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By Nathan Prewett
MOODY — Moody City Council met on Monday, June 28 for a brief regular meeting where they accepted a new garbage management bid, followed by a work session in which they discussed potentially beginning a citywide cleanup and beautification effort. See MOODY, Page 4
ATV, equipment stolen from Springville ballpark, 3 arrested From The Tribune staff reports
SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Police Department announced the arrests of three people in connection to equipment stolen from Springville Parks and Recreation. See ATVS, Page 3
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TRUSSVILLE — The capital murder trial of a man accused of shooting another man in the parking lot of the Trussville Cracker Barrel on March 28, 2019, is officially underway. Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning and opening statements began. Shortly after, witnesses began to take the stand. Judge Clyde Jones instructed the jury, which consists of three black men, six white men, three black women, and two white women. In the courtroom during the first half of the day, at least six people sat in support of defendant Bryan Hancock and nine family members of victim Randy Young were in attendance. Hancock, 23, is charged with capital murder in the death of Young. Tuesday, Judge Jones explained the capital murder charge and the four things the state must prove. Those four
things are: That Randy Young is dead, that Hancock caused the death of Young by firing a weapon, that Hancock was in a vehicle when he fired a shot, and that in committing the act that caused the death, Hancock intended to kill Young. Young was shot in the 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. In opening statements, the prosecution called the death unnecessary, unreason-
able, and unjustified. They said the victim was called “the N-word” by the defendant, which caused him to get upset. They said Young punched Hancock in the face while Hancock was sitting in the truck. Hancock, they claim, responded by shooting Young. Hancock’s attorneys claim the shooting was in self-defense. The entire incident happened within two minutes and 55 seconds. The defense said Hancock had no “real and specific intent to kill” as the law states. The defense
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claims Young was threatening to “kick Hancock’s ass.” They admitted there is evidence Hancock had taken two-milligram Xanax bars throughout the afternoon, and that he had smoked marijuana earlier in the day. The defense also said that Young’s stepfather, who was at the restaurant during the shooting, did not witness details leading up to the shooting. Defense attorney Michael Hanle said Hancock fully denies ever using the N-word. 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 due to a glare. The video was shown during witness testimony. The state called six witnesses Tuesday. The mother of the victim, the stepdad of the victim, a Trussville Police officer, a 911 dispatcher, and two Cracker Barrel employees. See HANCOCK, Page 7
Trussville teen places runnerup in Student of the Year campaign
Flock Safety meets with Trussville HOA leaders about crime-fighting technology By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — Flock Safety met with several Homeowners Association (HOA) leaders on Thursday, June 24, 2021, to present an idea to help curb crime in Trussville. See FLOCK, Page 6
Offering variety and unique experience is goal of 2 new Trussville restaurants By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — As construction continues on two new restaurants in Trussville’s future Entertainment District, the Operations Manager, Randall Norman, is offering an inside look at what guests can expect during their dining experience. See RESTAURANTS, Page 4
ALDOT provides update to I-59 work from Trussville into St. Clair County From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) released an update on ongoing construction on Interstate 59 in Trussville, into St. Clair County. See CONSTRUCTION, Page 4
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Trussville PD donates old cars to Walker County Sheriff’s Office From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is thankful after a generous donation by the city of Trussville’s Police Department. See VEHICLES, Page 5
Hannah O’Kelley and her family. By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — Trussville teen Hannah O’Kelley is a young woman the community can be proud of. After losing her father to cancer in 2015, the rising Hewitt-Trussville High School senior made a big impact with a recent campaign. O’Kelley placed as runner-up in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Student of the Year compe-
tition. Her team raised over $55,000 for blood cancer research and for cancer patients. She said she was one of only five competitors in the Birmingham area to raise over $50,000. O’Kelley raised the money after being nominated by the LLS Board. She previously told The Tribune that the cause was dear to her heart because of her experience with her father, Kevin O’Kelley. She was only in fifth grade when he passed away from kidney cancer.
For seven weeks, O’Kelley raised awareness by spreading information about the campaign. She took to social media, campaigned to the community and her school, spoke with The Tribune and made an appearance on Tribune Unscripted with Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat. “My original goal was $30,000, but when our total reached $50,000 we earned the honor of having a research grant linked to my father’s name, which means a lot to me
and my family,” said O’Kelley. “My team was also recognized with a citizenship award for Community Involvement, which shows that the strength of the Trussville community was recognized by others in the competition and the LLS organization.” The money from O’Kelley’s campaign was raised in honor of a young cancer patient who is currently in remission from a blood cancer. See O’KELLEY, Page 6
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Springville City Council receives update on 4-way stop improvements By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council approved scholarship funding for the city’s annual pageant during the June 21 regular council meeting. See SPRINGVILLE, Page 6
