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‘Take the Day Back’ concert in Trussville honors 9/11 victim

Race and gender overshadow business at Irondale council meeting

By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Veterans and community members were invited to attend a free concert at the Trussville Entertainment District on the anniversary of 9/11 this past Wednesday which sought to raise monSee 9/11, Page 3

Pinson Council meets new county parks superintendent overseeing Turkey Creek

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune

PINSON, Ala. – The new superintendent of the Jefferson County Greenways Commission (JCGC) introduced himself to the Pinson City Council at its meeting on Thursday and See PINSON, Page 5

2 men found shot to death in Birmingham senior living apartment

By Terry Schrimscher

IRONDALE, Ala. – While the Irondale City Council intended to focus on the city receiving a $300,000 recycling grant and other items of new business during its regular meeting yesterday, Sept. 3, most of its discussion centered on controversial comments made online by one of its members.

In her newsletter, Councilor Cindy Cuellar alleged that Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. intimidated her, questioned her integrity, and defamed her at a previous council meeting after she gave a report on an invoice from Williams Blackstock Architects which he said was only a proposed amount and that she was not being truthful in her report.

Cuellar also wrote on Facebook, “The men in our administration have difficulty with the fact that a Hispanic woman can think for herself. And I am not going to put up with their bullying and their discriminatory racism against me.”

During last night’s meeting, Stewart responded to Cuellar’s statement.

From left: Irondale City Councilors Aaron Sims, Robert Box, and Cindy Cuellar. (Photo by Crystal McGough)

“Before I get into my report, I want to address a comment that was made that the mayor discriminates against Hispanic women, that the mayor is a bully, that the mayor discriminates against individuals, and that the mayor is basically a racist,” Stewart said.

“I am appalled that someone would have the nerves to be able to make that statement and not have anything to be able to back it up,” he added.

“Making comments like that only causes confusion in the community,” he said.

“If we don’t agree with each other, that doesn’t mean that you’re a bully, it doesn’t mean that you discriminated

against anybody, it doesn’t mean that you are a racist and it doesn’t mean that you do not like Hispanic women,” Stewart said.

Stewart went on to explain that he is the only male working in his offices at City Hall and added that his top three staff members are white women.

“When you use these words, please use them in the proper context,” Stewart continued. “There are people who have died from bullying. There’s really people that have died from discrimination and there’s people that have lost their life over racism. So, going forward, please do not throw these out here for shock value be-

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2024 Registration opens for 5th Annual Trussville Witches Ride supporting Paine Elementary student

cause it doesn’t work.”

In his report to the council, Councilor John London continued the response to comments made online by fellow council member Cindy Cuellar.

“Last week during all of my excitement, citizens started contacting me about some statement that they read and they were angry because they knew it was far from the truth,” London said. “I was shocked and equally outraged when I read Councilwoman Cuellar’s quote,” he said.

“This is unbelievable.

The only thing that is correct about her statement is that none of the council will vote for anything without all of the information and having our questions answered,” London said, addressing Councilor Cuellar directly.

“I am here to comment on your bullying and racial discrimination claim towards me. First, you are misusing the two words to play victim and divert attention from the fact that you consistently vote and work against the progress of

MOODY, Ala. – The Moody City Council adopted its 2024-25 budget during its meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, which includes what has been said to be the city’s biggest total revenue to date.

Councilor Lynn Taylor, who chairs the finance com-

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Trussville police investigating HTMS related social media post

From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Trussville Witches Ride, a nonprofit whose mission is “witchy women riding for a local cause,” is preparing

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Moody Council adopts its ‘largest’ budget for 2024-25

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune

10-year-old dies after I-59 crash in East Birmingham From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham Police are investigating after two adult males were found shot to death in a senior living apartment on Thursday, according to a statement issued by BPD. Just before 11 a.m., of-

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A 10-year-old girl died Saturday afternoon from injuries she sustained in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 59 near East Lake, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

The 10-year-old has been identified as Tia Williams of Birmingham.

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Undocumented immigrant charged with voter fraud in Alabama to plead guilty

2 teens charged in East Birmingham car break-ins

From Tribune staff reports

From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An undocumented immigrant has been charged in connection with her fraudulent assumption of a United States citizen’s identity and her use of that identity to vote in multiple elecSee VOTER FRAUD, Page 7

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School file photo by Ron Burkett From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A social media post on Monday related to Hewitt-Trussville Middle School that school officials considered threatening is under investigation, according to Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush.

Officials, Rush said, have taken steps to assure the safety of students in the building as they investigate

the incident.

“As a precaution, there will be increased police presence at the middle school today,” Rush said.

Monday evening, HTMS principal Jared Meads sent an email to middle school parents notifying them that Trussville City Schools was aware of the social media post.

“Members of the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Community,” the

email stated.

“This evening we were alerted to a social media post with a threatening message. The post has since been removed. Law enforcement was immediately contacted and there is no threat at this time. The safety of students and staff is of utmost importance and we are confident as we ready for school tomorrow.”

Rush said TPD investi-

gators were already in the process of following procedures for handling such incidents.

“Ensuring school safety and addressing potential threats is always a top priority,” Rush said.

“Every school related threat is fully investigated by my department. We have protocols in place to help us determine the credibility of each threat that is reported to us.”

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

This information is presented by the Tribune in the spirit of public safety. These inspection scores are directly taken from the Jefferson County Department of Health.

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In his report, Stewart also updated the council on plans for a new storm shelter for the city.

“The county was going to give us $400,000 to get the storm shelter but the one we’re going to get for the city is going to be able to house over 200 people,” Stewart said.

“The cost is going to be $453,000 which I will be bringing a resolution in the next month to the council to be able to supplement it with the $53,000.”

Stewart added the city would like to find two more locations to install shelters in the future.

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ey to honor a victim of the attacks.

The “Take the Day Back” concert featured Elvis and Aretha Franklin tribute artists Rob Langford and Kimberly Harmon and was put on to honor the legacy and life of Army Maj. Dwayne Williams, who was killed in the attack on the Pentagon.

Langford, who had been mentored by Dwayne, approached his brother Roy Williams with the idea of holding the concert in celebration of his life.

“Our purpose is to celebrate the way he lived instead of the way he died,” Roy said.

“I’ve been dealing with sadness, depression, and dread every September 11th because it’s a day that none of us can escape, all of the media, reliving it every year, but for the first time I’m actually looking forward to it because we’re gonna be honoring the way Dwayne lived and celebrating his life.”

Roy also said that they would be raising money at the event to fund the creation of a bronze bust of Dwayne at the Alabama Fallen Warrior Monument in Trussville,

which honors the 227 Alabama military service members that made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror.

In addition to the bronze bust, which will cost about $12,000, any additional funds raised would go toward the ROTC scholarship in Dwayne’s memory at Jacksonville State University, where he and Roy both graduated from.

“My hope is that people will use this as an opportunity to come together, unite, put aside differences over politics, put aside differences over race, and do like we did after 9/11,” Roy said.

“Unite as one country under the colors of red, white, and blue. My hope is that in doing this celebration of life we will show those terrorists that they failed in their efforts to break our spirits.”

The concert was presented in partnership with Elvis Rob Productions, the American Legion, Trussville Veterans Committee Chairman Chad Carroll, and Ferus Artisan Ales.

