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Former Trussville Fire Chief pleads not guilty to six felony charges From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Former Trussville fire chief Russell Ledbetter entered a plea of not guilty on six felony charges, according to court documents. A Plea of Not Guilty and a Waiver of Arraignment form was entered on May 23, 2019. Ledbetter has elected to not be present at his arraignment. See FORMER, Page 4
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY — A Northport man who has worked as a substitute teacher at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, was arrested on five charges of possession of child pornography. Court documents show an anonymous informant came forward with concerns the teacher had suspicious images of students on his phone. According to a court deposition, an investigator went to the home of Justin Hrin Stegall, 22, and asked him about the allegations. The investigator said Stegall admitted to having a problem with child pornography. The investigator said Stegall said he had been watching child porn for years and he wanted help. Stegall was taken into custody on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He gave the officer his login and password information for his phone and laptop. The officer said he found five images of child porn. According to the deposition, those images included young, naked boys. It is unknown if the images were of students. Stegall was placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. He posted bond and was released
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on May 24, 2019. Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill responded to the arrest of Stegall, who filled in as a band teacher. Neill said the State Department of Education (ALSDE) showed Stegall’s credentials before he was hired to work for Trussville City Schools.
“In this case, Mr. Stegall’s credentials stated that he had ‘completed an ASBI/FBI criminal history background check and is suitable and fit to teach under state law,’” Neill said. “There were no issues reported to the administration while he was a substitute teacher.” Stegall had never been
charged with a crime and there was no information available to the school system that would lead to officials questioning his capability and fitness for a job. Neill said as soon as she heard about the arrest, she moved to notify ALSDE. “When I learned of the arrest for possession of child pornography in Tuscaloosa, I notified the state department of education of his arrest,” Neill said. “The Educator Certification Department verified the charges and changed his criminal background review in his credentials to ‘alleged misconduct.’ “It is important for the Trussville community to know that Mr. Stegall is no longer on our substitute teacher list, and he is not and will not ever be employed in Trussville City Schools in any capacity.” The Trussville City Schools system sent out a press release on Monday, June 3, 2019, announcing the return of a retired teacher, who will now substitute for the band program. Kay Carter will begin the 2019-20 school year and remain until the return of Assistant Band Director Corinth Lewis. Lewis is on maternity leave.
Trussville leading Jefferson County in growth, according to Census estimates From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
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Trussville City Council: Linden Street to be closed for 45 days starting June 4 By Shaun Szkolnik, for the Tribune
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council met for a scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The council unanimously approved 2019-024 annex. This ordinance allows for the City of Trussville to annex 7968 Arrowhead Lane. See COUNCIL, Page 4
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TRUSSVILLE – The fastest growing city in Jefferson County is Trussville, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday, May 23, 2019. The numbers reflect an ongoing trend for Trussville since the last full census in 2010. In 2010, Trussville had a population of 19,933. According to yearly population estimates, that number has steadily risen and surpassed the 22,000 mark in 2018. Trussville’s 12 percent growth was followed by Fultondale with 10%, Hoover with 4% and Irondale and Leeds with 2%. Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat said he isn’t surprised by the numbers. “I think Trussville as a whole is on the map as a strong, community-based city,” Choat said. “I think people still think we have affordable housing with great schools and parks and libraries and it’s still considered a safe community.”
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
CLAY — A Clay father who lost his son to the opioid crisis in 2017, has been working to save lives by using his own personal experience, science and his faith. Thomas P. Dooley, PhD., spoke at the Freedom from Addiction Coalition Breakfast on Tuesday, June 3, 2019. See CLAY, Page 4
Hewitt-Trussville Athletics launches individual donation campaign From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE – In an effort to avoid multiple fundraisers for multiple sports and allow athletic donors the chance to make individual donations to the entire athletic department, Hewitt-Trussville Athletics has launched the HTen fundraising program. See ATHLETICS, Page 7
Coyote breaks into Argo home, kills family cat By Erica Thomas, managing editor
ARGO — It was around 3 a.m. on the morning of Monday, June 3, 2019, when an Argo homeowner’s dog woke him up with a growl. Roland Collins was home alone, because his wife Janice was on a mission trip to Honduras. He sat up in bed and heard a noise in the basement. See COYOTE, Page 3
2nd Saturday in Downtown Trussville Choat said he is anticipating the Census to show a population of between 22,000 - 23,000 people. He said traffic is a concern and he said the city is addressing outdated infrastructure in order to support increased traffic. “Traffic is what I hear most complaints about and we are just trying to do the best for them that we can until we get new roads,” Choat said.
The city launched the Trussville 2040 earlier this year It’s an initiative to enact a long-range plan for the community during this process of growth. “We want to have a plan in place in order to address what we think will be important in sustaining that growth. We’ll be able to attract people and professionals and families to the area,” said Choat.
Most cities in Jefferson County showed stagnant growth or a decline in population. Cities in St. Clair County, however, have experienced steady growth across the board. Margaret led the cities in St. Clair with a 14% increase, followed by Moody with 11%, Argo and Odenville with 6% and Springville with 5%.
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Trussville Summer Reading program kicks off with Family Fun Night By Shaun Szkolnik, for the Tribune
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Public Library kicked off its 2019 Summer Reading program with a Family Fun Night Monday evening. It was an event that certainly lived up to the name. The festivities were held behind the library and in the area of the park. As far as the
eye could see were activities that delighted children and adults alike. There was live music by Eric Watters, library staff handing out boxed dinners to attendees, laser tag, video games, and even Kona Ice. Library Director Emily Tish was on hand enjoying the evening with a multitude of happy patrons. “This is the biggest event we’ve ever done out here,” Emily Tish and Nina Miller enjoying Family Fun Night
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said Tish. “We’re kinda learning as we go, but it has been super great.” One of the messages the library is hoping to impart to the Trussville community is that summer reading programs aren’t just for kids anymore. “We try to do something for all ages,” said Tish. “We want to get the point across (that) it is for all ages. We’ve got adult programs, teen (pro-
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Trussville PD interested in talking to 2 men about vehicle break-in From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
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CLAY — Friday nights in June will be time for popcorn and soda in Clay. Clay Movie Nights are free and fun for the whole family.
There will be a large outdoor screen showing flix June 7, June 14 and June 21. Guests are welcome in for inflatables, face painting, popcorn, and more after 7 p.m. The movies will begin at 8 a.m. in the field
Coyote From front page
Collins said he knew there was something strange going on because his dog is not the aggressive type. He got out of bed and headed down the stairs with his pistol in-hand. “I’ve heard stuff before and I don’t usually grab my pistol, but I did and I went down to the basement,” said Collins. As he reached the basement, Collins wasn’t sure what he would find. What he saw was not what he had imagined.
The Collins family cat, Sunny.
each other for a second and it turned and ran,” said Collins. The coyote climbed up the shelves, lining the basement wall, knocking things down and making a mess. Collins said it even appeared to try to climb the walls to try and get out. “He went berserk in the basement. He was in the workshop in the corner of the basement and had nowhere to go,” Collins said. “He tried
Collins’ grandson, Tyler Bruce, holding the dead coyote.
“I flipped the light on and opened the door at the same time. About six feet in front of me was this big coyote standing in front of my dead cat,” he said. The beloved feline, Sunny, had been killed by the coyote. The coyote was still inside the house. When the wild animal saw Collins, it became frantic and tried to escape. “We kind of looked at
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“He lifted up his leg and I saw a white spot and I didn’t even have time to aim. But it was only one shot and he was down. “I probably couldn’t hit a garbage can if I tried. I don’t know how I did it,” Collins said. “The whole thing happened in 10 seconds. I didn’t even have time to get scared.” Collins called his grandson, Tyler Bruce, right away. Bruce came over from Springville and helped his grandfather. Collins said he is not surprised wildlife has made its way into residential areas of
Trussville — Trussville Police are interested in speaking to two men about an unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle. The event occurred in the 1100 block of North Chalkville Road on May 24. According to police, after the break-in, a credit card that had been kept in the vehicle was used. Anyone with knowledge about this is requested to contact the Trussville PD at (205) 655-2101 or submit a tip online at crimetip@trussville. org.
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CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man in a homicide investigation that started on Friday, May 31, 2019. Deputies were called
to investigate a shooting at apartments located along 15th Terrace NE around 9:27 p.m. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The victim was identified as 53-year-old Herman Williams. Meanwhile, witnesses told deputies what car the shooter was driving. The deputies
were able to track down the man at a nearby residence. Lashaun Netherly, Jefferson County Jail[/caption] Lashaun Adarryl Netherly, 47, was taken into custody after he told investigators the whole thing started over an argument about basketball. Netherly is charged with murder and is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Certified Relocation Specialist New Home Construction Specialist Roland Collins at his home, in front of the doggy door where the coyote entered the home.
to run out of the doggy door, where he had come in, but he missed it.” Collins did what he felt he had to do. He raised his .380 pistol and pulled the trigger.
Argo. “They are putting in 300 houses here and they have cleared a tremendous amount of land. People are encroaching on them,” he said. The large coyote was malnourished and covered in ticks, according to Collins. He said he believes it would’ve been hard for the animal to go after wild game because of its poor health condition.
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Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery see population declines, Huntsville grows From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE – Three of the four largest cities in Alabama are seeing population declines, according to the U.S. Census population estimates released last week. Birmingham, Mobile and Montgomery all shrank, but Huntsville grew and may be on track to take over as the state's largest city in the 2020s. In 2010, the buzz was all about big cities making a comeback. The premise was that people were returning to the urban centers for mass transit, jobs and amenities such as restaurants and entertainment. But that narrative seems to have been more wishful thinking than reality as population growth in major cities in Alabama has slowed or, in some cases, reversed. Birmingham's population has fallen below 210,000 for the first time since 1920, according to the data. The U.S. Census estimate for 2018, which was released last week, pegs Birmingham at
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209,880. Populations in Montgomery and Mobile are also declining. But Huntsville is the exception with growth in new residents. Huntsville is estimated at 197,318, an increase of 17,000 above the 2010 Census. If the Rocket City can continue that pace, it will replace Birmingham as the state's largest city by 2025. Huntsville has already passed Mobile and should replace Montgomery as Alabama's second largest city this year. One positive for Birmingham is that even with the drop in population, the decline has come at the slowest rate in decades. The trend is not limited to Alabama. According to a study by Brookings Institute, "the com-
bination of city growth declines and higher suburban growth suggests that the 'back to the city' trend seen at the beginning of the decade has reversed." An improved economy and millennials leaving the inner cities to start families in the suburbs are two possible reasons for the big city decline, Brookings wrote. "In many respects, the city growth dominance earlier in the decade was an aberration of historical patterns— perhaps a result of the down housing market following the Great Recession, and the 'stuck in place' millennial generation," the article stated. "Now, the new census data suggest that earlier suburbanization patterns are re-emerging."
