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GUILTY: Man convicted of capital murder in Trussville Cracker Barrel shooting

Suspect sought in Love Lady Thrift Store burglary TRUSSVILLE – First Baptist Church Trussville celebrated the 4th of

July with an extravagant fireworks display on the mall. Hundreds came out

to see the show, enjoy live music, experience local food and socialize.

Photographer Ron Burkett captured these exciting moments from the crowd.

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Trussville road rage incident leads to interstate shooting

Huskies hook high school fishing world championship From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department is searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a road rage shooting on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

SOUTH CAROLINA — Against a field of nearly 400 boats, Andrew Jones and Carson Underwood came away on top.

The Hewitt-Trussville High School pair put 10 pounds, 9 ounces on the scale last weekend.

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See WORLD CHAMPS, Page 3A

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

Trussville PD and Fire responds after car crashes into house From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Fire and Rescue and the Trussville Police Department responded to the scene after a car crashed into a house at the intersection of Parkway Dr. and Pine St. See CAR INTO HOUSE, Page 3A

GRAMMYnominated and chart-topping artist to perform at Northpark Baptist Church

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Not once, not twice, but three times, Christian artist Crowder has been nominated for a GRAMMY. See CROWDER, Page 3A

Trussville PD responds to incident at Circle K after water in gas reported

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department released a statement Monday after an incident at the Circle K on Main Street, in Trussville.

The gas station’s pumps were turned off by Alabama’s Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Weights and Measures Division last week.

The Trussville Police Department called the state after several drivers claimed their cars broke down because of the water in the gasoline.

One man, Terry Key, owns a car dealership near Trussville and when his own vehicle broke down, he felt it was important to warn others.

“I got gas and my truck broke down,” Key said. “So, I called her [Circle K manager] and I’m like, ‘Hey, you ‘ve got water in your gas.”

Key said the manager of the store told him they did not have water in their gas, so he drove back to the store, filled

up a clear bottle with the gas and showed her that there was in fact water in the gas from Pump 3. Although he showed the bottle to the manager, Key said she refused to turn off the pumps. That is when he began warning people at the gas station about the issue.

Key said he stood near the pumps and warned every person that pulled up to pump gas. The gas station manager then asked Key to leave but he refused. Trussville Police were called by store manage-

ment and Key was then trespassed from the location.

“So, I go over and stand at Regions Bank and I’m telling people when they pull up, ‘Hey, don’t get gas here,” Key said.

After about 20 minutes, Key said another officer came to Regions and he said that officer was “threatening and rude” when he responded to the call. Key said the officer told him he was going to take him to jail for causing a public uproar and being a nuisance.

“He said he was having a bad day already and wasn’t dealing with my sh**,” Key later posted on Facebook, along with a video from the gas station. “As a Trussville resident and business owner I was trying to look out for my fellow residents.”

The video and post on Facebook quickly spread and The Trussville Tribune requested a statement from police on Friday.

Trussville Police released a statement Monday after reviewing bodycam footage from the incident. They said the description about what happened that was posted on Facebook did not match the bodycam footage.

“All officers acted within the policies and procedures of the Trussville Police Department,” said Chief Eric Rush. “Contrary to the claim made on social media, there was absolutely zero profanity used by any of my officers.

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Center Point City Council discusses opening flea market

By Faith Callens

CENTERPOINT – On Thursday, July 1, the Center Point City Council met for a regular meeting at City Hall to discuss the possibility of a Center Point flea market.

During the meeting, there were no items on the consent agenda, no presentations or public comment.

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Pinson Council assists Palmerdale Fire District with new ambulance purchase

By Crystal McGough

PINSON — The Pinson City Council unanimously passed a motion Thursday night, July 1, 2021, to give the Palmerdale Fire District an additional $25,000/year over the next six years to go toward the purchase of a new ambulance.

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Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club inducts new president

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New Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club President Greg Carroll with outgoing President Ty Williams. Photo: Diane Poole.

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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club inducted a new president during a special meeting at First Baptist Church Trussville, on June 30.

Greg Carroll, a pharmacist and the owner of Carroll Pharmacy, will replace Ty Williams.

Carroll said there are four reasons people should join Rotary. Those reasons are leadership development, service opportunities, friendships, and social opportunities.

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His goals are represented by five S’s: • Seek global grants. An international partner will need to be identified.

• Service projects. Identify more and do a better job of tracking volunteer hours.

• Strategic planning. Members will be named to serve on this important committee to determine the future of the club.

• Satellite club in Springville. The club will continue its efforts toward starting a satellite club in this neighboring community.

Greg Carroll and wife Deana. Photo: Diane Poole.

• Shine the club. Tell the club’s story – not just through the media but also one-on-one to recruit new members. The club may even consider doing a monthly membership drive one day a month where every member invites someone to attend.

Carroll asked for suggestions and prayers and said his faith will guide him in this leadership role.

As for Williams, the club thanked him for his positive attitude and accomplishments during a pandemic year.

During his yearlong term, the club was able to distribute

refurbished computers to students who needed them for online education, provided books and book nooks for students in underserved areas, thanks to a partnership with Better Basics, and much more. The club also donated the Rotary clock in downtown Trussville.

The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club meets at 7 a.m. on the first through fourth Wednesday mornings of each month at First Baptist Church Trussville. For more information on the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club, or to help with one of our projects, please email Diane Poole at dianepoole1225@centurytel.net.

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World Champs From front page

To secure the High School Fishing World Finals championship at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina.

“I still can’t even believe it… 398 boats and we beat them all,” said Jones. “It meant the world to us.”

Car Into House From front page

Police said the collision took place at around 3:14 p.m., on Friday, July 2. The crash

Crowder From front page

Now, he is coming to Trussville for a big performance.

Billboard chart-topping Crowder will be at Northpark

Crowder

Lovelady From front page

From The Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect in Jefferson County.

According to a post from Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, Jefferson County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a burglary at the

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Local / Region The rising Hewitt-Trussville junior says fishing top-water really made the difference for their boat, putting two quality fish in their net on the final day of action.

Jones and Underwood took turns pulling in three-plus pounders to cap off a win

down the stretch.

“Going into that weighin, we really didn’t think we were going to have the

winning bag but God was on our side, I guess,” said Underwood. “Everybody from Trussville has been so excited for us. The whole thing has just been amazing.”

With the win, Jones and Underwood score scholarship offers from Drury University ($128,000), Simpson University ($120,000), Kentucky Christian University ($90,000) and Bethel University ($56,000). The TBF is also offering $12,000 in scholarship assistance to any college of their choice. For Jones, Bethel University is still in play along with the University of Montevallo and the University of North Alabama. Underwood says he likes Montevallo with three years of high school remaining.

Both Jones and Underwood were right back on the water Tuesday, honing their ever-growing skills off the banks of Logan Martin Lake in Pell City.

