently abled” workers with employers in need of hardworking, dedicated and loyal employees.

One of Workshops Inc.’s success stories is Nadihesda Funes. Funes has been working for The Great Harvest Bread Company for about seven months now. Owner-operator David Snyder could not be more pleased with the arrangement. Funes is a huge asset who is always adding value to the company.

“Workshops Inc. is an organization that assists those with barriers to employment to not only gain employment but their independence,” said Snyder.

“We were introduced to Nadihesda Munez, we refer to her as Nadi, back in October through Natalie Brasher who works for Workshops. She went ahead and explained to us that Nadi (and her family) …came to us from Hondorous and Nadi is deaf. She is hearing impaired

Springville Night Out set for May 4

See NIGHT OUT, Page 6

and was looking for employment. We taught Nadi how to knead the bread and do some of the behind the scenes kind of things that makes us Great Harvest, and she has thrived and done a great job.”

The commitment that Workshops Inc. makes does not end with employment.

They remain a part of the relationship and make sure that all of the pieces fit together.

“Workshop provided us with a sign language person on the onset to go ahead and assist with Nadi’s adjustment to this work environment,” said Snyder. “Nadi has been inde-

pendent of that individual for the last six months and is just doing great. That organization is amazing. Workshops is really one of those organizations that change people’s lives. It has really helped us, employers, to make sure that Nadi had the resources to go ahead and perform the functions and the things we do.”

Workshops Inc., however, cannot take all the credit for Munes success, nor would the organization want to. Munes is a hard worker, and her positive attitude brightens everywhere she goes.

“She’s amazing,” said Sny-

der. “She’s very punctual. Is willing to do anything. Always has a smile on her face, always eager to tackle any kind of job duty or anything that we ask her to do. She is really pleasant to work with.”

As anyone that has held down a job knows what happens between the nine-to-five is only a part of the equation.

There are support systems that go beyond the work week and must be in place if that work week is to take place. One of the most integral aspects of this coordination is transportation, See WORKSHOPS, Page 6

St. Clair County phasing out tornado sirens

By Terry Schrimscher

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Alabama has experienced an above average number of tornadoes already in 2019, according to the National Weather Service. The increase in storms has reignited a debate over the effectiveness of storm sirens.

Recently, officials for St. Clair county warned citizens not to rely on the sirens and voted not to continue funding for the maintenance of the sirens. Many See SIRENS, Page 5

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LIBRARY, from front page

him with a proclamation on Tuesday, April 23.

The proclamation states, “Whereas Khalil Bell is a lifelong resident of the City of Clay; and...a student athlete at Clay Chalkville High School who earned a baseball scholarship to Bishop State Community College; and whereas Khalil Bell has been recognized with two Most Outstanding Student Awards (2015-2016 and 2016-2017) and the Cougar Character Award (20162017) at Clay Chalkville High School; and whereas Khalil Bell is an excellent student, member of National Honor Society, Clay Chalkville High School Ambassador, Heritage Panel member, and a Senior Class Officer; and...has been described as “a fantastic young man and a great role model for young people to look up to,”; and...has been involved with the Boys and Girls Club for nine years, as an attendee, counselor, and coordinator; and...has been named The Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year for the state of Alabama; “Now therefore be it proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Clay, Alabama that we acknowledge and

Charles Webster, Khalil Bell, Councilor Bo Johnson, John Williamson BGCCA program director Taylor Gurley, Councilor Dennis Locke

applaud the volunteerism, dedication, and sense of service consistently displayed

by Khalil Bell.”

Prior to winning the state competition, Bell also won the regional competition for Boys and Girls Club Youth of

the Year. He will now move on to compete in the southeast regional competition in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 13. If he wins the southeast regional competition, he will then compete in Washington D.C. for the National Youth

of the Year title.

“I just want to thank the city of Clay for always supporting us at the Boys and Girls Club and for always being there, and for them continuing to be there,” Bell said. “Thank you.”

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Trussville detectives need to identify 2 wanted in an identity theft case

Improved Bath & Body Works celebrating grand opening May 10

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Detectives with the Trussville Police Department obtained surveillance images of two people wanted in connection to an identity theft case.

According to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, the victim's bank information was stolen and used to make several fraudulent purchases and transactions at a retail location and at a banking location.

If you recognize any of

TRUSSVILLE — The Bath & Body Works location off Highway 11 will reopen with a new and improved section on May 10, 2019.

The Promenade Tutwiler Farm store has been undergoing a remodel for the past two months. The White Barn Shop will now be a part of the store offering more home products and candles.

Construction crews are on location adding finishing touches to the store. There are already new displays in-

these pictured suspects, you can contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777. You will remain anonymous, and the infor-

mation you provide to Crime Stoppers leading to the charge and arrest of an identified suspect could result in a cash reward.

stalled.

The manager of the location in Trussville's Colonial Promenade near Chalkville Mountain Road said this is

a remodel all Bath & Body Works locations will undergo. Tarsha Crawford said her location will likely be remodeled at the beginning of 2020.

SPRINGVILLE, from front page

the Wright Farms development, which was annexed into the city in 2018, was largely a procedural issue.

“The property was brought into the city as a planned unit development. That is not changing,” city attorney James Hill said. “The ordinance says when the lines inside the master plans change, it requires a change of the ordinance.”

The changes were prompted by a council vote in March to outsource sewer services to Odenville. The original master plan for the development included on-site sewage processing, but the recent change allows for more green space and changes in lot sizes.

The changes in lot lines will reduce the number of 65 foot and 85 foot lots available and could potentially increase the number of 100 foot lots from 100 up to 130.

The Wright Farm development caused considerable controversy when it was first proposed. Many Springville citizens opposed the project,

Wright Farm Development

fearing the additional burden on roads and schools. Part of the compromise with the developer of the property included a reduction in the number of proposed homes.

Ordinance 2019-12 amending the zoning for 1231 Village Springs Road, the Wright Farm development, was approved.

The second zoning issue addressed in the special called meeting involved the existing Sweetwater subdivision, which was annexed into the District 2 of the city last year. The neighborhood, in the unincorporated

St. Clair Springs area, already existed when the property was annexed into the city.

Some of the Sweetwater subdivision is classified as residential annexed nonconforming.

