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Center Point Council discusses bus routes for residents, responds to Waste Management complaints

TikTok challenge encouraging vandalism in schools

By Faith Callens, For The Tribune

CENTER POINT — On Thursday, Sept.16, the Center Point City Council met to discuss several items on the agenda including the city’s contract See WASTE, Page 5

Garbage pickup delays prompt Springville Council to rebid contracts

By Terry Schrimscher, For The Tribune

SPRINGVILLE — During the Monday, September 20th, regular monthly meeting, the Springville City Council approved a motion to reopen bids for the city’s garbage collection service Monday night, September 20, during the second regular monthly meeting.

See TRASH, Page 6

Argo Fire Department battles fire that destroys home From The Tribune Staff Reports

ARGO — The Argo Fire Department responded to a reported house fire located on Meadow Run Drive, Friday, September 17, around 5:30 a.m.

According to the Argo Fire Department, the house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived on the scene.

See ARGO FIRE, Page 3

Covid-19 related hospitalizations in Alabama plummet 31%

By Scott Buttram, Publisher

MONTGOMERY — After falling 15 percent in the first two weeks of September, Covid-19 related hospitalizations tumbled another 16 percent in the last seven days.

See COVID, Page 3

TRUSSVILLE — TikTok’s newest trend is persuading students to vandalize and steal items from their schools, known as ‘Devious Licks.’

TikTok users post videos of them stealing items from their schools and vandalizing facilities, referred to as “licks.”

Trussville schools are being targeted as part of a new trend emerging on TikTok, a social media platform, in hopes of getting the best “lick.”

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School (HTMS) is only one of many schools affected by the newest trend. As a result, HTMS released a Parent Newsletter on Thursday, September 16, reinforcing school behavior reminders. One of those reminders informs students and parents that if vandalism occurs, suspension could be the resulting action.

Additionally, the description of vandalism is described in the Parent Newsletter as the exact definition of a ‘Devious Lick,’ stating: “Vandalism and theft are class 2 code of conduct vio-

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School.

Photo courtesy of Trussville City Schools

lations. This includes destructive actions in bathrooms and taking items from a teacher/ student without their permission. Suspension is a disciplinary action that could take place for these behaviors.”

According to reports and videos obtained by the Tribune, stalls separating the toilets have been broken, soap and toilet paper dispensers ripped from the wall, and garbage is shoved in the toilets.

There are also reports from students that approval from

the front office is needed before using the bathrooms during class.

A high school student in Robertsdale was arrested for stealing a fire extinguisher while participating in the trend. According to NBC News, TikTok banned content around the “devious licks” challenge.

Vestavia Hills High School’s Administrative Team released a statement to parents on Wednesday, September 15, stating that an in-

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vestigation is in progress surrounding the vandalism and theft that had occurred in response to the trend. Additionally, the Administrative Team reinforced that vandalism in Vestavia Hills has a zero-tolerance rule.

On Friday afternoon Trussville City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Patti Neill, released the following statement in response to the vandalism: “Parents Please Be Aware: “Devious Licks” is the name of an absurd new challenge that has been trending on the popular social media app TikTok. The “goal” of this latest challenge is for students to either damage school property or steal items and post videos of it online – all in an attempt to go viral. Trussville City Schools has experienced vandalism in connection with this challenge. It’s important to note that as with all misconduct, students caught will be met with swift and decisive sanctions according to the TCS Code of Student Conduct.

See VANDALISM, Page 3

Cornhole tournament planned to bring awareness to rare form of cancer Hannah Caver, For The Tribune

TRUSSVILLE — The Blake Abercrombie (BA) Foundation Kick-off and CornHole Tournament will take place at Ferus Artisan Ales on Sunday, September 26, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. to bring awareness to Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT).

It is $20 cash per team of two, and interested teams should send an email to bafoundationteam@gmail.com to preregister for the CornHole Tournament.