“Any tournament is fair game for anybody,” said Underwood. “We just have to put in our work and the accomplishments could be great.”

resulted in one hospitalization.

Police believe a medical condition had a part in the crash.

No other injuries were reported.

No information has been provided on the condition injured person.

Photo from Trussville Police Department

Baptist Church on Friday, July 16, 2021. The performance is part of his ‘Milk & Honey’ tour and it will be a part of the church’s annual Speak event.

“We’re finally getting out of the basement!” Crowder said. “We can’t wait to see you fantastic folks in person for the Milk & Honey tour!

It’s going to be a family reunion like no other, see you there.”

The ‘Milk and Honey’ album by the contemporary Christian singer was created through inspiration Crowder gained during the COVID-19 pandemic along with social unrest the country experi-

enced in 2020.

“This album is a celebration of the future we are marching towards together and a prayer that each of us can live in this promise in the here and now,” Crowder explained.

The album was released on June 11 by sixstepsrecords / Capitol Christian Music Group. The collection of powerful and uplifting songs can be heard and downloaded online. Go to www.crowdermusic.com for more information.

To purchase tickets for the Northpark Baptist Church performance, go www.speak. ymlink.org.

Love Lady Thrift Store on Old Springville Rd. in the early morning hours of June 25, 2021.

Detectives have obtained a photo from the store’s video surveillance system and are asking for help in identifying the person pictured. Anyone who has knowledge of the pictured suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.

Cash rewards could be available to tips leading to an arrest.

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Center Point man wanted on felony warrants Name: Gender: DOB: Height: Hair:

From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking the public for assistance locating the following person. If you have information, call Crime Stop-

TAITE, DAQUINTON JARRON Race: Male Black Age: 01/06/1994 27 Weight: 6ft3in 180 Eyes: Black Brown

pers at (205) 254-7777. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Daquinton Jarron Taite is wanted in JEFFERSON COUNTY on felony warrants

charging him with Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and Theft of Property 2nd Degree.

Last Known Address: 100 BLOCK 14TH AVE NE, CENTER POINT, AL 35215 Wanted By: BHAM CT DIV, JCSO

Circle K From front page

We responded to two separate calls about these individuals causing a scene at Circle K. One was called in

by Circle K management and the other was called in by a customer that was concerned about the actions of the two individuals involved. During the second response, the two individuals were told that if they continued their loud and disorderly behavior, their arrest would be the outcome.

After the situation was resolved, one of my officers contacted the proper State department that regulates gasoline and reported the issue. The number is located on every gas pump, and it is the proper way to report any issues with water contaminated gasoline.”

Rush said it could be dangerous for a citizen to take an issue like this into their own hands.

Stephen Thomas took this photo of three bottles with gas. The one on the left is just gas and the one in the middle is gas that he mixed with water to show the separation. The bottle on the right is filled with the gas/water mixture from his wife’s vehicle.

“Customers will question the motivation behind someone telling them that the gas they are about to pump is contaminated with water,” Rush added.

“That is why a customer called police in this situation.”

While Rush said he understands the motivation behind Key’s actions, he hopes if this ever happens again, a citizen will use the proper protocol to get the issue resolved.

Key said he reported the issue with the responding officer with the Trussville Police Department.

Trussville Police said they will not release the bodycam footage at this time.

If you think you have experienced water in your gas tank due to the issue at Circle K, call the business at (205) 655-7976 to report the problem.

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Pinson Council

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Center Point From front page

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The council recently increased its contribution to the fire district to $75,000/year, in order to assist with staffing.

“I realize we’re spending more money,” Councilor Robbie Roberts said. “I look at, what these guys are asking for is still less than what one contract deputy costs per year, and they’re bringing this service up to, I mean, what he’s doing now is 64 (people transported by ambulance in June). Those same people are getting sick; we didn’t just have a bunch of sick folks this month. He’s actually now doing the transport, which means that these folks were able to be transported 45 minutes to an hour quicker than what they were just two months ago from the help we’ve already given them.

So, I don’t want these guys … sitting around going, ‘Our truck’s broke down. Now we have all this personnel and we have no way to actually get the folks loaded up.’”

Palmerdale Fire Chief Jason Howell also spoke to the council regarding a 7-year-old boy who passed away in a fire in Morris on June 30, 2021.

“Yesterday was a pretty rough day for us,” Howell said.

“We had a fire about 11:30 yesterday morning where we lost a 7-year-old child. It was just an extremely unfortunate situation where the child was at the house. My guys were there literally 4 minutes and 59 seconds from the time we got the call, but he was in the heaviest burning part of the house. It was not from a lack of trying … it was just a very tragic situation.”

Mayor Joe Cochran brought before the council a proposition from a local flea market, Patti’s on Main Street, to begin a new monthly event

Road Rage From front page

According to a police report, the incident began around 8:16 p.m., on Interstate 459.

The driver of a gray and blue older model Chevy Suburban slammed on the brakes as it was approaching the exit to Interstate 59. The two trac-

in the city: Main Street Trade Days.

“Patti had spoken to me a few days ago when I visited down there about having trade days on Main Street,” he said. “Once a month, closing the streets, probably from about the doctor’s office down to Spring Street, and then the two side roads coming in off of that — Bradford and Clayton. I told her that sounded like a great idea to me. It wouldn’t be a fee-based thing.

You would arrange and have vendors come in and set up their wares to sell and could have food trucks and different things. But it would be a great idea to attract folks to Main Street once a month and then they would see what’s actually available at Main Street and they maybe would visit more often than once a month. So, it would benefit the business owners down there, as well as the community at large.”

The council agreed that Main Street Trade Days was a good idea and discussed beginning it in mid-to-late October, after the Alabama Butter Bean Festival.

Additionally, Cochran asked the council for permission to create a Main Street parking area on a city-owned lot off Main Street. Councilor Glenda Kirkland offered that in the form of a motion and the motion passed unanimously.

The council held a discussion regarding the potential purchase of BoxCast broadcast equipment, at a cost up to $11,000. The equipment would allow the city to broadcast across multiple platforms

tor-trailers behind the SUV had to brake and one of them swerved into the middle lane of the interstate. As the three vehicles exited onto I-59, one of the truck drivers said the SUV driver continued to slam on his brakes in front of him then he sped off at a high rate of speed.

Around mile marker 139, the truck driver noticed the

— including but not limited to Facebook, YouTube and Periscope — with one stream.

“The main effort in that is to try and put our meetings and public events … out there in a broadcast world across all these platforms …,” Cochran said. “Some people are comfortable coming out to the meetings; some people are not. We want everybody to be involved and be informed, and this is the next level of doing that right.”

The council did not take any action on the BoxCast system, but will revisit it at a future meeting.