“It’s a unique concept,” Hill said. “The property was annexed after having already been developed. It doesn’t quite fit any of our zoning, so we zone it as is.”

Hill added that the R7 designation, accepting the existing property as nonconforming, does not create any further precedent. Additional construction on the property would be required to conform to city zoning standards.

Ordinance 2019-13 amending the zoning ordinance for the Sweetwater subdivision was adopted.

Both ordinances were previously recommended by the planning and zoning commission in a public hearing.

Mayor William Isley adjourned the meeting after the votes.

CRACKER BARREL, from front page

By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor

TRUSSVILLE — It has been one month since a man was shot outside of the Cracker Barrel in Trussville on March 28, 2019. That man, Randy Young, died two days later. One person was arrested and two families were forever impacted. Now, Cracker Barrel’s corporate office has responded to the tragedy.

In a statement to The Trussville Tribune, the Director of Corporate Communications at Cracker Barrel said: Like the rest of the community, we are deeply saddened by the tragic events of that day and the loss of one of our guests. We will continue to do everything we can to help the community and our employees recover. - Janella Escobar When asked if the incident has caused a decrease in business, Cracker Barrel did not

Randy Young

provide a comment.

Randy Young, 40, was shot in the head in the parking lot of the Cracker Barrel restaurant on Norrell Drive.

He was taken to the hospital

by Trussville Fire and Rescue and was on life support for two days before succumbing to his injuries.

Bryan Hancock, 22, was arrested shortly after the shooting. He is facing a capital murder charge and has a preliminary hearing set for May 30, 2019. The capital murder charge means Hancock could be sentenced to death if he is found guilty.

Investigators said an alter-

cation over parking escalated to the shooting. Hancock’s attorneys said video surveillance will prove the shooting was in self-defense. Young’s brother said his family is praying for Hancock and his family, although they do not support the self-defense claim.

Hancock remains in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.

Bryan Hancock, Jefferson County Jail

Taco Mama ‘Coming Soon’ to Trussville From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Taco Mama Taco Bar is coming soon to Trussville. The announcement was posted on the chain's website.

According to Dillan Reed, who works at the

Mountain Brook location, the owners are still in the process of finding an exact location. He said they are narrowing it down and have three options. One of those is in the Downtown Entertainment District.

Once the owners pick a location, it will take six to

eight months for them to establish the location and open. Reed said the new restaurant would create about 35 jobs.

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Trussville extends moratorium on massage parlors From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the Trussville City Council extended a moratorium on new massage therapy establishments in the city for 30 days.

Councilors said the extension is to allow time to review the current ordinance

and consider any changes or improvements that may be required.

Massage therapy establishments must meet city ordinance Section 7.5 of the city code.

The moratorium does not impact existing businesses.

The ordinance outlines the required licensing necessary to conduct business, as well as the physical requirement

of the building and massage rooms, and how employees must dress and conduct themselves with clients. The ordinance also outlines recordkeeping requirements.

Section 7.5-3 N. establishes hours of operation of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At least two facilities are currently advertising hours as late as 10 p.m.

The moratorium does not impact existing businesses.

Trussville Police looking for person after string of beer thefts From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department wants to question a person in connection to a string of beer thefts.

Investigators said the thefts happened on Wednesday, April 24, at the Shell gas station and the Chevron gas station in the 5900 block of Chalkville Mountain Road.

Anyone who recognizes the person in the surveillance images is asked to contact Detective Robinson with the Trussville Police Department.

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Escaped inmate captured at Walmart in Gardendale From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

GARDENDALE – An escapee from Kilby Prison was captured at a Gardendale Walmart parking lot Wednesday, April 24.

According to the Brookside Police Department, a man named William Justin Cole escaped from Kilby Prison on Tuesday, April 23. Citizens were requested to be on the lookout for Cole and a female that may have been with him. The female was identified as Emily Hunter Burr of Brookside.

Police said that at approximately 12:30 p.m., U.S. Marshalls and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office located the ve-

William Justin Cole, Emily Hunter Burr

hicle at a Walmart in Gardendale. The vehicle was occupied

by Cole and Burr. Both subjects were arrested without incident.

Jefferson County partnering with One Place for victims of violent crimes From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

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JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will now partner with One Place Family Justice Center in an effort to raise awareness of services and resources for victims.

Sheriff Mark Pettway said One Place is where officers will

take victims of violent crimes who need immediate and longterm help.

"We will have a person over here from the sheriff's office at One Place to help those that have been victims,” Pettway said.

“We want to make sure we have a place for them to go to get the help that they need in case something happens to them."

Pettway said the center will

allow victims to know there is help for them. He said it offers a comforting atmosphere and helps them realize what their next steps will be after a traumatizing experience.

The effort is a collaboration between One Place, the District Attorney's Office, The Office for Victims of Crimes and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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Sinkhole hazard on Birmingham Water Works Project in Center Point From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — Jefferson County officials are working

with Birmingham Water Works to fix a large sinkhole in the middle of a roadway in Center Point.

The sinkhole is at 2240 and 2244 Second Terrace NW. The

location is just 200 feet from 23rd Ave. NW. The roadway is closed until further notice. Crews are working to fix the problem.

Center Point celebrates community center ribbon-cutting

Citizen flag-down leads to arrest of man in Trussville From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A man is in jail after Trussville police were tipped off by a concerned citizen on Monday, April 29.

According to police, the officers were flagged down around 12:47 p.m. A citizen informed the officers that a subject was panhandling in the 1400 block of Gadsden Highway.

Police responded to the area

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT —The city of Center Point officially opened its new community center on April 30, 2019 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. City and county officials were on hand for the event.

The center offers a fitness center, a gymnasium and a variety of classes.

Classes include CrossFit, pickleball, basketball, fitness and aerobics, weight lifting, tumbling and gymnastics.

Walk-in visits are $5 for access to the fitness center and gym during open play hour. Monthly memberships are available and they include access to the fitness center, access to the gym during open play hours, participation in member fitness classes and other classes and a 10% discount on rentals from Center Point Parks and Recs. Some classes offered at the center will cost extra.

The Center Point Communi-

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department had a successful prescription take-back campaign on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Chief Eric Rush said 48 boxes were filled with 634 pounds of unused and expired medication. The

Allen Headley

and made contact with Allen Arthur Headley. According to police, Headley had an outstanding warrant for first-degree

aggravated stalking in Jefferson County and aggravated stalking in Georgia.