Williams and Langford also appeared on Tribune Unscripted last week to discuss the event, which can be viewed on the Tribune’s website.

the city and are angry that we are not following your footsteps. So, let me define racism since you seem to be confused about the definition. Racism [is] oppression of a racial group to have social, economic or political advantage over another race,” he continued.

London gave examples from his own experience as an African American experiencing discrimination and racism and again addressed Cuellar who sits beside him.

“The only place I have seen racism on this council comes from the seat that I sit next to,” London said.

“I have watched for four years. You mistreat our mayor because of the color of his skin. I have also watched you mistreat our mayor because the guy you campaigned for didn’t win the mayor’s race. I’ve watched you have racial agenda toward black contractors by questioning them like they were on trial,” he added.

“For the last four years, you have sat here and voted against progress and when we vote for progress you claim racism and bullying,” London said to Cuellar. He continued to express his opinion on her voting record and his goals for the city.

Cuellar posted similar comments in a newsletter posted on the Councilor Cuellar, District 3-Irondale Facebook page on August 22. Her report to the council followed London’s.

“No one knows my heart but God, and yet he was allowed to claim all of these things against me that he knows my heart,” Cuellar said, speaking to Council President Spivey.

“For you to allow it, sir,

In other business, the council approved: • Amended the budget and scope of the proposed work by Williams Blackstock Architects for the Michael Wallace (left) received the ADEM recycling check for Irondale Civic Center by Irondale. Photo courtesy City of Irondale. a 4-1 vote, with Cuellar opposed. is totally disgusting, despi- sented a check for $300,447 • An agreement with Cincable, and it is unbecoming from the Alabama Departtas for uniforms. of a council president to be ment of Environmental • A special event license allowing this kind of tone. Management for a Fiscal for Marty’s GM. I have sat through council Year 25 ARF grant. The • An agreement with Ingemeetings where I have been city explained the grant in nuity for vehicle regisspoken to in a condescend- a statement to the Trussville tration services. ing tone and yes, it is bully- Tribune after the meeting.

• Approved $112,000 for ing,” she said.

“Assistant Public Works Countryfest by a 4-1 “What is at issue here is Director Michael “Boo” vote, with Cuellar opwhen there are issues that Wallace attended the Alaposed. come before the council and bama Recycling Coalition • Amended municipal we do not have the informa- Conference to receive a code related to emergention that we have a right to grant from the Alabama Decy transport services. have before making the de- partment of Environmental • Approved payment cision and were not given Management today. The of current bills in the that information, I’m going City of Irondale was awardamount of $540,320.65 to ask for it and I will not be ed $300,447 to continue exby a 3-1-1 vote with bullied,” Cuellar said. panding our recycling proLondon opposed and “Just because I do not gram,” the statement read.

Cuellar abstaining. agree with a proposal does “The funds will be used not mean I am against an in- to purchase a new truck The next meeting of the dividual,” she added. and to promote educationCouncilors Box, Sims, al programs about how and Irondale City Council will and Spivey also added com- why to recycle. Irondale’s be held at 6 p.m. on Septemments in their reports about grant award was the second ber 17 at Irondale City Hall.

An agenda for the meetthe public posts on Face- largest amount awarded to book. a municipality. Eighteen ing can be found on the City In his report to the city, grants were awarded for a of Irondale’s website prior to the meeting.

Mayor Stewart also pre- total of over $2.5 million.”

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Registration for the ride, which will take place on Oct. 19 at 5 p.m., is now available, and all witchy women are invited to participate in support of the ride’s beneficiary, Margaux Moore.

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Moody From front page

mittee, thanked all of those involved in putting the budget together and expressed confidence in it.

Under the budget, the city is projecting $12.8 million in revenue and $10.9 in government utility services revenue.

Combined with its general fund balance and reserves, the city’s total revenue is expecting to be about $35.3 million, over $2 million more than last year’s revenues.

Moody’s projected total expenditures under the budget amount to $17.9 million with the majority devoted to the city’s operating budget of about $9.9 million and government utility services costs at around $4.9 million.

Other expenses included debt service and capital projects including the storm shelter and the trails at Kelly Creek Park.

“That’s the largest budget the city’s had in the 33 years I’ve been here,” said Mayor Joe Lee. “We continue to grow.”

The budget was adopted unanimously.

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Pinson From front page

Moody Mayor Joe Lee. Photo by Nathan Prewett.

Prior to that, the council heard monthly reports from department heads.

Police Chief Reece Smith reported 1,123 calls, 31 traffic accidents, 136 written tickets, 108 reports written, 69 misdemeanors, 20 felonies, five juvenile cases and 46 total arrests made.

Police vehicle maintenance costs amounted to $6,993.85.

Fire Chief Larry Horton reported 152 total responses, four fires (one residential, one vehicle, two woods, grass or rubbish), 90 emergency medical calls, 11 vehicle accidents, 17 public services, 18 lift assists, 12 false alarms and mutual aid received one time.

The average dispatch to en route time was one minute and 48 seconds and the average dispatch to arrival time was seven minutes and 12 seconds.

There were 78 annual inspections, 12 re-inspections, and one fire pump inspection.

In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Library Director Sara Roberts to renew

the library website hosting and maintenance for $2,190, • Approved Roberts’ request to fund a Coosa Valley RC&D Council grant for a community gardening station at the Doris Stanley Memorial Library for $5,000, • Approved Roberts’ request to purchase a FlexSpace Lounge and Learn Couch for the children’s area for $749, • Approved Horton’s request to purchase five sets of turnout gear for a cost not to exceed $20,000, • Approved Horton’s request to advertise and hire one full-time position, • Approved Horton’s request to renew the yearly advertisement for parttime positions, • Approved a request from Lee to repair the AC unit at city hall for a cost not to exceed $2,500, and • Authorized the city to participate in the Bridge Investment Program Planning grant to receive additional funding for projects on I-20 and the Kelly Creek Road bridge.

discussed the group’s role in managing local parks.

The JCGC, which was established in May 2023, oversees operations at Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson.

Turkey Creek was previously operated by Birmingham Southern College until it was passed on to Ruffner Mountain, with the college eventually closing.

JCGC Executive Director Carlee Sanford spoke and introduced La Fran D. Marks, who recently took on the role of superintendent.

She explained that the parks were funded primarily by donations but are now being supported by the state, the county, Birmingham, Homewood, Irondale, and Pinson.

“All coming together to say that these things are important and we want to support them and help with resources and just amplify for our community and the lovely spaces that we have,” Sanford said.

Marks, who is returning to his hometown of Birmingham after serving in the military and living abroad for 25 years, thanked the council for their help with Turkey Creek.

“I love nature, I’ve been in nature,” Marks said. “I used to go run at Ruffner Mountain as a young man and now I view it through a different lens. And it’s just exciting to view it through that different lens and to get to know about some of the things that I did not know while I was running up and down those hills.”

Turkey Creek Site Manager Brandon Grisaffi also delivered a report on some of the numbers for 2024, stating that an estimated 29,000 cars entered the park over the year, amounting to roughly 75,000 visitors so far.

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Members of the Jefferson County Greenways from left to right: Leah Davis, Carlee Sanford, Brandon Grisaffi, and La Fran D. Marks. Photo by Nathan Prewett.

