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Cracker Barrel parking lot murder trial pushed back to November

Hundreds gather in Moody to pay respects for fallen police Lt. Stephen Williams

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Customer Service Manager of Lowe’s of Trussville killed in Blount County crash

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Trussville City Schools BOE votes to extend superintendent’s contract

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TRUSSVILLE — Jefferson County crews reopened Floyd Bradford Road on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Commissioner Joe Knight said crews were able to make a temporary fix to failed culverts that caused the county to close the road in February this year.

See FLOYD BRADFORD, Page 3

Springville city council approves acquisition of several roads in need of repair Sgt. Stephen Williams was a 23-year veteran and had been with the Moody Police Department for three years. He was the night-shift sergeant. He had been promoted to sergeant in the past year.

Chief Thomas Hunt said that Williams was shot on arrival.

St. Clair County Sheriff Billy Murray added that once the officers responded to the call, which came from the

room where the incident happened, the situation escalated very quickly. Two suspects were taken into custody after law enforcement cleared the hotel room, ensuring no other

Michael Guzman named as new HTHS band director

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SPRINGVILLE — The discussion during the regular scheduled Springville city council meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020.

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PINSON — The city of Pinson approved the purchase of 13 Flock Safety cameras.

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Jefferson County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19 of this is going to help our pricing.”

The money must be used within three years and it will not have to be paid back to the state.

The new central office will be off Gadsden Highway, in what is known as the Hamilton Plaza development, across from Winn Dixie.

The two-story, approximately 20,000 square feet facili-

ty will include office space (administration, athletics, finance, facilities, etc.), a board room, training rooms, a family resource center and a technology department, according to Ryan Vernon, an architect for Lathan Associates Architects, PC. The exterior of the building will include a combination of brick, precast concrete, aluminum storefront windows/doors, and a metal

roof.

The building is expected to be completed one year after the bid for construction is awarded, according to Vernon. Bidding on the construction of the new central office will be open at the end of July.

Those bids will go before the BOE in August.

For information on the bidding process, contact TCS at (205) 228-3000.

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suspects were inside. After the scene was secured, investigators said they found multiple firearms inside the hotel room.

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Floyd Bradford Road now open after temporary fix

Trussville City Schools plans to use state money to build new central office TRUSSVILLE — During its regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020, the Trussville Board of Education learned it will not have to use city reserves to pay for the construction of the new central office.

Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, Jim Kirkland, announced a state bond issue that will be used instead. Kirkland said Gov. Kay Ivey is allocating $1.2 billion to school systems statewide to stimulate the economy.

The money must be used on capital improvements. Trussville City Schools is expected to receive $5.8 million to $5.9 million of those funds.

Kirkand said he hopes TCS will see an added benefit since the school system already has plans for a capital improvement.

“We’re in a great position with a shovel-ready project,” said Kirkland. “Getting ahead

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MOODY — A gathering of community support for fallen Moody police Lt. Stephen Williams on Sunday.

June 14, 2020, raised nearly $5,000 for his family and the Moody Police Department.

The event was put together to honor the memory of Williams and to show support to the police department and his family. In all, the event raised $4,800 as hundreds of people showed up at the Moody Civic Center on Sunday evening to pay their respects for the fallen officer.

The event followed a memorial ride at 2:13 p.m. on Sunday that began at the civic center and wound its way through the neighborhoods previously patrolled by Williams.

Williams was killed following a shootout at the Super 8 in Moody. The events leading up to the shooting are vague, but Moody Police

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BIRMINGHAM — After testing 201 inmates for coronavirus in the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham and the Jefferson County Jail in Bessemer, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said one inmate was found to be positive.

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Springville Fire & Rescue to honor fallen firefighter Jared Echols on 1-year anniversary of death From The Tribune staff reports

SPRINGVILLE — A special ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 17, in memory of Springville Fire & Rescue firefighter Jared Echols.

Echols, a lifelong resident of Springville, died a year ago while participating in recruit training at the Anniston Regional Training Center.

“Jared truly had a servant’s heart, where he served the Lord fervently and had a passion for helping others,” said Springville Fire Chief Richard Harvey. “It was this passion for others that led Jared into the fire service first

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as a volunteer firefighter with the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department and after completion of his paramedic training with the Springville Fire Department.”

Echols is survived by his wife, Melissa, and two daughters, Mallory and Hailey.

“Jared’s infectious smile and positive personality may be gone, but he will never be forgotten,” Harvey added.

The ceremony Wednesday will be at Springville Fire Station #1, at 9 a.m. Fire department personnel will honor Echols with a wreath-laying ceremony and with a groundbreaking for a new memorial garden.

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The city is also remodeling the rear section of City Hall to create a public safety wing and is hoping to hire a new Jefferson County contract deputy.