Jail records show that Headley was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Tuesday at 1:58 with a $30,000 bond. According to records, he is still in jail.

According to court records, Headley has a history of drug charges including for possession with intent and trafficking morphine.

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634 lbs. of prescription drugs dropped off for Trussville Take-back Day From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

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medications will be taken by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The event was part of a National Prescription Drug Take-back Day. It was the 16th annual event sponsored by the DEA. Deliveries of drugs to DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events are confidential, with no personal information collected and no questions asked.

counties around the state have done the same.

The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently updated to a polygon-based siren system and added the optional Everbridge Emergency Alerts. The polygon sirens only sound alerts in areas where storm trackers determine there is imminent danger. Officials hope eliminating county-wide alerts in favor of the more hyperlocal sirens will help prevent complacency. The Everbridge system allows residents to subscribe to weather alerts on their cell phone or landline.

On their website, the Jefferson County EMA said the old siren system was based on 1950s technology and was really designed to alert people who were outdoors at the time of a storm sighting.

The inefficiency of the old system has led many to question if sirens are needed at all. One advocate for better technology is ABC 33/40 chief meteorologist James Spann.

“The siren mentality has killed countless people in Al-

abama over the years,” Spann said. “The idea that you will hear a siren before a tornado strikes.

The truth is that sirens reach a small number of people, mostly outdoors. They have never been effective in reaching people in a home, business, school, or church. You might hear one on a sunny day, but there is no hope during a raging storm in the middle of the night.”

Springville Fire Chief Richard Harvey maintains two cityowned sirens within the city limits of Springville. He said the sirens are just a tool to alert people of potential danger.

Springville plans to maintain the existing sirens until they need to be removed or until they become a burden to taxpayers.

Harvey is concerned that sirens can create a false sense of security. Although they are tested regularly, the old sirens that are battery powered could fail between tests without warning. He is also in agreement that people need to be more aware of storm dangers and said there are many other tools available to the public.

Spann said his opinion that

people would be better served if local governments diverted the funds spent on sirens to place a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radio in every home.

“They are the baseline for receiving tornado warnings, and only a very small percentage of Alabamians have one,” Spann added.

The second tier, according to Spann, is a smartphone with weather alerts enabled and a good weather app. He said the NOAA radios don’t rely on cellular service like a smartphone.

Tornadoes can strike any time of year in Alabama, according to the National Weather Service.

However, they are more prevalent in the spring months and in November and December.

Alabama averages 47 tornadoes and 12.6 tornado days per year. Already in 2019, Alabama has experienced 53 tornadoes in only nine tornado days with three of the peak storm months remaining.

The St. Clair County EMA and the Jefferson County EMA maintain social media presences on Facebook and Twitter.

2 ARRESTED, from front page From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department said two men were arrested overnight after trying to steal

gasoline from a vehicle in Stockton Place.

Officers were called out to the subdivision off Highway 11 around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26. They located Madison Schofield, 21, of Leeds, and Ja-

mie Everett, 22, of Moody.

The two were arrested and are facing charges of Unlawful Breaking and Entering into a Vehicle & Possession of Burglary Tools. Their bonds have been set at $30,000 each.

May 1 - 7, 2019 The Trussville Tribune Man shot and killed at east Man found shot to death at Birmingham hotel identified Birmingham car detail shop

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police detectives are investigating a homicide that happened on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Shot Spotter alerted police to the 2800 block of

Bessemer Road around 6:30 p.m. Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the doorway of a car detail shop. The man was pronounced dead on the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue.

The victim was identified as Omari Sharad Pollnitz, 38,

of Birmingham.

No suspects are in custody in connection.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are asked to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at (205) 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers (205) 2547777.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A man shot and killed at an east Birmingham hotel on Friday, April 26, 2019, has been identified.

The Birmingham Police Department said Sterling Bradley, 33, of Birmingham, was found in a breezeway of the Garden Inn Birmingham at 7905 Crestwood Boulevard.

He was pronounced dead on the scene by Birmingham Fire

and Rescue.

No suspects are in custody.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are asked to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at (205) 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.

WORKSHOPS, from front page

Tuscaloosa Police Chief working to get charges dismissed after arrest video goes viral From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TUSCALOOSA — Tuscaloosa Police Chief Steve Anderson held a press conference Wednesday, April 24, after a video of the arrest of Jhasmynn Sheppard was circulated on social media.

Sheppard was arrested Friday, April 19. Anderson said she was involved in an accident on Old Plantation Road and Old Greensboro Road. Police said a citizen followed her from the scene after she drove off. With the help of that citizen, police were able to locate Sheppard and pull her over on McFarland Boulevard.

Someone inside a nearby store videoed the arrest and that video was shared on Facebook. The Tuscaloosa Police Department responded by releasing body cam footage. Anderson said when he first saw the video Saturday, he did not think the officers used excessive force while trying to arrest a person that was resisting.

"I did feel that it warranted a second look and a more indepth investigation and so we began that investigation on Saturday trying to determine

Body camera view from Tuscaloosa Police

what had occurred," Anderson said. "Once we started the investigation, we pulled the body camera video from the officers."

In the video, you can hear everything the officers and the suspect are saying but you cannot see everything. During a struggle, the officer's camera was knocked off of his uniform and onto the ground. You can hear one of the officers saying, “You’re lucky I didn’t put my gun in the back of your noggin and make you obey," then calling her a "dumb (expletive)."

The officer also threatened to break her arm and kick her in the teeth. One of the officers said Sheppard squeezed his genitals and tried to grab his baton during the struggle.

Anderson said after viewing the body camera video, he was offended. He said the

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City of Moody hosting ‘First Responders Night Out’ From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MOODY — The city of Moody announced it will host "First Responders Night Out" on Sunday, May 5.

The community is invited to come out and meet local first responders from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Moody Civic Center Field. There will be food, inflatables and games with officers and firemen. The event is free for individuals and families.

First Responders Night

was giving Nadi rides back and forth. Transportation is something that Nadi lacks. With this car they were donated, they went ahead and selected Nadi to be the recipient of it, and they’re going to go ahead and

makes sure she gets that.”

“This is another step towards Nadi gaining her independence,” said Snyder. “This is a life-changing circumstance for her. It is really going to help her and her family out.”