Other Business: • Motion to authorize the liquidation of a tractor • Ordinance 2021-18, annexing 5361 Bridle Path Lane into the city • Ordinance 2021-19, annexing 7124 Arnold Lane into the city • First reading – Software quote from Tyler Technologies • First reading – Adoption of Pinson Building Code Upcoming Events: • Movies in the Park – Friday, July 9, Bicentennial Park • Youth kickball tournament – July 16, Bicentennial Park (ages 6-12) • Adult kickball tournament – July 31, PYSC (ages 16+) The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Pinson City Hall. Pre-council begins at 6:15 p.m. and the regular council meeting begins at 7 p.m.

During the discussion about the flea market, Councilor Glenn Williams said he wants to get a flea market together for the residents of Center Point and provide them with a place to go and shop.

“I’m trying to get a market together every second Saturday of the month and I’m looking to get it started as soon as the council approves it,” said Williams.

Williams went on to say the market would require a fee of $35 dollars and a business license if it is approved.

Mayor Bobby Scott also joined the discussion and said if the flea market gets approved, the city has a oneday license fee for possible

vendors who would like to set up shop at the flea market for one day.

President D.M. Collins said Williams’ idea was great and she is looking to hear more updates next week.

For the mayor and council reports, Councilor Glenn Willams said there will be a junior cooking competition on July 2 at the Center Point Community Center, and he

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Councilor Tiffany Moore said she is still looking for participants for the neighborhood watch program and her email is tiffanymoore@centerpointal.org.

Moore also discussed the intelligence summary reports from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office regarding criminal incidents within the city. For the week of June 12 through June 18, there was one vehicle theft, three unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle. There were also no incidents of residential business burglaries, rapes homicides, or assaults. For the

week of June 19 through June 25, there were three vehicle thefts, three unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle, one assault and no incidents of residential business burglaries, homicides, rapes or robberies.

Councilor Ebonee Copeland said the new budget for the city will be presented by the end of August.

At the end of the meeting, Mayor Bobby Scott spoke about the passing of Center Point’s City Clerk Tameka Vann’s grandmother and he wants the residents to keep her in their prayers.

Also, Merit Badge Counselor Natalie Woodall spoke about the Merit Badge Citizenship program with the Boy Scouts of Center Point and their involvement with the council within the next week. About five boy scouts met with the council.

The following events are scheduled in Center Point: • July 9, at dusk – Movies in the Park, Luca • July 10th, 9 a.m. – Youth Fishing Rodeo • July 12, 9 a.m. – Senior Fishing Rodeo • July 15 – City Council meeting, public hearing for Planning and Zoning • July 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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the interstate and the truck driver said eventually the driver passed him on the right shoulder and fired a shot into the right side of the truck. The SUV driver then exited the interstate at Exit 141.

The bullet traveled through the front of the truck and hit the antifreeze tank, causing a leak. The driver of the truck

was not hurt.

The person wanted in connection to the road rage incident is a white male with glasses, driving a lifted gray and blue ’84 – ’86 Chevy Suburban with large tires and small rims.

If you have information, you are asked to call the Trussville Police Department at (205) 655-2101.

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SKF creates a world of reliable rotation!

From electric motors to paper mill applications, SKF bearings help keep the world running smoothly

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People say money makes the world go round, but really it bearings that make the world go round. Bearings are a seldom seen, but highly crucial component in every piece of rotating machinery. From office chairs to airplanes to the High Roller Observation Wheel in Las Vegas, anything that rotates needs bearings to operate smoothly and efficiently.

The SKF Solution Factory, part of SKF USA, Inc., located at 2575 US-78 in Moody, provides a world of knowledge to help take machine performance to the next level. The 30,000 squarefoot facility operates with 26 employees working on custom solutions to particularly challenging industrial applications. Solutions include bearing remanufacturing, modification, customization, and testing. SKF understands that bearings keep the world turning, and as technology and engineering evolves, SKF bearings will evolve, too.

Larry Horton, Strategic Sales Director for SKF Solution Factory, explains that SKF came to Alabama to support its large industrial customers. “There are a lot of paper, aluminum and steel mills between Texas and North Carolina. That’s why we are here,” said Horton. “In addition to being in the heart of the industrial markets, our largest industrial distribution customer, Motion Industries, is located in Birmingham.”

Larry explains that SKF, who opened the Solution Factory in Moody in 2014, takes customer challenges very seriously.

“Here at the Solution Factory, we can provide more cost-efficient options for our customers. For example, we can remanufacture their bear-

ings, which is significantly less costly for customers than buying a new bearing,” said Horton. “As part of the remanufacturing process the bearing is taken out of service, disassembled, cleaned and inspected to determine if it is a candidate for remanufacture. If approved, we basically remanufacture, reassemble, slush (which is a preservative), repackage, and ship it back to the customer for return to service.”

Bearing customization, he explains, is where a new bearing is modified for a specific application.

According to Horton and

the company website, SKF is a world leader in rolling bearings and related technologies including sealing solutions, lubrication systems and services. In addition, SKF provides machine health assessment, engineering and remanufacturing services as seen in the Moody facility. But as Horton points out, SKF offers an arena for innovation – “an opportunity for our customers to use the tools we provide to explore, improve or rethink the performance of their rotating equipment. A place where even the smallest adjustment can make a big difference.”

As Horton points out, “SKF offers an arena for innovation where our customers can take advantage of our capabilities to explore, improve or rethink the performance of their rotating equipment. A place where even the smallest adjustment can make a big difference.”

One of SKF’s most innovative projects, for NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover, used highly engineered SKF components to ensure that the rover’s main robotic arm, sample collecting turret, tool bit carousel and sample handling assembly survive a months-long trip through

space and function on the Mars surface. Another, Horton adds, is the High Roller Observation Wheel in Las Vegas, which rotates smoothly thanks to the largest spherical roller bearings SKF has ever produced.

“We built and installed the bearings for the 550-feet-tall observation wheel in Las Vegas, which is located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, and the focal point of the $550 million open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district,” said Horton.

Horton, a native to Leeds and a UAB graduate, explains that SKF that began in 1907

when the double-row self, aligning ball bearing was invented by Sven Winquist, one of SKF’s founding members and the first managing director. The first factory was built the same year in Säve Strandgata, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Two years later a subsidiary formed in New York called SKF Ball Bearing Company, which brought the company to the US and established it as a world leader for its purpose-built designs. Now in 120 countries throughout the world, SKF continues to serve the aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, food and beverage, general machinery, machine tools, marine, material handling, metals, mining, ocean energy, oil and gas, pulp and paper, railways, trucking, ATVs, and wind energy industries.

“We are proud to serve not only our customers but our community; enabling continual innovation and sustainability improvements,” said Horton. “One innovative new capability we offer is postal paddle assembly, which is totally unrelated to our traditional business. The postal paddle creates tension and moves out as letters are sorted. We assemble the paddles here in Moody, box, and ship to Topeka, Kansas to the USPS Material Distribution Center, where they distribute to the post offices around the country.”