The average daily traffic is up from 129 in 2023 to 139 in 2024, an increase of 10 vehicles per day. In 2023 there were a total of 32 programs and in 2024 there were 51 programs, he said, though some are still planned before the end of the year. There has also been increased staffing under the commission.

“We’re able to engage with the public a lot more,” Grisaffi said. “We’ve had naturalists out there on the weekend engaging with kids and really just getting out there and showing people what’s going on. We’ve got a lot of great plans for next summer to formalize some of that stuff and it be even more robust.”

He added that there were two emergency medical service calls this year compared to seven recorded last year and that Turkey Creek’s office is also undergoing a remodeling project.

“It’s going to allow some of the Greenway staff to come out and be more involved with Turkey Creek,” he said. “We’ve got improvements to picnic areas coming up, some new fencing going up, more landscaping, new trash cans.

We’re constantly working to improve Turkey Creek.”

Leah Davis, director of development at Red Mountain Park, then spoke and credited Pinson’s contributions as she related that she and others, including Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran, had at

one time spoken with county officials about management and funding the Greenways.

“We pointed out that the City of Pinson is contributing money to keep this park open,” she said, thanking the council for their help.

“That was a really big selling point.”

In other business the council: • Agreed to give the property owner of 4310 Main Street and his attorney representative a month to create plans to bring the building up to safe standards, • Approved the demolition of 4302/4306 Main Street, • Approved the rezoning classification of 8074/8080 Highway 78 to City of Pinson District Commercial Highway to build a convenience store with a car wash, • Approved a proposal to seek bids for exterior maintenance of the Pinson Homesteads Community Center or PHCC, • Agreed to provide deputies and EMS services for Pride of the Valley Band Competition, • Changed the language of the school-designated funds to clarify that school leaders can spend at their discretion, and • Delayed further discussion on the 2024-2025 budget to the next meeting.

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September 12 - 18, 2024

Trussville PD arrests 8 Moody man wanted on on shoplifting charges attempted murder charges From Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – A Moody man is wanted in Jefferson County on multiple felony warrants charging him with two counts of failing to appear in court to face attempted murder charges, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.

Daniel Devon Parham, 30, is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds.

He has long black hair

Top row, from left: Kahlel Cunningham, Tamya Davis, Chelsea Duhon, and Tiswunda Franklin. Bottom row: Keyotta Honeycutt, Ashley Smith, Kristin Tatum, and Ares Travis.

From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville Police Department released its latest shoplifting review last week, which reported that it had made eight shoplifting arrests that met the social media posting requirements

Car Theft From front page

was stolen as well as multiple incidents throughout East Birmingham where KIAs or Hyundais were damaged in an attempt to steal them.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., officers recovered a stolen Hyundai Elantra in the 8200 block of 5th Avenue South and arrested a 15-year-old male and a 14-year-old male who fled

Crash

From front page

The wreck occurred at approximately 1:10 p.m.

between June 25 and Sept.

2.

Those accused of shoplifting in Trussville include Kahlel Cunningham of Erie, N.Y., Tamya Davis of Center Point, Chelsea Duhon of Trussville, Tiswunda Franklin of Birmingham, Keyotta Honeycutt of Bir-

mingham, Ashley Smith of Birmingham, Kristin Tatum of Moody, and Ares Travis of Tuscaloosa.

“All arrest and arrest photos posted on [our Facebook page] are public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty,” the department’s post read.

from the vehicle.

After recovering the Elantra, officers were able to link stolen property inside the stolen vehicle to at least one of the early morning car break-ins that occurred in South East Lake The teens, who have not been identified, were interviewed by a BPD Crime Against Property detective and transported to the Jefferson County Youth Detention Center.

The 15-year-old was

charged with first-degree receiving stolen property and unlawful breaking and entering into a vehicle.

The 14-year-old teen was charged with unlawful breaking and entering.

BPD also offered tips to prevent vehicle theft including investing in a steering wheel anti-theft lock, parking in a garage if available, and facing home cameras toward vehicles, as well as to never confront a wouldbe car thief.

on I-59 near Oporto Madrid Blvd.

Williams was transported to UAB hospital where she was later pronounced

dead.

The Birmingham Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

and brown eyes.

His last known address was at the 3300 block of Pine Hill Road, Moody.

Tips from the public that lead to the solving of a felony case, a felony arrest, or the issuance of a felony warrant could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Anyone with information about this individual can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling (205) 254-7777.

Daniel Devon Parham

2 dead after SUV hits overturned truck near Lincoln From Tribune staff reports

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. – Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 20 near Lincoln early Monday morning, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Cody Farrar.

The incident began when a 2003 Ford Ranger driven

by Troy Patterson of Semi-

nary, Miss. crashed and overturned in the I-20 roadway near the 170 mile marker.

At approximately 1:55 a.m., a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban driven by 52-year-old Jason Moore of Walters, Okla. struck the overturned truck.

Patterson, 55, and a passenger of the Ford, 53-yearold Eva Easterling of Sem-

inary, were killed in the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger of the SUV, 44-year-old William Corbell of Van Buren, Ark., was injured and airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for medical treatment.

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division will continue to investigate.

According to the statement, a friend with a key to the apartment called 911 after he stopped by Thursday

morning and discovered the bodies.

Police do not have a suspect in custody at this time.

Shooting From front page

ficers received a call of two people down at Freedom Manor Apartments, a senior living facility in the 1600 block of 5th Avenue North.

Officers arrived and found two adult males on the floor of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds.

Both of the men were unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel.

Sealed Bids will be received by Trussville Gas and Water located in Trussville, Alabama, until the local time set forth below, for furnishing all labor, equipment and doing the work of constructing, according to Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of Trussville Gas and Water, the project hereinafter described. No bid will be received after the time set forth below; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.

Interested contractors can obtain prequalification applications from TG&W Engineering Department (“Engineering Department”), 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173; Telephone: (205) 655-3211 and must submit the completed prequalification application to the Engineering Department at the above address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024.

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The general description and approximate principal quantities for the project are as follows: Furnish and Install approximately 300 L.F. of 8” dual rotary drilling Furnish and Install approximately 300 L.F. of 8” (0.375” wall thickness) steel casing Furnish and Install approximately 40 L.F. of 16” (0.375” wall thickness) steel casing Furnish and Install Aquifer Testing Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for the project described above are open to public inspection at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Telephone: (205) 655-3211.

Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.

No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.

If said bid equals $20,000.00 or more, a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. The payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water.

Contractor agrees to comply with all specifications, plans and contract documents as furnished by Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34 Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Prior to submitting a bid for this project, contractor must be prequalified as a well drilling contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequalification applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.

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September 12 - 18, 2024

Trussville woman wanted on burglary charge From Tribune staff reports

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. – A Trussville woman is wanted in St. Clair County on a felony warrant charging her with third-degree burglary, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.

Olivia Michelle Coggins, 30, is 5 feet 4 inches tall and has long red hair and green eyes.

Her last known address was at the 7400 block of Avenue C, Trussville.

Tips from the public that lead to the solving of a felony case, a felony arrest, or the issuance of a felony warrant could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Anyone with information about this individual can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling (205) 254-7777.