Council From front page
The annexation came with a recommendation from the planning and zoning committee. The council next considered resolution 2019-022. “This is (for) the Valley Road extension paralleling I-59 to Roosevelt Boulevard into the Pinnacle Shopping Center,” said Councilman Alan Taylor. “The contractors requested that we close that road for a period of 45 days while he does construction at what we’ll call the ‘T’ out there at that road.” The resolution will require Linden Street to be closed from June 4 to July 20. The resolution was passed unanimously. The council considered resolution 2019-023, which would allow for the purchase of a new tractor for public works. The new equipment would be used for mowing the rights of way. The cost of the equipment is
From front page
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 facil-
ities 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. Former Trussville fire chief Russell Ledbetter. Photo via Jefferson County Jail
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Jefferson County City
Dr. Dooley started out by telling the story of his loss. On Feb. 2, 2017, Dr. Dooley found his son dead, in the basement of their home. He had overdosed. Thomas Dooley was the youngest of four siblings. He was smart and intuitive and always seemed to know when someone needed extra attention or a helping hand, according to his father. But at the age of 12, he started having problems with anxiety. Years of treatment did not save his young life. Since then, Dr. Dooley has dedicated much of his life to the healing of others. Through volunteering at Lovelady Center and allowing Christ to speak through him, the pastor and counselor has worked to change lives impacted by the opioid crisis. “I don’t know of many parents that can go through what I went through and do that,” Dr. Dooley said. “There’s evidence of the strength of God that enabled me to go there.” Dr. Dooley uses his personal story, his background in molecular biology and his experience as a pastor to make a difference.
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“I can either bury my head in the sand and say, ‘I want nothing to do with this,’ or I can jump all in,” he said. As a part of the breakfast, put together by the Northeast Jefferson County Mayors, Dr. Dooley presented scientific data and knowledge he has gained as a molecular biologist. Dooley’s son was put on medication for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder at a young age. Dooley said the combination of medications he was given started his path to addiction. He said the opioid crisis began with the unethical use of opioids by doctors and pharmacies. But he said that is yesterday’s problem.
high school is designed … to add a wing there,” Roberts said, Roberts also shared a telling anecdote. “I was in an automobile dealership and this guy, he didn’t know who I was, and I said, ‘Well, tell me about your children,’ and he said, ‘Well, I’ve got a two-and-half-year-old,’ but he said, ‘Our goal is to be in Trussville by the time he starts kindergarten.’…I’ve always said you can’t have a great city if you don’t have a great school system; you can’t have a great school system if you don’t have a great city. There is no daylight between our council and mayor and the school system. And that is unusual, that is not the typical thing. Thank you, let’s just keep it going.” The next Trussville City Council meeting will be held on June 18. The meeting was originally scheduled for June 11, but there will not be a quorum on that date.
Lipscomb
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2,149
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Midfield
5,365
5,067
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Mountain Brook
20,413
20,306
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Pinson
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7,095
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2018 Population
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Bessemer
27,456
26,538
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19,933
22,314
+12%
Center Point
16,921
16,222
-4%
Fultondale
8,380
9,231
+10%
Fairfield
11,117
10,622
-4%
Hoover
81,619
85,108
+4%
Hueytown
16,105
15,380
-5%
Irondale
12.349
12,555
+2%
Leeds
11,773
12,053
+2%
Gardendale
13,893
14,021
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2018 Population
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Homewood
25,167
25,397
+1%
Vestavia Hills
34,033
34,461
+1%
Margaret
4,428
5,026
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Pleasant Grove
10,110
10,101
0%
Moody
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13,069
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Birmingham
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209,880
-1%
Argo
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4,306
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9,708
9,646
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3,794
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“The current crisis is primarily due to a single drug and it’s fentanyl,” said Dooley. Dooley said half of all medicines are given to people who have anxiety and mood disorders. Before the opioid crisis was evident, doctors typically prescribed a mixture of opioids and benzodiazepines to treat mental disorders. Now, Dr. Dooley said, those medications have a black box warning from the Federal Drug Administration. “If you’re a doc today, you’re very unlikely to prescribe a pain med that’s an opioid and a benzodiazepine for anxiety because of the coincidence risk of death,” he said. That’s why he invented a special combination he calls PanX®. The new class of drugs is intended to treat anxiety and anxiety disorders without the dangerous combination of narcotics. As new alternatives to benzodiazepines, PanX® dual drug combinations consist of a beta blocker and an antiemetic antimuscarinic agent. Dr. Dooley said for those who have already become addicted to opioids, they often feel their only option is to go to the streets for drugs. He said many drug dealers add
$129,547.45. The outgoing piece of equipment has a trade in value of $10,500. In other news, retiring TCS School Board member Bill Roberts addressed the council during the public comments portion of the meeting. “I think it would be appropriate for me to thank this group (the council) and say what a privilege it has been for me to serve 10 years,” said Roberts. “If you knew much about my personality, I kind of have to do something, and this has been a great experience for me. “In spite of all our growth in Trussville, we have room to grow in every school. Paine: we have a good amount of room to grow in Paine. Cahaba: we just opened nine new classrooms in Cahaba, and we’ve got some room there. Magnolia: we’ve got some room there. We had the wing at the middle school that is going to give us some nice room there. Somewhere down the road, the
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extremely dangerous drugs such as fentanyl, to street drugs like heroin, to make them more potent. “These dealers are selfish sociopaths and frankly, on the street, they want people to overdose as evidence their drug is effective,” Dooley said. Dooley said there is promising research that will lead to other alternatives for pain and anxiety. But he says those solutions are years down the road. During his time volunteering at Lovelady Center, Dr. Dooley said he has learned that counseling is important for those dealing with addition. You can go to www. loveladycenter.org for more information on programs offered by Lovelady Center.
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VESTAVIA HILLS — U.S. Attorney Jay Town announced the arrest of a Vestavia Hills doctor on child pornographer charges. Dr. Ronald Tai Young Moon Jr. is charged with one count of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. Moon is a physical medicine doctor who practices at a clinic called The Industrial Athlete located in Birmingham. Investigators believe he produced child porn sometime between 2007 and 2010. Moon is charged with possessing child pornography on or about Jan. 15 of this year. Town said producing child pornography carries a penalty of 15 to 30 years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine.
The maximum penalty for possessing child pornography is 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case, which Assistant U.S. Attorney John B. Ward and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Lloyd C. Peeples III are prosecuting. An indictment contains only charges and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Legislature approves Sunday alcohol sales bill, says no to home delivery of wine By Caroline Beck, Alabama Daily News
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabamians won’t be able to get wine delivered to their homes anytime soon, but wet counties and municipalities can now have Sunday sales without going through the Legislature. There were several alcohol-related bills in the 2019 legislative session that ended last month. Here’s what passed and what didn’t. Sunday Sales for Wet Counties and Municipalities Legislation sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Mathews, allows local county commissions or municipalities within a wet county to permit and regulate Sunday sales for alcohol through resolutions or ballot referendums without first having to go through the Legislature. Reed said he saw this as an economic development issue for counties and municipal-
ities. There are now 42 wet counties in the state, according to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. “It gives you three ways of doing it now,” Reed told Alabama Daily News. “You can do it through a vote of the people, they can vote it through on their city council or bring it back to [the legislature] and let us make the decision. It just gives more flexibility for those counties that are seeing big box stores come there and is going in to make the process move a little faster.” House Bill 168 has been signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. Craft breweries and entertainment districts Senate Bill 276, sponsored by Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, and Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, allows craft breweries and or businesses that have an in-house tap room to be included in participating in an entertainment district. In specified entertainment districts, patrons are allowed to
carry open drinks. It has been sent to the governor for signature. InfusedSpirits House Bill 46 from Rep. Chris England, allows on-premise retail licensed bars to produce, store and sell infused products made from distilled spirits for on-site consumption. It has been sent to the governor. Local legislation The city of Oxford will now have a local referendum to see if residents want to allow Sunday alcohol sales. Rep. K. L. Brown, R-Jacksonville, said because Oxford is close to the Talladega Superspeedway, which attracts tourists, city council wanted to see local legislation passed concerning Sunday sales. “We have people from all over the world come in here so I have heard some displeasure from people about not being able to buy beer after the race and I think the big box stores
Man hit by car at "Rock the South" music festival, driver fled scene From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
CULLMAN COUNTY – According to Alabama State Troopers, an investigation is underway following a car hit a man on Cullman County 469 in the area of the “Rock the South” event.
The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man, according to investigators. The 30-year old was taken to UAB Hospital for treatment where he was listed in stable condition. State Troopers are working
have also pushed this matter as well,” Brown said. “Because if people buy groceries on Sunday they can just go ahead and buy their beer at the Publix or Sam’s when they’re shopping as well.” Rep. Lynn Greer, R-Rogersville, sponsored a bill to allow the town of Lexington in Lauderdale County to have alcohol sales every day of the week except for Sundays. Voters in Lexington first have to approve this measure which will be on the ballot during the next municipal election. A bill from Rep. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, now allows licensed retailers in the city of Moundville in Hale County to sell draft or keg beer, as well as malt beverages. It has been signed by the governor. The cities of Mountain Brook and Hoover will now be able to start selling alcohol on Sunday at 10 a.m. thanks to bills from Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Birmingham. The governor has signed both. What didn’t pass Wine Shipment Rep. Terri Collins, R-Deca-
with Cullman County Sheriff’s Office to identify the vehicle and the driver. If anyone in that area believes that they have information concerning the crash, they can contact the Decatur State Trooper Post (256-353-0631) or the Cullman County Sheriff’s office (256-734-0342).
tur, sponsored a bill, HB 350, that would allow people to ship wine directly to their homes. It was passed by the House but never made it to the Senate floor after Sen. Waggoner issued a resolution to create a task force to study wine shipments in the state. Collins told Alabama Daily News that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board withdrew its support from her bill once that resolution was passed. Collins said that she was irritated to see her bill die but plans to sponsor it every year until it passes. “It was very frustrating to see the support in the House and then not get it even heard in the Senate,” Collins said. “I accepted a compromise from the ABC and thought I had their support which they then withdrew. I thought this was a very good bill and I made a lot of compromises that I don’t plan on making next year when I bring this bill back up again.” Some of the compromises Collins accepted changed the limit of cases monthly from two cases per person to one
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Shark spotted circling woman in Panama City Beach From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — A video from one of the southeast's most visited tourists’ spots may have you thinking twice before swimming in the ocean. A man in Panama City Beach, Florida, captured the video showing what appears to be a shark circling a swimmer. The video, taken by Stan Battles on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, shows the large silhouette of a shark beneath
Video, by Stan Battles, shows shark just feet from swimmer.
