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By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — The owner of Baumhower’s Victory Grille confirmed he is looking to bring a restaurant to Trussville. Bob Baumhower said he is still working on an exact location for a new store but his plan is to build a new building somewhere in the city. See BAUMHOWER’S, Page 5
New wings joint, tiki bar coming to Center Point, Council hears from Fire Chief By Faith Callens
CENTER POINT — On Thursday, June 3, the Center Point City Council met for a regular meeting at City Hall and announced several new businesses coming to the city. See CENTER POINT, Page 4
Argo church goes beyond live-streaming to keep members connected
Photo: facebook.com/ clearbranchumc/ See CLEARBRANCH, Page 4
‘Dramatic decrease’ in Memorial Day boating incidents in Alabama
Photo: Trooper Daniel Money. See BOATING, Page 8
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St. Clair County Deputy Jason Brooks, Deputy Joe David Morgan, and Sgt. Mike Doss are recognized by Sheriff Billy Murray during a Commission Meeting on June 8, 2021.
Sheriff Joe David Morgan, and Deputy Sheriff Jason Brooks, who displayed true bravery in the face of imminent danger.” Doss, Morgan and Brooks responded to the crash off Interstate 20, near Riverside, late on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Once they were on the scene, the deputies heard 39-year-old Reginald White, the lone survivor of the crash,
screaming for help. His family was still inside the vehicle, which was submerged 14 ft. underwater. The deputies jumped into the lake and began to remove the family members from the SUV. Sheriff Murray said that members of law enforcement always know these types of situations could happen at any time. He said just before the commission meeting
Tuesday, another life-saving measure was taken by one of his deputies. “It’s so appropriate that we’re here today,” Murray said. ”As I walked in, I was notified that one of our deputies was actively out, moments ago, giving CPR to a 12-year-old, following them to the hospital in Pell City. See DEPUTIES, Page 7
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As for her new album, Steward said there is a sense of 80s music mixed with some modern elements. “We kind of incorporated some of that into this new project and so each song that is released kind of has maybe a similar feel to some of those songs you may have heard in the 80s,” Steward explained. Steward said one part of the project that has helped give her a unique feel, is working with country music artist Brian McComas. She said adding some of the sto-
ry-writing elements he offers with some pop melodies has made the new album one to enjoy. “It’s been really fun and we have done some of that,” she said. “I’m not a country artist by any means but it’s been a lot of fun working with Brian McComas and Jeff Roach. They are really talented.” The group has recorded 10 songs that are being released slowly over the next six to eight months. The rebranding process
for Steward came at a time when most of the world was shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Although it wasn’t planned that way, Steward said she believes it was a “God thing.” “This past year has been some of the hardest times for people, maybe in their lives,” Steward said. “I was extremely blessed to be in the season that I was in when everything hit and to be surrounded by the people that I was surrounded by. I know a lot of musicians here in Nashville struggled because live performance was their income and the way that they survived. It was catastrophic for a lot of people here.” Steward said quarantine gave her time to spend time with close friends and family and gave her time and space to really think about what she wanted her message to be. “It’s given me the ability to write in a way that I maybe wouldn’t have had the mental capacity to write in if there wasn’t as much time and availability,” she added. See MADY STEWARD, Page 4
Robin’s Sewing Shoppe www.robinshoppe.com 5886 Trussville Crossings Blvd 205.655.3388
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Leeds PD experiencing officer shortage due to rapid growth of city By Erica Thomas, managing editor
See LEEDS POLICE, Page 3
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LEEDS — The Leeds Police Department is looking to hire new officers, due to a growing city and upcoming retirements. Chief Jim Atkinson said there is an officer shortage across the nation, but in Leeds.
Pop artist from Trussville rebrands, releases debut single
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By Erica Thomas, managing editor
NASHVILLE — Trussville native Mady Steward released a new single “Headed 4 a Heartbreak” on May 28, and you may notice things are a little different. After a year of rebranding and writing and recording a new album, the pop artist is once again rocking our socks off. Steward, who lives in Nashville, has been busy promoting her new single but the past year has offered her more time to focus on what she wants her brand to be. Her new project began with Treasure 5 Entertainment last March. She has worked with producers Brian McComas and Jeff Roach and said she has been able to have creative freedom along with input from some great talents. “We kind of started with what I’m passionate about,” said Steward. “I’ve always gravitated towards pop music, indie pop music. I knew I wanted it to be mostly electronic with maybe some electric guitar elements to the songs.”
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Deputies honored for ‘selfless acts of bravery’ after pulling family out of submerged SUV ASHVILLE — The three St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies that pulled a family out of a car in Logan Martin Lake, on Memorial Day weekend, were honored during a St. Clair County Commission meeting Tuesday. Although the deputies didn’t get the results they wanted from the rescue mission, the Sheriff and the Nightshift Patrol Sergeant that responded that night, said they are thankful for community support. Sheriff Billy Murray read a commendation, recognizing the men for their acts of bravery. “Everyday law enforcement across the United States engages in exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty,” the commendation stated. “Oftentimes these selfless acts of bravery go unnoticed. However, today we would like to honor Sergeant Mike Doss, Deputy
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June 9 - 15, 2021 Baumhower’s Victory Grille coming to Trussville
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Mo Brooks in Trussville to talk Senate run, calls CNN report ‘unadulterated bovine excrement’
See BROOKS, Page 5
2 from Trussville appointed to Down Syndrome Alabama executive committee By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — Two Trussville residents and advocates for those with Down syndrome and their families, have been named to the Executive Committee for a wellknown non-profit in the state. See DOWN SYNDROME ALA, Page 5
Pinson Council recognizes Kristina Allred as Teen Library Board Champion By Crystal McGough
PINSON — The June 3, 2021, Pinson City Council meeting started off by recognizing Pinson Public Library’s very first Teen Library Board Champion, Kristina Allred. See PINSON, Page 6