DSRCT is a soft-tissue sarcoma that causes multiple tumors to form in the abdomen and pelvic area, but where it begins is usually unknown. The first case of a DSRCT was recorded in 1989; this rare form of cancer has had fewer than 500 cases diagnosed since 1989.

DSRCT is typically not diagnosed until it has reached late stages, making it hard to treat, especially since this

Photo courtesy of the Abercrombies: (Left to Right) Amanda holding Jack, Blakely, and Blake.

cancer is usually resistant to treatment.

Blake Abercrombie was 30 when he went to a routine doctor’s appointment after he experienced stomach pains while on a family beach trip with his wife, Amanda, and daughter, Blakely. Still, this doctor’s visit would be anything but routine when the doctor found not one or two but multiple tumors in Blake’s abdomen and pelvic area.

Blake was initially diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma,

but an even more rare form of sarcoma cancer was about to shake his world to the core.

After receiving more tests, Blake was diagnosed with DSRCT in June 2019.

“I was in complete shock.

I had played in a golf tournament the day before,” Blake said.

DSRCT is a rare beast, and to fight a beast, the Abercrombie’s needed the best doctors. That’s when Blake’s oncologist, Dr. Beck, at the Bruno Cancer Center at St.

Vincent’s, recommended Blake head to Houston to the MD Anderson Cancer Center to see Dr. Retan.

“It was all very grim and not the best outlook, so we both just turned to our faith because that’s all we really had to lean on, the only positive that we had, that helped us because there wasn’t a whole lot left for us to go off of in a positive light,” Amanda said.

In July 2019, before Blake and Amanda went to Houston and started Blake’s initial set of treatments, they received more shocking news. Amanda was pregnant with a little boy.

“We named him Jack, and the meaning for Jack is “God is gracious,” Blake said.

The surprises did not stop there. When Blake and Amanda returned home from Houston, a group of individuals decided to hold a golf tournament to raise money for Blake’s medical expenses.

See CORNHOLE, Page 3

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Woman arrested after altercation with 11-year-old on school bus in Center Point From The Tribune Staff Reports

CENTER POINT — A woman faces assault charges after boarding a Jefferson County School bus and having an altercation with an 11-year-old on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:18 a.m.

See BUS, Page 3

City Bowls announces Trussville location From The Tribune Staff Reports

TRUSSVILLE — City Bowls has announced Thursday, September 16, that they will be moving to Trussville in early Spring 2022.

City Bowls is a family-owned establishment serving the public since 2017, See BOWLS, Page 4

Leeds Board of Education reconfigures grades for 20222023 school year

By Nathan Thomas, For The Tribune

LEEDS – During a short meeting of the Leeds Board of Education on Tuesday, September 14, the board voted to reconfigure the grades for the 2022-2023 year, moving the second grade to Leeds Elementary School.

See LEEDS, Page 4

Pinson Council hears proposal for art program, community theater, Mayor’s Youth Council

By Crystal McGough, For The Tribune

PINSON – Parks and Recreation Director Matt Nixon spoke to the Pinson City Council on Thursday, Sept.

16, concerning some ideas he had to improve recreational activities in the city.

See PINSON, Page 6

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Jefferson County Health Department food safety ratings for September 17, 2021 From The Tribune Staff Reports

BIRMINGHAM — 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 (nonscored), 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.

The Tribune updates these scores every week once new scores are posted online. If you see a score that you believe is in error, please contact hannah.caver@trussvilletribune.com.

Food scores vary and the overall score can be determined by a variety of factors, including cleanliness and food storage temperatures. The inspection and regulation of restaurants and other food service facilities in Alabama is the responsibility of the Alabama Department of Public Health environmental staff at the county health departments and the Division of Food, Milk, and Lodging (FML). The county health departments enforce rules for establishments such as restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores.

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Argo Fire

Photo by Scott Buttram: Argo Fire Department, with assistance from Trussville Fire and Rescue and other fire departments, contained a blaze in Argo.

departments began shuttling water in their trucks from the closest fire hydrant and pumping it into Argo’s firetrucks.