the surface of the emerald waters near the Tidewater Resort. In the video, you can see the shark moving closer to the swimmer. At one point,
it appears the shark is swimming away, then it makes a wide turn and moves in even closer. Then, you can hear people screaming, "Shark!" Battles told the Panama
L etter Hello, My name is Matt Ellerbeck and I am a Snake Conservationist and Outreach Educator. I would like to submit the following article (seen below) in response to your story on the Copperhead bite that was tragically fatal. Thank you for your time. Snakebites Rare unless Provoked. Snakes are often feared and hated, and recent news of the fatal Copperhead bite that tragically took the life of Oliver Baker is sure to only add to hatred. However, individuals must understand that situations like the recent Copperhead bite are extremely rare. Snakes do not look for people to attack or bite. When a person comes in contact with a snake, the animal's usual reaction is to rapidly flee the area and find shelter. If the snake doesn't do this, it may just stay perfectly still to try to blend in with the surroundings. Even if the snake is captured, it may still not resort to biting – proof of its gentle demeanor. The snake has several harmless tactics it can resort to as an alternative to biting. The snake may hiss, make mock strikes with a closed mouth, or flail around to try and
escape. This is the snake's way of saying just leave me alone! An account of the true nature of snakes can be found in a study done by University of Georgia Professor Dr. Whit Gibbons. The following excerpt from Dr. Gibbons' study speaks for itself: All the snake species tested have had the same initial response to human presence. If given the opportunity, they escape– down a hole, under a ledge, or in the case of cottonmouth snakes, into the water. Escape is even the standard behaviors of enormous diamondback rattlesnakes, which will immediately disappear if they have enough warning before they think a person can reach them. The snakes just want us to leave them alone. Snake bites on humans usually only occur when someone is deliberately trying to provoke or harm a snake, and the animal bites purely in self-defense. According to NC State University, almost 80% of snake bites happen when someone is trying to capture or kill the snake. All these facts show that snakes are not aggressive or evil animals. If you provoke and capture a wild animal, what can you expect but be bitten since the animal is going to try to defend itself?
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Similar findings were quoted from Morandi N, William's J. Snakebite Injuries: contributing factors and intentionality of exposure (1997, Aug 8(3):252-5), where close to 70% of bites occurred from direct, conscious interactions with the snake, and alcohol figured into 40% of these. Emergency Room (ER) Nurse, Lisa Deanne Doss stated in 2019, in a 10 year period, 95% of all the snakebites that I have seen have been the result of someone trying to kill the snake. One individual tried to cut a cottonmouth's head off with a pocketknife. I said to the patient “well I would have bitten you too.” The other 5% were from people who accidentally stepped on them while wearing sandals when it was getting dark outside. The key to being safe around snakes is to simply leave them alone. The following excerpt from the book 'Dangerous Snakes of Africa' by Branch and Spawls (1995), speaks volumes: Snakes never make unprovoked attacks. Edward R. Ricciuti’s The Snake Almanac (Lyons Press 2001), states that venomous snakes do not look for people to bite and Mark O’ Shea’s Venomous Snakes of the World (Princeton University Press 2005), pro-
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Brian Davis to speak at Center Point Chamber luncheon From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT — SEC Football line judge and director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Vestavia, Brian Davis, will be the guest speaker for the Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce meeting for Tuesday, June 11. The event will be held at the Center Point City Hall and will begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost of the luncheon is $15. Please RSVP by Friday, June 7, if you plan on at-
tending. Also, please let the chamber know if you can bring a door prize. For more information, please contact the chamber office at (205) 853-9711.
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claims that people must realize that snakes are not out to bite them but prefer to be left alone. Sometimes hikers and campers will encounter a snake when the animal is out basking in the sun or foraging for food. When startled, the snake may slither rapidly towards the direction of shelter (like a burrow or under a rock). When the snake darts suddenly, it may give the illusion that it is chasing after you. This is not true though. Sadly, people's anxiety in such a situation only fuels the belief that the snake was pursuing them. It is also important to remember that most snakes are completely harmless. In fact, only around 13% of all snake species are venomous. Of this small number, even less are equipped with venom that is strong enough to seriously harm a human being. If a venomous snake does bite a person, often no venom is injected into the bite. This is called a dry bite. Snakes have venom first and foremost as a means to quickly subdue their prey. The venom also helps the snake digest its meal, as it aids in breaking down the prey internally. This is important as snakes do not chew their food but swallow it whole. As humans are too big for snakes
to eat, they will not want to waste their precious venom on us. If the snake does inject venom, proper medical treatment and anti-venom can usually save the person's life. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, only about 0.2% of people bitten by snakes in the United States actually die from the bite. According to the University of Melbourne’s Snakebite Mortality In Australia’ (2003), death from venomous snakebite in Australia is relatively uncommon. It is very easy to co-exist with snakes, especially since they do many useful things for people. First of all, snakes are great controllers of rodents like rats and mice. Without snakes, rodent populations would serge and these creatures would destroy crops, affecting our food supply. Rodents also spread harmful diseases which can seriously affect our health. Snakes are great at hunting rodents because they can crawl into small burrows and other areas that rodents use as shelters. These places are too small for other predators to get into. Snakes also help stop the spread of Lyme disease. According to a study conducted through the University of Maryland, a
single Timber Rattlesnake eats up to 4,500 ticks a year! Small rodents often carry the bacteria (genus Borrelia) that produces Lyme Disease. When ticks bite these rodents, they can later drop off and then spread the disease to humans or pets. Luckily, snakes prey heavily on rodents, and then, in turn, the ticks attached to them! Therefore, snakes are extremely useful to people, as they help stop the spread of this disease. Furthermore, snakes are saving the lives of countless numbers of people every year. Snake venom is being used in the medical field to treat all sorts of serious ailments like heart and stroke disease, cancer, Parkinson's, blood clots, and many more. Despite these benefits, countless numbers of snakes are killed by fearful people every year. We must look past our fear and ignorance and see snakes for what they really are - interesting creatures that play very important roles in the eco-system. A fear of snakes can be a learned behavior, so we must learn not to pass our irrational fears onto our children but teach them to respect wildlife. Matt Ellerbeck - The Snake Man
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member has suffered a work injury resulting in lost time in more than 1,000 days, almost three years.
To celebrate this significant safety achievement, Amerex paused production for a few hours on May 23
and held a cookout celebration for its nearly 500 team members. Managers grilled hot dogs and hamburgers while team members enjoyed live music, karaoke, lawn games and door prizes. “This was a celebration of a major safety milestone and the people who made it possible,” said Amerex President Harrison Bishop. “This achievement is a great representation of our team members and their commitment to create and maintain a safe work environment for themselves and one another. It takes the safety leadership of each and every person at Amerex to perform at this high level, and we are proud of the result.”
vide by the athletic department, followed by a video released on Saturday morning. Q: What is HTen? A: The HTen program is a simple way for individuals to financially support Hewitt-Trussville Athletics. By donating $10 or more, individuals can show their support of our athletes, coaches, and programs. Q: Why HTen? A: In the past, Hewitt-Trussville Athletic teams have conducted countless fundraising campaigns each school year to financially support our programs. In an effort to streamline giving, all coaches and teams are coming together in support of
our new HTen program. This program will become the primary source of fundraising from individual supporters. Q: Who Can Join HTen? A: Anyone who supports Hewitt-Trussville Athletics (parents, students, extended family, alumni, fans, Trussville residents, etc.) can join HTen for as little as $10. Instead of spending time completing countless fundraisers, joining HTen allows you to conveniently support the Huskies! Q: How Do I Give? A: Giving is simple! Just follow these steps: • Access our official athletics website: hthuskies. com. • Click on the HTen logo in
the top right corner of the page. • Follow prompts to complete transaction. • We can also accept payment via check. Please make checks out to “TCS-HTen”. • Checks can be mailed to 113 North Chalkville Road Trussville, AL 35173. Q: How Much Can I Give? A: Husky supporters can join HTen for as little as $10. When paying online, you will have an option to give $10 or enter another dollar amount. This is our ONLY fundraiser for 2019-2020 targeting individuals, so please consider giving more to support our
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — As the world’s largest producer of commercial and industrial fire extinguishers and fire suppression products, each workday is filled with activity at Trussville’s Amerex Corporation. Thousands of Amerex products are produced and shipped to customers throughout the US and the around the world. But regardless of production levels, team member safety is always the top priority at Amerex. As a result, Amerex recently surpassed a milestone measured by many manufacturing companies. No Amerex team
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Donors can join the program for as little as $10 per year and will receive a window decal to signify their support of HT athletics. Athletic Director Lance Walker said corporate donations would be handled separately and the goal of the HTen program was to streamline individual giving. The HTen plan is modeled after an similar program used by Clemson. Donors can follow the link posted on www.TrussvilleTribune.com to participate in the plan. Below are some of the questions and answers pro-
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Trussville Police capture pig on Roper Road
TRUSSVILLE — Night shift patrol officers with the Trussville Police Department had a wild night on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. According to a Facebook post, the officers assisted with the capture of a pig on
Roper Road. The call first came in from a concerned citizen. Officers responded and after wrangling the pig, they were able to get it home safely. The Trussville Police Department is making the best of the situation, posting, "Go ahead... Make your best pig/ bacon/cop joke."
programs in this way. Q: Where Does this Money Go? A: ALL money raised through the HTen campaign goes directly to our sanctioned athletic teams at HTHS and HTMS. Coaches can use these funds for equipment, tournament fees, travel, uniforms, etc. Q: Who Should I Contact for an HTen Donation of $1,000 or Greater? A: Please contact Trussville City Schools Athletics Director Lance Walker at lance.walker@trussvillecityschools.com. Q: Do I Get Anything for Joining HTen? A: Everyone who joins HTen will receive a window
decal to proudly display their support of the Huskies! HTen stickers will be passed out at select athletic events which will be noted on the HTen webpage. Q: Is There Anything Else You Would Like to Share About HTen? A: I would like to thank everyone in advance for their continued support of Hewitt-Trussville Athletics. Our selfless coaches, hardworking athletes, loyal fans, and the whole Trussville community make being a part of Hewitt-Trussville something special. We couldn’t do it without each and every one of you. I’m really excited to see how HTen grows in the future.