MARIJUANA, from front page

actions of the officers, Steven Lackey and Cole Ward, do not reflect the teachings of the department.

“I was disappointed in the officers,” he said. “I was disgusted by what I saw, by what I heard and I was embarrassed by it.”

Anderson said the officers will now go before the disciplinary board. He said the officers have the right to due process.

Anderson is working with the city attorney to get the charges against Sheppard dismissed. She is currently charged with felony charges of resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, and disarming law enforcement.

WARNING: The video contains foul language that may not be suitable for some viewers.

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County Bomb Squad, Crime Stoppers and other agencies from Alabama.

and for Munez tenure at The Great Harvest Bread Company, she has not had means of providing for it. All of that changed Thursday, April 25.

“Recently Workshops was donated a car, and Ms. Brasher

Out is sponsored by Red Diamond, Publix and Love’s.

Parking will be available at OneEighty Church and at Gardner Asphalt.

been put on hold.

Sheriff Mark Pettway first approved the use of uniform non-traffic citations and complaint forms for certain misdemeanor offenses, according to Capt. David Agee of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

That would mean people could be given a ticket for misdemeanor crimes such as possession of marijuana. Agee said deputies would still have the option to arrest violators if the possession is tied to another serious crime.

That method has been put on hold until further notice.

Rush said for the city of Trussville, violators will be arrested for possession of any illegal substance.

“We’re going to keep doing things the way we’ve been doing,” Rush said. “We feel like the way we are doing it now better serves our community.

If Sheriff Pettway feels like his department needs to do cite and release, that’s his decision.”

Rush said people should not be confused if the change is made in Jefferson County. He has advice for those concerned about carrying small amounts of marijuana with them into different jurisdictions.

“Don’t break the law, then you don’t have to worry about getting a ticket or going to jail,” Rush said.

Trussville Police do have the capability to write non-traffic citations. Officers often use their cite and release (or citation in lieu of arrest) policy for minor infractions such as ordinance violations. Rush said those are mostly related to curfew violations and animal nuisance cases.

St. Clair County Sheriff Billy Murray also said when it comes to methods of enforcing misdemeanor crimes, including marijuana possession, people caught breaking the law in his county will go to jail.

“Without question, we will enforce the laws on the books as they’re written,” said Murray.

Murray said he will continue to honor the oath he took as sheriff to enforce all laws.

“No way under the sun...

That is the sheriff’s role,” he said. “Law enforcement, maintaining the county jails and many other duties, but we will enforce the laws as they’re written.”

Murray said the legislature can create or change laws, and until it does so, he plans to arrest people for what he calls “arrestable offenses” according to state law.

“It’s that simple,” Murray said. “If I didn’t do that, I don’t think I would uphold the dignity of the office I hold. I am not getting into the business of

interpreting laws; I will simply enforce them.”

When it comes to negative comments from the public about the way non-violent, misdemeanor crimes are handled, Murray said that doesn’t impact his duty in any way.

“The job’s the same today as it was yesterday,” he said. “It’s going to be the same tomorrow as it was today and that’s just strict enforcement of the law regardless of who’s squawking the hardest.

“As an elected sheriff, I would not be doing my job for the citizens that elected me if I would just pick and choose what I want to enforce,” said Murray.

Murray said marijuana is proven to be a gateway drug.

When it comes to jail population, Murray said a lot of the inmates in county jails are booked on drug charges or drug-related offenses. He said, at times, they have seen an increase in jail population but that his staff has been able to manage those issues.

Long story short, Murray believes his job is to enforce the law and not interpret it the way he sees fit.

“That’s why you have different branches of government and if every branch would stay in their lane, it would work as it was intended to work,” said Murray.

Good deed: How sitting with a stranger made all the difference

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

OXFORD, Ala. — If you thought the days of kindness were long gone, there is a ray of hope shining from east Alabama. It's a story about kindness and taking time to look up from your phone to see who around you is in need.

Jamario Howard posted a photo on Facebook of him and his friends, JaMychol Baker and Tae Knight, sitting at a table at Brad's Bar-B-Que in Oxford with a woman. Howard said after he and his friends sat down, he noticed the lady was eating alone.

SOURCE: facebook.com/jamario.howard.9

"My exact thoughts was, 'dang I’d hate to have to eat alone," Howard said in his post. "So after thinking about it a minute, I walked over to

her and asked if I could sit with her."

The lady said yes and Howard said they talked for a while.

Then, the woman told Howard

something he said changed his outlook on life forever.

"She told me she lost her husband and that tomorrow would have been their 60th anniversary,” Howard said. “I instantly gave my condolences and asked her to come eat with us, which she was excited to do.”

Howard said this is a reminder to be nice to people because you never know what they are going through.

"Everyone has a story, so do not judge!” he said. “And people, I can’t stress this enough.

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May 4 Mother’s Day Brunch There will be a Mother’s Day Brunch/fundraiser for the City of Center Point. It will be at the Hillcrest Manor Wedding Venue beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are $15. Money will go towards the restoration of Hillcrest Manor.

Contact Jennifer at City Hall for information. That number is (205) 854-4460.

bring awareness about ovarian cancer. We began in 2002 and are celebrating our 16th year in 2019.

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May 4 Clay Community Yard Sale 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Families and individuals are participating in a community-wide yard sale in Somersby, Cosby Lake Estates, Paradise Valley, Woodcreek, Chestnut Hills, Grayson Valley Highland, Shadow Lake, Cross Keys, Steeplechase and more. This is the first year for the community-wide yard sale.

May 17-19 Free Don’t miss The Logan Martin Lakefest and Boat Show presented by America’s First May 17 through 19. This is the south’s largest in-water boat show, featuring pontoons from Bennington, SunTracker, Silverwave, Southbay and Avalon, and Fishing Boats from Carolina Skiff, Tracker, Nitro, Xpress, and more. Plus, LakeFest is giving away a brand new pontoon boat AND a Tracker ATV! Fireworks Friday night, Lake Lifestyle Vendors, Live Music all weekend long AND a special appearance by Darren Knight, aka “Southern Momma.”

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Around 100 students get jobs after The Academy of Craft Training

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary hosting ‘Purses and Auction’

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY — About 100 students with The Academy of Craft Training were signed on for jobs Wednesday, April 24.

