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September 8 - 14 Trussville City Fest 2021: Better Together From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The 2021 Trussville City Fest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Trussville City Fest 2021: Better Together will celebrate the reuniting of families and friends following a year of pandemic restrictions and distancing.

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LIFE IN PRISON Trussville Cracker Barrel shooter sentenced the stand in his own defense during the trial.

A Jefferson County jury determined the prosecution proved four things necessary for a guilty verdict. 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 vehicle when he fired a shot, and that in committing the act that caused the death, Hancock intended to kill Young.

Pinson Council names Donald ‘Hal’ Ferris as city inspector

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By Crystal McGough

See PINSON, Page 5

Center Point considers alcohol approval for 2 package stores, discusses city’s budget

By Faith Callens

On Thursday, Sept. 2, the Center Point City Council met for a regular meeting at City Hall and announced a public hearing on alcohol sales, as well as information on the city’s budget.

See CENTER POINT, Page 6

Saw’s BBQ eyeing Trussville expansion after Hoover opening From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Local fans of Saw’s downhome cooking and barbecue may not have to trek into Birmingham proper if the planned Hoover expansion goes well.

See SAW’S BBQ, Page 5

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The man who shot and killed a man in the parking lot of Cracker Barrel in Trussville on the night of March 28, 2019, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Bryan

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Randy Young.

said she did not know. At that time, Smith approached the car with a sawed-off shotgun and demanded Johnson get in the trunk of the car. The two suspects then got in the car, with Smith driving and Willis in the passenger’s seat, drove to the Huffman area, then back to the ATM where they withdrew the remaining $80 from the victim’s account.

Video from the bank was used to track down the suspects. It showed the incident

at the ATM happened around 1:25 a.m. on Oct. 27, 2021.

The suspects then drove to Huffman to pick up Willis’ brother. Angelica Willis testified that once her brother learned the woman was in the trunk, he taunted her.

The three then drove to Zion Memorial Cemetery, where Smith shot Johnson, execution-style. Willis said before the shooting she and her brother tried to tell Smith he didn’t have to kill her. She said Smith told Johnson, “I’m going to have to kill you” because he thought she would call the police. He then shot her in the head.

A secret recording of Smith explaining to his friend what happened was later played in court.

“She said, no I’m not [going to tell the police], I promise,” Smith said in the recording while mimicking a female voice. “I said, ‘you a liar!’ Boom! then shot her in the head with that gun.’

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Victims in Parkway East quadruple shooting identified From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Coroner/ Medical Examiner’s Office released an update Tuesday morning, about a quadruple shooting that claimed two lives and injured two people over the weekend.

See QUADRUPLE SHOOTING, Page 3

Trussville PD nabs three in break-in at Japanese steakhouse

TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville police officer on traffic patrol got a surprise shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday night when he heard the sound of breaking glass coming from a nearby restaurant.

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old girl. That teen, Angelica Willis, was originally charged with capital murder as well but testified against Smith as part of a plea deal.

Willis said Smith directed her to ask Johnson for directions to a fast-food restaurant on the night of Oct. 26, 1991.

The two had no relationship with the victim and simply picked her to be the victim in the random crime.

When Willis asked Johnson where Krystal’s Hamburgers was located, Johnson

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Hancock, 24, of Pinson, was found guilty of capital murder earlier this year.

Hancock 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

Man convicted in 1991 slaying of Trussville woman gets new execution date MONTGOMERY — The man convicted in the 1991 kidnapping and murder of a Trussville woman narrowly escaped being put to death in February of this year. But despite an ongoing court battle, he now has a new execution date.

Willie B. Smith III was to be put to death on Feb. 11, 2021, in the death of Sharma Ruth Johnson. The U.S. Supreme Court stopped the execution last minute after attorneys for Smith requested for him to have his pastor with him in the death chamber.

The state has now set a new execution date of Oct. 21, 2021, although he has a trial to determine if he is mentally capable enough to be executed, set for 2022.

Johnson was only 22-years old when she was abducted from an ATM off Parkway East after being set up by Smith, who was also 22 at the time, and a 17-year-

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PINSON — The Pinson City Council announced during its regular council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2, that Donald “Hal” Ferris will be the new city of Pinson building inspector. The city of Pinson will be taking over building inspection and permitting from Jefferson County on Oct. 1, 2021.

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Ms. Senior Alabama 2021 Tammy Little Haynes.

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UAB nurses initially refuse to clock in amid protest From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Some nurses at UAB refused to clock in for the night shift in the emergency department Monday, according to officials. The workers cited low pay and stress due to the high volume of Covid patients.

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GM of Birmingham Water Works Board to speak at Center Point Chamber luncheon From The Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Sept. 14 luncheon speaker will be Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) General Manager Michael Johnson.

The BWWB provides service to over 600,000 customers and Johnson oversees operations. Johnson previously worked as the Director of Finance for the city of Birming-

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ham and has professional experience with the IRS and in private practice.

The retired Marine Corps Colonel served in the military for 26 years. He holds an MBA from the University of North Alabama, a Masters in Science with a major in Taxation from National University, and a BS in accounting from the University of Alabama. He is a CPA as well as a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

Due to COVID-19, the chamber will host the lun-

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Execution From front page

Smith told his friend he had to shoot Johnson because her brother was a police officer.

After the shooting, the three drove the victim’s car, with her dead body in the trunk, to Roebuck. Willis testified that Smith went back later and torched the vehicle.

Willis was given a 25year sentence in exchange for her testimony. She was released from Tutwiler Prison after serving all 25 years and has graduated from Hope Inspired Ministries, a faith-based non-profit that provides training for employment.

Smith was originally sentenced to death by the electric chair, in 1992, but that has

been changed to death by lethal injection.

Smith’s attorneys claimed in 2013 that the state gave their client antipsychotic drugs during his trial, rendering him unable to show emotion. In 2019, they appealed the death sentence, saying he only has an IQ of 70. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the execution to move forward but his attorneys are continuing to fight the execution, which is

now scheduled for next month.

A classmate of the victim said she remembers Johnson as quiet and kind.

“I’ve known her since seventh grade,” said Shelley Luna.