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If You’re Gonna Do It – DO IT! Some Johnsonville By David Guttery
This is the second of a four part series on the parallels I’ve observed as a basketball coach, between the life lessons of sports, and successful objective driven investing. One uncompromisable tenant of every team that I coach is that my players will give everything 100% of their best effort. If it’s worth doing, then it’s worth nothing less. All or nothing. Said another way, if you’re gonna do it, DO IT!. There are plenty of places in life where something less than 100% is not only acceptable, its fantastic. For example, if you’re a student and earn a 90 on every test, then you’ll likely be able to attend the college of your choosing. In the major leagues, if you bat 0.400, then you’ll end your career in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. But there are a few areas in life that are either left or right, up or down, north or south, hot or cold, negative or positive. You are one or the other. You can’t be both, and there is no middle ground. The basketball court is one of those places. As a coach, I demand an all or nothing, do it or don’t attitude because I’m using the sport as a laboratory to convey that life lesson. If its worth doing, then its worth your absolute best effort, and if you don’t put that forward, then I’ll have no problem introducing the player to 100% of the bench. It’s important, because right now, the only risk is that a player sits the bench for a while. Ten years from now though, the stakes go up. Way up. See, there is no such thing as a 99% employee. There is no such thing as a 99% father. There is no such thing as a 99% husband. Anything less than 100% in these areas is un-
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acceptable, and if I haven’t used basketball as a tool to teach my players this lesson, then I’ve failed them as a coach, regardless of the number of games we might have won. So, where is the parallel between this and successful objective driven investing? Well, no one ever achieved 100% of their financial goals with a 75% commitment and half hearted effort. Financial planning is very much like a mirror. You will get from it, no less and no more than what you put into it. Mediocrity in, gets mediocrity out. Last month, we talked about establishing objectives and outworking yesterday. Now that we’ve established those goals, its time to pursue them with 100% commitment, effort, and dedication. No one is going to do it for you. It’s painful to walk off a basketball court following a one point loss, when you know, that you gave it 80% of your best mental and physical effort. Likewise, its painful to get to the end of your working career, only to realize that Social Security alone isn’t enough, and you need to find a part time job just to make ends meet. Its too late at that point to regret having given an 80% effort to your retirement plan.
So, when I’m working with my clients, I strongly encourage them to take full advantage of an employer’s retirement plan benefits, and individual plans to which they have access. The self employed have a myriad of tax favored options at their disposal. There are tools for college planning, and strategies for efficient estate planning. But you have to give it 100%, or you’ll wind up with something less. You’re not going to retire on $50 a month into an IRA. You’re not going to send a kid to college by thinking about putting money into a 529 plan. You’re not going indemnify against risk with a tomorrow attitude. Basketball and financial planning have one thing in common. Neither are passive sports. No team has ever passively won a game and neither have financial objectives ever been passively realized. This is a proactive, 100% or nothing proposition. Be hot or cold, but be one or the other. If your retirement lifestyle is of concern to you, then what are you waiting for? Yesterday is gone and its not coming back. College costs are one day closer than they were yesterday, and no one knows for sure how much longer we have on this rock. If it’s worth doing, then do it, today, and with conviction. Do it with 100% effort. Nothing good ever came from half hearted or passive effort. Financial plans will not be realized with anything less than 100% of the energy you muster to the cause. If retirement is of concern and you’re not participating to the degree that you can in the plans to which you have access, then you’re not giving it 100%. If you’re not giving it 100%, then don’t ex-
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WASHINGTON — Johnsonville, LLC. is recalling approximately 95,393 pounds of ready-to-eat jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage products because the meat could contain foreign material. In a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the extraneous material that could be found in the products is a hard, green plastic. The jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage items were produced and packaged on March 12 and 13, 2019. The following products are sub-
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The Downtown Trussville Merchants Association is proud to present 2nd Saturday Downtown: Street Fair. Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the carnival-themed event on June 8, 2019, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Businesses in the Trussville Downtown District will be participating. Don't miss the party that will include tons of activities, food trucks and fun!
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OPINION: Controversial 2019 session comes to a close By Paul Demarco, former Alabama State Representative
The regular 2019 Alabama Legislative Session has finally adjourned. Folks will look back at this session as one of the most controversial in years, which is saying something when it comes to Alabama politics. Most thought that with a third of the legislature being freshman,
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this would be a quiet year for the lawmakers. Yet, it seems like one controversial issue after another required
the representatives and senators to have to face a difficult vote. First out the gate was an up or down vote on a ten cents gasoline tax introduced in a special session in the first days of the session. The tax was passed, but not before it angered fiscal conservative advocates across the state. There was then the vote to ban all abortions in the state, for which proponents of the bill hope will be the eventual reversal of Roe versus
Wade. The bill passed and as expected, is already being challenged in the federal courts. The legislature looked to pass a bill that would allow the voters to decide if the state would authorize a lottery, but it failed to pass the House of Representatives after squeaking by a vote in the Senate. Finally, the Legislature surprisingly passed a bill creating a commission that will look at opening the door to medical marijuana in
the state, despite opposition from law enforcement and prosecutors. Overshadowed by these votes were other bills that passed, most notably: hha constitutional amendment that will give voters an opportunity to change the state school board from elected to appointed. hha bill that made significant reforms to the state board of pardons and paroles. hha bill that requires third graders
to meet certain benchmarks before the Y can move to the next grade. The Legislature will not go back into session until 2020 unless the governor calls a special session. However, there is talk that the governor could do just that, to address reform to the state’s corrections system. Stay tuned, Alabama legislators may be back in Montgomery again soon.
‘Gut check’ legislative session ends, here’s what they did By Mary Sell and Caroline Beck, Alabama Daily News
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills, has been an Alabama lawmaker since 1966. “I’ve been through more sessions than anybody here, and this is one of the toughest sessions ever,” Waggoner said Friday evening as legislators ended the annual law-making stint that began March 5. “I mean, we’re talking lottery, gasoline tax, medical marijuana, abortion. “It has been a gut check this year, it really has, as far as tough, impactful votes. But as far as high-profile issues, this session probably ranks No. 1 in my career.” Here are some of the bigger bills that lawmakers approved or killed in the past three months. Some of the approved legislation is still awaiting Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature. Gas Tax Technically, it was approved in a separate special session, but the 10-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase to fund road and bridge improvements was a headlining issue of lawmakers’ three-months in Montgomery. The tax will be implemented in three increments starting this fall. By 2021, it’s expected to generate about $320 million a year that will go toward improving infrastructure. The legislature has considered raising the gas tax for years due to the decline of purchasing power from inflation and fuel-efficient cars. Gov. Kay Ivey made the infrastructure plan her top priority this year, calling lawmakers into a special session in early March. Nearly $12 million a year will be used to match federal funds for improvements at the Port of Mobile. Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur tried to get $10 million a year for 15 years for improvements and developments at inland ports and intermodal transfer facilities. That bill died in the House. Abortion Designed as a hopeful U.S. Supreme Court challenge, Alabama lawmakers passed the nation’s most restrictive abortion ban in May. It makes the performance of almost all abortions a felony and doesn’t have exceptions for rape or incest. “It was about creating something that was meant to go all the way to the Supreme Court, and it also needed to have the most value when talking about a pro-life
bill if you are going to try and pass it,” bill sponsor Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, said when the bill was introduced. Ivey signed the bill but it doesn’t go into effect until November. As expected, Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit to block it. Budgets Usually, the dominant issue of a session, the 2020 $2.1 billion General Fund and $7.1 billion education budget, both with substantial increases in revenue over the current year, were not the most-talkedabout items this year. The education budget includes a 4% raise for teachers and support staff and more money for Pre-K, K-12, community colleges and four-year universities. The General Fund includes a 2% raise for state employees and more money for most agencies. The Alabama Department of Corrections received the biggest bump in order to give additional raises and hire more correctional officers. Several State House leaders expect lawmakers to return to Montgomery in the fall for a special session focused on the state’s crowded and dangerous prisons. Meanwhile, budget leaders have already warned that the 2021 budget planning will not be smooth. Several agencies, including Medicaid and prisons, are expected to have significant cost increases. Jail food funds Sheriffs will now no longer be able to pocket money meant to go toward feeding inmates. Lawmakers stopped the decades-old practice that let them keep unspent money and encouraged feeding inmates as cheaply as possible. Senate Bill 228 by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, also raised the daily allowance for inmate food from $1.75 to $2.25 and places that money in a newly-created prisoner feeding fund. Literacy Act Schools will have to retain for another year third-grade students who are not reading proficiently starting in the 2021-2022 school year. There are exceptions for special needs children and no student could be held back more than twice. Collins said her bill is aimed to improve student literacy and prevent the practice of promoting students up through elementary school even though they can’t read. It requires additional reading resources, including summer programs. K-12 school governance Alabama voters will decide in March 2020 if the state’s elected
K-12 board of education should be replaced with a commission of governor appointees. The proposed constitutional amendment was priority legislation for Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, and has Gov. Kay Ivey’s support. Medical Marijuana A bill that sets up a commission to study medical marijuana and extends Carly’s Law for one more year passed the Alabama legislature. The 15-members of the commission will be appointed by state officials. They’d have at least three public hearings around the state and make policy suggestions to lawmakers in December. Lawmakers will then have to vote again next year before medical marijuana is legal. Proponents wanted legalization this year but said a compromise bill doesn’t delay their goal of having cannabis available by 2021. “I never dreamed going into this session that I’d carry it,” Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, said about the legalization bill. “But after reading it, it amazed me after seeing all studies out there. It’s legitimate and we need to look at it. And even if it only helps 20 to 30% of the time on some situations, why not give them that opportunity?” Marriage Licenses Marriage licenses will no longer be issued in Alabama. Instead, couples will have to sign affidavits. Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, sponsored the legislation after a number of probate judges in the state stopped issuing marriage licenses in protest of the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. The bill crossed party lines with six Democrats joining the 61 Republicans who voted for the bill in the House. Rural Broadband Bills to allow electric utility companies to offer high-speed internet to rural communities by way of their existing power networks and to expand by $20 million a state grant program to subsidize the cost of internet providers running fiber-optic lines to less-populated areas have been signed by Ivey. Unemployment benefits Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, sponsored legislation to shorten the current maximum time for unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to 14 to 20 weeks. When unemployment is at or below 6.5%, people will receive 14 weeks of benefits. If unemployment is above 6.5 %, an additional week will be