The Academy of Craft Training introduces high school students directly to the construction industry by teaching them a trade and connecting them with contractors.

Wednesday, those contractors were on site for signing day.

Of the 170 students in the program, around 100 got jobs.

Clay Mayor Charles Webster said all five Clay-Chalkville High School students participating signed employment contracts. Some Hewitt-Truss-

BIRMINGHAM — The Salvation Army Women's Auxilary will host its annual "Purses and Auction" fundraiser on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Over 180 new and gently-used purses will be auctioned. The event will be at a local country club starting at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

The purse auction will be chaired by Aletha Watley. The silent auction, chaired by Carol Medders, will include gift certificates to area restaurants, theater venues, golf courses, beach condo and businesses, as well as jewelry and decor.

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by Kathy Norden, will include

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ville High School students also signed on for jobs. By the end of the year, Webster said 90% - 95% of all students will be employed.

Contractors will continue

interviews over the next couple of weeks.

If you want information on how to participate in The Academy of Craft Training, see your local school counselor.

Trussville PD installs new signs to ease confusion From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — There are three new signs around Trussville City Hall and the Trussville Police Department.

Police Chief Eric Rush said he used money from his budget to get the signs after noticing a need. He said there have been times people did not know where to go when visiting the police station, so he had directional signs installed pointing to the police department, city jail, po-

TRUSSVILLE — Cahaba Elementary School wants upcoming kindergartners to join in on a special information day. The school will host

From left: Carol Medders, Kathy Norden, Carole Fairbanks, Aletha Watley, Vicki Thrailkill, Shelley Barlow, Major DeeAnn Glick

new and gently used items at great prices.

Local and nationally-known storyteller Dolores Hydock will entertain with stories of “Southern Comfort

lice administration, city hall, court, tags and the mayor's office.

There is also a new monument sign in front of the PD entrance.

parents and future students on Tuesday, May 7 at the school.

During three sessions (9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.), children who will be attending the school in the 2019 - 2020 school year will be allowed to meet some of

TRUSSVILLE — The 39th annual Trussville City Fest will be Saturday, May 4, 2019.

There will be music, food for purchase, a free and expanded kids’ area including bounce houses, face painting, games and more. For kids of all ages and adults, there will be hamster balls, a balloon twister, a mechanical bull, a magician, demonstrations and more.

For pet owners, the Pup Strut will begin at 1 p.m. You must register your dog from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Dog Stop tent. Categories include Most Talented and Cutest Outfit.

in the Mini Champ Camp on May 14th and 15th.

Future students will be able to meet teachers, complete a skill screener and familiarize themselves with the school.

Go to https://www. signupgenius.com/ go/30e0d4ca9ad22a5fc1mini to register.

TRUSSVILLE — Paine Elementary School is hosting a meet and greet for upcoming kindergarten students.

Children who will be at Paine for the 2019 - 2020 school year can participate

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New this year will be a Battle of the Bands. Prize money includes a $500 cash prize for first place, $250 for second place; $150 for third place; and $250 for the crowd favorite.

The first place band will perform at 6:30 p.m. on the Capps Painting Stage.

The festival will be from 11

a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mall in historic downtown Trussville (225 Parkway Drive for your GPS).

Admission is $3 per person and free for kids two and under and seniors 65 and older.

The festival is produced by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, and its presenting sponsor is Trinity Contractors.

Other major sponsors for this year’s festival include Coca-Cola, Amerex Corporation, Massey Stotser & Nichols PC, Bryant Bank and the City of Trussville.

For more information on the festival or to volunteer, please visit www.trussvillechamber. com, call the chamber office at (205) 655-7535.

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the teachers, play games, make a craft, draw a picture and meet future classmates.

Parents will get important information about kindergarten.

Parents are encouraged to follow the school's Facebook page for updates.

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Mini Champ Camp planned for Paine kindergartners-to-be From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

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Cahaba Elementary School hosting kindergartners-to-be on May 7 From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

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27, 1947 ~ april 25, 2019 (age 72)

Mary Alice Jimmerson, 72, died at home with family and took her place in heaven on Thursday April 25, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Scott) Crowder and her son, Richard Walker. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Now that she is safely home may she rest in peace safely in God’s hands.

Online condolences may be expressed at jmgardens.com.

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14, 1974 ~ april 28, 2019 (age 44)

Charles Daniel Couch, age 44, of Huntsville, passed away April 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Chester and Mary Sue Stricklin, and paternal grandparents C.B. and Mary Jo Couch. Visitation will be from 12pm until 1pm Thursday, May 2 with graveside services following at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

He is survived by his parents Charles and Ann Couch, sister and family Laurie and Gregory Carlisle, nieces Caroline, Piper and Lila Carlisle, host of relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to American Diabetes Association or other favorite charity.

Mary Saab

12, 1926 ~ april 23, 2019 (age 92) december

Mary Lee Saab of Birmingham, Al and Mississippi passed away Tuesday April 23, 2019 at her son’s home in Nashville, TN at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her husband, George M. Saab.

She is survived by her four children, Douglas, Brenda, Donald (Dorothy), and Dee Wayne (Amelia) Saab; grandchildren, Heather Crotcher, Amber Maddox, John Dustin and Clay Saab; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Brody, Gavin Price, and Landon Maddox; a special thanks to her caregiver, Isabelle BonKale; and her partner in crime, great-great-granddaughter, Kynslee Moses.

Online condolences may be expressed at jmgardens.com.

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Faith Life Happens… and God is still Good Mike Ennis Faith Community Fellowship Springville Campus Pastor

Being a parent today is more challenging than ever.

So many demands on time and resources. I’m thinking especially about fathers and young families trying to navigate the modern pressures of fatherhood. It can be overwhelming.

Mike Ennis

Here is Clayton’s story...Life can be crazy sometimes. Whether it feels like it’s going 100 MPH or really slow, life happens. My wife and I have been married for almost 3 years now. In August of 2018, we had our first daughter. You know people tell you that life changes when you have a kid but you can’t really understand it until it actually happens.

Everything changed.

Not just from a schedule standpoint but God had given me a precious little girl to watch over and lead. It is my responsibility to show her the love of Christ despite the circumstances that come along.

Your life perspective changes.

My faith is everything.

It’s the only way for me to lead my family. My favorite verse is Philippians

1:27 which says, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel.”

