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TRUSSVILLE — Clearly frustrated residents of the Windsong neighborhood appeared before the Trussville City Council for the third time this year with concerns that the centerpiece of their community. See EROSION, Page 3
Trussville teen performs national anthem at Minor League baseball game By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — A lot of our readers have likely heard of “Old Man Buttram,” The Tribune’s Publisher. He is a proud man, with good reason. See BUTTRAM, Page 2
First Baptist Church Trussville encouraging social distancing and masking From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — In response to increased COVID cases at First Baptist Church Trussville, the church is encouraging partitioners to take precautions. See FIRST BAPTIST, Page 6
PHOTOS: Trussville PD participates in ‘Active Killer Training’ at HewittTrussville High School From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Members of the Trussville Police Department gathered at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Thursday, July 22, for what is now called “Active Killer Training.” See TRAINING, Page 5
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TRUSSVILLE – Officer, Sergeant, Jailer, Bomb Tech…Those are among the many titles that Trussville police officer Mike Roberson has had in his day. “Guppy” is his nickname, a title he was given back in 1981 when he was working in a training car for the Birmingham Police Department. But “Dad” is the one he is most proud of. It’s a title he has always taken seriously. That effort has not gone unnoticed and far beyond his retirement this year, his legacy will live on, through his son, who is also a Trussville Police officer. Officer Sean Roberson has already been a valuable asset to the Trussville Police Department. He has protected and served the city since June 8, 2019. He was hired exactly 17 years, one week, and one day after his father came to Trussville. Sean Roberson has not only taken a large amount
of drugs off the streets, but he has also served as an example for a national company, Flock Safety, on what to do in certain situations. That success and drive may have come naturally for Sean Roberson, but his greatest influence has been his father. “I’ve always looked up to him,” said Sean Roberson. “I just want to be the man that he’s been and do the right thing and treat people fair.” His father has seen a lot of things. After graduating from Huffman High School, Mike Roberson knew he wanted to be a police officer. “I had a neighbor across the street growing up who was a policeman,” Mike Roberson said. “I also had some
guys I grew up with that ended up being policemen.” In 1976, he began to search for a job, but because of a hiring freeze and other challenges, he was unable to get a job. He went to the University of Alabama for a short time then transferred to Jefferson State, where he earned his associate’s degree. It wasn’t long before he used a neighborhood connection, in the Roebuck area, to get his foot in the door. “So, finally, Bill Myers, the police chief, lived down the street from me,” Mike Roberson remembered. “My dad told me that, so I said, ‘Well, I’m going to go down there and talk to him.’ I knocked on the door and I said, ‘I want to be a Birmingham Police.’ He
said, ‘Okay.’ I already had my application and all of that in, but it helped.” Mike Roberson was hired as a Birmingham police officer on August 23, 1980. He was 25 years old. He said during his time learning the ropes, he appreciated the lessons from the older officers the most. “They always said, ‘They’ll teach you some things in the academy and when you get out, you’ll learn more,” said Mike Roberson. “And mainly it’s just dealing with people.” And dealing with people who are going through some of their worst times can be challenging. Even now, Mike Roberson, who is 66 years old, said he has faced obstacles in that area. He was admittedly once known to be “quick-to-anger.” But he said it is through his son that he garners inspiration to be a better police officer and a better man. “Just watching him,” Mike Roberson said. “I’ve learned that sometimes I could grow up.” See ROBERSON, Page 4
Center Point business owner gets sweet start during pandemic By Faith Callens
CENTER POINT — A new business owner is serving up sweet treats around the area and her start came at a time that many were stuck at home. On Saturday, July 24, Angela Wilson set up shop in front of Magnolia Elementary School, in Trussville. to advertise and sell Angela’s Sweet Cravings. Wilson, of Center Point, said she garnered the inspiration to start the business during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been baking pretty much for years and I started out baking for family and friends and I decided with the pandemic going on, that I wanted to find me something to do that I’m passionate about”, said Wilson. Wilson started advertising Angela’s Sweet Cravings online with several items such as her dessert cups which she said customers seemed to love. It wasn’t long before she realized she could expand her menu. “I started adding more
From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A man charged with capital murder and attempted murder, stemming from a shooting on Service Road, will go to trial in just weeks. See CAPITAL MURDER, Page 3
Family of Pinson man shot by police believes ‘they killed him like a dog’ By Erica Thomas, managing editor
PINSON — “Why? Why so much?” is the question of the family of a Pinson man shot by Birmingham Police on Monday, June 14, 2021. See CONTRERAS, Page 5
Lady Devils 10U softball champions recognized at Moody council meeting
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Wilson showing customers their choices of treats. Photo: Faith Callens.
things like my pound cake, my signature red velvet cakes and I got a line of cookies that I do,” said Wilson. “I started out with pecan chocolate chip, plain chocolate chip and peanut butter.” Customers craved Angela’s cookies so much that she came out with additional flavors such as her butter pecan, toffee coconut with a strawberry cookie, and her lemon
delight key lime cookie. Wilson said she is also famous for her peach cobbler. The business started in July of 2020 and has been featured in over 10 locations around the city of Birmingham. Wilson plans to expand the food business by the end of August 2021, by going mobile. “I’m in the process of hav-
ing my own food trailer so I can be mobile, so I can be able to go to different areas and have everyone to have that sweet cravings from Angela Sweet Cravings,” said Wilson. Angela’s Sweet Cravings can be found on Facebook. There, you can view future events and vendor information. You can make call-in orders by calling 205-847-7962.
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MOODY – At a regular meeting on Monday, July 26, the Moody City Council recognized the Moody Lady Devils 10U softball team that won a state championship.
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Much of Alabama in ‘Very High Risk’ category for coronavirus infections From The Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — The majority of counties in Alabama are in the “very high risk” category for coronavirus infections, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). See COVID-19, Page 6