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added for each .5% increase in the rate with a maximum of 20 weeks of benefits. People in job-training programs could get an additional five weeks of benefits. The bill raises the weekly benefit amount from a maximum of $265 to $275 beginning Jan. 1, 2020. Ivey has signed the bill. Ethics and Economic Development A bill to exempt economic developers from state ethics rules governing lobbyists is now law. The legislation was seen as essential by the state’s economic development community, which argues that treating site selectors like lobbyists and requiring them to publicly disclose their clients will result in Alabama missing out on the next Mercedes, Honda or Mazda-Toyota type projects. Last year, after much debate, lawmakers passed an economic development exemption but set it to expire in one year. House Bill 289, sponsored by Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, made that exemption permanent. Free Speech on Campus Public universities by July 2020 must now “develop, adopt, and enforce” policies that ensure intellectual freedom, allow the expression of ideas some find offensive, allow students and faculty to freely express political positions, ensure outdoor areas are open for public demonstration, and allow “any speaker whom students, student groups, or members of the faculty has invited” to speak and be protected on campus. Other bills that went to the governor: Require chemical castration of certain sex offenders before they are released from prison. The bill from Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford, requires chemical castration of offenders who commit sex crimes against anyone under the age of 13. The offenders will have to pay the cost of the castration. Allow mugshots of people charged with soliciting prostitutes to be published and requires all new commercial driver licensees to undergo industry-specific human trafficking training. Require law enforcement to report how often they use civil actions to seize a person’s property when the person hasn’t been convicted of a crime. Make it illegal for drivers to stay in the left-most lane of the interstate for more than 1.5 miles without passing another vehicle. Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Greenhill, a former trooper, has said most roadrage incidents happen because of people crowding and slowing the left lane. His bill was dubbed the Anti-Road Rage Act. Allow retired law enforcement officers to become armed school security personnel. They do not have to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission, as is currently required of school resource officers. Make betting on fantasy sports contest legal. Fantasy sports allow fans to draft players from real professional rosters and select teams to compete against peers in regular contests. Former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange outlawed the games because he considered them gambling. The bill taxes companies like DraftKings and FanDuel 10.5% on their revenue. Prohibit fire districts from assessing fire-protection fees on timberlands under recently passed legislation. The legislation leaves fire protection on a privately owned property used for timber production to the Alabama Forestry Commission. Allow hunters to bait whitetail
deer and feral pigs on private and leased lands for a $14 annual “bait privilege license fee” and a $1 issuance fee. Out-of-state hunters would pay $50. Prohibit employers from paying different wages to employees based on their sex or race. Rep. Adline Clarke, D-Mobile, sponsored the legislation that passed out of both chambers unanimously. The bill would allow employees with proof of wage discrimination up to two years to file a lawsuit. Alabama and Mississippi were the only two state in the nation that didn’t have their own equity pay law. Overhaul how the Alabama Pardons and Paroles Board and its executive leadership are chosen, giving appointment power to the governor. What didn’t pass Several high-profile bills didn’t make it out of the Alabama State House. Among the most prominent were bills calling for a statewide vote on a paper lottery and to give newly-hired teachers more generous retirement benefits. The proposal to allow ticket sales for interstate lotteries like Mega Millions and PowerBall died in the House. Some legislators still oppose gambling, others fought over what the bill could mean for electronic gambling. There was also disagreement on who revenue should be spent. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, praised the session as one of the most productive in recent history. But he said the lottery bill’s failure was a disappointment. The proposed constitutional amendment cleared the Senate and died in the House. “I wish the people would have gotten that opportunity (to vote),” he said..” And, it would have, in my opinion, eased some pressure on the General Fund going forward.” Good grades Asked how they’d grade the session, local lawmakers gave it passing marks. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, said, “A.” “Because of the fact that we addressed some tough issues and we didn’t turn our back on the tough issues,” McCutcheon said. “They were votes that will carry us into the future. We didn’t just look at an issue and put a Band-Aid on it, we tried to look at things for the future. That infrastructure bill is something that my children will be able to benefit from down the road. And it’s those kind of things that we as a legislative body should be looking at.” Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, is the Minority Leader in the Republican-controlled State Senate. “It gets a B minus. I think the abortion bill alone drops it down from an A to a B-,” Singleton said. “We had a good session. At least in the Senate, it was smooth and productive. There are some bills I still have some apprehensions about. But the biggest disappointment was the abortion bill. I really believe it gives the state of Alabama a black eye in terms of what we’ve said to women.” Marsh told Alabama Daily News he’d give it a B+ or A- and that lawmakers took on a lot this year. “You have to do what you think is the right thing at the time,” Marsh said. “I think the gas tax was the right thing. I think that will be proven by the time the next election rolls around and when people see asphalt and improvements in infrastructure.” Rep. Randy Wood, R-Anniston, said B. “The budgets, the (education budget) especially, we had more
money in both of them than we’ve ever had before,” Wood said. “… The thing that I was very disappointed in was the marijuana bill. I said that I would support it if it had really tight restraints on it, and I don’t think it does. I’m afraid it doesn’t have the right people on the commission. One thing I don’t like about it is that we voted for Carly’s Law years ago, so I wish he would have just passed separate legislation to extend Carly’s law by itself instead of having all this tied together.” Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscumbia, voted against the gas tax because he didn’t like the possible 1-cent increase every two years to keep up with construction cost increases. He also opposed the medical marijuana bill. Those aside, he gives the session a “B.” “We passed very strong pro-life legislation and we’ve made some steps to reform education at the state level,” he said. Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, gave his first session a “B-.” “We passed some good bills like the strongest abortion law in the nation, campus free speech, unemployment benefits reform, and the civil asset forfeiture reporting. However, I’m disappointed that constitutional carry (to allow concealed firearms without a permit) did not pass the House or Senate. I also opposed the gas tax increase that I believe a majority of Alabama did not support. I believe we need more bills that repeal previous laws, cut expenses and restore freedoms.” Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, gave he and his colleagues a “B.” “No one wanted to do a gas tax, but it was the right thing to do,” Melson said. “I think the appointed state school board is probably the right thing to do. “The abortion bill, quite frankly I kinda wish we hadn’t done that bill,” Melson said. Some lawmakers wanted exceptions for rape and incest victims or to ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat was detected. He noted that the bill was sponsored by a woman and had the support of the female governor. “But we did it with a strategic purpose and we all fell in line,” Melson said about the possible Supreme Court challenge. “I think this group, in this first year of the quadrennium, has said, let’s get these issues out on the floor and in the public an in committees and work on them, instead of behind closed doors,” Melson said. Mike Ball, R-Madison, said “B” because of the medical cannabis committee legislation, decent budgets and a gas tax issue that’s settled for now. “I wish there was more transparency and I wish we would have made more progress on the ethics issue, but that time will come,” Ball said. “As sessions go, I can’t remember a better session because these things are always mediocre and disappointing by design, so it was a fine session.” “If I gave it a letter grade, I would definitely give it a C,” Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, said. “When we talk about the national press that we got on the abortion bill, that was definitely a stain on this legislative session. We did some positive things as well but it’s been one of my personal best as it relates to passing bills that I care about like removing the racist language from the state constitution and the human trafficking legislation as well. But again to look at that abortion bill and the financial strains that it will cost the state when we are already a financially strained state.”
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June 5 Wellness Screenings at St. Vincent’s East. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. $20 To stay abreast of your numbers, cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI and waist circumference screenings will be held by appointment. Results and interpretation in fifteen minutes with a simple finger stick. The cost is $20. Please call 408-6550 to register for St. Vincent’s Trussville, by appointment only. June 5 Thyme to Cook for Kids 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. Vincent’s East $12 This three-series cooking class at St. Vincent’s Trussville in June, July and early August will give kids 7-12 years confidence in the kitchen. Join us as we make simple creations in a skillet, blender, even a bag. The first class will feature Asian Lettuce Wraps, Tortellini Tomato Basil Skewers and Watermelon Pizza. Each class is independent of the others so try one or sign up for all. Other dates are July 17 and August 7. The cost is $12/child. To register, please call 408-6550 by 12 pm on June 3rd for the first class. June 5 Alabama Blues at the Pinson Public Library 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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June 8 Hewitt-Trussville Class of 1957 reunion. 11 a.m. Sherry’s Cafeteria, 5800 Valley Road, Trussville. Class contact: Carol Massey. 655-2580.
Yay for YA! Is a book group at the Pinson Public Library for those 18 and older who love to read the Young Adult (YA) genre or would like to read more of it! Our next book pick is Sadie by Courtney Summers. Please join us on June 6th for a discussion of this book. Light refreshments will be served. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. June 7 Galaxy Zen Gardens 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Pinson Public Library (Teens only) Join crafter extraordinaire, Virginia, as we make mini zen gardens with a galaxy theme. Zen gardens are designed with sand & rocks to promote mindfulness, reflection & assist with meditation. We’ll supply everything you need! No registration required. (6th-12th graders only). June 7 Storytime for Growin’ Beans: Stars! 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pinson Public Library. This week, we will be learning about stars! Join us for stories, songs, activities & more! Storytime is designed for children under the age of five, but all ages are welcome to attend. June 8 2nd Saturday Downtown Street Fair 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Alabama Blues Queen (DieDra Ruff) & her husband, Keith, will share the blues! DieDra is a 2018 inductee to the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame. Learn about the history of the blues in Alabama & enjoy a live performance.
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June 10-12 Huskey Hoops Tip-off Camp
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $80 Husky Hoops, the yearround skill development program for 2nd thru 6th grade boys, is hosting their Tip-Off Basketball Camp at Hewitt-Trussville HS. Tip-Off Camp will include skill development, competition, guest speakers, and is the start of the year-round skill development program that hosts skill sessions and camps throughout the year at HTHS. June 10 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Yasu Ishida: Magic Story Artist Pinson Public Library (All ages) Yasu Ishida is a storyteller who incorporates Origami and magic tricks into storytelling! Join us for a special performance! No registration required.