Mayor Hoyt Sanders said the Flock cameras will be installed throughout the city as part of an agreement with Alabama Power.

“They will be installed in commercial areas and in some larger residential areas where it’s feasible to put them,” said Sanders.

The cameras, which take snapshots of license plates, will alert the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Metro Area Crime Center any time a vehicle that has been reported stolen is captured. The cameras will also be able to alert authorities about

Floyd Bradford From front page

The temporary fix included stabilizing the failed culverts and placing sleeves inside them to carry water under the roadway.

The part of the roadway that has been closed is near Smith Sims Road. The culverts under the roadway allow the waters of Stinking Creek to flow into the Cahaba River. Knight said the county was already planning to construct a new section of roadway that would straighten the road and move the bridge further

vehicle owners with outstanding warrants. City officials will have the option to add a “hotlist” to send alerts for specific vehicles or vehicle descriptions.

Several surrounding cities, including Trussville, Clay and Center Point have already purchased Flock Safety cameras.

Mayor Hoyt said he was hoping to purchase the cameras earlier this year, but after the coronavirus pandemic, the city decided to put the item on hold.

On Thursday, June 5, the city council approved the mayor’s proposal to purchase the cameras for $2,000 each. Sanders said

downstream when the culverts failed.

Knight said there is a chance the road will have to be temporarily closed again if the region experiences too much rainfall.

“The idea is that if that water gets too high, then we may have to temporarily close it again until that water goes down,” Knight said. “The tubes that we put down have to stay anchored.”

The county originally planned to open the roadway on Monday, but heavy rains came through the area.

“It’s been long and it’s been four months,” Knight said.

“We’ve looked at every solution

more cameras could be added in the future.

Sanders said the section of City Hall that is being turned into a public safety wing will include areas for deputies to work.

The space is needed, according to Sanders.

The council has also approved funds for an additional contract deputy out of Jefferson County, which would bring the total number of contract deputies in the city to five.

“We certainly hope the new wing, the Flock cameras and the new deputies will continue to improve the crime rate here,” Sanders said.

Sanders said last year’s budget also included funds for a new deputy, but extending circumstances put the plan on hold.

There is no estimated timeline for adding a deputy.

Aerial photo of Floyd Bradford Road taken by Ron Burkett.

and I salute the county people for making it work.”

Commissioner Knight said he credits Heather Carter, the county engineer, with getting the job done.

Knight said the section of the road is open for local traffic only.

Alabama Rally Against Injustice protests at the mall in Trussville

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TRUSSVILLE — Dozens of protesters with the Alabama Rally Against Injustice gathered at the mall in Trussville on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Organizers chanted, “It is our duty to fight for our freedom!” and “power to the people!”

The purpose of the rally is to show solidarity for George Floyd and continue to fight for

Roads Project From front page

Centered around the appropriation of roads in an effort to provide adequate maintenance for several deteriorating roadways throughout the city.

In all, the city council approved the acquisition of Fern Lane, Fern Creek Circle and Radcliffe Terrace. The latter was approved with a 5-3 vote, while the city takeover of Fern Lane and Fern Creek Circle were unanimously approved.

The city’s acceptance of these streets means that it is now tasked with maintenance and upkeep.

The acceptance of Fern Creek Drive into the city did not pass as Wayne Tucker and Tim Walker voted no. The city coun-

Trucks From front page

Jail

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The inmate was isolated, and the jail is now taking steps to monitor those who may have been exposed, according to the sheriff’s office.

“We will be making COVID 19 testing available for staff members soon and continued testing will be made available for inmates,” Cpt. David Agee said in a press release. “We are taking extraordinary steps to combat the spread of COVID 19

within our facilities.”

NaphCare, along with the Jefferson County Health Department, began testing inmates on Friday, June 12, 2020. All incoming inmates will be screened inside a “booking tent” before they enter facilities, Agee added.

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ONEONTA — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Remlap woman.

an end to systemic racism.

According to its Facebook page, the ARAI hosts rapid-response protests and rallies across the state in response to any societal injustices.

“In this fight right now is our young people. It’s the young people that are putting their bodies on the line,” said the rally organizer.

The rally was the second of three held in the city of Trussville since the death of Floyd in

Minnesota. The first rally was organized by graduates of area high schools. The third was a Black Lives Matter rally that was held on Saturday, June 13.

cil decided to take time to assess the condition of the road, along with others around the city, before they vote to turn them into city roads. Complicating matters is a current list of roads that council members passed along to the mayor that detail roadways within each district that are in dire need of repair. The city has enough funds to repair a certain amount, so determining which roads take precedence has proved to be a complex feat.

Springville Mayor William Isley, however, stated his desire to move along and repair the roads for the citizens.