“She was one of the sweetest people you would ever meet.

Just very humble.”

Luna said Johnson was working as a manager at TCBY in Trussville at the time of her death. She still remembers where she was and how she felt when she heard about Johnson’s death on the news.

“For a long time, I wouldn’t go outside by myself at night, because of her death,” Luna remembered.

Sharma Ruth Johnson is now resting in peace at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, in Trussville.

Quadruple Shooting From front page

The shooting happened at Superior for Men, at 9164 Parkway East, on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Reginald Curtis Crawford Jr., 26, of Birmingham, was one of two killed and his identity was released shortly after the shooting. But Coroner Bill Yates released the identity of the second victim Tuesday morning and he was identified as 21-year-old Cornelius

UAB

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UAB Hospital released the following statement: “The COVID pandemic and recent delta variant surge have stressed the healthcare system and put tremendous pressure on our staff – includ-

Jashawn Hilliard.

Two others were injured in the shooting and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

After Birmingham police arrived on the scene of the shooting, they said the suspect vehicle took off and a chase ensued.

The car crashed into a ravine near Tarrant-Huffman Road, at Linthicum Street, in Tarrant.

Three men were taken into custody from the vehicle but a fourth man took off on foot and has not been captured. Police believe he is armed.

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Many of the nurses clocked in after a meeting with hospital administrators.

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Mizu

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The ensuing quick police work resulted in the arrest of three people.

Stephen Lawrence Parker, Jerrell Quindarius Bailey

drawer. Authorities later found the still-locked cash drawer discarded about 25 feet away from the damaged front door of the restaurant.

An officer spotted a person in a dark hoodie leaving Mizu’s Japanese steakhouse. The door

scene, they found that Mizu’s had been broken into.

When one officer arrived at the scene, he noticed a vehicle turn left off of Veterans Circle and travel South on the Gadsden Highway. Officers stopped the car, and

(R-L) Parker, Bailey, and Dozier were charged by TPD.

and Tyler Joquan Dozier have all been arrested and charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and third-degree theft of property.

The three are accused of damaging property at Mizu and stealing the locked cash

to the restaurant was shattered, and after Carlisle called the incident in, he began to chase the hooded figure on foot. Noises from inside the restaurant made Carlisle realize that suspects were still on the scene. He radioed for backup, and when other officers arrived at the

detained Dozier and Bailey, while Trussville police working another assignment took Parker into custody. Later, as restaurant owner Ming Chen reviewed video from security cameras, officers were able to identify the suspects, and they were officially arrested.

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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 togo 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

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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-ofview 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 was 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.”

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

Trial Jury Foreman Samuel Collins said there wasn’t a lot to defend for Hancock.

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.

The defense plans to appeal the conviction.

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City Fest

the Black Jacket Symphony, this incredible performance features Top 40 hits from the 60s through today, along with the same great production that fans of the Black Jacket Symphony have come to expect.

“Party of the Year will serve as the Saturday evening grand finale for the festival and will no doubt have everybody singing and dancing all night long,” said June Mathews, Executive Director of the Chamber. “We can’t wait!”

The lineup immediately preceding Party of the Year includes Trussville singer/ songwriter Alli Leighann, Brad Ryan & Man’s Best Friend, the winner of Trussville Civic Center’s August 28 Battle of the Bands, and more.

Harking back to a time when City Fest (formerly, Dog Daze) began with a band and street dance the night before the festival, this year’s

event will kick off with Tune Up for City Fest, presented by Brown Automotive, on Friday, September 10.

The featured act that evening, Artie Dean Harris & Bourbontown, was voted Kentucky’s #1 Country Rock Party Band and has shared the stage with the likes of Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, and more.

All musical performances will take place on the Trussville Entertainment District stage. Admission is free.

Members of the 2021 Trussville City Fest Committee are Mayor Buddy Choat, Stacy Frazier, Chuck Bradford, Drew Peterson, Makeda Smith, Josh Taylor, Leslie Armstrong, Wesley Gooch, David Moore, Katie Cox, Greg Carroll, Debi McCarley, Scott Stearns, Ian Maddox, and Jamie Townes.

The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, led

by Executive Director June Mathews and Event Manager Melissa Walker, is coordinating the event.

For more information about Trussville City Fest 2021: Better Together, visit www.trussvillechamber.com/ events/ or call the chamber office at (205) 655-7535.

Patel said the Hoover location will seat 100 people inside, with outdoor seating for 12 to 15 people. The 3,300-square-foot restaurant will seat up to 100 people and have 20 to 25 employees.

Franchisee Neil Patel will have 20 to 25 employees on hand in the 3,300-square-foot

restaurant, which will seat up to 100 people and include outdoor seating for 12 to 15 patrons.

The Hoover menu will be identical to Saw’s Soul Kitchen in Avondale, but will not include ribs, which are currently only offered at the Saw’s location in Homewood.

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Presenting sponsor for the event is the Trussville City Schools Foundation.

The festivities will begin with a 20th anniversary observance of the 2001 attack on America at the Veteran’s Memorial at 9 a.m. The city’s new Veterans Committee, led

by Chad Carroll, is organizing the ceremony.

The day will continue with an expanded Bryant Bank Kids’ Area, the America’s First Federal Credit Union Marketplace with a variety of business booths and vendors and a lineup of some of the most popular food trucks around. Entertainment will take place at the festival site and the Trussville Entertainment District, while members of the Trussville Downtown Merchants Association will offer deals, discounts, and other shoppers’ delights in and around the Main Street business district. A fine arts show is also planned.

Headlining a two-night musical jam will be Party of the Year, the all-hits party band from the producers of the Black Jacket Symphony.

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Neil Patel, who is opening a Saw’s Soul Kitchen franchise at 3780 Riverchase Village, Suite 100 in Hoover next month, told the Birmingham Business Journal that he’s considering opening a Trussville location within a year.

“We are eyeing Trussville as our second location and hope to start working on that in roughly six to seven months, once the Hoover location sees sustained success,” he said. “I would love to have more locations, but in the immediate future, we are eyeing Trussville.”