With the help of Trussville Fire and rescue and other surrounding fire departments, Argo Fire Department managed to contain the fire; unfortunately, the house was a complete loss.

The cause of the fire is still unknown. The Argo Fire Department is investigating the fire.

hospitalized in an Alabama hospital for Covid related issues. That’s a decrease of 907 since the peak hospitalizations at the beginning of the month.

An area that is not declining, however, is pediatric hospital admissions. On Sunday, Sept. 12, there were 42 pediatric patients with Covid related issues, today, Sept. 19, there are 43. Eight of the pediatric patients are in ICU and two are ventilated.

The remaining 1,940 are adults. Eleven of the patients

are pregnant and one pregnant patient is in ICU. Intensive care beds are finally opening open after surpassing capacity during part of September. According to the AHA, 1,475 of the 1,542 monitored ICU beds are occupied. About 45% of ICU patients are Covid related.

Unvaccinated people accounted for 83% of those hospitalized with fully vaccinated (14%) and partially vaccinated (3%) accounting for the remaining 17 percent.

Department. This is a “social media challenge” that TCS does NOT take lightly.

Please help us encourage all students to practice common sense, responsibility, and good character. It would be helpful if you would moni-

tor your child’s social media activities. Should a person become aware of vandalism/ misconduct related to this or any other challenge, we encourage bystanders/witnesses to report the activity to school authorities immediately.“

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happened at the 1800 block of Martinique Drive in Center Point.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s office stated that Waldrop was placed under arrest and charged with Assault 3rd Degree, Trespassing on a School bus, and Disorderly Conduct.

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Reports state there were no injuries and the home occupants and their pets were out of the building.

Argo Fire Department faced a problem; there wasn’t enough water to control the fire due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area. In response, Trussville Fire and Rescue and other surrounding fire

COVID From front page

In all, Covid-19 driven hospitalizations in Alabama have fallen 31% from the Sept. 1 peak of 2,890, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

The Alabama Hospital Association noted that five hospitals had not yet reported for the data released Sunday, Sept. 19.

Information released by AHA on Sept. 19 showed that 1,983 people are currently

Vandalism From front page

Moreover, any students caught vandalizing TCS Board property could also face criminal charges through the Trussville Police

Bus

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According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Nannatt Waldrop, 37, boarded the bus and confronted the 11-year-old she suspected of bullying her child.

The incident reportedly

CornHole From front page

Thus, the BA Foundation was unofficially born in August 2019.

Forty-five teams of four signed up for the Inaugural BA Open, Battle Against DSRCT Golf Tournament, but when the day came for the golf tournament to take place, clouds formed overhead and showered everyone in rain; however, that did not stop the teams. Rain or shine, the tournament continued, raising $30,000.

“People were out in rain boots, and by the end of the day, people were completely drenched, but they showed up, paid, and played,” Blake said.

Blake explained that there is only a handful of experienced hospitals with DSRCT treatment, the two prominent hospitals being Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where DSRCT was discovered in 1989, and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. All the money raised in the golf tournament helps pay for travel to Houston, co-pays, and any other medical expenses they have.

This display of support inspired Blake to continue fighting not for himself but for others struggling with DSRCT. They wanted to spread awareness. Blake explained that both the foundation and “God opening doors and providing opportunities” will help heal him physically.

Blake reached out to his close friend, David Foster, who had experience with UAB’s board and their cancer research board, and asked if he would be the director of the BA Foundation board.

Foster agreed, and that’s when everything started to fall into place.

Photo courtesy of the Abercrombies: Blake and Blakely during his one of Blake’s chemo treatments.

The BA Foundation launched publicly in July 2021 that they were now a 501(c)(3) non-profit and will directly fund research at MD Anderson. The foundation has 14 board members that came together to share the same passion as the Abercrombies.

In August 2021, Blake had the opportunity to spread the word about the BA Foundation and its plans moving forward in an interview with a local news station. Through doing so, he touched the lives of a family in Tuscaloosa.