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June 10 Monday Night Knitting 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Trussville Public Library Monday night knitting group! Join us for fellowship and creativity. All levels of experience are welcome (crocheters welcome too). There should be someone available to help if you need assistance. If you are a beginner wanting to learn how to knit, call the library at 655-2022. June 11 Trussville Photography Club – Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Trussville Civic Center Interested in photography? You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Trussville Photography Club. Our guest speaker this month will be club member Art Hummel. He will share his expertise in flash photography. We have so many exciting plans for 2019, such as Beginning Photography workshops, field trips, meetings, hands-on learning, socializing, and much more. Come and check us out! We offer something for every level of photography and every genre. If you have any questions, please visit our website at trussvillephotographyclub.com or our Facebook page. We look forward to meeting you. June 11 Cosplay Runway at Pinson Public Library 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free (Teens, 6th-12th graders, only) Registration required. Design a costume with available materials provided by the library, then show off your works of art during a runway show! Cosplay is the creative interpretation of fictional characters and pop culture through costumes. Your character can be from any aspect of pop culture or from your own imagination. You will have 2 hours to complete your costume. We recommend submitting the name or description information for your character when registering, but it is not required. Design hours are only for participating teens, but all friends & family may attend the runway show (no registration required). June 12 Rocket Science Show at the Pinson Public Library 10:00 am - 11:00 am (All Ages) Ms. Jan (The Science Lady) from Dynamic Education Adventures will present Rocket Science Show! Learn all about rockets during this entertaining, informative, & explosive show! June 13 200 Years of Forgotten Alabama with Glenn Wills 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Pinson Public Library (Adults) Glenn Wills is the author of the books Forgotten Ala-
bama and More Forgotten Alabama. As a lifelong resident of Alabama, Glenn came to appreciate our forgotten past. Glenn has traveled the entire state documenting Alabama’s forgotten and abandoned structures that still exist. Join us as he shares his journey throughout Alabama & its past. June 13 Drop-In Craft: Telescopes at the Pinson Public Library 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free (All ages) Drop in between 4-5 PM to do a craft! This week’s craft is Telescopes! June 14 Storytime for Growin’ Beans: Rockets! 10:00 am - 11:00 am Free This week, we will be learning about rockets! Join us for stories, songs, activities & more! Storytime is designed for children under the age of five, but all ages are welcome to attend. June 15 Financial Planning Seminar FREE You are invited to a financial planning seminar hosted by the finance committee on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A box lunch will be provided. Speakers will include Michael O’Kelley, Executive Director, North Alabama United Methodist Foundation and Bill Miller Esq. an attorney specializing in Estate Planning. Topics will include impacts of new tax laws, Estate Planning, wills, trusts, when to update Estate Plan, legal input, planned giving and other financial planning topics. The seminar is free and open to the community. Please RSVP to Trussville First United Methodist Church (205) 655-3259 with name and phone number and number attendees in your party so we can plan for lunch. June 17 Sidewalk Chalk Art at the Pinson Public Library. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
learn how to knit, call the library at 655-2022. June 18 Iron Chef
(Teens) Showcase your culinary talents during Pinson Public Library’s Iron Chef: Waffle Edition. Teens will compete to create (hopefully) yummy dishes with a variety of ingredients. A basic waffle recipe & ingredients will be provided. Each participant will have the opportunity to customize the recipe & toppings. Judges from the community will taste each submission & determine the winner. Prizes will be awarded. Only teens (6th12th) graders may compete & must register. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Registration opens May 20th at 9 AM. June 18 Space! A Universe of Stories. 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Trussville Public Library.
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys announce the 2019 library summer reading programs across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. From May through July, families have the opportunity to get their kids excited about science at one of over 100 events across the South. The Science Guys have created a 45-minute show designed for the 2019 Summer Reading theme, “Space! A Universe of Stories.” **Most of the science shows are free and open to the public, however, please confirm with the library before attending June 18 Robert Bailey: Author Event 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free (All ages) The sidewalk is your canvas! Create works of art with chalk & enjoy Popsicles! June 17 Monday Night Knitting 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Trussville Public Library Monday night knitting group! Join us for fellowship and creativity. All levels of experience are welcome (crocheters welcome too). There should be someone available to help if you need assistance. If you are a beginner wanting to
Join us to celebrate the release of Alabama author Robert Bailey’s fourth book in the McMurtrie & Drake series: The Final Reckoning. All four legal thrillers in the McMurtrie & Drake series will be available for purchase and signing.
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O b i t u a ry
Hoyt Hilton Reeves
Hoyt Hilton Reeves, age 77 of Kimberly went to be with his Savior on May 28, 2019. He was a loving husband, dad, Pop, brother and friend to all he knew. He was a member of The Grand Old Gospel House. He was a Past Master of The Bush Masonic Lodge #777. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Mildred Reeves and his brother, Charles Reeves. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Glenda Reeves; his children, Anita Boothe (Steve), Stacey Reeves (Lynn), Kevin Reeves (Becca) and Danita Stubbs (Jackie); 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; his sisters, Darlene Comeens and Diane Daniels (Waymon); and many extended family and friends. The visitation and service was on Friday, May 31, 2019 at The Grand Old Gospel House. Reeves was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Bill Davison officiating. Services by Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home.
Albert Brady Leopard Jr february 9, 1926 ~ may 30, 2019 (age 93) Albert Brady Leopard Jr., 93 years old was born to A.B. and Sadie Leopard on February 9, 1926. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, brother Raymond, son in laws Sam Ash and Billy Gilmer and grandsons Glen Gilmer and Heath Ash. He is survived by his daughters Cheryl Lee (Wilbur), Lisa Carroll (Randy), and Lynn Steele (Eric) his sisters Wanda Isbell, Annette Layfield and Janice Bonds. his grandchildren Caine Gilmer (Heather), Lindsay Kennemor (John), Zachary Carroll, Cason Carroll, Taylor Steele (Hannah) and Mallie Steele, great grandchildren Greyson Kennemor, Will Gilmer, Kaitlyn Gilmer, Conner Gilmer, Morgan Ash, Noah Kennemor, Riley Ash, Karson Gilmer and Sara Kennemor and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Leopard was a World War II veteran. Although he retired after working 35 years at Electric Motor Service, his joy was farming. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jmgardens.com.
William Myers january
12, 1932 ~ june 1, 2019 (age 87)
Visitation will be held Friday June 7, 2019 from 9am - 10am with funeral service following at 10am. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jmgardens.com.
Clarence Earl Ratliff july
June 5 - 11, 2019
28, 1929 ~ june 1, 2019 (age 89)
Clarence Earl Ratliff, 89, of Center Point passed away on June 1st, 2019. Clarence was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He worked for Hayes Aircraft (Pemco Aeroplex) for 44 years before retiring in July 1997. He was a member of Brewster Road Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Eugene Self Ratliff, his father, Ercy Ratliff, mother, Velma Rose Ratliff, sister, Edith Ratliff Buchanan, brothers, Martin Ratliff, Paul Ratliff, Quinton Ratliff. Survivors include his sister, Doris Ratliff Copeland, children, James Ratliff, Carol Ratliff Capps Anderson, Debra Ratliff Brown, Zelma Ratliff Nichols (Johnny), Naomi Ratliff Santillan (Apolonio), and Kenneth Ratliff (Danielle), grandchildren, Marie Ratliff of Japan, Jeremy Capps (Emilee), Johnny Nichols (Heather), Randy Capps, Chris Capps, Jamie Ratliff (Bronson), Jacob Ratliff (Tabetha), Dorothy Nichols, Angela Nichols (Josh), Amanda Brown, Jennifer Anderson Williams (Frank), Jason Anderson, great-grandchildren, Mario Ratliff, Madyson Nichols, Jordan Nichols, Preston Clark, Jacob Anderson, Aubri Capps, Colby Capps, Addisyn Capps, Jace Nichols, Lincoln Ratliff, and Lydia Brown. Pallbearers will be all grandsons and great-grandsons. Visitation will be Sunday June 9 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Chapel services will be Monday June 10 at 2:00 pm. Both at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Trussville. Burial to follow at Altoona Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to assist with funeral expenses.
Patricia Jean Loveridge september
16, 1936 ~ may 29, 2019 (age 82)
She was a daughter of The Blitz. Patricia Jean Loveridge was born on the cusp of WWII, September 16, 1936 in Bristol, England. The youngest of twins by 5 minutes, her older sister is quick to remind. Orphaned at birth, she lived life on her terms. She was quick-witted, practical, honest and a kind compassionate soul. She was a much-loved sister, aunt and friend. She voiced 24 hours before her home going it wouldn’t be long. And she was right. She passed peacefully May 29, 2019. She is survived by her identical twin sister, Pamela Phillips; niece, Debbie Phillips; nephew, Terron Phillips; niece, Donna Phillips Van Sandt (Rusty Van Sandt); great-nephew, Connor Hughett (Melissa Medley-Hughett); great-nephew, Nate Hughett; great-niece, Brittany Van Sandt; and great-nephew, Bobby Phillips. The family will have a private Celebration of Life Service at a later date.
Amanda Nicole Davis december
(age 30)
25, 1988 ~ may 29, 2019
The family requests donations be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children Online condolences may be expressed at www.jmgardens.com.
Charles Jason Holley april
12, 1988 ~ may 29, 2019 (age 31)
Charles Jason Holley, 31, left his earthly home on May 29, 2019, to be with his Heavenly Father. He is survived by his Mother, Joan Manning Holley, brother and sisters, William Jeremy Holley, Alicia Grace Liddon, and Carrie Renee Holley, nephews and nieces, Logan Wainman, Alex Stewart, Summer Liddon, Sophie Wheelock, and Sim Liddon. He is also survived by his Aunt Donna Manning and Uncle David Manning. He is preceded in death by his father, William Keith Holley and his loving grandparents, Donald and Edith Manning. Our sweet Jason was loved by all. There wasn’t really anyone Jason had an encounter with that didn’t truly love his Spirit. His care for others was deep and genuine. Jason loved his family deeply. His past time was somewhere outdoors, hiking, hunting for cool rocks, arrowheads or any other treasures. Usually, those treasures ended up in the hands of someone else, because he always gave them away, and rarely kept for himself. He loved birds and trees and his favorite trees were Japanese Maples, which he would grow from seed and take loving care of so that he could give them away to family and friends. He also loved drawing trees. Sometimes they even ended up on your walls. Jason loved to read. His favorite Author was George McDonald and always encouraged everyone to pick one up and read. Wrinkle in Time was his favorite book of all time. Although Jason never married, he was blessed with his nieces and nephews at a young age and treated them not only as an uncle but brother and as he grew older, as they were his own. He was our protector as his heart was too large for this world. He was a kind and genuine friend to everyone, and even though he was shy, he really knew no strangers. His smile, his walk, his laugh, his heart, and his spirit, leave us here, but we will see him once again. Charles Jason Holley will be greatly missed. Services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Trussville, AL. Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 2-3 pm, with a service following at 3 pm. There will be a celebration of life for our sweet Jason at Escape Day Spa, Homewood, AL at 6 pm.