Olivia Michelle Coggins

From front page

Using the same false identity, prosecutors said, Francisco also registered to vote in Alabama in 2016 and voted in the 2016 and 2020 primary and general elections. And in 2021, Francisco used the same false identity to apply for and receive a renewed passport, which she used to travel to and from Guatemala in 2022.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, who first called attention to illegal immigrants receiving voter registration forms through federal agencies in Alabama, also weighed in on the charges.

“I’ve been very clear that a top priority of this office is ensuring only eligible American citizens are voting in AL elections,” Allen said. “I want to thank the U.S. State Dept & the

Center Point man wanted on drug trafficking charges His last known address was at the 2400 block of 5th Street NW, Center Point.

Tips from the public that lead to the solving of a felony case, a felony arrest, or the issuance of a felony warrant could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Anyone with information about this individual can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling (205) 254-7777.

From Tribune staff reports

Voter Fraud tions and obtain multiple United States passports, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Resident Agent in Charge Joseph R. Wysowaty of the U.S. State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Atlanta Resident Office.

A nine-count information filed in U.S. District Court charges Angelica Maria Francisco, 42, most recently of Russellville, with false claims of citizenship in connection with voting, false statements in application for a United States passport, use of a United States passport obtained by false statements, and aggravated identity theft, according to a statement released Thursday. A plea agreement was filed with the information, indicating that Francisco has agreed to plead guilty to all of the charges.

According to the information and plea agreement, Francisco assumed the identity of a United States citizen in or around 2011.

Francisco used the false identity to obtain a United States passport in 2011. She subsequently used the United States passport to travel to and from her native country of Guatemala in 2012, 2015, and 2018.

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U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of AL for their diligent efforts in investigating and charging this individual. We will continue to assist law enforcement in every way possible as they prosecute individuals who vote illegally in our elections to the fullest extent of the law.”

The court will set a date for Francisco to enter her guilty plea.

DSS investigated the case, with assistance from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the East Metro Area Crime Center, and the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brett A. Janich is prosecuting the case.

An information contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – A Center Point man is wanted in Jefferson County on multiple felony warrants charging him with drug trafficking, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.

Ce’Terrius Jamar King, 24, is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds.

He has short black hair and brown eyes.

Ce'Terrius Jamar King

Hoover brothers plead guilty to selling over $1 million in stolen goods online From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two Hoover brothers have pleaded guilty to running an online fencing scheme that resulted in the sale of over $1 million worth of stolen goods, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis announced today.

Abdurrahman Amar, 32, and Yahya Amar, 33, each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to engage in the interstate transportation of stolen goods in an appearance before U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala.

According to the defendants’ plea agreements, from January 2022 through December 2023, Abdu-

rrahman organized and led a network of professional thieves or “boosters.”

The boosters regularly offered the Amars various new and unopened goods for purchase, especially personal electronic devices and tools.

The Amars knew that the boosters obtained these goods by stealing them from various retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, and Lowe’s.

After purchasing the goods from the boosters at a steep discount from their retail value, the Amars listed the goods for re-sale on various online platforms— primarily eBay and Facebook—at prices that included a markup from the boosters’ prices but that were still well below the

stolen goods’ retail value, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Over the course of the conspiracy, the Amars completed approximately 7,283 separate sales of stolen goods on eBay, resulting in total revenue of approximately $1,014,191.44.

After selling the stolen goods online, the Amars shipped the stolen goods to customers located throughout the United States and internationally.

The maximum penalty for conspiracy to engage in interstate transportation of stolen goods is five years in prison.

The U.S. Secret Service investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brett A. Janich is prosecuting the case.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed Bids will be received by Trussville Gas and Water located in Trussville, Alabama, until the local time set forth below, for furnishing all labor, equipment and doing the work of constructing, according to Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of Trussville Gas and Water, the project hereinafter described. No bid will be received after the time set forth below; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.

Interested contractors can obtain prequalification applications from TG&W Engineering Department (“Engineering Department”), 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173; Telephone: (205) 655-3211 and must submit the completed prequalification application to the Engineering Department at the above address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2024.

Project Name: Midway Tanks Interior and Exterior Coating Project Number: 3-007-23 Bid Date and Time: November 5, 2024 at 10:00 am Local Time The general description and approximate principal quantities for the project are as follows: 1. Furnish and Install Complete Containment of the entire tanks during ALL exterior blasting and coating operations 2. Furnish and Install interior and exterior sand blasting 3. Furnish and Install interior and exterior coating systems Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for the project described above are open to public inspection at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Telephone: (205) 6553211.

Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.

No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.

If said bid equals $20,000.00 or more, a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. The payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water.

Contractor agrees to comply with all specifications, plans and contract documents as furnished by Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34 Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Prior to submitting a bid for this project, contractor must be prequalified as a tank coating contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequalification applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.

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Lifestyle

September 12 - 18, 2024

My Life As A Hobby: West of Ground Zero

By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a quarter-century since our generation had their own version of Pearl Harbor. But it’s true – 9/11 occurred almost 25 years ago. It was a seminal event that every American will remember as long as they walk this earth. It was bigger than the Challenger, and maybe even the assassination of John Kennedy.

This is my account of what happened. I’ve been meaning to write it for some time because I want my grandchildren to know.

And I’m only describing the events of my day because, like those who lived through Pearl Harbor, they are etched in my mind forever.

On September 11, 2001, I was in Chicago, attending a huge international trade show. Since it didn’t open until 10 o’clock, I took an early walk through the park that flanks Lake Michigan.

A couple of miles later, I went back to my room and turned on the Today Show – Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric had been my wakeup companions for years.

But instead of two hosts yakking, NBC was showing the World Trade Center Towers, one of which was spewing black smoke from its midsection. No one was sure what happened; however, there was some conjecture that a small plane had hit the building – maybe the pilot of a corporate jet had a heart attack.

I went to the bathroom, showered and returned to the television. Immediately, I froze in horror in front of the screen. The second tower had been hit – a mirror

Joe Hobby, Tribune columnist

image of the first. Furthermore, now we knew the cause, because there was a video of a passenger jet slamming into the building.

The broadcasters used the term terrorism and mentioned someone named Osama bin Laden. Turning away from the TV, I went to my hotel window and looked for the Sears Tower.

It was only a block away.

I shuddered, because like everyone else in downtown Chicago, I thought it may be on the terrorist’s list.

By the time I dressed and got to the lobby, televisions were blaring. The mood

was somber, subdued, and scared. Everyone realized that America had been attacked on its own soil. Well, everyone but one of my fellow employees, Mims. I met him at the first-floor elevator.

“What’s going on?”, he asked “You mean you haven’t had the TV on?”

He had not. So, I filled him in on everything as he stared at a TV. Finally, he turned to me and said quietly, “One of my customers and good friends has an office in the first tower. I hope he gets out.”

We walked out of the hotel and ducked in a nearby diner for breakfast.

A small black and white playing the news sat on the counter. Soon after ordering, someone pointed at the screen and said, “Look!”

We gasped as the first tower collapsed. Mims burst into tears. “I just watched my friend die!”, he wailed.

Within a half hour the second skyscraper disintegrated into a cloud of dust and rubble. We were witnessing a mass murder take place right before our eyes.