Andrew Gerrard, who happened to catch Blake’s interview, was battling the same rare type of cancer.

Gerrard and his sister, Shelly Orr, saw the hope and awareness that the BA Foundation was trying to spread and immediately got in touch with the Abercrombies to join the cause.

“It’s giving hope to those families that are fighting with us now and that may find themselves fighting with us in the future,” Amanda said. “It’s more than money and research; it’s awareness

Photo courtesy of the Abercrombies: (Left to Right) Ben Parr, Blake, and Drew Upchurch trying to stay dry on the golf cart during the Inaugural BA Open, Battle Against DSRCT Golf Tournament.

and helping it become more known.”

Blake has been doing some form of chemo treatment since June 2020; whether it be infusions or pills, he continues to fight. His battle is why the foundation is so important to him because it’s rare, and there is no real treatment plan, but together with all the DSRCT cases, the BA Foundation can make a difference.

“People ask how do you do it, and I’m like, ‘It is what it is and you gotta do what you gotta do,’” Blake said.

“Just place all my faith in God and know that He is going to take care of me, and to this point, He has, and I firmly believe He will continue to do so.”

The Second Annual Battle Against DSRCT Golf Tournament will take place on November 1, 2021, and as Blake excitedly explains, “it’s already filled up with teams.”

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New business offers a way to help declutter and organize your space

By Hannah Caver, For The Tribune

TRUSSVILLE — Megan Warren, Shipshape and Organized Spaces (S.O.S) owner, is helping bring organization to homes and offices.

Warren, originally from Oregon, says her family moved to Trussville to be closer to family.

“My husband is from Alabama, and all his family is from Alabama, and we met in Oregon and got married,” Warren said. “Fourteen years later, we had the opportunity with his work to choose where we live, and so we chose to come to Trussville because we have visited over the years and have fallen in love with it.”

Warren explains how the community has embraced her and her family, and it also helps that the schools in Trussville have a strong reputation.

“I don’t think we could have made a better choice for a place to move to,” Warren said.

According to the Shipshape Your Space website, Warren has been organizing and decluttering for as long as she can remember. She has two children and knows the importance of balance in your home.

“Basically, I will help them declutter, organize, try to help [clients] find the best storage bins or shelving that is necessary for the space,” Warren said. “I will help [clients] design a space, like a mudroom or an office area, so that it flows better. Pretty much anything they want me to do that’s what’s fun about

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it because each job is different. I will also help them come up with a better system for paperwork in their office or home office so that things flow better.”

Warren knows each space is different, so she makes sure to put all her effort into designing a space unique to each client.

“It’s not really like a cookie-cutter thing that I do with each client, each space is different, and client is different,

so I really try to pay attention to their style in their home or office, and try to meet their needs specifically,” Warren said.

All it takes to declutter and organize your space is to contact Megan Warren on Facebook at Shipshape & Organized Spaces or her website at www.shipshapeyourspace.com, or call her at (541) 891-7100 and set up a consultation. Warren offers different packages located on her website to meet each client’s needs.

For helping find a way to stay organized going back to school, S.O.S. was recognized in the Lane County August – September 2020 edition on MOM magazine.

“The ultimate goal is to make whatever space that is causing them stress a more peaceful space for them so that they can utilize it so that it is functional and efficient,” Warren said.

September 22 - 28, 2021

Leeds

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At the start of the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Miller gave his usual report on the system’s finances.

Miller said for July, the system received 84.51 percent of its general fund revenue and 96.51 percent of the local revenue, which was up 3.47 percent from July of last year.

Expenditures from the general fund were 76 percent, within a target of 83 percent.

The month ended with an excess of revenue and other expenditures of 1.3 percent, and the unreserved fund balance was $3.491 million.

Afterward, the board approved the budget for the fiscal year 2022 before approving the purchase of a driver education vehicle using funds appropriated by Rep. Dickie Drake from the Alabama legislature. Superintendent John Moore cited an increase in the student population as a reason for buying the car.