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“We did interview a few people and found his experience to be the absolute best for what our purpose is now,” Mayor Joe Cochran said. “He comes to us having 35 years’ experience in Birmingham, a lot of that in the

money from the federal government, it became obvious to us in the language that was put out to the public that we could indeed use some of those monies for, indeed, an ambulance. So what we decided … would be best — instead of taking five years to give them the money for the ambulance — is to actually

a public nuisance at 4233 Walnut Street • Resolution 21-30, awarding a contract for the purchase of a truck from Stokes Automotive for $51,902.48 • Motion to approve $8,000 for the purchase of portable lighting equipment • Motion to approve $13,360

inspection department. Also, having worked at Tarrant for two or three years in the inspections department. So, he brings an enormous amount of background information and knowledge to us.”

Cochran said he wanted to bring Ferris on with the city early so that he could help the city get forms together prior to Oct. 1.

“I look forward to implementing this program, getting started up and, hopefully, the citizens … when they call for an inspection, it’ll be the same day; they won’t have to wait,” Ferris said. “I look forward to working with the home builders and bringing new business into the city.”

The council also approved a resolution authorizing the payment of $150,000 toward an ambulance for Palmerdale Fire District.

“We had previously said we were going to give $150,000 toward that ambulance,” Cochran said. “As we received our recovery act

go ahead and give them the entire $150,000 now since those monies were given to us by the federal government and we were advised that we could spend them that way.”

The council held a public hearing regarding an alleged litter/junk nuisance at 6230 Spraul Ave. After hearing from public safety director Bob Jones and from the property owner and her lawyer, the council voted to continue the public hearing for 60 days to provide the property owner more time to address the concerns.

In other city business, the council approved the following: • Ordinance 2021-23, annexing 4635, 4631, 4612 and 4630 Elfreth Johnson Road into the city • Ordinance 2021-24, changing the zoning classification of 4286 and 4296 Cedar Street to reflect the properties’ annexation into the city • Resolution 21-29, declaring grass and weeds

for the purchase of minisplit HVAC systems for city hall • Motion to approve $13,000 for the purchase of minisplit HVAC systems for the restrooms at Bicentennial Park

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Pinson inspector Donald Ferris

The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Pinson City Hall. The regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. following a pre-council meeting at 6:15 p.m.

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Ms. Senior AL From front page From The Tribune staff reports

SPRINGVILLE — Miss Alabama 1984 won Ms. Senior Alabama 2021 on Saturday, Aug. 28. The competition was held at Springville Camp and Conference Center.

Tammy Little Haynes, Ms. North East Alabama, won the title in the 35th anniversary of Ms. Senior Alabama. She will now go on to compete in Ms. Senior World, in Biloxi, Mississippi Nov. 6 – 10.

“I am blessed God has given me another opportunity and Avenue to be a light not only in my neck of the woods but across the state of Alabama,” Haynes posted on Facebook.

There were 14 women in the competition this year.

Haynes began singing in church at the age of two and she was crowned Jackson County’s Junior Miss in 1979. She was a finalist in the Alabama Junior Miss program that same year. Af-

Tammy Little Haynes, Miss Alabama 1984.

ter winning Miss Alabama in 1984, Little received the non-finalist talent award at Miss America and she was chosen to be a Miss America Showstopper.

While living in Nashville, Haynes performed at Opryland USA, opened for

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Diamond Rio, Vern Gosdin, and toured with Ty Herndon.

She then served as entertainment for corporate events and was a headliner on cruise ships. She moved to New York, where she entertained at the resorts in the Poconos, Catskills and the Hamptons.

She has also performed for presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, and for troops in Honduras and Panama.

Haynes is a Community Liaison for Comfort Care Hospice and Home Health and she has three children with her husband, Glen.

The mission of Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc. is to provide advocacy for senior women via a statewide organization.

Haynes and her family have raised money for 10 years to fight ALS with Walk to Defeat ALS. The cause is dear to her heart because her father was diagnosed with the disease in 2000 and her brother-in-law was diagnosed this year. Haynes hopes to raise awareness about ALS and the need for hospice during her reign as Ms. Senior Alabama. She said she wished she had known about hospice during her father’s battle.

To book Haynes for speaking engagements and events, email mssenioralabama@ yahoo.com or mssenioralabama2021@gmail.com.

Of the 14 competitors in this year’s pageant, there were also others awarded: • 1st runner-up: Ms. Senior Helena Kathy Paiml • 2nd runner-up: Ms. Senior Kimberly Dana Self • 3rd runner-up: Ms. Senior Morris Judy Batson • 4th runner-up: Ms. Senior Jefferson County Pauline Murphy • Ms. Congeniality: Ms. Senior Center Point, Gloria Williams • People’s Choice & Most Ticket Sales: Ms. Senior Edgewater Rosia Underwood • Most Ad Sales: Ms. Senior River Region Sheila Wright Dopson • Ms. Super Senior: Ms. Marshall County Jean Head Ms. Senior Alabama is accepting inquiries of interest for Ms. Senior Alabama 2022.

For information on entering as a contestant, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor, go to mssenioralabama.com, send an email to: mssenioralabama@ yahoo.com, or call Kim Crawford-Meeks at 205-381-6767.

It appears that Alabama Governor Kay Ivey could be gearing up to call a special session this fall to address the chronic problems with Alabama’s corrections system.

There is still work to be done between the executive and legislative branches to get a consensus on what proposal can get enough votes to pass.

There is also a lot of talk about what will be in the final package that will be presented to the lawmakers, but most suspect it will include a bond

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The council announced a public hearing for the alcohol ordinance that will be held on Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will be held at the City Hall, in the next regular meeting.

“The public hearing is to discuss and hear from the public regarding amending our alcohol ordinance,” said President D.M. Collins.

The council’s purpose of the alcohol ordinance is to allow two package stores to sell alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic beverages can be sold in the city Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.

On the weekends, Friday and Saturday, alcoholic beverages can only be sold between the hours of 11 a.m. and Midnight. On Sundays, alcoholic beverages can be sold from noon through 11 p.m.

Collins also mentioned the council will discuss more about the alcohol ordinance on Sept.

15 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall before a public hearing on Thursday. She invited residents to

package to renovate existing prisons, build new facilities and provide for more services for mental health and re-entry back into society.