“SKF has over 100 years of experience in bearings, seals, lubrication and rotating equipment,” said Horton.

“We do much more than sell components, we partner with our customers to design and manufacture solutions to help solve their operational problems.”

To learn more about SKF, the industries it serves, and their locations throughout the world, please visit skf.com.

SKF Solution Factory Innovative products and services to take machine performance to the next level.

At SKF Solution Factory, we deliver custom solutions to meet the toughest industrial productivity challenges.

• Remanufacturing returns bearings to like-new condition for a fraction of the cost • Bearing modification to meet very specific application requirements • Bearing customization solutions for particularly challenging applications • Non-destructive testing to ensure product integrity and reliability • Expert machine analysis to identify, diagnose and solve operational challenges

® SKF is a registered trademark of SKF Group.

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Spotlight on Industry | The Trussville Tribune

July 7 - 13, 2021

SPOC Automation: A driving force in the global energy market

By Erik Harris, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE -- For Bobby Mason, the key to success revolves around lifting others up.

It’s a motto he and his team at SPOC Automation are committed to and it’s what makes the Trussville-based company one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work in America.

“I totally attribute that to our culture,” said Mason, the President and CEO of SPOC Automation. “We really invest a lot of energy and resources into maintaining and growing our culture. And I’m proud to say we were able to obtain a registered trademark on our culture; we call it Lift Up.” Mason launched SPOC (Sensorless Pump Off Control) in Trussville nearly 20 years ago. Since 2002, he’s seen a great deal of change in the city he calls home.

“I’ve seen (Trussville) grow from a business standpoint, a community standpoint, an educational standpoint and for the most part, it’s all been extremely positive growth,” said Mason.

“There are a lot of really good things going on in this area and I’m glad to call it home.”

A member of Trussville First Baptist, Mason has sent three sons through the Trussville City School system. His innovation company builds automation products for the midstream and upstream energy market.

“In short, what we do is motor controls and automation – so we control electric motors with variable frequency drives, which is a huge energy savings for our customers,” Mason said. “We control the electric motors on oil and gas wells, on the exploration and distribution side of the business … we help them get it out of the ground. We control the motors that are on the pumps, so we actually control the pumps because we are the part that actually takes the power and then applies it to the motors on the pumps, and then all the processes come back through us. It gives them precision controls and allows us to automate their processes to help us to get oil and gas more efficiently, lower costs, improve mechanical and electrical life of their equipment.”

While SPOC has sales and service teams spread throughout the United States, and distribution partners globally, all of the manufacturing and engineering is done in Trussville.

Mason admits COVID-19 took a toll on his company.

However, the Trussville resident says SPOC employees never missed a single paycheck. He credits his workers for being adaptable throughout the pandemic. “We’re a 100% cloud-based company, so everybody had to grab their gear: computers, monitors and stuff,” said Mason.

“Everybody was already accustomed to the net meetings because we do business all over the world, so the learning curve was really almost non-existent.”

The complications created

by COVID-19 were obvious, however some positive moments were salvaged, as Mason says the remote format has created some flexibility for many of his team members. Some of the adjustments born during the pandemic could stick around for good.

Another positive was the launch of a new company

during the pandemic: SPOC Grid Inverted Technologies.

Mason says his company is equipped to further allow enhanced performance and provide new energy alternative configuration choices, assist in reducing carbon emissions and give the user control of their power systems in numerous applications such as: marine system propulsion and thruster equipment and island power systems; renewables; battery energy storage; solaror wind-driven applications in remote areas; as well as pumps, water management or compression systems in remote applications for oil and gas operations.

“I am as excited about the launch of this company as I was when we began SPOC Automation 20 years ago, and I am looking forward to carrying on the great work we do and elevating our capabilities to new heights,” he continued.

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Hancock From front page

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The man accused of shooting and killed a man in the parking lot of Cracker Barrel in Trussville on the night of March 28, 2019, has been found guilty of capital murder.

After court was adjourned, the mother and stepfather of the victim spoke, as well as the Jury Foreman.

Bryan Hancock, 24, of Pinson, shot Randy Dewayne Young in the head after a dispute over parking, according to both the prosecution and the defense. Young died after being on life support for two days.

Hancock did not take the stand in his own defense.

Before the testimony began in the trial, Judge Clyde Jones explained the four things the state must prove.

Those four things were: That Randy Young is dead, that Hancock caused the death of Young by firing a weapon, that Hancock was in a vehi-

Randy Young.

cle when he fired a shot, and that in committing the act that caused the death, Hancock intended to kill Young.

In opening statements, the prosecution called the death unnecessary, unreasonable, and unjustified.

Among witnesses called during the trial were Young’s stepfather, who was with him on the night of the shooting.

Robert Shepard said his stepson was called “the N-word”

by the defendant, which caused him to get upset. The prosecution admitted that Young punched Hancock in the face while Hancock was sitting in the truck. Hancock then responded by shooting Young.

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 victim’s mother, Monica Young, also took the stand. She said she was not at Cracker Barrel when her son was shot. She was at home and Young and his stepfather were eating at the restaurant.

They planned to order food for her to go and bring it home to her. Instead, she got a call from her husband after the shooting. She drove to the restaurant where she said she saw the ambulance. She was unable to see her son, so she followed the ambulance to St. Vincent’s East then to UAB. That is where she was told Randy Young had a “non-survivable injury.”

During testimony by Shepard, the state showed the surveillance video and asked him to give an account of what happened as the video was playing. As Shepard and Young were waiting for their to-go order, Shepard said he stepped outside to have a cigarette. While he was smoking, Young was inside Cracker Barrel completing payment for the order. Shepard saw a black truck pull into the spot beside his white Mitsubishi Galant. 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. Shepard said the driver then asked him for a cigarette and told him he had just had a bad day. He gave him a cigarette and when Randy Young was finished

paying inside, the two started to the car. Shepard said that is when a verbal altercation began between Young and Hancock, leading to the shooting.

During cross-examination, the defense pointed out some inconsistencies of what Shepard told police right after the shooting and what he said on the stand.

Prosecutor Deborah Danneman said inconsistent accounts of what happened were likely due to the fact that police wrote reports several hours after the shooting. She said Shepard told the truth on the night of the shooting and on the stand during the trial.

The defense also asked Shepard if he could see Hancock when the shooting happened. They called into question his point-of-view based on where he was standing in the video. Shepard said he saw Hancock’s arm come out of the window and saw fire coming out of the pistol that was pointed at Young’s head.

“I saw the shooting!”

Shepard said from the stand.

Shepard said after two years, he is thankful the jury saw that he was telling the truth on the stand.

“I thank God for that, you know?” said Shepard. “It’s what we’ve all been praying for and I felt strongly the whole two years that this day would be just as it is because of the type of person that Dewayne was. He was the sweetest person in the world.”