“I’m ready to move on and do some work in the city for the citizens,” Springville Mayor William Isley said.

In the coming days, the council will travel throughout

the city and take stock of the condition of roadways and determine at a later date which roads are in most need of repair.

In other news, the city council unanimously approved the fire department’s request to purchase body armor and extricating equipment. The body armor will be universal fit and will be shared around the department.

The armor plates will protect against light and heavy rounds, Chief Richard Harvey said.

“If we’re having to wear these, I want to give my guys the best protection,” Harvey said.

In all, the total quoted for the body armor is $7,700.

The need for armor follows the continued civil unrest following cries of racial inequality and police brutality that echoes throughout the nation.

Dawn Trucks, 42, was killed when the 2008 Suzuki SUV she was driving collided with a 2018 Honda Odyssey van. The crash happened on Friday, June 12, at 3:48 p.m.

Crews responded to the scene at the intersection of Alabama Highway 75 and Pine Mountain Road, six miles south of Oneonta.

Trucks was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers said she was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the van was not hurt.

Trucks was a customer service manager at Lowe’s of Trussville. She worked there for 22 years. Her funeral was held on Monday, June 15, 2020, at Remlap Cemetery.

Photo by Ron Burkett.

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Pinson’s Mayor Hoyt Sanders seeks re-election From The Tribune staff reports

PINSON — Pinson Mayor Hoyt Sanders announced he will run for re-election in the 2020 municipal elections.

Sanders said that after four terms as mayor, he hopes the citizens of Pinson will trust him to continue the job. When reflecting on his current term, the mayor said the city has seen a lot of growth.

“It’s been a great four years, we’ve gotten a lot done,” said Sanders. “Just in these last four years, we have expanded Public Works, we have assumed and released Bradford Soccer Park from Jefferson County and returned it to usable and wonderful condition, and we were able to open a library that’s second-to-none.”

In an interview with The Tribune, Sanders identified five reasons he wants to continue to lead the city of Pinson: • Love of the community and the people in it. Sanders said he and the city council want the best for citizens.

“Naturally, I want the best.

That’s the reason we started the incorporation process more than 20 years ago,” said Sanders.

Sanders was on the Incorporation Committee before Pinson was a city and he has been the mayor of Pinson since it was incorporated in 2004.

• The best for the citizens.

Sanders pointed out Pinson has always been on a stable financial path.

“We have had 15 audits and they have all been stellar and all have shown growth,” Sanders added.

• Education is important.

Sanders said as a parent of two students, he sees education as a top priority.

“I am thrilled that over the last several years we [the city] have been able to contribute in excess of $100,000 to the schools,” he added.

• Seeing projects come to fruition. Blight removal and projects such as renovations at the Little League Center and a new storm shelter are some of the projects Sanders mentioned.

• Commercial development.

The mayor said since Pinson was incorporated, the area has seen consistent growth.

He said he has been active in finding businesses to come into the city.

“I’ve toured several people throughout the last 16 years and shown them empty spots,” said Hoyt. The goal is to try and sell your city.”

Sanders said he would still like to see more restaurants and a home improvement option come to Pinson.

Mayor Sanders said the biggest challenge in the area right now is the coronavirus pandemic. He said it has been difficult to see sports, park and library events and other community activities canceled. He said the city’s finances have held steady in the midst of the crisis, thus far.

Sanders pointed out Pinson has always been on a stable financial path.

“We have had 15 audits and they have all been stellar and all have shown growth,” Sanders added.

When it comes to crime, Sanders said he would like to

see the city have its own police department one day. However, he said when comparing similar cities, the numbers show that for now, it is in the city’s best interest to continue to contract deputies through the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The city has approved funds for an extra deputy and is creating a public safety wing at City Hall. The city also purchased of 13 Flock Safety cameras.

Sanders said the revenue from new restaurants like Taco Bell and Huddle House, the city will be able to put more money towards public safety.

After two decades of dedication to the city of Pinson, Mayor Hoyt Sanders hopes to continue leading the city.

“Had I been told 17 or 18 years ago that Pinson would be what we are, I just don’t think I would’ve believed it,” Sanders said. “It started to protect what we had but it grew into enhancements.”

Sanders said his first office was a remodeled restroom. Since then, the city has purchased and continues to improve City Hall.

Looking back, Sanders said he’s proud of the progress.

“Back in the beginning, if cones needed to be put out somewhere, it was me and my boys with my wife driving the truck,” he said. “I couldn’t have done it without them and it’s just been a labor of love for me.”

Historically, the mayor’s job in Pinson has been a part-time position. However, Sanders said the city council recently made provisions for the next mayor to transition into a full-time position, which he plans to do if re-elected.

Candidates for municipal elections across the state will begin to officially qualify on July 7, 2020. Pinson’s municipal election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

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Joe Cochran announces run for Pinson mayor solely on being mayor, if elected.