I know life happens and I’m learning that no matter what it brings, God is still good.

Life can bring many pressures. Sometimes it feels like when you are trying to do everything right, it goes terribly wrong.

The good news is, you’re not alone. Jesus reminded us that “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 no matter what life brings, keep moving forward and keep looking up! You’re going to make it.

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Faith Kids Talk about God: How Does Knowing God's Love Affect Your Relationships With People?

By Carey Kinsolving and Friends

"I'm OK, You're OK" is the title of a former best-selling book.

"I Stink, You Stink" is the reality behind many soured relationships.

God's love "affects me because I feel loved, and that makes me love other people," says Rachel, 9.

Rachel has identified the key to healthy relationships. When we know God loves us in our heads and sense his love in our hearts, we don't try to put people in the place of God. Don't make an idol out of any human relationship.

Everyone needs love.

Only God gives us perfect, unconditional love all the time. Consider yourself a channel for

letting God's love flow through you, and you might be surprised at what flows back.

"The love of God comes through your spirit and makes you want to treat other people as God would want to treat other people," says Courtney, 10. "The love that comes from God is everlasting, everywhere and is faithful."

"I don't stay mad as long," says Stacy, 10. "It used to take days. Now, it takes about an hour to cool off. Once I got so mad at one of my friends that I didn't talk to her for a week, and she remembers it, too."

Stacy, your struggle with anger reminds me of a story told by Michael Hodgin of a golfer who stormed off the course af-

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ter throwing his golf bag into a lake. His friends thought he had cooled off when they saw him wading into the lake. He fished out the dripping bag, unzipped the side pocket, took out his car keys and flung the bag into the lake once again.

Abiding in God's love is the "key" to maintaining your cool under pressure, says Jared, 10: "Knowing God's love helps you because you know that God will find a way to make things end up good. He can turn an impossible situation into a good one."

God's love can transform laziness into helpfulness, says Nicole, 10: "Sometimes, I help my mom do dishes or clean the house. I help my dad by taking out the trash."

That's love with feet on it, Nicole. But the real foot story belongs to Ephraim, 10: "Sometimes when you play soccer, someone knocks you down. If you want to hit him back, that's not the love of God. If you want to get him or her back,

you lose your concentration, and you build up anger. If you had the love of God, you would be able to concentrate and not build up anger."

Anger in the form of revenge or bitterness can trip you up in soccer and in life. The Apostle Paul advocated forgiving one another "even as Christ forgave you" (Colossians 3:13).

"The love of God is very strong, and he gives that love to you," says Lindsay, 9. "In everything you do and everything you say, God will show you the right way to do or say it."

Jordon, 10, shares examples of that right way.

"When somebody is being picked on, or has no friends, cheer them up. If somebody gets hurt, try

to help them and see if they're OK." Think about this: Only God's love flowing through you can transform "I Stink, You Stink" relationships into "I'm Loved, You're Loved."

Memorize this truth: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you" (John 15:12).

Ask this question: Am I a channel for God's love that blesses others, or am I dam that tries to hold onto everything for myself?

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Politics Prisons Issue Front and Center May 1, 2019: Folks, taking care of prisoners is not a popular political issue. However, every so often Alabama politicians pragmatically have to acquiesce to the mandates of federal judges and grant our transgressing citizens their rights as determined by the courts.

Federal Courts have determined that our felons deserve the rights to adequate imprisonment.

You just cannot log them in, lock them up, and give them a basic bunk and rations three times a day.

Courts want them to have sufficient space and access to mental health care.

Some state prison systems have come under a Federal Court order and have been given instructions on how to run their prisons and how to treat prisoners without regard to how much it costs. We in Alabama know that all too well. We went down that road a few years ago with Judge Frank Johnson.

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We are headed in the same direction again. Alabama, like many states, has prison overcrowding and violence problems.

Just as the Legislature began preparing their budgets for the coming year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) in conjunction with all our U.S. Attorneys in concurrence, has sent Alabama a clear message that the state’s overcrowded and understaffed correctional system is in incredibly poor physical shape.

In a precise outline the Justice Department clear-

ly defines the remedies that the state must take to avoid federal intervention. This detailed report focuses on the most acute problems, which are sexual abuse, drug trade and extortion and the lack of adequate mental health for prisoners which is causing a high suicide rate. The federal investigators clearly said that the prisons are so dangerous that there is reasonable cause to believe that the state is in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Their outline clarified to the state that the overcrowding problem will and should be addressed by additional prisons.

However, the report further said that new facilities will not resolve the contributing factors to the overall unconstitutional conditions.

Judge Myron Thompson has been overseeing the mental health issues in the prisons for several years. The Alabama Legislature has shown Judge Thompson a good faith

effort toward remedying our prison shortcomings and Judge Thompson has responded with leniency.

In 2015, the Alabama Legislature passed Criminal Justice reform legislation that greatly reduced the number of inmates in Alabama. Through legislative efforts the state prison population has decreased from nearly 200 percent of capacity to about 160 percent.

First on most wish lists for prisons is increasing our staffing levels and improving the pay scale for correctional officers. Alabama prison guards are the lowest paid in the nation. Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark), who chairs the General Fund Budget Committee dropped an extra $80 million into the budget last year for increased prison personnel spending.

Even then, as Clouse told a Dothan Chamber Commerce group in February, “People are not beating down doors to be prison guards.”

The Alabama Department of Corrections is asking for a sizeable increase this year to hire additional correctional officers, which will probably be granted.

Gov. Ivey quickly responded to the report by saying she is committed to working with the DOJ to address the problems.

The Governor said she is proceeding with her plan to build new prisons, which is expected to cost a billion dollars. This is validation that her initial plan to build new prisons is the right path. The problem in the Legislature is, “How do you pay for them and where do you put them?”

Under any new plan to build or lease new prisons, it must be coupled with prison sentencing reform which is being implemented in a good many states. This reform must include a revised sentencing structure and some inclusion of alternative sentencing options to the state penitentiary system

for offenders who pose no threat of violence to society.

A good example is that currently under Alabama Law, the second time a person is caught in possession of marijuana they are charged with a felony, and then under the “three strikes” law you could send someone to prison for life after three felony violations for smoking marijuana. Marijuana use should probably not result in a felony conviction unless it is for trafficking.

State Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) has done a yeoman’s job leading Alabama’s Criminal Justice Reform efforts. He will be at the forefront of the prisons working with Governor Ivey.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist.

His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers.

He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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Special Olympians shine at Mortimer Jordan track meet

By Shaun Szkolnik, sports editor

KIMBERLY — Some very talented athletes competed in the 2019 Special Olympics Track and Field Competition at Mortimer Jordan High School on Thursday, April 25.

The competition began at 9:30 a.m. with spectacular performances in several exciting events such as the 50 meter, 100 meters, 200 meter and 400-meter races.

The day had the energy and excitement typical of any See SHINE, Page 14

Chase Elliot’s Dega win is also a win for Chevy From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TALLADEGA — Following in his father’s footsteps, Chase Elliot won the Nascar Cup Series Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. This was the first victory of the season for Chevrolet.

In true Talladega fashion, the race ended with a dramatic crash after David Ragan hit William Byron, who hit Kyle Larson. Larson’s car flipped several times before coming to a stop. Elliot was far enough in front of the pack to avoid See ELLIOT’S WIN, Page 14

at Memphis 901 FC Saturday, May 4 at 4 p.m.

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Vs. Chattanooga Lookouts Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

Hewitt-Trussville advances to next round of the playoffs

By Shaun Szkolnik, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — It was all on the line Saturday afternoon at Phil English Field where the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies took on Oak Mountain in Game 3/round 1 of the 7A State Championship playoffs. The series was split in a doubleheader the night before with Oak Mountain taking Game 1, 0-3, and Hewitt-Trussville keeping the dream alive with a a 3-2 win in Game 2.

The Huskies got on the board quickly in the bottom of the first inning with a double from Tyler Mauldin driving in the first run of the game.

Hewitt-Trussville kept up the momentum in the second with Kerrigan Edmonson driving in another run.

The Eagles first run came in the top of the third with two errors from the Huskies paving the way.

Hewitt-Trussville denied Oak Mountain a run in the top of the fourth inning with Creed Parker getting an infield ball and rocketing it to home before the runner could get there. Catcher Julian Sauger got the out for the Huskies.

The Eagles defense worked well with a double play bringing an end to a quick bottom of the fourth.

HT Huskies going to next round of playoffs. Pictue by Ron Burkett/Tribune

The top of the fifth brought the run that tied things up for Oak Mountain; quick work by the Huskies, however, brought an out at third base that ended the half and kept the Indians from taking the lead.

The Huskies put on the heat in the bottom of the fifth. A walk with the bases loaded advanced a run in for Hewitt-Trussville, and a sacrifice pop-fly by Julian Sauger allowed Kerrigan Edmonson to steal home giving the Huskies their fourth run of the game and doubling the size of their lead.

Going into the seventh inning, there was still the feeling that it was anybody’s game.

The Husky defense quickly disabused the crowd of

this notion. Two batters were put away with pop flys being caught, and the third was struck out by Skylar Jones.

Skyler Jones had the win for Hewitt-Trussville. He pitched seven innings for the Huskies. Jones got the save in Game 2 of the series after Jared Waites took the win for the Huskies, pitching six and one-third innings in Game 2.

Huskies Head Coach Jeff Mauldin shared a little of what kept the Huskies going during the three-game series against Oak Mountain.

“We tell them (the student-athletes) God’s blessed you with the ability to play,” said Mauldin. “Not everybody can play the game of baseball and if God has given you this

ability to play, honor God and play with all your heart, all your mind, all your body, all your soul.”

Mauldin also shared how the Huskies caught the momentum and kept it going in games two and three of the series.

“I think last night, scoring runs early in the first inning gave us confidence and Jared (Waites) threw an unbelievable game,” said Mauldin.

“But I joke with them all the time; momentum is only as good as your next day’s starting pitcher. We’ve got a lot of confidence in Jared (Waites), and he gave us what we needed, and we had the momentum going into today, and we’ve got a lot of confidence in Skyler (Jones). Not a lot of people know about a lot of our guys, but on our team, we’ve got lots of confidence in whoever we put out there.”

Hewitt-Trussville’s confidence was well placed in Waites, Jones and the rest of the team. Thanks to the series victory the Huskies will advance to the second round of the playoffs with a best-ofthree game series in Florence that will start Friday.

Husky victories from Friday night and Saturday afternoon mark the 600th and 601st career win for Huskies Head Coach Jeff Mauldin.

Jeff State to add cross country program this fall From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Big sporting news was announced

by Jefferson State Community College on Monday, April 29.

Jefferson State will add men’s and women’s cross-country teams starting fall 2019. Each team will provide 10 student-athlete scholarships to cover tuition and fees.

“We are excited to add to our athletic teams and, most importantly, create more opportunities for students,” said Jefferson State’s See JEFF STATE, Page 14

Former HT softball player named the Southern Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year

By Chris Megginson, assistant sports editor

Former Hewitt-Trussville High School and Birmingham Thunderbolts softball player Bailey Murphy has been named the Southern Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year.

Murphy, a junior transfer from the University of South Alabama See FORMER, Page 14

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Special Olympians give it their all at Mortimer Jordan track meet

sporting event. Event goers were met and greeted by dedicated officials making sure that everybody was situated and able to get where they needed to be. One of the workers was Wanda Westbrook, who is the special events coordinator for the adaptive PE department. Her enthusiasm was contagious.

“It is one of everyone’s’ favorite events; it is typically what people think of when they hear Special Olympics because it is one of the most popular events,” said Westbrook. “It’s a day that the athletes look forward to all year. We’re glad we got a beautiful day, and Mortimer Jordan High School has been wonderful to provide volunteers.”

The Special Olympians had big fun on their big day. They laughed and joked with their friends in between events, but when the starting gun went off, it was all business for them. They sprang across the track, holding nothing back, giving it their all and striding across the finish line to the cheers of an enthralled audience.

Coach Todd Keeney and educator Ann Willings, both of Mortimer Jordan High School, were on hand to lend their expertise to coordinating the student volunteers and conducting the races.

Keeney was proud of the volunteers who encouraged the Special Olympians, raced alongside them, assisted with logistics and met the champions with smiles,

hugs and high fives at the finish line.