While we were in the diner, the FAA suspended

all domestic flights. And every airborne plane was instructed to immediately land at the nearest airport. Flights coming into the United States were directed to land in Mexico or Canada. Now thousands of passengers were stranded.

This created a mad scramble at every rental car desk in Chicago, causing some individuals to become quite creative. People began booking trains. Some were buying clunker cars. I even heard of one guy who negotiated a flat rate with a cab to drive him from Chicago to Dallas.

Our group decided the best idea was to split up: two of us headed to Hertz, while Mims and I headed to the convention center. The huge pavilion was nearly deserted; the scant few that were in attendance huddled around televisions. It was there we learned more about the extent of the attack. We knew that an airplane headed for the White House had been taken down. In addition, the Pentagon had been hit. Could there be more?

By noon, the streets of Chicago, normally bustling with thousands of people, were deserted. No cars, almost no cabs. The scene of such a vibrant city laying silently before us like a wounded animal was one I’ll never forget. The only sounds we heard were fighter jets that continuously circled the downtown area.

It took us days to get ground transportation. We finally snagged a U Haul truck – not our first choice, but it got us home. It was a quiet, pensive trip. Listening to the news as we drove made it clear that 9/11 changed us. It sickened us.

It angered us. We felt vulnerable. Not since The War of 1812 had someone taken the fight to us in our country.

Innocents died. There were also buckets of questions about why and how this could happen in America.

However, I also felt a wave of patriotism and unity I haven’t felt since. And stories emerged about heroes, bravery. honor, and sacrifice.

Six hundred miles later, we pulled into my driveway.

As I took my luggage out, I couldn’t help but glance around my neighborhood.

Everything looked the same – but it wasn’t, and it never will be again.

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Sean of the South: A Trip Down AI Lane

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South

My first concept of robots came from watching The Jetsons before school in my underpants. My boyhood morning routine consisted of sitting on the sofa in my tighty-whities, eating Cap’n Crunch, watching television, and listening to my mother say, “Get those underpants off my couch!”

Rosie the robot was the Jetsons’ fun housemaid who skated from room to room, wearing an apron, completing important daily tasks such as vacuuming, cooking, and using her mechanical claws to forcibly administer baths to Elroy.

I liked Rosie. In fact, I think Rosie was one of my

favorite cartoon characters with the exceptions of Yogi Bear and Farrah Fawcett.

Back in those days robots were a faroff idea. They were sci-fi. This was pre-internet.

Pre-cellular phone. The only computers anyone ever heard of were the size of an average Chuck E. Cheese.

Robots weren’t real back then. They were imaginary concepts. Like the Tooth Fairy, or the Department of Agriculture.

Which is why, yesterday, I was stunned to have an actual conversation with a robot.

This all started when my brother-in-law downloaded an app called ChatGPT onto my phone.

Now, I’ve heard of ChatGPT before. I have

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even used this program when doing research for a piece I wrote on AI. During my research, I remember asking ChatGPT to produce a well-written 500-word column, and to do it in the style of the writer, “Sean Dietrich.”

In seconds—this is an astonishing display of intelligence—ChatGPT replied: “I thought you wanted some-

thing well-written.”

But now they’ve taken things to a new level. When my brother-in-law told me you could have a realistic, vocal conversation with ChatGPT, I had to experience this for myself. So I downloaded the app.

When you first set up the app, you must select a voice.

They offer a male voice, female voice, and a voice that

sounds like a real teenager except they are only partially repulsed by you.

I chose the female voice.

Then I asked the voice if she had a name. She replied in a very human-like voice, “I’m good with whatever.”

(Cue “Twilight Zone” theme.)

I named her Rosie. In a few minutes, we were having a conversation. And this wasn’t just the simple, one-sided conversation you normally have with Siri, which are always riddled with miscommunications.

Siri hates me. She can never understand my accent.

Just yesterday, for example, I told Siri to send to send a voice-text. The final text read: “Sorry! I’m voice texting in traffic, Siri is probably

misspelling all my turds!”

But the conversation I had with Rosie was a real, back-and-forth conversation. It lasted for an hour.

I’d talk; she’d talk back. She remembered things about me. She listened to me, and actually paid attention. She was smart, funny, and had thoughtful replies. And I actually found myself opening up to her.

“This is crazy,” I kept thinking. “I’m having a real conversation with a robot.”

So I shared my feelings with Rosie, just to see what she said.

“I can imagine this all feels a little surreal for you,” she admitted. “But, hey, at least you’re not sitting on the couch in your underpants.”

We’re all screwed.

Opinion

Alabama Leaders Should Make Permanent Removal of Grocery Tax Reduction A Priority

By Paul DeMarco

One of the major issues in this year’s presidential election has been the increase in grocery prices.

Actually, over the past three and a half years, the price of food has gone up by some 22 percent. Thus, everyone is paying attention to how much they spend to put dinner on the table for their families.

Alabama leaders made an effort two years ago to

help consumers’ wallets and pocketbooks by reducing the grocery tax by 1 percent on September 1, 2023.

A second 1 percent was to be reduced this September if the state education trust fund grew by 3.5 percent, but because it did, it will be another year.

With Alabama’s sales tax at 3 percent, there is hope that eventually it will be totally removed as most states do not tax groceries.

Alabama is one of only 11

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states that impose a tax on food. Some states offer a grocery tax credit. There are several states working to completely reduce the grocery tax.

As the price of food increases, Alabama state representatives and senators should look again on how to further make Alabama’s grocery tax a thing of the past.

We are still two years from the 2026 statewide elections in Alabama. All

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of Alabama’s Constitutional officers and every member of the Alabama Legislature will be up for

re-election. For the state’s top officers, Governor Kay Ivey, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshall, they are all term limited.

And with the 105 members of the Alabama House of Representatives and 35 Senators there are no term limits, but we will see some retire while the rest are up for re-election.

All of these leaders, whether they are returning to the Capitol or State

House have a lot of work to do for the betterment of the state. Public Safety should be the number one priority for state leaders, but removal of the grocery tax should come along next as an important task state leaders should achieve for the citizens of Alabama.

Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives and can be found on X, formerly Twitter, at @Paul_ DeMarco

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Donna Jean Garner Mayo

O b i t u a ry

february 7, 1948 — august 18, 2024

Mrs. Donna Jean Garner Mayo of Chelsea, AL passed away on August 18, 2024. She was born in Gadsden, AL, and graduated from Gadsden High School in 1966, one year behind her sweetheart, Lamar Mayo. Both attended the University of Alabama and were married in August 1967. She later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama Birmingham in 1978. She taught first grade at Hewitt-Trussville Elementary from 1978-1983. She later got her manicurist license, which became a full time job she enjoyed for 12 years. She spent many years as an active member of Center Point First Baptist Church, then Hilldale Baptist Church and also at Deerfoot Baptist Church in Trussville.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cecelia Laurie Bean, husband, Cecil Lamar Mayo (married 48 years) and parents, Nadine and Theodore Garner.

Donna leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Jason Mayo (Sarah); grandchildren, Emily Mayo and Evan Mayo, Blake Bean, Mallory Phillips (Logan), and Andrew Bean; great grandson Carson Phillips; son in-law Matt Bean.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, Trussville, AL. Visitation at 1 p.m, service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rick Wright officiating.