• Pure love for the community. After many years of serving in the city, Cochran said he believes he has the heart for the job.

“I’ve been involved in the community for 16 years, in many capacities, and I feel like that’s where my heart and my passion is,” Cochran explained.

He said he learned from an early age that serving others was important. His inspiration came from his mother.

• Problem-solving. Although Cochran said he doesn’t always have the answers, he said he is determined to find answers for anyone who comes to him with a problem.

• Relationships. The mayoral candidate said he has identified a weakness in Pinson, and that is participating in the planning for the greater Birmingham area and the state of Alabama.

“If we’re actually plugged into that and a part of it, then we can benefit from the conversation,” Cochran said. “And I’m saying we probably haven’t done that as well as we should and I can guarantee you that I will.”

Cochran said he believes the biggest challenge facing the city of Pinson is commercial development.

“I would engage that challenge head-on,” he said.

Another important aspect to consider in the city of Pinson is crime. Although Cochran doesn’t think crime is an immediate issue, he would like to see the city research plans to develop its own police department.

“We need to gather a committee and ask the citizens what

From The Tribune staff reports

PINSON — Pinson resident and former City Council member Joe Cochran announced Friday, June 12, 2020, he will run for mayor.

In a Facebook post, Cochran posted: “I believe in an inclusive government that hears the voices of all the people.

I believe in civic duty to foster unity and create a better world.

I believe in vision to look ahead to what we can become.

I believe “Why not now?” and “Why not us?”

I believe in hard work to accomplish things that others can’t believe are possible.

I believe in Pinson and love it.

I will offer my services as a FULL TIME Mayor, because that’s what Pinson needs.

I thank the entire community of Pinson for embracing me as a public servant for the past 16 years and I respectfully ask for your vote.

I am Joe Cochran, and I would be proud to be your Mayor!”

In an interview with The Tribune, Cochran identified five reasons he wants to lead the city of Pinson: • Better promotion of the city. Cochran said he would take on the responsibility of marketing and networking for the city.

“That is to go out and represent the city every day,” said Cochran. “To be the face of the community and go out and represent the people how they deserve to be represented.”

• Be a full-time mayor. Cochran said he plans to leave his career of 35 years to focus

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they want from a police department,” said Cochran. “It wasn’t that long ago that Trussville was a small, little town. They started a police department and different things. A lot of those things attract people and make them want to come to your community.”

The city currently has contract deputies from Jefferson County. Cochran said he believes those contracts have been beneficial for the city, but he believes options should be revisited.

“I’m not saying that we would be better off with our own police department,” he said. “I’m just examining the question.”

Another aspect of the community close to the mayoral candidate’s heart is education.

Cochran is currently the executive director of the Pinson Education Foundation.

“I’m proud of our kids,” he said. “I’m proud of a town where our test scores are rising, our kids are getting scholarship opportunities, and in many cases, they’re proving people wrong.”

The Pinson Education Foundation gathers community support for schools in Pinson.

The group helps provide scholarships and funds for some projects in schools.

After living in Pinson for many years, Cochran said he would like to see a strategic plan and vision. He believes he can offer that vision in a dynamic way.

“I think if I bring nothing else to the table, I bring a lot of enthusiasm,” said Cochran.

Cochran served on the Pinson City Council for 12 years.

For eight of those years, he was the mayor pro tem.

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Huddle House construction in Pinson set to resume this month

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

PINSON — Construction on the new Huddle House at 4655 Pinson Boulevard, in Pinson, was put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Hoyt Sanders said crews should be back at the location by the end of June.

The new Huddle House, which Sanders says, “is not your grandpa’s Huddle House,” will be a new prototype called Evo2000. The modern décor will include a “heroes wall” to honor heroes such as police officers and firefighters and a local athletic

wall, which will feature Pinson Valley High School athletes.

With a new, diverse menu that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, the new concept is expected to be a welcome addition to the city of Pinson.

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never felt was alone. My dad knew a lot of people, touched a lot of lives and in turn you all have looked up for us. I’ve been telling myself, ‘Dad I’m not ready, I can’t do this without you,’ but deep down I know, and he knew, that he had given me everything I need to grow up to be a man who honors his family and do good in this world just as he did. I love you, Dad, and I miss you every day.”

Hunt said Williams was a “true leader” who loved to sing karaoke when not on duty.

“He brought so much to our department and community,” Hunt said, standing before Williams’ flag-draped casket.

Williams was in law enforcement for more than two decades and was named the city’s Officer of the Year in 2019. Officials announced his promotion to the rank of lieutenant following his death. He joined the Moody police for three years ago. He had previously at the Bessemer Police Department before transferring to the Alabaster Police Department and then to the Calera Police Department.