The board voted to reconfigure the grades and move the second grade to the elementary school. Previously it was Leeds Primary School that housed the second grade.

Leeds Elementary houses grades three through five.

The reason for reconfiguring the grades was due to

Photo by Nathan Prewett

a growth of students at Leeds Primary, Moore said. Vacant classrooms at the elementary school will hold second-grade students. After the vote last night, the primary school will be pre-k, kindergarten, and first, while the elementary school will now be second through fifth.

Moore emphasized that it would be highly preferable over using trailers, which can be expensive and inconvenient for students and teachers.

“It’s just an effort to utilize the space that we’ve got,” Moore said. “And not cram people together and not have trailers out back when we have classrooms.”

Moore said that the board

would do an information campaign to inform parents of the change next year.

In his comments, Moore mentioned that enrollment this year was 2,026, an estimated 4 percent growth from last year with 1,951. Regarding the COVID situation, Moore said that some have contracted the virus and that 24 students in grades 7-12 last Friday.

Reportedly, the child nutrition program had received $114,000 from the federal government.

Meetings are held at the Leeds City Board of Education Building, located at 1517 Hurst Ave. The next meeting is slated for Thursday, October 14.

Bowls

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first through its food truck, and then expanded their company in 2018 when they opened its first establishment in Vestavia.

City Bowls offers delicious and nutritious options that they refer to as “superfruit smoothie bowls.”

Barber Companies has been renovating the property known as the “Old Bowling Alley,” and City Bowls will be one of the establishments to move into that building.

Renderings of plans for building known as “the old bowling alley.”

Body of Tuscaloosa driver swept away by flood found From The Tribune staff reports

TUSCALOOSA — Authorities here have identified

the Tuscaloosa driver who was swept away and subsequently died in Saturday’s flooding.

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Heavy rains continue to

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FINANCE: Significant Risk Headwinds Ahead

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I believe that we are at a point of inflection where risks of various types, are weighing on the market as we remain relatively near all-time record high levels. Broadly, I would suggest that the three main areas of risk that are of concern today include geopolitical risk, economic risk, and political risk. You can add many sub genres of concerns beneath each heading.

China remains concerning. Neither the U.S. nor China seems to be fully living up to the tenants of recent trade agreements. China remains an irresistible vacuum for international business, however it comes with the cost of forfeiting intellectual property and trade secrets. Recently, China has seemingly taken an antagonistic approach.

Last week, American ships came into contact with Chinese nuclear submarines off the coast of Alaska, and Taiwan escorted nine Chinese warplanes from its airspace.

If China attempted to assert its will militarily against Taiwan, how might the US and the world respond?

Russia remains concerning. Last year, the Trump administration imposed a moratorium on the import of Russian oil. Today, Russian oil imports are up 150% from where they were a year ago, and those imports are met with tariffs. The U.S. is more dependent upon foreign oil after many years of self-reliance, as domestic production has declined in the face of tighter EPA restrictions. Its unnerving that the members of the OPEC plus nations, Saudi Arabia, and Russia all declined the request of President Biden to produce more oil in August.

Because of our higher dependency on foreign oil, the Middle East is back into the

geopolitical picture again as well. Given the recent events in Afghanistan, new cultural and religious alliances with the Taliban could potentially destabilize relationships between the United States and countries of the Middle East upon which we’re dependent for higher amounts of imported oil.

North Korea remains of concern, and just recently, they successfully test fired the longest-range missile to date.

If any of these geopolitical areas of concern were to devolve into a crisis, it could reverberate around the world.

On the inflation front, for the second year over year period in a row, we have observed higher inflation at the producer level than ever before.

From August to August, inflation at the producer level was higher by 8.3%. Said another way, the cost of manufacturing the things today that we purchase 30 to 60 days down the road, increased by 8.3% over the last twelve months. The consumer price index rose by 5.4% from August to August. That’s twice the average rate of inflation that we’ve experienced over the last twenty years.