However, some Democrats and liberal advocacy groups in the state will be lobbying for the legislature to do more than address the prisons themselves.

They will continue their irresponsible efforts to repeal the habitual felony laws in the state and attempt to weaken the pardons and paroles system so as to put more violent felons back on the streets.

Alabama State Representatives and Senators should

focus on what it will take to correct the problems within the state prison walls. The state must and can resolve the decades-long issues with the state’s corrections system, but not at the expense of crime victims, nor public safety.

The most important role of the state is to protect its citizens.

Thus, any proposals to weaken the state’s criminal laws and endanger the public should be dead on arrival and not considered.

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

join the conversation online.

Councilor Ebonee Copeland spoke about the city’s 2021-2022 fiscal year budget proposal. The council thoroughly discussed the city’s proposed budget, and the total amount of the budget is $6.9 Million.

One of the main issues discussed within the city’s budget by the council was the overly increased overtime by employees within different departments in the city.

After the discussion, the council motioned to adopt the city’s fiscal year budget on Sept, 16.

During public comment, Center Point Battalion Chief Alex Nabors spoke about the fire department’s monthly statistical report.

Resident Llewellyn Haleem wanted to speak about his neighborhood concerns, but he was having some technical difficulties online speaking to the council. The council plans to allow Haleem to speak about his concerns next council meeting.

The following items on the consent agenda were ap-

proved: 1. Avenu Business License Discovery/ Recovery Contract Renewal The Avenu Business License Discovery/ Recovery contract was renewed and will last for three years.

2. Resolution No. 2021-33 Authorizing Travel Advance The council approved Resolution No. 2021-33 authorizing a travel advance for one employee of the city to attend a training class.

For mayor and council reports, President Collins said the city is accepting bids for a towing service contract. The specifications to submit a bid is on the city website, www. cityofcenterpoint.org under city news.

Collins also said the economic development committee is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to host a job fair on Wednesday, October 20.

The job fair is from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Collins suggested residents contact the Chamber of Commerce’s Office if anyone would like to promote their business.

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O b i t u a ry

Bobby Samuel Owens may

6, 1942 ~ august 27, 2021 (age 79)

On Friday, August 27, 2021, Bobby Samuel Owens, passed away at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Owens; by the mother of his children, Donnette Crow Owens; and by his grandson, James Phillips. He was survived by his husband of over 32 years, Randy Wilson; his children, Anthony Owens, Martin Owens and his wife Shannon, and Anna Walls and her husband Jerome; his brother, John Owens; and his sister and brother-in-law, Marka Wilson Blackerby and David Blackerby. He also leaves several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially close to him were Josephine McCracken, Charlotte Vergara, Cindy Galutza, Emily Beltz, Elijah Beltz, and Sadie Walls.

At an early age, he had a passion for art and design. When seeing the need for a window display artist at a local retail store in Anniston, Alabama, he used his eloquent gift of persuasion to acquire his first design position. After attending the New York School of Interior Design, he spent forty years as a successful artist and designer in the Birmingham area.

As a self-proclaimed “perpetual entrepreneur,” he started many successful design, art, and furniture businesses. His experiences in London deepened his love for, and appreciation of the Old Masters, as well as the continental contemporary artists. His love of England coupled with his love of the history of art and design was the perfect combination for further adding antiques into his portfolio. The small intimate environment of Fifth Avenue Antiques allowed him more time to spend developing his artistic skills while enjoying family life.

Retirement freed his hands to relish every artistic skill he had, and it allowed him the time to learn a few more. Inspired by his granddaughter, he added a bit more whimsy to his artistic projects. Always creating, he spent his days with projects like disassembling chandeliers for flowering vines, designing elaborate Halloween costumes for horses, assembling Kentucky Derby hats, painting canvas filled with cupcakes laced with real pearls, and building a cottage (with stained glass windows) for their chickens.

Even in retirement, he continued to add the perfect finishing touch to everything and everyone around him.

His life motto was “everything worth doing is worth overdoing,” and anyone that has seen his elegant design work can attest to this applying to every detail. The sentiment of his motto didn’t end with his design work, but flowed over to every aspect of his life. His deep love for his husband, Randy, was an inspiration to everyone they met. His love, support, and encouragement of his family was felt during both success and failure. He smiled easily, loved to laugh, and cherished his family and close friends. Bobby’s legacy will continue to be the simple brush stroke that makes the little things in life more beautiful.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Donald Ray Isbell february

27, 1952 - august 28, 2021 (age 69)

Donald Ray Isbell, 69 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away August 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim F. & Jeanette Isbell: Rhonda Dollar; Dustin Dollar; Kathy Bailey; Jimmy Isbell. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Isbell; daughters, Amy Sharpe (Leslie), Crystal Bowlin (Scott); grandchildren, Brittany Smith (Alex), Kevin Bowlin, Alexis Sharpe, Jacob Dollar, Kelsey Bowlin, Aleah Sharpe; great grandchild, Carson Smith; sisters, Paula Hill (Hershel), Laura Price (Mike), Karen Fritz (Chet), Penny Isbell; brothers, Michael Isbell (Jane), Barry Isbell, Mark Isbell (Lisa), Kenneth Isbell, Jay Isbell (Jennifer).

Brian Scott Reed

Eric Alton Bramlett 1970 - 2021

On August 26, 2021, Eric Alton Bramlett, age 51, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep.

Eric was preceded in death by his Father, Charles Alton Bramlett.

He is survived by his Mother, Juanita Bramlett; his Sister, Sandra Bramlett Bonderud; Daughter, Savannah Bramlett; Brother-in-law, Greg Bonderud; Niece, Katerina Bonderud; and Savannah’s mother, Heather Livingston.

Eric was a volunteer at the Lovelady Center in Birmingham, serving his Lord by serving others. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Odenville. He grew up in the northeast area of Birmingham and attended Hewitt Trussville High School, Class of 1988. Eric was a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo karate. He fiercely loved God, his family, and his close friends. Eric has left his imprint on the world and in our hearts as a kind, caring, gentle, and completely authentic soul.