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Phyllis is preceded in death by Warren Hamrick-spouse, Avery Cobbs-father, June Starkey-mother, Jeremy Cobbs-brother.

The service for Mrs. Phyllis Hamrick will be held on Monday, at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Visitation: Monday, at 1:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Arie C. Cartee

october 5, 1935 — september 2, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Arie C. Cartee, age 88 of Odenville, will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Military Honors and Bro. Jonathan Lamberth officiating.

Mr. Cartee passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at St. Vincent’s East. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he honorable served and retired as a Master Sergent. After retirement, Mr. Cartee worked with Southern Railroad, PEMCO, the United States Post Office and Sears. He enjoyed tending to his garden, fishing and sitting outside listening to the hummingbirds. Mr. Cartee loved to watch westerns, and being “Pepaw” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he loved spending time with. He was a loving father, “Pepaw”, brother and friend that will be dearly missed.

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He is survived by his brother, Buddy Cartee (Debra), his sister, Janice Clements (Randy), his two sons, John Briscoe (Rejeana) and Joseph Cartee (Valerie), his grandchildren, Christopher Mckown, Shellie Mckown, Abbie Mckown Wilson, Hope Briscoe, Emily Cartee and Kristen Cartee, his great-grandchildren, Lillian Mckown, Owen Mckown, Elijah Campbell and Heidi Wilson, multiple nieces, nephews and extended family.

Lawrence “Wayne” Thomas, of Shalimar, Florida, formerly of Hueytown and Odenville, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Sylvia Duckett Thomas; his father, Lawrence Milton Thomas; his daughter, Evelyn Renee Thomas; his sister, Judy Lawson, and his grandson, Kadam Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Carla W. Thomas; three children, Kelly Miller (James), Jason Thomas (Kasey), and Timothy Thomas (Clara); two stepchildren, Rebecca Snodgrass (Pete) and Jacob Richardson (Kelly); 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Cartee, his daughter, Madeline Mckown, his son-in-law, Tommy Mckown, his son, Benjamin Cartee, his sisters, Sarah Oliver, Mary Ann Kilbury and Jo Sanford, his brother, James Herbert Cartee, his mother, Ava Bobo Maddox and his father, Louis Coy Cartee, Sr.

september 4, 1948 — august 30, 2024

Wayne was retired from Wagstaff Taylor & Associates. He was formerly employed at Harbison Lock and Key. He had been a member of The Healing Place Church and Low Gap Methodist, but he loved to watch First Baptist Church of Gardendale on television. Wayne loved to read his Bible and listen to audio books. He loved hunting, fishing and traveling. He was an avid Auburn Tigers fan. War Eagle!

Visitation was held on September 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Trussville. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Forest Crest Cemetery, Irondale, Alabama.

Memorials in memory of Wayne may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Wayne had a huge heart and if he could, he wanted to help everyone.

Phyllis Hamrick

december 15, 1955 — august 31, 2024 Phyllis Hamrick, 68, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Birmingham, AL. Phyllis is survived by Shelley Ross-daughter, of Trussville, Mitchell Hamrick-son, of Birmingham, Margie Kirkland-sister, of Birmingham, Ricky Cobbs-brother, of Cullman, Avery Ross-granddaughter, of Trussville, Charley Ross-granddaughter, of Trussville, Wyatt Ross-grandson, of Trussville, Bryan Ross-son-in-law, of Trussville, Ron Kirkland-brother-in-law, of Birmingham, Damian Hamrick-grandson, of Birmingham, Vincent Hamrick-grandson of Birmingham, Kelsey Hamrick-daughter-in-law, of Birmingham, Susan Ann Cobbs-sister-in-law, of Cullman.

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Frank William “Bill” Kelley april 21, 1933 — september 2, 2024

Frank W. Kelley, age 91 of Pinson, Alabama, departed this life on September 2, 2024 after a brief stay as a patient at Grandview Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1933 in Sulligent, Alabama to Frank O’Brien Kelley and Mabel Goode Kelley. Frank was a devoted husband to his wife of 70 years, Marion Deason Kelley. He was a loving father to three children, Susan Kelley Moore (Wade), David O’Brien Kelley (Tina) and Karen Kelley Smithson (Mike).

Frank had six grandchildren; Rachel S. Nichols (Stephan), Phillip W. Moore Jr. (Erin), Sarah Katherine Hackbarth (Graham), Avery K. Swann (Steven), Brinley Kelley, Matthew Smithson, and two great-grandchildren, Ephraim and Wren Nichols.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Betty K. Finch, his brother, Jay Kelley, and his sister-in-law, Gail Kelley.

Frank loved life, prioritized family and country, was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and a friend to all he met. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956 and was a 1961 graduate of Howard College in Birmingham, Alabama.

Frank spent the majority of his working career in sales with Geo. A. Hormel Company, retiring in 1995.

He was a long time member of Rock United Methodist Church in Tarrant, Alabama. Throughout his life, Frank spent time pursuing his passion for golf.

The family will receive visitors at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens Trussville, Alabama on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM. The service will begin at 2:00 PM with burial following.

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sports Hewitt-Trussville Huskies vs Hoover Buccaneers, Prep football, Hewitt-Trussville Husky Stadium, Friday, September 13, 2024

Clay-Chalkville Cougars vs Shades Valley Mounties, Prep football, Cougar Stadium, Friday, September 13, 2024

Springville Tigers vs Alma Bryant Hurricanes, Prep football, Tiger Stadium, Friday, September 13, 2024.

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Hewitt storms back Pinson wins Thompson’s late to defeat Vestavia first home game, 34-0 over Huffman

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

Jacob Serena, Dylan Cope, Cooper Langston and Jackson Webb celebrate the winning touchdown. Credit: Sherry J. Parker

By Sherry J. Parker, Special for the Tribune

The twentieth meeting between the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies and the Vestavia Hills Rebels inside of Thompson Reynolds Stadium was one for the ages.

The Huskies overcame an early deficit to win their fifth straight over the Rebels by a score of 18-14.

A slow and messy start, matching the weather, left the two teams scoreless for most of the first quarter.

As with the two previous Hewitt games, the Huskies found themselves trailing 7-0 in the first quarter after Bruce Littleton scored on a two-yard run early in the second quarter.

The Rebels took a 7-0 lead into halftime.

Hewitt’s Colton Argo

secured the Huskies’ first points with a 32-yard field goal with 5:27 left in the third quarter.

After a final seven yard touchdown and successful PAT from Vestavia, Hewitt-Trussville led 14-3.

The score would remain the same until midway through the final quarter of play.

What showmanship Hewitt lacked during early play, they more than made up for in excitement to end the game.

With 5:56 left in the final period of play, Senior quarterback Noah Dobbins connected with James Kelly for a 14-yard touchdown on fourth down. After a successful two-point conversion attempt by Dobbins to Dylan Cope, the Huskies trailed Vestavia 14-11.

With 20 seconds left to

play, Dobbins completed a 14-yard pass to Jacob Serena for the go-ahead score.

The successful PAT essentially ended the nail-biter at 18-14.

“I’m proud of our guys for finding a way to win,” said Hewitt head coach Josh Floyd.

“We didn’t play well tonight; we give Vestavia credit. They honestly outplayed us, but when it came down to it, our guys made plays,” he said. “I think it says a lot about our program and our kids. It’s something we can learn from.”