According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, nominal personal income, excluding extended unemployment benefits, has been barely positive. Net of inflation, real income has noticeably declined. Seventy percent

of Gross Domestic Product is dependent on you, me, and everyone taking our income and buying things. The market has priced into itself the assumption of a strong rate of GDP growth this year. I’m not sure how we can expect consumption to increase, while real purchasing power is declining, costs of economically inelastic commodities like gasoline up 82% since May of last year, and with the potential for higher taxes on the horizon.

This is of concern to me because we are just off an alltime record high set by the market in mid-August.

We also have political headwinds. So far in 2021, Congress has promulgated $7.1 trillion of new spending. Roughly $3.5 trillion of it remains up for a vote in the form of an infrastructure spending bill. On Monday, our Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, encouraged Congress to be mindful of the crises they’re trying to resolve, without creating a new crisis that is financial in nature.

The more the Congress spends, the higher the debt ceiling is raised, and the more debt we amass. That debt is in the form of new treasury securities of which

the Federal Reserve has been the largest purchaser over the last two years, The Federal Reserve has already expanded the M2 money supply by 36% since March of 2020.

As they continue to print money, and purchase $120 billion of treasury and agency pieces of debt, the currency is debased to an increasingly greater degree, which means the dollar continues to weaken and inflation becomes of greater concern.

The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate, and the most important being the control of inflation. I fail to see how they can be successful in meeting this mandate when spending remains so elevated, and the printing of money continues unabated.

We’re just fractionally off an all-time high across market valuations. There are many geopolitical risks in the world that could devolve into more worrisome and problematic situations. Inflation is at never-before seen levels.

Real wages are not keeping up with sharply higher inflation, and thus consumerism is likely to be affected.

Consumers will likely curtail purchases of discretionary items, but not necessarily toilet paper and tooth paste

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for example. The Fed keeps printing money, and the dollar continues to weaken, and the Biden Administration is rolling out ambitious plans for tax reform. The Congress continues to spend money with impunity. None of this is conducive for economic expansion.

Personally, I believe that we may well find ourselves in another recession within the next 18 months, and for reasons that I’ll cover in my podcast next week, it may be a shallow recession that lasts for an extended period of time. As I’ve said on many other occasions, this is a marathon, and not a sprint.

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with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) to make bus routes more efficient for city residents.

“Route 25, which is from Center Point to Downtown, has been improved,” said Buddy Scott, Mayor of Center Point.

“We will get more service and it will be more efficient allowing regular on-time schedule.”

Mayor Scott says the bus transit will not service on Saturdays, but will be available Monday through Friday from 4:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Councilor Glenn Williams, who rode the bus from downtown Birmingham to Center Point, said it took quite some time.

“It takes a while to get from Downtown to Center Point and once you get to Center Point,” said Williams. “Its like it takes a route around Center Point to the Jeff State area.”

Williams expressed that residents who ride the transit from Downtown to Center Point are paying for a route, he considered, out of the way, and should run through Center Point Parkway. The council will be inviting the Birmingham Bus Transit to the next meeting to discuss the bus route system.

The Council also discussed matters related to the city’s waste management complaints.

There have been over 3,000 complaints overall for the city’s waste management services. To combat the overflow of residents’ complaints, the council approved a rental garbage truck to provide trash pickup where the city’s current waste management service left off. Mayor Scott said he is hopeful that the rental company service will be temporary and complaints will be resolved by the year’s end.

During public comment, Chief Gene Coleman shared the city’s monthly fire statistics and an annual leadership academy program held within the city’s limits.

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After giving the council an update on the parks and youth sports programs, Nixon told the council that he wanted to provide non-athletic options for children who may not be into sports.

“Parks and Rec, and I’ve said this since day one, is more than just sports,” Nixon said. “We encompass all sorts of leisure activities. This morning, I met with a young lady named Cierra Dunbarr. … I met with her to become an art instructor for youth and adults here in Pinson. She was very excited.”