“My volunteers were awesome,” Keeney said. “We had volunteers from multiple schools, especially Mortimer Jordan. I know Pinson Valley brought a couple of their clubs, and they were very helpful at the finish line. All the schools sent volunteers, some of them brought peer helpers, and some of them brought adult workers that helped up with events. A few of our local schools were nice enough to allow for us to take care of their substitutes and loan (us) teachers.”

Many of the volunteers were student-athletes from Mortimer Jordan High School.

“Our student athletes, they loved it,” Keeney said. “It made their day. When I asked them if they would do it, not one single kid said no. They all said yes.

They were all smiles from the time we started to the time we finished.”

Keeney knows just how much the event means to the special olympians that participated in it.

“It means the world to them,” he said. “A lot of these students knew our kids…the see our kids a lot. They come to our pep rallies and those kids absolutely enjoyed themselves, and it means so much to them.”

About 25 schools from within the Jefferson County School System were represented at the meet.

TRUSSVILLE – Huskies baseball accomplished a major goal Saturday. They won the first round of the state playoff games. With their two game wins, in the best of three series, another major accomplishment happened. Huskies Baseball Head Coach Jeff Mauldin secured 600, and then 601 career wins.

Mauldin used the occasion to bring attention to, and praise, the many student-athletes that he has worked with over the years.

“Now that we’ve won, it is neat that it happened and that it happened here on our home in the playoffs.

This is the first time in my career we’ve had a, kind of a milestone victory, in a monster setting like this.”“It is important because it shows you how blessed you are to have the kind of players you’ve had through the years,” said Mauldin. “When I see 600, I start to think of the kids I coached in Clay-Chalkville, the kids I coached at Pelham and the last seven years here, and what a blessing it’s been through the past 20 years to coach the caliber of people that we have coached.

Mauldin also gave credit to his coaches.

“The biggest thing you think about that is you think about your players, but you also think about your coaches,” said Mauldin. “Our coaches work harder than anybody.

Coach Schrupp has been with me 18 of the 20 years as a varsity coach, but he was with me before then.

He was my middle school coach… we’ve been together over 20 years.

So yeah, I’m the head coach…but he deserves the same credit for the same amount of wins.

“It is humbling to be honest. It is humbling and it makes me feel blessed. None of it would be possible without our coaches and then the players. We just do our job, we work our tails off and we try and put them in the spots where they’ll be most successful.”

Lastly, Mauldin took the opportunity to point out how supportive Trussville City School’s has been of the baseball program.

“Our school here has supported

Photo by Ron Burkett / Tribune

us,” said Mauldin. “Trussville City Schools has done an amazing job to give us things that we need to be able to beat bigger schools than us.

We’re one of the smaller 7A schools in the state but we don’t think that way. The school system built us a locker room, we’ve got a weight room we share with the softball team, there is stuff like that that other people don’t have and since we’ve got it, we take advantage of it. We’re blessed, we’re absolutely blessed.”

“Each of us is a part of a team without which our success would be impossible. For many, the first and most important team is family. That is the team that stands beside us no matter the wins, no matter the losses, no matter the victories, no matter the defeats.

“My daughter sent me a text yesterday and today saying…‘Daddy, I love you; go do what you do and honor God,’ and that is what it is about,” said Mauldin. “Wins are wins and losses are losses, but at the end of the day, God has put us here for a reason and that is to impact the kids. That’s what we want to do, and I feel great about what we do here.”

There was a third big event for Mauldin on Saturday. In addition to the Huskies securing a place in the next round of playoffs and winning the 601 games, it was also his wife’s birthday.

“My son sent her a text this morning that said, ‘Happy Birthday, I love you, you’re the best mom ever, you’re my number one girl, I’m broke right now so I can’t get you anything so I might as well get you a W,’” said Mauldin. “And she’ll take it. That is probably the best birthday present she could get.”

May 1 - 7, 2019 JEFF STATE, from page 13

Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mike Hobbs. “This addition will provide needed scholarships that, in some cases, can be the difference between attending or not attending college.”

This program will create a great opportunity for student-athletes in the community looking to take their track and field careers to the next level, as well as get a top-notch education.

“What a great opportunity for many of our kids to have a junior college gateway to cross country,” said Hewitt-Trussville Boys’ Cross Country Coach David Dobbs.

“Many of our athletes would benefit from a junior college program that would allow them to develop either

athletically or academically for two more years before they go up to large college athletics. What a fantastic opportunity for local athletes.”

Dobbs believes the program will be a great success and will not lack for talent.

“I promise they will have no problem filling their rosters,” said Dobbs. “Jefferson State Junior College had a great run…in the late 60s to mid-70s and competed on the highest level nationally.”

Jefferson State is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and athletes compete in the Alabama Community College Conference. Jefferson State most recently added men’s and women’s golf teams in 2016.

FORMER, from page 13

was a top contributor in her first season for the SAA regular season champion Birmingham-Southern College. She finished the regular season third in the SAA in doubles (12), fourth in RBI (39), fifth in total bases (78), and 12th in batting average (.377).

This past week she helped topseed Birmingham-Southern sweep the SAA Tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee to win the SAA Tournament title and earn a bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Murphy hit 3-for-4 and had a two-run home run in the first inning of the championship game Sunday to put BSC in front, 2-0, in an 8-2 win over Rhodes College. The performance solidified her spot on the SAA All-Tournament Team.

Murphy also made nine appearances as a pitcher this season, including four starts. She has a 4-0 record and one save while posting

Bailey Murphy, Photo courtesy BSC

a 0.84 earned run average through 34.1 innings pitched.

During her time at HTHS, Murphy hit. 430 as a senior with 13 home runs. She was also named First Team All-State by the Alabama Sportswriters Association.

In addition to Murphy, BSC also had Haley Crumpton named the SAA Pitcher of the Year and BSC Head Coach Kimball Cassady was named the SAA Coach of the Year.

The NCAA will announce its DIII tournament pairings on May 6.

ELLIOT’S WIN, from page 13

the wreck.

This was Elliot’s first win since October. He said he was blown away by the fans and he said the fact that his father won at Talladega twice made the victory that much sweeter. Speaking of victory, Elliot isn’t the only one celebrating.

Chevrolet must be pleased one of its cars took home the race trophy.

The win ended Ford’s seven-race winning streak at Talladega Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman finished second, followed by Ryan Preece, Joey Logano and Daniel Hemric.

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