During a preliminary

hearing, Shepard had to testify and his testimony had to be recorded because he is living with Stage IV lung cancer.

The family didn’t think he would live to see the trial, but Shepard said this is what he has been living for.

“I do pray faithfully and I think it was the will of the Lord,” said Shepard. “It’s true I have Stage IV lung cancer, emphysema, high blood pressure, I mean, some of everything. But the Lord kept me intact because He knew that this was a day that I live for and I’m so thankful.”

Shepard said his stepson wanted to start his own trucking business but he was never able to accomplish that dream.

Monica Young had tears of joy and sorrow after hearing the verdict.

“Well, I’m feeling relieved, I’m feeling thankful,” Young said. “I’m thankful that justice has been done.

I’m thankful that my son’s death, in vain, has been finally vindicated. He still lives on in us. The fact that he was murdered for no reason, I’m just so thankful that the Lord saw fit to let that be shown.”

Young said she was feeling stressed while waiting for the verdict, but it was only less than 30 minutes after being charged that the jury came back with the guilty verdict.

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Samuel Collins said there wasn’t a lot to defend.

“Once we got in there, we just put everything up on a whiteboard and we just started going through it,” said Collins.

Collins said no one disagreed with the verdict. He said after the judge explained what “intent” was, the group was clear on what the conviction should be.

“You don’t shoot somebody in the forehead intending to wound them,” Collins added.

Also on the stand during the trial was Matthew Jeffers.

He was the driver of the truck that Hancock was traveling in on the night of the shooting. Jeffers said that earlier in the day, he and two others, including Bryan Hancock, went to a house to get drugs.

He then dropped off the other friend at Cracker Barrel, where the friend worked. After dropping off the friend, he said that he and Hancock went to get a haircut. Jeffers and Hancock went back to Cracker Barrel to pick up their friend from work around 9 p.m. He parked in a parking space beside the victim’s car and parked in a way the victim’s vehicle could not leave, according to the victim’s stepfather.

Jeffers left Hancock in the truck and walked towards Cracker Barrel. That’s when he came into contact with Robert Shepard. He said Shepard asked him to move

his truck and he didn’t because he wasn’t going to be long. At that time, he said he asked Shepard for a cigarette.

Shepard gave him a cigarette and Jeffers said he went back inside to get his friend and place a to-go order. When he came back out, Jeffers said Shepard asked him to move the truck again.

Jeffers said he remembers Hancock being by the truck’s tailgate when he came outside. He said he doesn’t remember specific words being said but he noticed Hancock and Young were exchanging words. Jeffers said he felt the tension. He said he never heard Hancock say anything of racial nature, but he said he could tell Young was frustrated.

Trussville Police testified that no weapon was found to be in Randy Young’s possession at any time during the incident.

The defense said, in closing arguments, that Hancock also suffered that night. He continued his argument for self-defense saying Hancock was intoxicated on narcotics.

He said he was so intoxicated that he couldn’t have formed a real intent to kill. He said his client was in acting from fear.

“Threats of violence followed by an overt act,” said Hanle. “That, in this case, is the punch to the face.”

Hanle said the video of the shooting tells a story of a man who was sitting alone in a truck when he was confronted by an angry man. He said Hancock didn’t know why the man was screaming at him.

You could hear gasps from Hancock’s family as they heard the guilty verdict. They left the courtroom, many of them in tears. As Hancock remained in the courtroom, he waited until his family exited then broke down sobbing. His attorneys surrounded him and he was then taken out of the courtroom.

Hancock will be sentenced on Sept. 2, 2021.

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David Carroll’s News and Alabama lawmakers Notes: Motorcycle Safety critical of president’s ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ proposed defense budget

By David Carroll, commentary

The electronic signs are on interstate highways across the nation: “Watch for motorcycles.

Look twice, safe a life.”

Just after seeing that sign last week, a motorcycle came out of nowhere, passing on my right side at more than 100 mph, and then speeding off, weaving from lane to lane. I thought to myself, “I’ll probably read this guy’s name on the news tonight.” A few hours later, I delivered the news about a fatal motorcycle crash. Was it that guy? Maybe, or maybe not. This happens with alarming frequency.

David Carroll

Now about that sign: I really do look for motorcycles. But if you’re zooming up behind me at 100 mph or more, I may not see you. If you’re on my bumper, and I have to brake suddenly, nothing good will come from it.

I love motorcycles. I wish I still had one. In my teens and twenties, I had a Honda 350, capable of going about 60-70 mph comfortably, or 75-80 on the freeway if needed. When I got married, my wife had no interest in riding, so I sold it. It had been a great hobby for me, and I still miss the wind, the freedom, and the gas mileage.

I can’t understand why motorcycles (or any vehicle) that can accelerate to 160 mph are legal on our highways. The socalled “crotch-rockets” are the ones involved in most of the

motorcycle fatalities, according to police officers who work the accidents. They told me about a crash victim who bet a friend that he could make the round trip from Chattanooga to Atlanta in two hours. That would involve an average speed of 120. He made it down to Atlanta on I-75, turned around and headed north.

He didn’t make it back home.

They tell me about the riders with no helmets. The ones who lose their lives due to a combination of speed, reckless driving and impairment (drugs, booze or both). Those wearing t-shirts, shorts and flip-flops, with no of protection from what they can run into at high speeds.

The cops tell me there are two kinds of riders. The majority of riders are responsible. You don’t notice them because they observe the speed limit and obey the laws. They’re just going to school or work, saving some cash in the process.

Then there are the thrill-seekers. No amount of overhead signs, public service campaigns or cautious motorists can save them. “There’s nothing we can do about them,” an officer told me. “You can’t get their tag numbers, they’re too small.

We can’t chase them, because a high-speed pursuit would be even more dangerous. Besides, we can’t go that fast, we’re basically driving taxi cabs with blue lights. The only way we catch them is when they kill themselves. We just hope they don’t take anyone else down.”

He continued, “Some people want you to believe that car and truck drivers are responsible for most motorcycle fatalities because they don’t look for bikes when they’re entering the highway or even changing lanes.

That does happen, but I can tell you that most bike fatalities are caused by the riders themselves.

They think they’re indestructi-

ble, but from what I’ve had to clean up on the highway, I can tell you they’re not,” he said.

“They don’t have airbags, seat belts, or a few hundred pounds of sheet metal protecting them.

Often it’s them vs. an 18-wheeler, and they’ll lose that battle every time.”

Another officer who specializes in reconstructing accidents placed some of the blame on YouTube. “We’ve had some guys who either try to copy the stunts they see, or are trying to put themselves on the Internet,” he said.

“There are some bike groups who try to out-do each other, and then act surprised when one of their members loses his life. And these are not kids. They are old enough to know better.”