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office charged Tapero Corlene Johnson, 27, of Birmingham and Marquisha Anissa Tyson, 28, of Birmingham, with capital murder in the slaying of Williams.

Moody Officer From front page

Following the shooting, Williams was transported to UAB Hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead. A medical helicopter had arrived to the scene, but was not used.

The officer’s oldest son, Lake Williams, struggled to keep his emotions in check as he spoke before an overflow crowd — Both of William’s sons serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.

“My dad was the single greatest man I’ve ever known,” Lake, who recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, said. “He lived his life with a set of moral principles and values, values like putting others before yourself, living your life with love and always taking the opportunity to goof off while it comes. I’ve had many feelings over the past few days: confusion, sorrow, uncontrollable anger but one thing I’ve

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The capital murder trial of a man accused of shooting another man in the parking lot of the Trussville Cracker Barrel has been continued until Nov. 30, 2020.

Bryan Hancock, 22, is charged with capital murder in the March 28, 2019, death of Randy Dewayne Young.

The trial was originally set for May 4, 2020, but prosecutors asked for it to continue because a key witness would have been out of town that week. The trial was reset for August but then had to be pushed back once again due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Young was shot in the

Page 5 head in the parking lot of the restaurant after a dispute over parking, according to both parties. Young died after being on life support for two days.

Hancock’s attorneys claim the shooting was in self-defense. Attorney Richard S. Jaffe, with Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C., said his client had no intention of harming anyone.

“As is often the case, once a full and fair hearing occurs, another side emerges as it did in this case,” Jaffe said. “As I said even before the release of the video, Bryan acted in self-defense. While sitting in the passenger seat of his friend’s truck, the deceased began to strike him in the face, and this is supported by eyewitness testimony.”

There is a surveillance video from the restaurant showing the moment the shooting happened. Although

the video shows the victim and the suspect, the video is of poor quality.

Hancock was indicted by a grand jury on Oct. 11, 2019.

According to court documents, the grand jury charged that Hancock intentionally caused the death of Young by shooting him with a pistol from a vehicle.

Hancock is currently awaiting trial in the Jefferson County Jail. He will have a pre-trial hearing on July 27.

Hancock is considered innocent until proven guilty.

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POLICE: Man ‘charges’ CRIME STOPPERS: East Jefferson County woman officers arresting 3 others wanted on several charges for shoplifting in Trussville From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information leading to the arrest of an east Jefferson County woman.

Brandy Ballard Jones, 35, is wanted in Jefferson County on felony warrants charging her with probation violation for unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and failure to appear for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according

Brandy Ballard Jones. Photo: Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.

to Crime Stoppers. She was listed as wanted since Aug. 30, 2019.

Jones’ last known address was in the 4600 block of Deer Foot Path, Pinson, AL 35126.

Crime Stoppers said Jones is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs around 127 pounds.

If you have information on the whereabouts of Brandy Jones, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Leeds man arrested for armed robbery of CVS on Gadsden Highway From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department arrested a Leeds man in connection to the June 2 armed robbery of the CVS Pharmacy at 220 Gadsden Highway.

Adam Mordecai, 36, of Leeds, is now charged with first-degree robbery of a pharmacy. Mordecai was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Tuesday, June 9. He posted a $60,000 bond and was released.

Detectives said a man they believe to be Mordecai entered the pharmacy around 6:30 p.m. and demanded Xanax. They said he brandished a gun before departing with a large number of prescription drugs.

Adam Mordecai. Photo: Jefferson County Jail.

No one was injured during the incident.

According to court documents, Mordecai has pleaded guilty to robbery, theft of property, and other charges in previous cases. He was also

Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department.

featured in Trussville Police Department’s Shoplifting Review in August 2019.

The pharmacy robbery case is set for a first call on June 30.

Dison was inside a vehicle in the parking lot when police responded. The officers on the scene said the two women pointed the finger at each other, but in the end, all three people were taken into custody.

Michael’s did not wish to press charges but Books-A-Million did, according to the report.

During the arrest, another man was arrested after charging at officers, according to a separate police report.

As the officers were investigating the shoplifting case at Books-A-Million, a man ran towards three officers, while yelling at them and “mumbling incoherently.” Police believe the man could have been under the influence of some type of substance.

When the man refused to comply with orders for him to stop charging them, the officers deployed CS spray. They eventually subdued him and took him into custody on charges of

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department took three people into custody after thefts at Books-A-Million and Michael’s, in the Promenade at Tutwiler Farm shopping center. The thefts happened on the evening of Tuesday, June 2. During the investigation, responding officers said a bizarre event happened leading to another, unrelated arrest.

According to police reports, two women were accused of using an oversized purse to steal items such as craft supplies, a cross necklace and card games from the stores.