Nixon said that he is hoping for the art program to begin mid-October and that, initially, it will be offered free to participants in order to gage interest in the community.

“We think this will touch our senior community,” he said.

“I think it will touch our youth community and the fact that the arts are growing in Pinson.

“It will touch a base of youth, also, that are underserved. Several youth in our community and surrounding communities just don’t play sports. So, I feel like it’s time for us to reach those kids now.”

Additionally, Nixon pointed out that Kermit-Johnson Elementary had 80 kids audition for its drama team, and that community theater may be something the city could look into for the future.

“I’m going to move forward with this and go ahead and start offering these art and craft classes,” he said. “I ask that y’all get involved if you can.”

Mayor Joe Cochran and the city council were receptive and supportive to Nixon’s proposals.

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“The program is held once a month,” said Coleman, “and that’s something positive that can hopefully help build the future city leaders while having better networking in our communities to serve.”

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“Often times, when people think about Parks and Rec, they don’t think about things like that, but there’s an awful lot of kids that don’t play sports and don’t go to the splash pad, but they may participate in something in the arts world,” Cochran said.

“So, I appreciate you trying to encompass that into the program.”

Nixon also proposed something he said he had a “vested interest” in: a Mayor’s Youth Council. “… I actually led the program for two years when I worked for Clarksville, Tenn., when I lived up there,” Nixon said. “I don’t know if any of y’all are familiar with other cities that have this; I don’t believe many around us do.

So, I think this would be something that would … benefit the youth of the high school, which this is geared toward juniors and seniors, outgoing.”

Nixon said that the Youth Council would serve to build leadership and public speaking skills.

“But the main key component is, you guys (mayor and council) are the vital part of this,” he said. “… It would be the mayor and council having input. You guys would help me lead these sessions with these young people and explain to them and give them insight on how city government works. How they get involved with their communities.”

Councilor Brad Walker said that, at the Alabama League of Municipalities conference in Huntsville, he heard that the mayor and council of Guntersville have a junior council.

“From what she said, the way she described it, I think that’s a great idea,” Walker said. “That’s

one of the ways I got interested in government in the first place – economics – a teacher in school interested me in that. If we can lead our young people in that direction, because they are going to be our leaders in the future, I think that’s a great idea.”

Mayor Cochran and Councilor Glenda Kirkland both said that they love the idea, as well.

Kirkland said that the city will be holding a drive-thru Veteran’s Day luncheon again this year, on Nov. 11, 2021. The city will provide boxed Chick-fil-A lunches to local veterans and their plus-ones. R.S.V.P.’s are required and can be made by calling Pinson City Hall at (205) 680-5556.

In other news, the council approved the following: • Resolution 21-31, ordering the abatement of a litter/junk nuisance at 5359 Willow Ridge Lane; • The continuation of a hearing regarding the demolition of a building or structure located at 5359 Willow Ridge Lane, to give the homeowner time to come into compliance; • Motion to purchase an ice machine for the Pinson Valley High School athletic department, in the amount of $6,400; • Motion to hire Visual Productions to produce architectural photographs of various buildings and facilities in Pinson, to be used on the city website, in the amount of $3,550.

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

Members of the council agreed on the measure during the work session after discussing ongoing delays with the service.

“We obviously have a problem.” City Attorney James Hill said. “I understand the citizens are frustrated and have every right to be,” said City Attorney James Hill. “From the perspective of the City of Springville, the law says you solicit bids. We got one.”

In July, the city agreed to rebid services and extended the existing contract with Waste Management through September 1 but did not receive bids from any other vendors.

“We haven’t signed a contract with the one, and I’ll tell you why,” Hill said. “I submitted three versions of the contracts, and every time they send me back contracts with changes.”

The Council rejected the existing proposal and agreed to solicit new bids.

Garbage collection problems are not unique to Springville.