Let me repeat, the majority of motorcyclists are responsible, good drivers. I know this. I also know that some car and truck drivers are irresponsible, fast and reckless. Their weapons of choice are larger and more dangerous to others, although they have more protection for themselves.

So yes, as the highway sign says, I want to look twice for my motorcycle friends. I had some close calls myself back in the day. When I’m entering the roadway, I’m not just checking to see if a car is coming, I’m looking for motorcycles too. I hope everyone does that. But when I see those signs telling me to look for motorcycles, I want to tell my biker friends, “Let’s make a deal.

I’ll look twice for you, and if you’re riding at a speed at which I can see you coming, I will see you.” I really don’t want to read your name on the news tonight.

(David Carroll is a Chattanooga TV news anchor and radio host, and is online at ChattanoogaRadioTV.com. You may contact him at RadioTV2020@ yahoo.com, or at 900 Whitehall Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405.)

By Paul DeMarco, commentary

President Joe Biden’s Proposed Budget for the Department of Defense has raised the concerns of Alabama Lawmakers regarding the effects on the Nation’s military readiness.

Both Senator Richard Shelby and Representative Mike Rogers sharply criticized the budget by pointing out that they do not believe the president’s request meet the needs of the Nation’s defense, particularly in modernizing and improving the weapon’s technology for the future and the sacrifices the military will have to make with the proposed budget.

Paul Demarco

Senator Shelby pointed out that the United States Army’s proposed budget is a two percent reduction from the past year, which is a dramatic reduction compared to what the countries adversaries are doing.

Representative Mike Rogers also chided the proposed defense budget as being inadequate for the Nation’s mission to protect the country and how insufficient to allow the military to do their job.

Both Russia and China have significantly increased their military budgets and thus the president’s reduced budget is emboldening our enemies.

These two Alabama leaders have now thrown down the gauntlet to the president – either properly fund the military or risk the United States National Security.

Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives.

Thunder in the Park planned in Moody From The Tribune staff reports

MOODY — The city of Moody and the Moody Civic Center are hosting Thunder in the Park, on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

The free event will include fireworks and live entertainment. Food trucks will also be on the premises for people to place food orders.

Thunder in the Park will begin at 6 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.

The Moody City Park is located at 701 Park Avenue. *Note: The American Kennel Club (AKC), The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

(ASPCA), and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), encourage pet owners to avoid taking their ani-

mals to fireworks shows. Also, remember to keep your pet secured during celebrations with fireworks.

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FOOD SAFETY: Health department updates restaurant scores From The Tribune staff reports

The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption. Two Type of inspections, scored and alternative (non-scored), are performed throughout the year.

The following is a list of the most recent scored inspections: Permit

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DAIRY QUEEN 1349 HUEYTOWN RD HUEYTOWN 35023 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/25/21 PUBLIX #1200 DELI 4965 PROMENADE PKWY BESSEMER 35022 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/25/21 YO CHEF SURF & TURF SMOKEHOUSE 2201 4TH PL W BIRMINGHAM 35204 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/24/21 LIVE HEALTH SMART ALABAMA MOBILE MARKET 7753 1ST AVE S BIRMINGHAM 35206 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/24/21 WOK CUISINE 3039 ALLISON BONNETT MEMORIAL DR HUEYTOWN 35023 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/24/21 CVS PHARMACY #4916108 PARK RD PLEASANT GROVE 35127 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/24/21 GRAYSVILLE SOFTBALL COMPLEX 930 6TH ST NE GRAYSVILLE 35073 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/24/21 MCDONALDS – HUEYTOWN 3069 ALLISON BONNETT MEMORIAL DR HUEYTOWN 35023 Smoke Free: Y Date: 06/24/21

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O b i t u a ry

James W. Swoager

Laura Bartee Bowman

12, 1944 ~ june 29, 2021 (age 77)

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James William Swoager “Jimmy” age 77 of Trussville AL, passed away June 29th 2021. He is now rejoicing in the arms of Jesus.

He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship. Retired from Fellowship House Inc. Executive Director of 40 years.

He is survived by his beautiful wife Gloria Lykens Swoager.

Daughter Jaime Swoager Allison (David) Son “BJ” Brian James Swoager (Lindsey) grandchildren Calista Jean Phillips (Jacob), Chaz, Parker, Cardin, Maddox, and Brinley. Sisters, Donna Weibel (Ron) Sharon Heim (Dave) and his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews. His brother in laws and sister in laws.

15, 1940 – june 29, 2021

Bowman, Laura Moore Bartee of Leeds, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Mrs. Bowman is preceded in death by; Husband, Hayden Bartee; husband, Jerome Bowman; a sister, Gail Norris; as well as her parents, L. C. (Andy) Moore and Vera Ash Moore. She is survived by four sons, Mitch Bartee (Rena), Ross Bartee (Christy), Mike Bowman (Debbie), Alan Bowman (Paula); eight grandchildren Hayden Bartee, Katherine Bartee, Lily Bartee, Jackson Bartee, Scott Bowman (Mary Beth), Brooke Dodd (Nathan), Seth Bowman (Kelly), and Nathan Bowman; one great grandchild, Haven Dodd. Also a special “thank you” to her care takers, Gina Brown and Shanna Slade.

Donations may be made to Leeds Welfare / Outreach P. O. Box 192 Leeds, Alabama 35094 in memory of Mrs. Bowman.

He loved his family something fierce. So thankful for Oasis Hospice, Katie and the amazing nurses and staff. You were truly a Godsend to our family.

Roger Carson

Jimmy’s love for life and people was contagious. He loved Jesus, Steeler football, AA and watching his grandsons play baseball. He never meet a stranger and loved to share his story to help others with alcoholism and drug addiction. He was so loved. His story will be forever in our hearts and those he touched.

may

In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Joseph Bennett Dorough november

(age 85)

21, 1935 ~ june 25, 2021

Joseph Bennett Dorough age 85 of Birmingham, Al passed away June 25th, 2021. He was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church and formerly a member of Hilldale Baptist Church in Center Point. He was a dedicated Christian man who lived by the example of Joshua 24:15 “But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” He was a loving dedicated husband, father and grandfather (Papa). In his younger years he served in the Navy and worked as a machinist at Stockham Valve and Fittings for 35 years. Mr. Dorough is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Dorough, daughters, Amy Hamilton (Douglas), Ivy Wolfe, sister, Virginia Cox (Bill), granddaughters, Olivia Magill (Jake), Lexy Hamilton, Emily Wolfe and Chloe Wolfe, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Talmadge and Flora Dorough, brothers Jack and Jim Dorough.

25, 1948 – july 3, 2021

Carson, Roger age 73 of Leeds, AL passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Sande Carson; daughter, Tammy Carson Byess (Chad); son, Kevin Carson; grandchildren, Tyler Byess, Dylan Byess, Jillian Byess, Logan Carson and Ryan Carson.