Officers responded and took Shana Lockwood, 39, of Arab, Margot Cross, 29, of Calera, into custody. Another person, Brandon Dison, 30, of Bessemer, was also arrested.

The three could face charges of theft of property.

resisting arrest and public intoxication.

The man has been identified as Nathaniel Aaron Green, 33.

The three arrested in connection to the shoplifting case told police they had no connection to Green.

The officers said Green caused “public alarm and danger to himself and others around him due to his condition.”

All persons arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Nathaniel Green. Photo: Trussville Police Department.

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By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville High School band program officially found itself a new leader on Thursday with the approval of Michael Guzman as its new band director.

The Trussville City Schools board approved the hiring of Guzman during its meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Guzman arrives at Trussville following a three-year stint as Director of Bands at Tuscaloosa County High School.

“I am excited to join the great team of educators of the Hewitt-Trussville High School Band program and contribute to the great success of this storied program,” Guzman said in a statement.

“It’s great to be a Husky.”

Guzman also serves as co-founder and artistic director of the Black Warrior Winds, which is an adult community band serving the West Alabama area. In addition, he owns a studio in Tuscaloosa County where he works with low brass players from grades 6-12.

Throughout his career, his bands have been consistently rated superior.

Guzman holds degrees from the University of Miami and Florida International

University, in Music Education and in Wind Conducting.

Previously, he has served as Associate Director of Bands at Miami Coral Reef High School and Director of Bands at Southwest Miami Senior High School.

Outside of teaching, Guzman has served as a freelance musician, playing with such groups as the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Americas, Walenstine Symphony, Alhambra Orchestra, Miami’s Top Brass and others.

“Mr. Guzman’s various band experiences in South Florida and Alabama will be fantastic additions to HTHS fine arts,” Hewitt-Trussville High School Principal Tim Salem said.

Hewitt-Trussville culinary team wins national NASA competition

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

HUNTSVILLE — A team from Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Culinary Academy won a national culinary competition by making zero-gravity food for NASA. Madeline Curd, Lucy Prince, Kaylie Love, and Abigail Mitchell placed first in the HUNCH, or High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware competition. The students created a Moroccan chicken Tagine dish, processed for flight, in a squeeze-tube. The zero-gravity recipe will be featured on Houston’s Johnson Space Center cafe menu and will be sent up to the International Space Station for astronauts.

The team also won a $2,000 donation from the American

Neill

From front page

FATHER'S DAY SPECIALS

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill will remain with the school system until July 30, 2024, after

Culinary Federation.

Judges included astronauts, scientists and representatives from the American Culinary Federation.

HUNCH, or High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware, develops high school students in many

ways by highlighting their talents to contribute to NASA’s missions. The program provides students with handson experience with the space agency — such as building NASA-designed parts for use by agency personnel, or food for astronauts to enjoy.

the Board of Education voted to extend Neill’s contract for two years. The contract was originally set to expire in 2022.

Board President Kathy Brown said she is thankful for Neill’s leadership.

“I’m pleased that Dr. Neill will continue her work in Trussville as we continue to

grow in many positive directions under her leadership,” said Brown. “The contract extension will allow Dr. Neill to continue to build on the excellence of Trussville City Schools.”

Neill identified four immediate goals for the school system: • Updating strategic and capital plans • Cognia re-accreditation and STEM accreditation • Strategies related to promoting race-relations and equity, based on racial injustices • Reopening schools following the coronavirus pandemic According to the school system, no changes were made to the contract, other than the time of expiration.

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Dorothy Jean Nichols Loudon, 93, of Center Point, AL went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 7th, 2020. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 10th at 12:00 at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville at 12:00 with visitation one-hour prior at 11:00 a.m. Jean is survived by two daughters, Joyce Speer (Frank) Hinton of Otto, NC and Janet (Will) Stamps of Blountsville, AL. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Ronald, their daughter, Jessie E. Parkerson, grandson Mark Speer, her two brothers Lod and R.C. and her parents.

Jean was born March 14th, 1927 in Columbia, MO to Lod Sr. and Daisy (Campbell) Nichols. She was united in marriage to Ronald Jesse Loudon on January 7th, 1945 in Columbia, MO. Jean was a dedicated Navy wife of 23 years of service following Ronald’s Navy travels living in 46 states and Guam. She was a homemaker and mother of three daughters. She loved music, flowers and laughter. She will forever be remembered for her love for all who knew her and her laughter. She loved going places with her daughters, anytime.