A larger Celebration of Life will be hosted by the Lovelady Center at a date yet to be determined. Cards of condolence to family may be mailed to Juanita Bramlett, 255 Oak Ridge Lane, Odenville, AL 35120.

Paul Wayne Pannell september

(age 64)

11, 1956 ~ august 24, 2021

Paul Wayne Pannell (64), of Clay, Alabama, was born in Colombus, Mississippi on September 11, 1956; and unexpectedly passed away due to a heart attack on August 24, 2021. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Charles D. Pannell and Mary Katherine Sansing Crowe; his brother Jeffrey Charles Pannell, his sister Deborah Pannell, and his nephew Jeffrey Pannell. He is survived by his wife Kathy Bell Pannell; his daughters Haili King (Jack) and Raegan Keithley (Dustin); his grandchildren Jack King IV and Hazel Elizabeth Bell; as well as his brothers Kenneth; Steve, Dale, Jerry, sister, April and many nieces and nephews. Wayne was a very successful businessman as a locksmith and a car salesman. He owned Ace Lock & Key for over 30 years. He took great pride in his work, but even more so in the relationships he made over the years.

We couldn’t go anywhere without seeing several people he knew, even out of state. He knew everyone and he was so very loved by many. He also loved God and a good T-bone steak from Longhorn. He cherished his family so much and loved well. He was the most wonderful husband, father and “Paw Paw”ever. He had the biggest heart made of gold. If you were blessed enough to know him you knew that he would give you the shirt off of his back. He was truly one of a kind. There will never be another Wayne.

Jennie Lorene (Shadix) Cleveland march

9, 1931 ~ august 24, 2021 (age 90)

Cleveland, Jennie Lorene Shadix passed away on August 24, 2021, in Trussville, Alabama. She was born to William “Bill” Robert Shadix and Katherine Myrtle Taylor Shadix in Birmingham, Alabama. She grew up in Birmingham, and graduated from Woodlawn High School.

She retired from being an accountant for several local plumbing companies.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy R. Cleveland, an infant son, her parents, and brother William “Bill” (Jean) Shadix.

(Age 65)

Graveside services for Brian Scott Reed, 63, will be held Friday, September 10, 2021, at 1 P.M., at Highland Memorial Gardens in Bessemer, Alabama with Chapman Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. The visitation will be held prior to the service from Noon until service time at the cemetery. A full obituary will follow in next weeks edition.

She is survived by sons: Robert (Lynn) Cleveland and Doug (Wendy) Cleveland; grandchildren: Greg (Tiffany), Dana, Nichole and Katie Ann; and great-grandchildren: Easton, Lila and Hattie; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Pinson Valley vs. Minor High school football 7 p.m., Pinson

Undefeated programs Leeds, Moody to face off Friday

By Bobby Mathews, sports editor

LEEDS — It's strength on strength this Friday night when undefeated, fourthranked Leeds (3-0, 1-0) and Moody (3-0, 1-0) meet in a 5A Region 6 matchup with playoff implications.

For Moody, the offense has been a strength all season, with junior quarterback A.J. Wallace throwing for 578 yards and 12 touchdowns through three games. The Blue Devils' signal caller has also rushed for 309 yards so far this season.

"They're a talented team," Leeds head coach Jerry Hood said. "They've got a quarter-

Moody High School is on a 3-0 streak to start the season. They visit No. 4 Leeds this Friday in a 5A Region 6 contest. The Blue Devils honored the fallen marines killed last week in Afghanistan as they took the field before kickoff. (Photo by Riley Campbell)

back who can really get the ball out, and one of the underrated things about him is that he really runs well. They're explosive, for sure."

But Leeds' defense has been stout early on, gutting out wins like a 19-13 victory over a tough Lincoln team to earn their first region victory. They also shut out Pell City and only allowed 20 points in their opener against Sylacauga.

"I expect to see two teams playing really well," Moody head coach Adam Wallace said. "I think the big difference is going to be the battle up front. Whoever wins that has a good chance to win the game."

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Hewitt-Trussville pulls away late against pesky Spain Park

By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor

The Huskies (3-0, 1-0), ranked No. 4 in the ASWA 7A poll, struck on the very first play of the game when James Hammond took a Cade Carruth handoff 45 yards to paydirt. After the PAT, it was

7-0 with 11:37 left to go in the first.

After holding the Jaguars to a three-and-out on their first possession, Hewitt-Trussville relied Omari Kelly, who took a Carruth pass 49 yards to get in the red zone. With firstand-goal, Kelly went off the right side as the offensive line

opened up a huge hole. Kelly waltzed into the end zone, and with the PAT, Hewitt-Trussville was up 14-0 with 8:13 left in the first.

Spain Park (0-3, 0-1) responded with an 8-play drive.

Using a quarterback sweep and option tosses, the Jaguars kept the Huskies on the field

and put together an 8-play drive capped by a 19-yard touchdown dash by junior running back Zamir Farris.

The extra point made it 14-7 with 3:34 left in the first.

By slowing down the game and maintaining possession of the ball, Spain Park was able to claw its way back into

Huskies’ Finkley to announce college decision Thursday From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville star defender Justice Finkley will announce his commitment to play collegiate football this Thursday.

In a Twitter post, Finkley stated he will announce his decision at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, at 4:15 p.m. on CBS Sports HQ. He has narrowed his decision to Alabama, Texas and Colorado.

Pinson Valley’s Pyron decommits from Baylor From The Tribune staff reports

the game, and their defense confused the Hewitt-Trussville offense for much of the game, forcing the Huskies into a fourth-down-and-nine situation. Carruth dropped back to pass, but couldn’t find the open receiver.

PINSON — Zach Pyron announced on Sunday via a social media post that he has de-committed from Baylor University.

“This decision comes after a lot of time spent in prayer and discussions both with my family and people closest to me,” Pyron wrote. “I have made the decision to de-commit from Baylor University ...

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September 8 - 14, 2021

Pinson Valley gets region win vs. Gardendale

By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor

PINSON — Quarterback Zach Pyron showed what he's made of here Friday night, September 3, 2021. The senior quarterback, who has won three state championships during his high school career, led third-ranked Pinson Valley (2-1, 1-0)to a 38-21 victory over Gardendale to open region play.