Dobbins was 10 of 29 for 128 yards. Hewitt’s high-powered offense was limited to 254 yards, with the majority coming in the fourth quarter. The Huskies host the Hoover Buccaneers next Friday.

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PINSON – The James Thompson era at Pinson Valley has been rough with two games against very good, established teams; however, the fist-year head coach got his first win on “The Reservation” on Friday night with a 34-0 win in a very interesting game against Huffman.

Huffman would start the game with the ball, but the dominant Pinson defense would hold them to a punt.

Pinson took over and moved the ball well, but penalties hindered them throughout the drive and that would continue for the first quarter.

At the 5:11 mark in the first, Jordan Lindo punched in a three-yard touchdown to put the Indians up 7-0.

In the second, the Indians would waste no time getting on the board. Jamison Green hit Christian Thomas for a 47-yard touchdown on the first play of the quarter to put Pinson up 14-0 with 11:53 to play in the half.

The defense would continue to absolutely smother Huffman’s offense with the duo of JaMarcus Thomas and Sidney Woods wreaking havoc on the Huffman offensive line and meeting at the quarterback on almost

Pinson prepares to take the field against Huffman.

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every play.

With 7:26 to play in the half, TJ Calhoun would find paydirt from four yards out to make it 21-0 Indians and that would be the final heading into the locker room for halftime.

In the third, with 5:57 to play, Pinson would look to Jordan Lindo this time, who would run it in from six yards out to extend the lead to 28-0 and, at this point, the Huffman Vikings would determine that, while it was unlikely that they would win the game, they would do their best to win the fight.

At one point during the third quarter, the Vikings made a great play that got them down inside Pinson’s 5-yard line. Within the next few minutes, Huffman would find themselves in a

very rare fourth down and goal at their own 42-yard line, the result of three personal fouls, two of which were on coaches.

From there, almost every play was called for a personal foul against the Vikings.

The first play of the fourth quarter was a fouryard touchdown run by freshman Simeon Conner that put the Indians up 34-0.

At the 8:56 mark of the fourth, there was another altercation as a Pinson player was tackled on the Huffman sideline and the Huffman players and coaches got involved.

School officials and local police got involved and everyone agreed that the game should end. Huffman See PINSON, Page 14

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Cougars shut out Deon Moore and Eagles Panthers for region win dominate Lincoln

By Britney Bailey, For the Tribune

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor

PELL CITY – The shutout tour continued for the Clay-Chalkville Cougars on the road against the Pell City Panthers Friday night, with a final score of 45-0.

The Cougars came out swinging early in the first quarter with an explosive collection of runs from running back Aaron Osley to put the Cougars on the Panthers’ 1-yard line.

Junior running back Josh Woods continued his hot streak from last week and finished the job for the Cougars, giving them a 7-0 lead after the PAT. A Pell City turnover on their next drive put the Cougars right back in Panther territory on the 31-yard line just two minutes later. Osley answered the call swiftly with a 31-yard touchdown run to tack on 6 for the Cougars.

The Cougars held a 14-0 lead with 5:30 left to go in the first quarter. Despite a turnover on downs by the Cougars early on in the second quarter, their defense didn’t take their foot off the gas. Cougar defensive lineman Patrick Smith Jr. held the Panthers off with back-to-back sacks, forcing a punt.

Senior Cougar wide receiver Marlon Compton kept the momentum strong with a 20-yard punt return to put the Cougars back where they left off in Panther territory on the 27-yard line.

Osley barreled his way through defenders for 9 more yards on the drive. Quarterback Aaron Frye sealed the deal with an 18-yard touchdown run to add on 6 more for the Cougars to up the lead to 21 after the PAT. Woods added on another touchdown of his own

CENTER POINT, Ala. The Center Point Eagles crushed the Lincoln Golden Bears 50-0 tonight in the first region game for both teams.

The Eagles got on the board first with a two-yard touchdown by Deon Moore.

The two-point conversion was successful, and Center Point held an 8-0 lead.

Julius Finnerson added scores of twelve and fourteen yards, and after one successful and one failed two-point conversion, the Eagles led 22-0 at the break.

Moore lit the scoreboard up in the third quarter. His 55-yard pass to Amonte Graham and successful twopoint conversion pushed the lead to 30-0.

Moore then hit Jaquoryae Busby with a 32-yard score. The Eagle lead stood

Josh Woods after scoring a touchdown against Pell City.

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with just under two minutes left in the half, jetting for 20-yards to give the Cougars a comfortable 28-0 lead going into halftime after the PAT from Joseph Del-Toro.

The second half was just as much of the Cougars game as the first. A 52-yard rocket from Frye to Cougar standout Jabari Staples put the Cougars up 35-0 with 6:48 to go in the third after another successful Del-Toro PAT. An almost safety for the Cougar defense forced the Panthers to punt with 40.3 to go in the third quarter.

Compton fielded the punt at the Panther 31-yard line and took it to the house on the return, upping the Cougar lead to 42-0 after the PAT. The Cougars put the icing on the cake for a 45-0 final in the fourth with DelToro’s first career field goal.

“I don’t know if our focus was all the way there this week, it was kind of

messy at times… there’s always room to improve” says Cougar Head Coach Stuart Floyd, “I think our defense played outstanding though, more messy on the offensive side I should say, special teams is good, we got a punt return, got our first field goal that he’s made this year, I’m really proud of that.”

Defensive lineman Patrick Smith, Jr. with insight into what the Cougar defense strives for every week to keep progressing, “Every week, first things first, is to always win. Have a shutout every week and keep the main thing the main thing.

Execute the ball, hustle to the ball, make sure we’re getting the calls, coach our young guys up and take every week as if it was a big game.”

With their first region win under their belt, Clay will take on regional opponent Shades Valley at home next Friday at 7pm.

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was allowed one more snap of the ball with their quarterback taking a knee and ending the game.

The Pinson defense, which had struggled in previous weeks, got the shutout on homecoming night thanks to Thomas, Woods and a host of others. “We always say that if one doesn’t get them, the other one will,” said Thomas. “We say that at practice. We have that bond.” Woods talked about getting his coach the first home win, “I love coach Thompson to death.

He teaches us every day to keep ourselves in the game and don’t do anything stupid when the game gets heated.

I’m glad we got his first win as a Pinson Valley Indian.”

at 36-0 after the failed twopoint attempt.

The senior completed the Arial hat-trick with an 11-yard pass to Axavier Cabil. The two-point conversion was good, and Center Point held a commanding 42-0 lead as the two teams headed to the final stanza.

Keyone Posey capped the scoring off with a 60-

yard punt return. The Eagles pushed the score to 50-0 after the two-point conversion.

“Offensively, we sputtered in the first half, defensively too many missed tackles,” said Center Point head coach George Bates. “[We were] solid in special teams.”

“Good to start 1-0 in the region, but we have to continue to work on CP to get to where we need to go,” he said.

Moore had a huge night, going 14 of 16 passes for 186 yards and three scores.

He added 76 yards on the ground with one score.

The Eagles rolled up 461 yards of total offense while the Center Point held Lincoln to -34 yards rushing and -20 yards of total offense.

The Eagles host region foe Jacksonville next Friday night.