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Eleanor Jones Gamble, age 85, passed away on June 8, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian Jones; husband, Ethridge H. Gamble; brothers, Patrick Jones, James Allen Jones, and George Denman Jones; sister, Mary Murphy. She is survived by her daughters, Sonya Davis (Bobby) and Mary Phillips (Jim); son, Conrad Gamble (Claire); grandchildren, Catherine Crowe (Buck), Stephanie Price, James Phillips Jr., Cooper Davis, Stephen Gamble and Jonathan Gamble (Sierra); great-grandchildren, Roman Davis and Poppy Davis. A graveside service was held on June 11, 2020 at 1pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral in Trussville, Al. Larry Smith officiated. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made to Huffman Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.

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WRIGHT, AGNES LAVELLE went home to be with her Lord on June 12, 2020. She was born to Joshua and Dovie Mann on January 11, 1929, in Double Springs, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Willis and Cecil; her grandson, Jonathon, and her beloved husband of 53 years, Clell Earl Wright, Sr. Mrs. Wright and her husband traveled with an oil crew in the early years of their marriage, before moving to Birmingham in 1958. She worked for the Women’s Missionary Union and ran her own printing business, before working as church and pastor’s secretary at South Avondale Baptist Church until she retired in 1991. She and Clell were members of South Avondale for more than 40 years, where she served in many capacities including Sunday School Director, WMU leader and Sunday School teacher. She taught for many years in the college and career department, where she welcomed many students into her home while they were in college in Birmingham. After South Avondale closed she joined First Baptist Center Point where she faithfully served until her passing. She was also a Service Corp Missionary with the North American Mission Board serving with M-POWER Ministries. LaVelle was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by three sons, Larry Mann, Clell Jr., and John; by 3 wonderful daughters-in-law, Diane, Angela and BeBe; grandchildren Travis Mann and Jason Mann, Josh Wright and Laura Juanillo, and Christopher Wright, Ashley Howell and Audrey Mehl; grandchildren-in-law Mahaley Mann, Melanie Mann, Andrea Wright, Drew Juanillo, Tiffany Wright, Daniel Howell, and Nate Mehl; as well as great-grandchildren Trevor Mann, Trey Mann, Katherine Mann and Leah Mann, Colton Wright, Lexie and Luca Juanillo, and Logan and Henry Wright; two “adopted” granddaughters, Hiliary Cranston and husband Greg and Leisi Majka and husband Mike; and many devoted nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The family is only doing a visitation and graveside service for extended family. They will be scheduling a memorial service later in the summer when, hopefully, some of the restrictions from COVID-19 will be lifted.

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Trussville Country Club to host charity golf tournament benefiting 5-year-old Gardendale girl From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Country Club will host a charity golf tournament later this month with proceeds benefiting a local child in need of medical equipment.

See GARDENDALE, Page 12

Pinson Valley enters season with 2 top ranked players in Class of 2021

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

PINSON — Though the Pinson Valley football team will head into the 2020 season with a restructured program following the arrival of a brand-new coaching staff, the Indians will usher out a roster that consists of some of the top players in the state of Alabama, according to 247Sports.

See PINSON VALLEY, Page 12

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HTHS’ Tyler Mauldin named recipient of Robert Finley Scholarship

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

See HTHS, Page 12

Legendary Vestavia Hills HC Buddy Anderson to step away following 2020 season

By Joshua Huff, sports editor Hewitt-Trussville’s Tyler Mauldin. Photo by Joshua Huff.

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“Anybody who knew him knows he was the most humble person; someone who never liked the spotlight,” Diane

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TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville High School varsity football team found itself a gem on Thursday following the news that the Huskies have hired former Horn Lake High School head coach Brad Boyette to helm the offensive line.

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville High School graduating senior Tyler Mauldin was awarded the Robert Finley Scholarship on Friday afternoon as announced by the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

The scholarship was established to provide financial aid to a graduating senior.

Mauldin, a Northwest Florida State College commit, scored nine runs at the plate and posted a 4-0 record on the mound with a 0.75 ERA during a shortened final campaign. This followed a 2019 season where he hit .301 with 32 runs scored. Mauldin led the team with 44 hits, three triples, two homeruns, 34 RBIs and hit .397 with runners in scoring position. On the mound, Mauldin went 6-1 with a 2.49 ERA. He struck out 42.

The Robert Finley Scholarship is in honor of W.A. Berry High School’s longtime coach and educator who passed away in the summer of 1994 at the age of 56.

Finley is remembered as a

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Finley, Robert’s wife, said of her late husband. “He was just being himself in all he did. He never wanted any fuss.”

Robert was inducted into the Alabama High School Coaches Hall of Fame in

1992.

Following his passing, the Finley Committee for Character Education was formed, which exists to promote good character among students and employees.

VESTAVIA HILLS — Longtime Vestavia Hills football coach Buddy Anderson has announced that he is set to retire at the end of the 2020 season following 42 years at the helm of the two-time state champion Rebels.