Pyron threw for a pair of

scores and ran for a 20-yard touchdown. The Baylor commit got the scoring started in the first quarter with a 20yard toss to Amare Thomas, but Gardendale battled back to close the gap, and the score was 10-7 at the end of the first period.

The Rockets' LT Sanders kept them in the game, rushing for two 50-yard scores and totaling 207 yards on 22 carries.

But Pinson Valley showed their toughness. They took ev-

ery shot that Gardendale had, and they were still standing at the end of the night. Jaylen Taylor trucked 33 yards to pay dirt to put the Indians up 17-7.

Sanders answered with one of his 50-yard runs for a touchdown to bring the score to 1713, but Gardendale missed the extra point. With less than a minute remaining in the second quarter, Pyron tucked the ball and rambled 20 yards to score for Pinson Valley, pushing the halftime lead to 24-13.

The Indians' special teams were key in extending the lead, as Pinson Valley caught Gardendale off guard with a pair of short kickoffs. Taborie Reed corralled the first kick, ending up on the Gardendale 15. From there, Pyron hit Korbyn Williams for the score and with the point after, Pinson Valley was up 31-13.

PVHS's Rod Ivy recovered the next short kickoff, but the Indians were stymied when Gardendale defender Kelby

Collins stripped the ball from Williams' grasp as he was going in to score.

Sanders answered for the Rockets, breaking off another 50-yard score. The two-point conversion failed, and with eight minutes left in the game, it was 31-19.

Enter Mike Sharp. The senior running back iced the game for the Indians with about four minutes to go when he sliced through the Gardendale defense to make it 38-19.

The Rockets had their chances in the second half, moving the ball inside the Indians' 20-yard line three separate times and turning the ball over each time. It also didn't help that Sanders, who had been the backbone of the Gardendale team all night, left the field with an injury with 4:25 left in the game and did not return.

Next week Pinson Valley hosts Minor in a 6A Region 6 matchup.

Clay-Chalkville dominates overmatched Jasper squad

By Britney Bailey, for The Tribune

CLAY — No. 2-ranked ranked Clay-Chalkville unleashed fury on the Jasper Vikings Friday night at home, improving to 3-0 on the season and 1-0 in conference play.

The Vikings put up the first points on the board with a 95-

yard kickoff return on the first kick, but Clay-Chalkville answered in no time.

The first Cougar touchdown came after Marquarius White jetted for 47-yards on the kickoff to put Edward Osley right where he wanted to be to put the Cougars on the board 7-7 with 9:32 on the clock.

Khalib Johnson found

Jaylen Mbakwe shortly after for 13-yards to give the Cougars the lead 14-7. Osley would get his hands on the ball once again to end the first and put the Cougars up 21-7.

Another Johnson to Mbakwe touchdown started off the second quarter, putting the Cougars up 28-7. Cam’ron Williams put his name in bold

on the stat sheet with two backto-back touchdowns adding 14 to the board for the Cougars after two successful extra points from Matthew Vazquez.

The energy continued to grow after Mario Craver dealt the Vikings defense a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown.

Rodrekus Johnson followed suit just two minutes later, tak-

ing off on a 55-yard run, barreling into the endzone to put the Cougars up 55-14 at halftime.

The Cougars would decide to rest most of their starters in the second half but the Vikings would still only put up one more touchdown against the Cougar defense.

Clay-Chalkville Head

Coach Drew Gilmer said it was nice to give the underclassmen a chance to hit the field, “We got a chance to get everybody some experience.

That’s always good.”

The Cougars would end the night with a 68-21 final score.

Clay-Chalkville goes on the road to Gardendale next week, September 10.

Springville second-half comeback isn’t enough against Cherokee County

By Johnny Sanders, For the Tribune

SPRINGVILLE — The Cherokee County Warriors brought their 1-1 record to Tiger Stadium and jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead and never looked back, walking away with a 35-21 victory over Springville.

“We’ve got to practice better on Monday through Thursday," Tiger head coach Jon Clements said. "We didn’t practice very good and it showed up tonight and that’s a reflection of me.”

Springville couldn't find

much footing on offense to begin. After receiving John Wolf’s punt inside their own 15, Cherokee County gave the ball to Damien Ramsey who racked up 79 yards to get the Warriors down to the 13, where Lamycal Mitchell would find paydirt. It wouldn't take long for the visiting team to strike again, as Springville’s Ashton Frye would lost a fumble and set up Cherokee County at the Tigers’ 6-yard line.

From there, Ramsey would punch it in, putting the visitors up 14-0. Not willing to lay down, the Springville offense put together a drive that ended

with a 10-yard touchdown run

by Frye. After the first quarter, the score was 14-7 Cherokee County.

The Springville defense took that momentum into the second quarter and got their first stop of the game, making the Warriors go 3 and out. punt, but the Tigers couldn't get going. The two teams would trade punts before Cherokee County would put together another drive, this time depending on Mitchell as well as the arm of Cade Hopper who would find Mitchell for a 20-yard touchdown strike to make it 21-7.

After punting the ball back to Cherokee County, Jacob Connor would pick off a tipped pass and return it 47 yards to the Warriors’ 11. The next play would see Patrick Bennett run it in to close the gap to 21-14 at the 1:03 mark of the second quarter and that is how the half would end.

Both teams would trade punts to start the second half but it wasn’t long after that before Hopper would find Ramsey for a 55-yard touchdown pass to make it 28-14 Warriors.

On the next offensive possession for the Tigers, Coach Clements would turn to new

quarterback Asa Morrison.

“I was really proud of Asa coming into the game there at the end and giving us a spark, “Clements said. Asa’s first drive saw a couple of good plays, but ended up with another John Wolf punt and the Warriors capitalized by giving the ball to Mitchell 6 times in a row, the last one a 4-yard touchdown. The visitors now led 35-14.

Morrison would answer with a 73-yard bomb to John Wolf that gave the Tigers hope with 8:39 to play in the game.

After the defense made Cherokee County punt, Morrison

and company were in business again and drove the ball down to the 1-yard line, but a missed exchange between he and Bennett saw the ball fumbled and scooped up by Damien Ramsey who returned it 50 yards with just seconds left in the game, sealing the 35-21 victory for Cherokee County.