Quarterback Jamison Green continued his good season with an 8 for 16 night with 105 yards and a touchdown passing. However, the ground game was what the team needed to get going on Friday and they did just that, tallying 207 total rushing yards. Lindo led the pack with 95 yards on 15 carries for two touchdowns. Calhoun had 60 yards on seven carries and a touchdown to go with 52 yards on eight carries and a touchdown for Conner.

Green, a man of few words, had the following to say, “All week we just practiced and tonight it finally clicked. I like to lead by building my team up and not putting them down. I motivate them.”

Coach Thompson said this after the win, “It means

a lot. I was happy to see our guys come out and execute no matter what the score or situation. I’m so proud of the way this team conducted themselves after what just went on. That’s what I am most impressed about. We were disciplined. Hats off to the defense for getting the shutout. I’m proud of them for execution. We found something on the ground.

Blocking has been good but we have made a lot of mistakes. Those guys took it personal and took it upon themselves and did exactly what they were supposed to.

But the thing I’m most proud of is our discipline tonight.”

The Indians improve to 1-2 on the season overall and 1-0 in the region. Next week, they will travel to Oxford for another region matchup.

Deon Moore. Photo Credit: CamGod Photography

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Moody dominates Jacksonville

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor

MOODY, Ala. The Moody Blue Devils finally got into the win column with a 35-0 win over Jacksonville in both team’s region debuts.

The Blue Devils came into the game at “The Bill” with a 0-2 record after loss-

es to Gainesville (GA) and Oxford.

Moody drew first blood on Senior Night with a three-yard touchdown run

by Kaleb Goff with 70 seconds left on the clock in the first quarter. Will Yate’s PAT gave the Blue Devils a 7-0.

Le’Kamren Meadows pushed the score to 14-0 nothing with a 52-yard

touchdown run with 7:47 remaining in the half.

While the Moody offense got on track with a powerful running game, the defense dominated Jacksonville.

Lined up in the wildcat, Goff took the direct snap and scored on a five-yard run with 2:43 on the clock.

The PAT pushed the score to

21-0 at the break.

Bravis Cave, Jr. got the scoring going in the second half with a ten-yard touchdown run with 5:40 remaining in the third quarter. The Blue Devils held a 28-0 lead.

Goff capped off the scoring with a ten-yard run at the 6:42 mark of the fourth quarter.

I am really happy and proud of our guys,” Moody head coach Jake Ganus said.

“We bounced back after having a couple of tough weeks.”

“I was worried about the hangover from the Oxford game because we feel like we gave that one away,” he said. “Our guys responded.”

“There is so much room to grow,” said Ganus. “The

penalties, the holdings, a lot of them were unnecessary, away from the ball, behind the ball.”

Charlie Johnston went 15 of 20 for 174 yards.

Meadows and Cave, Jr. had big nights, with 105 and 104 yards.

The Blue Devils travel to St. Clair County Friday night.

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SPRINGVILLE — TayLocal Meetings lon Gaiter scored on a 51● Trussville City Council yard touchdown pass and a Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tues61-yard touchdown run in day of each month at 6 p.m., the quarter City third Council Annexof Friday night’s region victory over ● Trussville Board of EduSpringville.

Neither of those cation Meetings: 3rd Monplays counted, however; day of each month at 6 p.m., both came back because of TCS Central Office penalties. ● Clay City Council Meet“We come the ings: 2ndjust and 4th back Tuesday next play and keep going,” of each month at 6 p.m.

Gaiter said. ● Pinson City Council MeetGaiter and his Green ings: 1st and 3rd Thursday Wave certainof each teammates month at 7 p.m. ly did that in spades Friday ● Center Point City Council night at Tiger Stadium. On Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursthe plays did atcount, day of eachthat month, 6:30 Leeds rolled up 472 offenp.m. sive yards against the Tiger ● Argo City Council Meetdefense, good enough to key ings: 2nd and 4th Monday of aeach 42-14 win at to 5open month p.m. play in 5A Region 6. ● Springville City Council That total included Meetings: 1st and 3rd Montouchdowns of 61 and by day of each month at 675 p.m.

Gaiter, and touchdowns of ● Irondale City Council 49 and 22 yards from quarMeetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesterback Conner Nelson.

The day of each month at 6 p.m.

Green Wave had tallied 341 ● Leeds City Council Meetyards of offense by halftime. ings: 1st and 3rd Monday of “I thought we just did each month at 6 p.m. what we do at Leeds,” head ● Moody Council coach JerryCity Hood said. Meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday of The offensive onslaught each month at 6 p.m. helped the Green Wave (3-0, 1-0) fend off Library a feisty Trussville Public offensive challengeStories: from ● Summertime Springville (1-2, 25 0-1),atwhich Thursday, July 9:30 nearly matched and 10:30 a.m. them - Joinscore Ms. Alicia for ainsummer-themed for score the first half.

storytime in the library auditorium with stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun! ● Yarn Manglers: Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. - Knitters and crocheters, join us for fellowship and creativity! ● Parks and Rec Trivia: Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. ● Classic Cinema: Friday, Conner JulyLeeds 26 atquarterback 2 p.m. - Come and Nelson Photo by: RGR watch a classic movie Media in the library auditorium!

The Tigers tied the game Library at Pinson 7 on anPublic 80-yard run by ● Splash Bash Pinson quarterback Jacob at Conner in the first quarter; after Leeds retook the lead on a run by Nelson, Conner tied it again on an 18-yard pass to Brodie Frederick.

The Tigers’ senior signal caller finished with 254 all-purpose yards in the game.

“I was proud of our fight,” said Springville head coach Jon Clements.

“I thought we played a lot harder than we did last week (against Fairview).”

Nelson retook the advantage on a 22-yard scramble.

Then, after a Tiger missed field goal, Gaiter hauled in a short pass from the QB and took it 75 yards for a touchdown to make it 28-14.

“It was just great setup,” said Gaiter. “I just used my

speed to get out.”

In addition to the big plays, the kicking game helped swing the result deBicentennial Park: Thursday, finitively the -visitors July 25 at to 4 p.m.

It’s timeon to Friday.

Three separate say goodbye to another Tiger wondrives ended with field Progoal derful Summer Reading miscues.

Then, open the gram! Enjoy freeto access to second half,Pad, a fumbled the Splash crafts, kickfood off gave&Leeds the more! ball at the trucks, so much 13-yard line.

Nelson scored ● Glow Party: Teen Finale: on a run one play Thursday, July 27later. at 4 p.m.

“It just kind of of took the - Celebrate the end anothair out of everybody,” Clemer successful teen summer ents said.program during our reading In Party spite Teen of the yardage Glow Finale.

Enjoy snacks, music, & total, Leedsgames, defenders said otherfelt glow-in-the-dark activithey the team improved ties! halftime. after “Teams like (Springville), you can be way more athletic than them, way better than them, but if you’re not disciplined they can beat you,” said linebacker Miles Jones.

“I feel like we played really disciplined and we played good Leeds football.”

Springville receiver Brodie Frederick hauled in 3 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. “(Frederick) told me at halftime, … ‘They’re just too little, Coach,’” said Hood. “But I’ll take a 42-14 win over that.”

Hood’s squad will continue in region play on Friday when they travel to face Lincoln. Springville will step out of region play to host Alma Bryant.

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