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Anderson From page 11

The National High School Hall of Fame inductee will enter his final season at Vestavia Hills with a record of 342-154 with two state championships (1980, 1999) as the head coach. In all, Anderson has spent 48 years on the sideline with the Rebels.

He was hired as an assistant coach in 1972 and took over the program in 1978.

Anderson made the announcement on Monday following the Rebels’ first official practice of the 2020 season.

“I never dreamed I would still be here when I first started,” Anderson told AL.com.

“I had opportunities to go other places and I had other coaches tell me I was crazy to stay here, but I always believed in these kids. They wanted to compete and work hard. When they realized

Vestavia Hills HC Buddy Anderson. Photo courtesy of the AHSAA.

they could succeed, that was so great to watch. I had some teams who were state champs and I had some teams that didn’t do as well, but those kids worked just as hard. I’m still close to a lot of them today.”

Anderson sits as the winningest active head coach in Alabama. Under his watch, the Rebels have had just six losing seasons dating back to 1978. In that span, Vestavia Hills has won 10 or more

games 15 times in three classes (Class 4A, 6A, 7A).

Among his many accolades include being named as the Alabama High School Coach of the Year on three occasions as well as being inducted into the 2003 Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Anderson attended Thomasville High School and earned a football scholarship at Samford University where he played tackle for the Bulldogs. He was hired in 1972 as an assistant coach at Vestavia Hills.

Vestavia Hills enters the 2020 season with a schedule loaded with top tier talent.

The Rebels will host fellow Class 7A, Region 3 foe Hewitt-Trussville on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Historically, Anderson has had his way with the Huskies — Hewitt-Trussville’s only two victories in the series came in 2015 and 2018.

Gardendale From page 11

The AFM Recovery Project Benefit Tournament Presented by Paul Davis Restoration will begin at 9 a.m. on June 26, 2020, at the Trussville Country Club located on 7905 Roper Rd., in Trussville. The event looks to raise $26,000 to help a 5-year-old Gardendale girl with a virus that left her paralyzed.

According to Pat Bentley,

June 17 - 23, 2020 the girl went to bed one night and woke up a quadriplegic.

The proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of an RT300 Leg / Arm / Core Restorative Therapies system that helps restore mass in leg, arm and core muscles with revolutionary functional electrical stimulation.

The cost to participate is $100 per player and $400 per team.

Former Dancing With The Stars contestant and U.S.

Army veteran Noah Galloway will participate in the event. Galloway lost his left arm above the elbow and his left leg above the knee while he was driving a Humvee that detonated an IED during his second deployment to Iraq.

To register, call either Bentley (205-937-8544), Kevin Gaiser (205-597-4213) or Joey Thomason (205-4705992).

You can also visit tinyurl. com/kinleytournament.

Pinson Valley From page 11

The sports recruiting publication ranked the top 50 Class of 2021 recruits in Alabama and Pinson Valley is home to two rising seniors who have garnered tremendous interest in the college ranks.

Sitting atop the board is Ga’Quincy McKinstry. The senior is ranked as the second-best cornerback in the country and the No. 22 best overall recruit in the nation.

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound prospect recently narrowed his list of college choices down to Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Georgia.

The two-sport star concluded his junior campaign on the gridiron with 47 catches for 700 yards and 12 touchdowns. Defensively, which is where McKinstry is expected to play in college, the 5-star

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From page 11

Boyette arrives to Hewitt-Trussville following his retirement from Horn Lake after eight years.

Boyette guided Horn Lake to its first state championship title in 2018; he was also named the Mississippi Class 6A Coach of the Year following the title run. Overall, Boyette has coached football

Pinson Valley’s Kenji Christian. Photo by Ron Burkett.

recruit snagged one interception for an Indians defense that was ranked as one of the best in the state.

As a member of the Indians’ formidable basketball team, McKinstry recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game with 69 steals.

Following in McKinstry’s stead is senior running back Kenji Christian. The speedster recorded 451 rushing yards on 63 carries with four

for 26 years.

“I’ve got young children, so I’ll continue to work; it will just be in a different system than Mississippi retirement system,” Boyette said following the news of his retirement on June 1. “Where I’ll land is still up in the air, but I don’t think there will be much downtime.”

True to his word, Boyette spent just a few days enjoying the luxury of retirement

Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry. Photo by Ron Burkett.

touchdowns in 2019. Christian currently has a plethora of Power 5 schools vying for his attention, such as Ole Miss, Arkansas, Duke, Georgia and Georgia Tech.

The two will be a part of a Pinson Valley offense that welcomes transfer quarterback Zach Pryon along with the arrival of offensive coordinator Dillon Griggs.

New offensive line coach Brad Boyette. Photo courtesy of Hewitt-Trussville.

before Hewitt-Trussville swooped in and snagged the long-time football coach.

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