“We start region play next week and that’s what we have got to turn our attention to," Clements said. "Tonight is over.”

Springville hosts Region foe Fort Payne next Friday night in their first region game of the season.

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Undefeated From page 9

Leeds has a strong set of defenders, such as Kavion Henderson and Tucker Summers along the defensive line, as well as C.J. Douglas, who will move around defensively, playing everything from safety to linebacker. But Hood was careful to point out that every member of the defense will be required to stop the Blue Devils' explosive offense.

"Listen," Hood said. "It's all about how these guys continue to play together. It's all of us fitting correctly on each play. We have to play team football. You have to read your keys and do your job.

That's what it comes down to."

That said, the Blue Devils have to be prepared for the

Pyron From page 9

The entire staff at Baylor University has been nothing short of amazing to us. I have

Huskies From page 9

He tucked the ball and tried to run, but only made three yards.

The Jaguars began marching down the field until the Huskies finally held them to fourth-and-six at the Hewitt-Trussville 30. Electing to go for it on fourth down, Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood connected with senior wideout Pierson Cole for a 14-yard first down as the Jags continued to control the clock. Braxton Sumpter kicked a short field goal to bring Spain Park within four, 14-10, with 6:17 left in the half.

Connor Thomas set up Hewitt-Trussville in good field possession on the next

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Green Wave's defensive push.

"We believe in our offensive line," Wallace said.

"They've been playing very well. But we also have to be aware of where No. 6 (Henderson) is, especially if they start moving him around."

One thing that gets lost when talking about a resurgent Moody program: The Blue Devils' defense has played very well, too. Over the course of three games, the closest anyone has come to defeating Moody was John Carroll, who still lost by 20 points, 34-14.

"We're playing well on offense, but our defense is getting better every game," Wallace said. "Our coaches are making good adjustments, and our players are responding. Our kids have gained a lot of confidence."

Offensively, the Green

Wave will continue to lean on junior quarterback Jarod Latta and wideout Josh Ruff.

Rametrius Yelverton will carry the load at tailback.

For his part, Hood recognizes the hard work that the Moody team has put in, because he's seen it with the players at Leeds. The Green Wave players have responded and are in the process of building something special.

"We've done a good job of coming from where we were just a few years ago," Hood said. "We've got miles to go to improve, but I'm very proud of where we are as a program."

In 2020, the Green Wave won eight straight after losing their opener to Sylacauga and beat Moody 55-20 before going on to secure the No. 2 playoff spot in Region 6, behind Alexandria.

nothing but the utmost respect for Baylor Football.

“My recruitment is open,” he continued. “I pray that you all will be understanding of this decision and the impact

it has on me and my family.”

Pyron landed scholarship offers from Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt on Monday, September 6, the day after he de-committed.

kickoff return. The senior defensive back took the ball inside the five yard line and took it to the 41, cutting up the left side of the Spain Park coverage unit. But Spain Park held the potent Husky offense to three-and-out and began to try to grind the clock down again.

Hewitt-Trussville’s defense held, and on the next possession, Carruth hit Kelly for a pair of short passes for a first down. Then the Huskies reeled off four more first downs to set up first-and-goal from the 9-yard line. Three plays later, Hewitt-Trussville had to settle for a Riley Rigg field goal from the three-yard line to make it 17-10 at the half.

In the second half, the teams traded punts. Starting

Alexandria too much for Center Point

By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor

ALEXANDRIA — The Center Point Eagles fell to 1-2 on the season after a 45-22 loss at the hands of Alexandria High School here Friday night, September 3, 2021.

Alexandria got on the board with eight minutes left to play in the first half, with a four-yard run by Antonio Ross.

Cleat Forrest's point after was good, and the Valley Cubs had a 7-0 lead. Luis Torres then passed to Ross for a touchdown to put Alexandria up 13o. Forrest's PAT was good, and that made it 14-0.

Center Point drove down the field on the ensuing possession and made it to the Alexandria 38-yard line before the defense intercepted a Jabari Collier pass and returned it to the Center Point 46.

From there, the Valley Cubs skated into the end zone on the strength of a 15-yard

Hewitt-Trussville senior Connor Thomas looks for running room against Spain Park during a 38-17 victory on Friday, September 3, 2021. (Photo by Ron Burkett)

on their own 14-yard line, the Jags began to march down the field.

Farris went 24 yards on the first carry, and from there it felt like Spain Park

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was gouging the Huskies on the ground as Farris went 16 yards to finish the drive with a touchdown for the Jags. With 3:13 left in the third, it was knotted, 17-17.

Jake Upton touchdown. The PAT made it 21-0 in the second quarter.

Ross added a 15-yard TD of his own to push the score to 28-0 in favor of the Valley Cubs. Upton scored again on a 12-yard run to make it 35-0 in the second quarter, and Forrest added a 35-yard field goal to make the score 38-0 at the half.

Things didn't get any better in the third quarter for the Eagles. Ross added another score — this one a 44-yard scamper — to make it 45-0.

Center Point got on the board when Troy Bruce broke a 30-yard touchdown run with 11 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion made it 45-8. Following a missed field goal by Alexandria, Collier would run to the house on a 49-yard carry for a touchdown.

D’ontae Eatmon then found Collier in the end zone for another two-point conversion, which made it 45-16,

Alexandria. But with five minutes to go, the Eagles finally had things working their way.

On Alexandria's next possession, Center Point recovered a fumble near midfield.

The drive ended in a score when Bruce took the ball into the end zone. The two-point conversion failed, and it was 45-22, Alexandria, with three minutes to go.

The next couple of series got sloppy for both teams. Alexandria recovered a fumble to stall the next Center Point drive, but then Demario Hicks intercepted a pass to give the ball back to the Eagles.

With time winding down, Center Point fumbled once again, and they'd never have another chance to catch up to Alexandria.

The Eagles host Lincoln on September 10, 2021, and this will effectively be the Eagles' home opener since their first game of 2021 against Wenonah was a forfeit victory.