Matthew Alan Drinkard september

27, 1978 – june 25, 2021

Matthew Alan Drinkard age 42, passed away on Friday June 25, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter, Emma Kathryn Drinkard; mother, Debra (Glenn) Sloan; father, Randy Drinkard; sister, Michelle McElroy; step-sister, Cassie White; grandmother, Mamie Chambers. A host of cousins, aunts and uncles. A visitation will be held on Sunday July 11, 2021 from 3-4PM from the Chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, Al with a memorial service to follow at 4:00PM. Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds - will be directing the service 1750 Ashville Road Leeds, Al 35094 205-699-3181

Emmett Smith, Jr. july

3, 2021 (age 84)

Emmett “Dave” Smith, Jr., age 84, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on July 3, 2021.

Makenzie Grace Burdette january

(age 16)

17, 2005 ~ june 19, 2021

Makenzie Grace Burdette, age 16, of Shelby County, AL passed away on June 19, 2021. She is remembered as a sweet and beautiful young lady. She enjoyed art and loved animals. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald Harris, Peggy Reynolds, and Anthony Burdette. She is survived by her mother, Kimberly Harris and father, Don Burdette; she also leaves behind her sisters, Kaitlyn Isabella “Belle” Woodson, Kayla Burdette, Alexis Burdette and her grandmother, Michelle Burke.

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He is proceeded in death by his parents Emmett and Kate Smith of Lorain, Ohio, and his son Phillip.

Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 47 years, Judy. His brother C. W. (Barbara). Sons Paul (Betsy), Zac (Haley), and daughter Valerie Maldonado (Frankie). His nine grandchildren and his mother-in-law Judy Thomas.

Dave was a passionate aviator having learned to fly in Hawaii while serving in the United States Air Force.

An avid reader and lover of history, especially North American Indians and Westerns, Civil War, and War World II eras. He loved classic country music. He had a wry sense of humor. He was gentle man who quietly served others behind the scenes. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville since 1978; a charter member of the Rotary Club of Trussville Daybreak; and the former owner of Dave Smith Insurance Services.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to Men on Missions at First Baptist Church of Trussville or the Trussville Ecumenical Assistive Ministry (T.E.A.M) where he served weekly during retirement until COVID. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Chapel of First Baptist Church of Trussville on Friday July 9, 2021 at 12 noon. The family will receive family and friends at 11 AM.

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Holidays There are several major holidays that occur in the summer. If these were important holidays for you and your loved one you may find them difficult to cope with. The extra time off may leave you feeling more alone. This can be even more difficult given that parties and gatherings where you might have been able to spend time with other loved ones may be limited due to social distancing. It may be helpful to plan ahead for these holiday breaks. If you can’t be with other friends or family, try to plan an activity to keep busy. You can make plans to talk or video chat with friends and family if you can’t see them in person.

On the other hand, there may be some smaller group gatherings happening and you may decide you don’t want to attend. This is okay too. If you find you are able to spend a holiday with friends and family, it’s ok to leave early if you get tired or overwhelmed.

Vacations Summer is a big travel season for most people. If you and your loved one used to travel together, it can be difficult to get used to traveling alone. You may also find that your travel plans will have to be adjusted or canceled due to current restrictions.

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Birmingham’s newest sports talk show has Trussville ties From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A new morning radio show is coming to Birmingham starting this week.

According to a release from Cumulus Media, the All-Star Morning Show will be geared toward football fans in Birmingham and will air on JOX 94.5-FM five days a week (Monday through Friday) from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

See SPORTS TALK, Page 10A

Hewitt ace verbals to Crimson Tide

By Erik Harris, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville pitcher Riley Quick has announced his college commitment.

The 6-foot-5 all-state selection made his decision known on Monday afternoon, pulling the trigger to Alabama head coach Brad Bohannon.

He joins four other pitching commits in Alabama’s 2022 class, including Evan Chaffee, of Hamburg, N.Y.; See BASEBALL COMMIT, Page 10A

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Taruc named head softball coach at Springville ‘Im very blessed to work in a community that loves the game’

By Erik Harris, sports editor

SPRINGVILLE — More than a month after competing for a Class 6A state championship, the Springville softball program has announced its next head coach.

Brandon Easterwood, who won two state championships in five years as the Tigers’ skipper, confirmed his exit last Friday, stating that his assistant John Paul Taruc will fill the position. Easterwood plans to remain on the Springville High School faculty as a driver’s education teacher in 2021-22.

For Easterwood, the move is motivated by family.

“It is more of a family decision than anything,” said Easterwood. “Having three boys at home, they’re all playing baseball in the spring, I’m missing everything that they’re doing because I’m out coaching softball, so if there was ever going to be a time where I was going to be able to get home and watch them and support them, it was going to have to be now. Otherwise, they were going to grow up and I was going to miss them.”

His final season recently ended in Oxford with a run-

Local pair announce NIL Milo’s partnership

By Erik Harris, sports editor

TUSCALOOSA — Everybody can, once again, go to Milo’s.

For a brief moment, the fast food franchise known for its sweet tea and saucy burgers had the entire state divided after Auburn quarterback Bo Nix announced his endorsement deal with the company last Thursday morning.

See NIL DEALS, Page 10A

Springville softball coach John Paul Taruc greets Bekah Hargrove (29) at first base during the 2021 state tournament in Oxford. Submitted photo

ner-up finish in the AHSAA State Tournament. The Tigers finished at 39-12 with an Area 13 championship to go with an East Central Regional championship in 2021. He previously led two Class 5A state championship runs in 2016 and 2017 after taking over as head coach for Chris Williams. Easterwood also assisted in two state title seasons under Williams.

During the winter sports season, Easterwood served as a boys basketball assistant under former head man Jeff Smith, who left for the same

position at Pell City earlier this year and was replaced by former Clay-Chalkville head coach Jeremy Monceaux.

“I really don’t have any desire to be a head coach right now, unless the perfect situation arises,” said Easterwood. “I’m just going to take this time to be home with my family.”

Taruc now takes over one of the premiere softball programs in the state. He served as an assistant under Easterwood for each of his five seasons, holding his post down first-base line all the while.

“Working with Easterwood was like working with one of your best friends,” said Taruc. “Him and I really meshed well together.”

Taruc is a 2000 graduate of Springville High School where he lettered in multiple sports.

“Everybody has been very welcoming,” he continued.

“I’m very blessed to work in a community that loves the game and is very supportive to the coaches.”

The first-year head coach says he hopes to conduct tryouts as early as late-August.

Bucks, Suns set for NBA Finals By the Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul walked up the stairs and took a seat in front of the NBA Finals logo, a climb that took him 16 years to complete.

The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks are used to enduring long waits.

They came into the NBA together in 1968 and between them have managed to win one championship. They’ve combined for only one trip to the finals since the mid1970s.