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Even Worse Than Before By Tyler Warner
The Gospels are full of stories of Jesus casting out demons. These evil spirits variously caused sicknesses and deformities, drove their victims insane, and compelled them to commit unspeakable evils. And yet these fearful spooks were sent packing at a word from Jesus. In Luke 11:24-26, Jesus gives an intriguing insight into the world of the spirit. He says that a castout demon will try to return to its victim, bringing along as many as seven other stronger spirits to retake the body that it lost. “And the
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last state of that person is worse than the first.” Let’s leave aside the the-
ology that is revealed here and examine the principle. We learn from this lesson in demonology that our struggles and sins have a tendency to come back with a vengeance. I’m sure you’ve experienced this before. You have a life-changing moment, whether at church, on your own, or at the word of a loved one, and you swear to get your act together. You put down the bottle, you put a filter on your computer, you break up with a boyfriend. For a while, things are great; you’re a new person. But fast forward six months, and you’re right back where
you were before – in fact, you’re even worse. Why does this happen? Often it is because we fail to handle the real issue at the bottom of the behavior. We don’t confront the reason why we’re addicted or handle the pressures that drive us to blow up at our spouse in the first place. Jesus often told those He healed to, “Go and sin no more” – go and don’t make the same mistakes again. When we come to our senses for a moment, we often have enough energy and shame to make a positive change. But you must leverage that clarity to tear out the roots,
not just the branches of the problem. The trouble is, we convince ourselves that we can keep walking on thin ice and not fall in. You cannot. Your toxic friends will keep dragging you down, your bad habits will lead to abuse all over again, and the stress of maintaining your carefully crafted image will depress you once more. You may have had a few tearful trips to the altar only to abandon the Lord as soon as your issues calm down. Until you can let God correct the fundamental flaws, you will keep falling back worse than before.
But Jesus brings us to the cross, where He calls us to die to ourselves along with Him. When you’re dead, when you’ve got nothing left, only then can you be reborn to newness of life with Christ. Tyler Warner is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Trussville. CCT currently meets on Sunday morning at 9:30am, in the Cahaba Room of the Hilton-Garden Inn on 3230 Edwards Lake Pkwy. Listen to Tyler’s verse-by-verse Bible teaching at CalvaryChapelTrussville.com or Sundays at 2:30pm on WXJC (101.1 FM).
Kids talk about God: How can God help me when I’m really down? By Carey Kinsolving and Friends
How Can God Help Me When I'm Really Down? "He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3). “It means he fixes our soul,” says Graham, 8. “When we are down, he puts us back on our feet,” adds Wes, 10. The author of this Psalm started as a shepherd boy and became a king. As a shepherd, David restored many scared sheep by setting them on their feet. Sheep with thick wool get top-heavy. If they fall over, they can die of heat exhaustion from struggling to right themselves. They’re easy prey for predators. We, too, become topheavy with all kinds of prob-
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lems, frustrations and bad choices. “God took the wrong things out of my soul,” says Rahim, 11. “He puts more and more love in your soul,” adds Kelly, 10. Recently, a friend of mine described a series of personal crises that left her reeling.
Admittedly shaken, she described her healing process as getting filled up with God’s love instead of her problems. “God makes me happy when my heart isn’t” is the way Janet, 11, describes God’s restoring touch. After we get back on our feet, we must use our feet to follow the good shepherd in paths of righteousness. For Grace, 10, the path is “not to cheat. God tells me if it’s good or bad if I watch something on TV.” Even though the author of Psalm 23 was a skilled shepherd, the psalm is written from the perspective of a sheep in the dry, Judean hill country. It’s easy to get lost in the desert. How can sheep make any sense out of crisscrossing paths on hillsides that often
look exactly alike? Which trails lead to pasture or water and which ones lead to death? The lesson of Psalm 23:3 is that sheep don’t have to know where the paths lead. The good shepherd knows. Just as a shepherd’s reputation depends on the welfare of his sheep, so God’s reputation is at stake when his people follow him. That’s why he leads us in paths of righteousness “for His name’s sake.” “He leads us in paths of righteousness because he wants us to tell other people about God,” says Chris, 10. “His name will go around the world so everyone will know God is alive,” adds Anna, 8. Upholding God’s reputation has practical implications for Rebecca, 10: “It
means that you should not be ugly to other people.” But what if the path of righteousness leads to a place where people are ugly to you? Remember the words of John the Baptist when Jesus came to him for baptism in the Jordan River? “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” In the ultimate paradox, the good shepherd became a sacrificial lamb. The supreme path of righteousness led to a bleak, barren cross where people mocked and spat upon one who had never sinned. In spite of this cruelty, Jesus offered himself as the only acceptable sacrifice for our sins. Jesus’ resurrection broke the bonds of death. His ascension to the right hand of God guarantees his kingdom
will be fully established. “He keeps me forever and leads me to heaven by a path, so I can shout his name,” concludes Roy, 11. Think About This: God has a path or destiny for you that will bless you and honor him. Memorize This Truth: Psalm 23:3 previously quoted. Ask This Question: Can you set aside your ideas long enough for God to show you his path for your life? "Kids Talk About God" is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online "Kids Color Me Bible" books, "Mission Explorers" videos, a new children's musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www. KidsTalkAboutGod.org.
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By Erica Thomas, managing editor
BIRMINGHAM — The man accused in the deadly shooting at Cracker Barrel on Thursday, March 28, 2019, has been released from jail on bond.
The stepfather testified that he let Young drive his Mitsubishi Galant to the restaurant. They parked directly in front of the restaurant, according to testimony. After they finished eating, they ordered a meal to-go for Young’s mother, who was at home. As they were waiting for the carryout order, the stepfather said he stepped outside to have a cigarette. While he was smoking, Young was inside Cracker
he had a family emergency. After the stepfather told the driver he was sorry about the emergency but that he needed to leave, the stepfather said the driver walked outside with him to move the truck. As the two walked outside, the stepfather said he heard Hancock say, “F*** you, ni*****!” That’s when the stepfather said Hancock went back to the passenger side door.
head and covered her face. She also became upset during the testimony that included graphic details about the shooting of her son. The stepfather testified the gun was very close to his stepson’s head when it was shot. After the shooting, the stepfather said he was worried Hancock was also going to shoot him. He said he went back into the restaurant to ask for help.
June 5 - 11, 2019 shooting. He said, after words were exchanged, he thought the issue was over, that the truck would be moved and that they would leave. From his vantage point, he could see Hancock sitting in the passenger’s side of the truck and he said he never saw Young punching Hancock in the face. He testified he was just feet from Young and Hancock in the seconds leading up to the shooting. The
the time of the shooting. He said Young brandished a gun, so he shot him. Again, evidence technicians said no gun was found on Young or in the vehicle he was driving. In an audio-recording of Hancock’s interrogation at the Trussville Police Department, you can hear the investigator reading Hancock his Miranda rights. The interrogation took place on the morning of Friday, March 29,
The family of shooting victim, Randy Dewayne Young, enters the courthouse for a preliminary hearing on May 30, 2019
Bryan Hancock, 22, of Pinson, was released on Tuesday, June 4, according to Jefferson County Jail records. His bond was $250,000 on a capital murder charge. He will be monitored by GPS and is on complete lockdown. Video of the shooting was played in court during a preliminary hearing on Thursday May 20. Witnesses also took the stand to tell the court what they saw that night. The presiding judge was the Honorable Clyde E. Jones. Hancock is accused in the death of Randy Dewayne Young. Young was shot in the head in the parking lot of the restaurant after a dispute over parking, according to both parties. However, Hancock’s attorneys claim the shooting was in self-defense. The case was stayed earlier in the week after the defendant filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The stay was lifted on May 29, pending the preliminary hearing. STEPFATHER TESTIMONY The first witness called to the stand during the hearing on Thursday, May 30, 2019, was the stepfather of the victim. He has been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer and will record a video deposition to be used in the future for trial purposes.