Hewitt-Trussville answered with a seven-play drive — aided by a costly personal foul penalty against Spain Park — that resulted in an emphatic five-yard touchdown run by Carruth. After the extra point, it was 24-17 and the Huskies never relinquished that lead.

On the Huskies’ very next possession, sophomore Peyton Floyd came in as the quarterback. He rolled to his right and found Omari Kelly in stride for a 67yard touchdown pass to put Hewitt-Trussville up 31-17 with 11:38 left in the fourth quarter.

With the Huskies’ offense finally rolling, it was the defense’s turn to clamp down on the visitors. In the first half, senior linebacker Bam White

went down with a leg injury.

Fellow senior Dawson Blount got the call to start the second half, and he balled out. Blount sacked Smallwood twice and recovered a fumble to give the ball back to the Huskies after they were forced to punt again.

With the lead and a tiring Spain Park defense on the field, the Huskies went to senior running back Hammonds again. He’d gotten the scoring started with a 45-yard TD, and then with 3:46 left in the fourth quarter, he went to the left side of the field and scored on a 46-yard run. The PAT made it 38-17, and the Huskies could breathe a little easier.

The Huskies play host to Tuscaloosa County next Friday, September 10.

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Pinson Valley’s Pyron Clay-Chalkville named named Tribune Player Tribune Team of the of the Week Week

Quarterback Zach Pyron led Pinson Valley to a 38-21 victory over Gardendale. As much for his leadership as his three touchdowns, Pyron is The Tribune’s Player of the Week. (File photo)

By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor

PINSON — A day after Pinson Valley quarterback Zach Pyron de-committed from Baylor, he’s been named The Tribune’s Player of the Week.

Here’s the thing with Pyron: If teams reflect leadership — and they do — then Pinson Valley is going to be rock-solid all year. Pyron, who quarterbacked the Indians to a 6A state title last year, stepped up when he was needed most.

The 6-3, 215-pound senior threw a pair of touchdowns against Gardendale Friday night, one 20-yarder to Amare Thomas and another — this one for 13 yards — to Korbyn Williams. This gave the Indians (2-1, 1-0) their first 6A Region 6 win of the season.

Pinson Valley needed everything Pyron had, because Gardendale wouldn’t go away. The Indians won 38-

21, but they could never feel safe. And while Gardendale’s LT Sanders was busy rushing for 207 yards on the Pinson Valley defense, Pyron was helping the Indians salt the victory away.

After a Jaylen Taylor score put Pinson Valley on top, Pyron extended the difference with his legs, not his arm. He ran 20 yards in for a touchdown to push the halftime score to 24-13.

Playing against one of the tougher defenses the Indians will see all season, Pyron showed what he was made of. The stats themselves look a little pedestrian for Pyron: 14-of-27 for 187 yards. But he made the throws he needed to make when he needed to make them. While the Indians only had 14 offensive snaps in the second half of the game, the things that Pyron did — and the way he led his team — count high on the list of reasons Pyron has scholarship offers from multi-

ple schools, including at least three from teams in the SEC. While Pyron has offensive weapons like Thomas and Williams, it’s going to be hard to stop a Pinson Valley offense for very long.

This week, the Indians will host Minor for another region tilt. While Pinson Valley and Clay-Chalkville both seem to be the cream of the crop when it comes to Region 6, the fact is that the defending 6A state champions are the team to beat. Pyron understands that there’s a bullseye on the backs of the Indians, and he carries that knowledge well. If it bothers him or puts pressure on him, it’s impossible to tell.

For his leadership and ability to rise to the occasion — again and again — when his team needs him, Pyron is The Tribune’s Player of the Week.

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By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor

CLAY — No one can say the Cougars don’t respond when they’re down. After Jasper took the opening kickoff all the way back for a touchdown in Friday’s matchup of 6A Region 6 foes, ClayChalkville did pretty much whatever it wanted.

The Cougars (3-0, 1-0) racked up nearly 70 points on a team that was 2-0 coming into the game, and it didn’t take them long to do it. At halftime the score was 55-14.

The final was a gaudy 68-21 as the Cougars dominated.

Jasper may have had dreams of making noise in the region, but Clay-Chalkville quickly put the Vikings in their place. And they did it by using multiple weapons at various points in the game.

For much of the contest, Jasper looked confused and flatout out of its depth.

After a 47-yard kickoff return by Marquarius White,

senior tailback Edward Osley tied the game for ClayChalkville, 7-7. A few plays later, Khalib Johnson hit Jaylen Mbakwe for a 13-yard touchdown, and the Cougars led for the first time. They never looked back. Osley scored again. Johnson found Mbakwe again. Cam’Ron Williams scored twice. Mario Craver had a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown.

It was a head-spinning display of firepower.

The Cougars are now 1-0 in what is widely regarded as the most difficult region in 6A. The fewest points they’ve scored this season was in a 40-0 romp over hapless Shades Valley to open the season. The next week, this offense racked up 57 points.

Now they’ve hit 68. This Friday they play at Gardendale in another region matchup.

If there’s a weakness on the Clay-Chalkville team, it may be that their substitutes aren’t quite the same caliber as the starters — at least not

yet. The Cougar second unit has given up some points in the early part of the season, although it does need to be pointed out that the Cougars only gave up another 7 points after the half against Jasper.

That’s impressive. It’s also impressive to see 68 points put up on a region foe. In 2020, Clay-Chalkville won this matchup 40-7. The Cougars play Gardendale this Friday, but every CCHS fan is eyeing that October 15 matchup against Pinson Valley. The people in the Clay-Chalkville area feel like the tide is turning in their favor, but in order for the Cougars to get where they want to be, they’ll have to go through the Indians — and everyone knows it.

Clay-Chalkville isn’t just winning. They’re handing out beatings. That’s why they’re The Tribune’s Team of the Week.

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The No. 2-ranked Clay-Chalkville Cougars are The Tribune’s Team of the Week due to a 68-21 drubbing of Jasper. (File photo)

The 6-3, 215-pound senior threw a pair of touchdowns against Gardendale, one 20-yarder to Amare Thomas and another to Korbyn Williams. He went 14-of-27 for 187 yards but executed the throws when needed most.

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