See NBA HOOPS, Page 10A

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Hewitt-Trussville junior Riley Quick looks in at the mitt during a second-round state playoff game against Hoover.

Photo by Vickie Unlap

0.99 ERA as Hewitt worked a 28-6 record on its way to the 7A quarterfinals.

Quick is the younger brother of Crimson Tide offensive lineman Pierce Quick. Riley, a 4-star offensive line prospect, plans to focus on baseball only at Alabama. The rising senior earned a spot on the 2020 All-Tribune Football Team as an offensive tackle and has gathered scholarship offers from Auburn, Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and others.

we’re all locked in to the goal at hand.”

Milwaukee won a championship in 1971, so long ago that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still known as Lew Alcindor when he and Oscar Robertson were perhaps the top tandem in the league.

The Bucks had drafted Alcindor with the No. 1 pick in 1969 after winning a coin flip against the Suns.

The Bucks got back in 1974 but haven’t been seen in the finals since.

They have been closing in over the last few years. Milwaukee had the best record in the NBA in both 2018-19 and 2019-20 and was two games away from the NBA Finals in that first season. They came back better after acquiring guard Jrue Holiday before this season.

“To get these four wins is going to be difficult but really excited for it,” Holiday said.

The Suns had been going nowhere, not even making the playoffs since 2010.

They were 19-63 just two seasons ago, tying for the second-worst record in the league.

But an undefeated run in their eight restart games in the Walt Disney World bubble last summer sent them into this season with momentum, and they entered it with a new leader when they acquired Paul from Oklahoma City.

Besides Paul’s All-Star play, the Suns needed the right veteran to bring out the best in young stars Devin Booker and Ayton. Phoenix finished with the second-best record in the league, knocked out the defending champion Lakers in the first round, swept MVP Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets and then shook off the absence of Paul for two games to beat the Clippers in the Western Conference finals.

Paul was out for coronavirus health and safety protocols, which every team had to work around this season. Numerous stars also dealt with injuries and the Bucks are hoping Antetokounmpo can overcome his.

The two-time MVP missed Games 5 and 6 of the East finals after hyperextending his left knee when he leaped to defend a lob in Game 4, but Middleton and Holiday led the Bucks past Atlanta in both games.

SEASON SERIES The Suns won a pair of games that were as close as can be. Their 125-124 home victory on Feb. 10 came when Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 47 points but missed a jumper at the buzzer, and they pulled out a 128-127 victory in Milwaukee on April 19 when Booker knocked down a free throw with 0.3 seconds remaining in overtime.

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Kolten Smith, of Ocala, Fla.; Skyler Hutto, of Trinity, Ala. and Carter Stanford, of Spanish Fort, Ala. Quick, a junior for the Huskies last season, recently earned the distinction of Class 7A Pitcher of the Year honors.

He struck out 116 batters on his way to a 9-2 record for top-ranked Hewitt-Trussville.

He tossed 70.2 innings with a

NBA Hoops From page 9A

Now here they both are, a couple of unfamiliar contestants to finish off a most unusual season.

“Walking into here, seeing Mr. Larry on every poster,” Suns center Deandre Ayton said, referring to the Larry O’Brien Trophy, “it gave me goosebumps.”

Imagine the feeling if he’s on the first Suns team to win an NBA championship.

Game 1 is Tuesday night in Phoenix, which hasn’t hosted an NBA Finals game since Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls completed their first three-peat here in 1993.

The Suns’ only other chance was in 1976, when they lost to Boston.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status remains unknown, with Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer saying he had no update on the injured superstar’s knee.

“Without him, we have to do it by committee,” Bucks guard Khris Middleton said.

It’s a whole new setting for the 36-year-old Paul, who acknowledged one of the differences. Home teams usually practice at their training facility, but the workout on the eve of the NBA Finals is in the arena.

“It’s still basketball,” the point guard said. “I think

Sports Talk From page 9A

The show will be hosted by former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy and former Auburn offensive lineman Cole Cubelic. Both ex-players now cover college football for ESPN. Also listed on the team are a pair of former Tribune employees. Pat Smith, a 25year sports media broadcaster and original host of Tribune Sports Live, will be a contributor alongside Damian Mitchell, who served as the Tribune sports editor in 2018. Smith, a program director at JOX, can also be heard calling playby-play for Hewitt-Trussville football each fall.

“After seven years on satellite, I’m so excited to be coming to work in my adopted hometown of Birmingham,” said McElroy. College football is my passion and being able to cover it from my own backyard will be in-

Pat Smith (pictured left) prior to a 2020 Hewitt-Trussville football game. Photo from the Husky Fast Network Facebook page

credibly rewarding. WJOX has long been the home for college football and I’m fired up to join their lineup of talented hosts.”

Cubelic also shared his excitement for the new beginning: “I have worked with Greg on multiple occasions

across different platforms and am thrilled to share the airwaves with someone who has accomplished all that he has in this field. I truly believe with the JOX brand behind us that Greg and I can develop the most informed college football show on the planet!”

Nil Deals From page 9A

It wasn’t long before Alabama fans were pouring Milo’s sweet tea down the drain and punting their cartons across the street.

However, that quickly changed on Friday afternoon when Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore announced his partnership with the Milo’s Tea Company.

“The BEST of both worlds!!,” posted Moore to Instagram. “Super excited to announce by partnership with @drinkmilos for my first sponsorship as a college athlete! Milo’s Sweet Tea and Lemonade are the perfect drinks for a hot summer day! #DrinkMilos #MilosMoments #ad.”

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in The Tribune-coverage area: Moore at Hewitt-Trussville and Nix at Pinson Valley.

EARLIER: AUBURN — It’s a new day in college sports.

And former Pinson Valley quarterback Bo Nix got his day started early.

Last Wednesday, the NCAA approved the Name, Image and Likeness Policy, allowing its student-athletes the opportunity to be paid.

The policy was made after the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional for athletes to be prohibited from earning money.

On Thursday, Nix, now approaching his third year at Auburn, took to Instagram to advertise Milo’s sweet tea.

The QB wasted little time, announcing his endorsement deal at 12:01 a.m.

“How SWEET it is to partner with @drinkmilos for my first sponsorship as a

college athlete,” posted Nix, a Mr Football recipient while at Pinson Valley. “Milo’s Tea is a family tradition at the Nix house–especially for holidays–so I’m excited to represent the best sweet tea ever! #DrinkMilos #MilosMoments #ad”

Former Pinson Valley quarterback Bo Nix looks on from Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium prior to the 2018 Class 6A state championship game. Photo by Vickie Unlap

Other athletes quickly followed, including Miami quarterback D’Eriq King, who has reportedly signed a $20,000 deal with College Hunks.

Michigan football players Blake Corum and Mike Sainristil announced on Thursday morning their partnership with Yoke Gaming.

This is the new norm in college sports, so let’s sit back and see who cashes in next.

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