Barrel completing payment for the order. The stepfather saw a black truck pull into the spot beside his car. He testified that the truck parked in a way that blocked his car from being able to get out of the parking spot. The stepfather said the driver got out of the vehicle, leaving the driver’s side door open, and started to walk towards him. “First I told him, ‘Man, you are awful close, you almost hit my car!” the stepfather said. “And he said he was having a bad day and he had lost a pack of cigarettes.” The stepfather said the driver asked for a cigarette and he said he gave him one. After the stepfather finished his cigarette, he said he went back inside the restaurant with Young. The two then walked out of the restaurant together with the to-go food and headed towards their car. He said he witnessed Hancock, who was a passenger in the truck, walking around to the driver’s side. The stepfather told Young he knew who the driver was. “I left Dewayne out under the gazebo and I went in to get the driver...because the truck was still blocking me in,” the stepfather testified. When the stepfather went back into the restaurant, he said he found the driver and asked him to move his truck. He said the driver told him
In the process, the stepfather said he heard Hancock complaining that Young had called him white. “I didn’t hear him call him white because the driver and I were inside the restaurant, but he said he called him white,” the stepfather said. The stepfather said he became winded and asked his stepson to get his portable oxygen apparatus out of the car. The stepfather said he opened the trunk and couldn’t find the nose piece to the apparatus. Then, he testified, his stepson went to the car to look for the nose piece. That’s when the stepfather said the victim and the suspect exchanged words again. “Dewayne said, ‘Man, if you say something to me like that again, I’m going to pull your little ass out of that truck and beat the sh** out of you,’” the stepfather said. “At that time I looked up and I saw an arm come out of the window,” he said. “Dewayne had no chance to react at all. It happened so fast. He was an inch from his head and he pulled the trigger.” During the stepfather’s testimony, Young’s mother became visibly upset but remained silent during the proceedings. She placed her hand over her face several times. When the stepfather spoke about getting the to-go food for her, she shook her
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Young was originally taken to St. Vincent’s East, but was then transferred to UAB where he died on March 30, 2019. DEFENSE On cross-examination, the stepfather was asked by the defendant’s attorney if he was aware that Young punched Hancock in the face before the shooting. The stepfather said he never saw any punches thrown. The attorney pointed out that Hancock’s face showed injuries consistent with a punch in the face. The defense also pointed out what they said were inconsistencies between the stepfather’s original statement to police and his testimony during the preliminary hearing. Hancock’s attorney said the stepfather originally stated there was only one verbal exchange between the victim and the shooter, but in court Thursday, he mentioned three exchanges between the two. The attorney said Young did not go to the driver’s side of the stepfather’s car until after Hancock had already gotten back into the passenger side of the truck. THE VIDEO The attorney for Hancock said video surveillance from Cracker Barrel would show the shooting was done in self-defense. The video was shown for the court. The video shows Young and his stepfather parking in front of the restaurant. You then see them getting out of the car and walking into the restaurant. A while later, you see the truck the defendant was in, pulling into the spot to the left of the stepfather’s car. You can see someone getting out of the driver’s side of the truck and walking toward the restaurant. The grainy video has a large glare in the center where the car and the truck were parked. You can see figures walking around the vehicle. At one point, Judge Clyde Jones asked who the person walking from the passenger side of the car to the driver side of the car was. The stepfather said that was Young. CROSS-EXAMINATION CONTINUES Also during cross-examination, the stepfather was asked about the details of the moments leading up to the
stepfather said he and Young were both frustrated about not being able to leave. The defense claims the driver of the truck was already backing up and trying to leave before the shooting. 911 CALLS The court heard 911 call recordings from the night of the shooting. One of the three callers was Bryan Hancock. He stated to the 911 dispatcher that he shot someone in self-defense at the Cracker Barrel in Trussville. He told the dispatcher Young had punched him in the face “for no reason.” He said he thought his nose was broken. You can then hear police telling Hancock to get on the ground. POLICE REPORTS According to responding officers with the Trussville Police Department, the two men in the truck never left the scene after the shooting. When they arrived on the scene, police saw the victim on the ground, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The officers said in their reports that there were people trying to stop the bleeding from Young’s wound when they arrived. Police called paramedics, who then transported the victim to the hospital. Police said the only gun recovered by evidence technicians was a GLOCK pistol, the firearm investigators believe was used to shoot Randy Dewayne Young. The gun was found underneath the passenger’s seat in the truck. The driver of the truck and the passenger (Mr. Hancock), were detained and questioned. The driver of the vehicle was eventually released and Hancock was charged with attempted murder. The lead investigator went to the jail to interview Hancock and he testified Hancock was unconscious. According to the investigator, Hancock was given Narcan, an anti-opioid overdose medication, and taken to St. Vincent’s East. Medical staff told the police department that Hancock told them he had taken 10 Lortab and five Xanax pills. Hancock was treated and released from the hospital, then taken back to jail. In a written statement, Hancock said he and the driver of the truck were sober at
the day after the shooting. Hancock stated he shot Young after he saw Young brandishing a gun. He then told police he didn’t want to say anything else until he had an attorney. Police said the driver of the black truck told investigators he was picking up a friend at Cracker Barrel when he parked in front of the restaurant. He said he asked the stepfather for a cigarette and told him he would move the car. Before going back to the car, the driver said he went inside the restaurant. According to a written statement, the driver said he came back outside and saw Young striking Hancock in the face, then saw Hancock shoot Young. The investigator testified that during questioning, the driver said after the shooting he moved the truck over a couple of parking spots. He then said he got out of the truck and checked for a pulse on the victim. He told investigators he went back to the truck and told Hancock, “You killed that man.” According to police, the driver told them the gun used in the shooting belonged to him. Both the truck and the car were towed from the scene for further examination. WITNESS TESTIMONY A server at Cracker Barrel said in a statement that she was inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting. She told police before the shooting the stepfather came in looking for the driver of the truck. She said he seemed angry when he came and asked the driver to move his truck. She said the two left the restaurant and the father came back inside about two minutes later saying his son had been shot. A man who was leaving the restaurant with his wife told police he saw two men arguing over parking. The statement he provided to police said before the shooting, he saw Young go back to his car and grab something from the back of the car. He said he did not see what Young was grabbing. He also said he never saw a physical altercation but he heard “barking back and forth.” He said he left the area after noticing the situation was escalating and he said he and his wife were fearful that a gun was about to be used.
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Late penalty kick ends Legion’s U.S. Open Cup bid By Chris Megginson, assistant sports editor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A penalty kick in the 90th minute Wednesday night put a halt on Birmingham Legion’s hopes of making a run in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Louisville City FC’s Sean Totsch converted the PK to give Louisville the 1-0 third round win after Legion goalkeeper Matt VanOekel was called for a foul in the box. See PENALTY, Page 16
SEC adopts new policy on the sale of alcohol at games From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
SANDESTIN, Fla. – The Southeastern Conference today announced a revision to its existing limitations on the availability of alcoholic beverages at athletics events. Under this revised policy, each institution in the Conference now has the autonomy to determine the permissibility of selling alcoholic beverages in its athletics venues, subject to certain Conference-wide alcohol management expectations. See SEC, Page 16
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MVP Spotlight: Crystal Maze By Shaun Szkolnik, sports editor
TRUSSVILLE – Almost everyone knows that MVP stands for Most Valuable Player. However, for those that have not competed at that level, it is a little hard to appreciate exactly what it takes to get there. Fortunately, we have student-athlete Crystal Maze to tell us a little bit about it. And she knows what she is talking about. After the Huskies’ stunning win of the 7A State Softball Championships, Maze was named MVP. “I won the MVP award, which is a great honor and is super exciting, although, I do believe it was an all-around team effort and every person has a valuable contribution to the win,” said Maze. “Winning the award was definitely one of the greatest feelings besides winning the state title. It made me feel awesome that I could step up and help my teammates with winning state.” MVP is no mere honorary designation. It is not a popularity contest or a measure of congeniality. MVP may have a level of subjectivity to it, but that subjectivity has to be built on a base of cold, hard achievement. And Maze’s stats show that she certainly has what it takes to be an MVP. Maze was all-state at third base last year. She was on the 2018 Max Prep Freshen all-American team. She had 2018 regions best with 28 dou-
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2019 Husky Baseball Camp coming in June From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The 2019 Husky Baseball Camp is ready to get started early next month. The camp provides fun and learning for youth that are interested in getting a clear look at how baseball operates. “This is just a time of the year that all our players and coaches look forward to help youth try a lot of different aspects of the game,” said Huskies Head Baseball Coach Jeff Mauldin. See CAMP, Page 16
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bles and a team-best with 73 hits. She had 67 RBIs, 59 runs and ten home runs in 2018. She batted over .500 last season and batted .500 for the state tournament with no strike-outs. Maze had five home runs this year, playing only a half-season after coming back from hip surgery. Reaching that level does not happen by accident. It takes hard work, dedication and more than a little bit of sacrifice. “I’ve had to sacrifice most all my summers playing for the Birmingham Thunderbolts,” said Maze. “I miss a lot of the things that other girls my age get to do. The friendships I have made through softball are priceless.”
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Softball is a team sport, and Maze understands the importance of working as a unit towards a common goal. She knows that the hard work, dedication and sacrifice is not just for herself. It is also for her team, teammates, coaches, school and community. “My teammates are my best friends,” said Maze. “They make all of the hard work worth it, and there are no other girls I would rather be on the field with. Coach Taylor is, no doubt, the glue that holds us together. We are so fortunate to have her as our coach. She has been with me through all of the adversity I have faced this season, and I can’t thank her enough for help-
ing this program be where it is today.” As for teammates, the senior Huskies have a special place in Maze’s heart. “The seniors have been with me since the very beginning and have always been the ones I have looked up to,” said Maze. “They have become my family, and I’m going to miss being on the field with them.” While it will be a couple of years before Maze is a senior herself, she has already given thought to her plans, and they involve softball. “Yes, I do plan to play softball at the collegiate level,” said Maze. “Playing at the collegiate would be a dream come true.”
Husky Hoops Tip-Off Camp set for June From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
This year’s Husky Hoops Tip-Off Camp will be held at Bryant Bank Arena June 1012 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $80 for non-Husky Hoops Members. “Our vision is to use basketball to help equip young men for life, so Husky Hoops allows us to begin doing that at an early age,” said Trussville Head Basketball Coach Jeff Baker. See HOOPS, Page 16
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The revised SEC policy on alcohol availability, which was approved during the Conference’s 2019 Spring Meetings, requires any SEC institution choosing to permit alcohol sales at athletics events to establish policies governing the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages consistent with requirements established and agreed to by the Conference membership. In the past, SEC athletics programs have been prohibited
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from selling alcohol in public areas of SEC athletics venues. “We are proud of the great game-day atmospheres the SEC and our member schools have cultivated throughout our history, and no other conference rivals the SEC in terms of our ability to offer an intense yet family-friendly atmosphere for all of our fans,” said University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides, current chair of the SEC Presidents and Chancellors. “This policy is intended to enhance the game-day experience at SEC athletics events by providing our schools the autonomy to make appropriate decisions for their respective campuses while also establishing expectations for responsible management of the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.” The adoption of the revised policy comes after a recommendation by a working group of campus leaders created at the May 2018
SEC Spring Meetings. The group was charged with a review of the existing Conference Game Management Policy governing the availability of alcoholic beverages at SEC athletics events and to identify a direction for consideration by the membership. “Our policy governing alcohol sales has been a source of considerable discussion and respectful debate among our member universities in recent years,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “As a Conference, we have been observant of trends in the sale and consumption of alcohol at collegiate sporting events and have drawn upon the experiences and insights of our member schools which have responsibly established limited alcohol sales within controlled spaces and premium seating areas. We remain the only conference to set forth league-wide standards for the responsible management of the sale of alcoholic beverages.” Any sales of alcoholic beverages in the public seating areas will be limited to beer and wine, and each institution that chooses to sell alcohol will be required to implement a server training program for staff. The policy, which is effective Aug. 1, 2019, does not impact suites, clubs or private leased areas in which the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages was previously permitted under existing SEC regulations. Members of the SEC Working Group included Stuart Bell, President of the University of Alabama, Michael Sagas, Faculty Athletics Representative at the University of Florida; Hunter Yurachek, Director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas; Sarah Reesman, Senior Deputy Athletics Director at the University of Missouri; and Troy Lane, Chief of Police at the University of Tennessee.
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Amari, John Martin Parrish, Micah Billups and Tripp Bennett. “This was my seventh season being a part of coaching kids in little league baseball,” said Amari. “This team of 4 and 5-year old’s was more mature and focused than some of the teams I was a part of with older kids. Each kid was well mannered, well behaved and each kid worked hard to get better as the season went on. Most kids this age don’t even pay attention to the score at the end of the game, but these kids genuinely wanted to win. I think the key was each kid having great parents. Great parents make great kids and these were 9 great kids.” The team was coached by Joseph Amari, Johnny Amari (head coach), Lannard Brown, Pate Flournoy and Johnny Parrish.
“A lot of what we do is the same as what we do with our players. The kids enjoy all the different competitions that we do. And most of the kids love slide day. That is when we teach them to slide head and feet first and we use a big kind of slip
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on, in addition to the skills of the game itself, is really the mission of Husky Hoops and our basketball program as a whole.”
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