Cities around Alabama, and the nation, are dealing with similar delays largely attributable to staffing shortages.

The neighboring city of Argo recently switched vendors from Waste Management to EcoSouth after delays extended for several weeks. Argo Mayor Betty Bradley said citizens were promised dues refunds from Waste Management.

City leaders in Mountain Brook, which has contracted with Waste Management since 1995, city leaders are asking for patience as they work with the company to improve the situa-

tion. According to the Mountain Brook website, the city has already issued $27,000 in fines, and another $37,000 in fines are imminent.

The City of Springville does not currently have the option to issue fines due to the contract negotiations. However, Hill said he believes their agreement allows them to prorate payment for services that could help resolve the problem.

“If y’all want me to draw up new bid specs, I’m going to do them somewhat differently,” Hill said. “I’d like to go ahead and take the dump passes out. I think that is creating a scenario where we are minimizing the number of bidders,” he said. Hill also proposed presenting an option without debris pickup so council members can see the difference in costs.

“In the meantime, I think you should think about the offer the Town of Ragland has made,” Hill said.

The Town of Ragland has extended an offer to send a garbage truck and city driver to help catch up on the missed routes in Springville. Some of the current routes are as much as four weeks behind schedule.

“As long as Waste Manage-

ment is agreeing to stay with it, I’d like to see it rebid,” said David Vinson, Council member for Springville District 2. Vinson agreed the city needed to explore the offer from Ragland to get trash collection caught up.

The council also approved the following: • A permit for the Homecoming Parade; • Resolution 2021-33 approving participation in the Alabama Fire Chief’s Association Statewide Mutual Aid Consortium; • Authorization for Mayor Dave Thomas to enter into an agreement with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for sewer line condition testing; • A potential increase in FY2022 park grounds maintenance funding; • An increase of the price municipal assessment letters to $10, effective October 1, 2021.

The Council moved to an executive session on trade and commerce to close the meeting.

Springville residents expressed their concerns about the lack of trash pick-up, which has caused a ‘stink’ of an issue in the town for several months. Waste Management has been struggling with an employee shortage since July 2021.

Rusty Pitts, a Springville resident, said trash overflow is beginning to become a health problem.

In response, Waste Management provided one dumpster for the city, but it quickly was filled with trash.

Residents and officials need a solution. Residents have had to buy extra trash cans and share what little space they have in those trash cans.

Coleman added that department’s newest fire truck, “Engine 1,” which is housed at the Center Point High School while announcing the department’s need for hiring additional positions within the fire department due to the rising cases of COVID. The next Center Point City

Council meeting is October 7.

In other matters, the Council approved: • Resolution to participate in the Alabama League of Municipalities Economic Development Academy obtaining the required training and certifications as a new council. The program will

last for six (6) months for the participating council members; • Resolution authorizing a travel advance of $152 for the city clerk’s receptionist yearly travel expenses and required job training; • Zoning ordinance allowing the operation of two pack-

age stores within the city; • Center Point career fair October 20th from 12 noon till 4 p.m.; • Center Point National Night Out scheduled for October 5 at the Center Point Court House Complex at 6 p.m.; • Adoption of the city’s 2022 fiscal year $6.9 million bud-

get; and • Consideration of quotes for a structural engineer company to repair the catwalk area of the city’s inspection department. Holding off on choosing a structural engineer company for 30 days to consider companies available.

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One dumpster was provided for Springville to throw all the excess trash that was overly following from personal trash cans. (Photo by Russell Pitts)

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Judy K Hicks

25, 1939 ~ september 13, 2021 (age 81) september

It is with great sorrow that the family of Judy K Hicks announce her passing on the evening of Sept 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise M King and Robert H King; brother, John R King; and grandson, James C Long, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband, Austin D Hicks; daughter, Leslie Alverson (Tommy); son, James C Long, Sr. (Brenda); step son, Andrew Hicks (Jamie); sisters, Patsy Cox (Peck) and Lisa Roberts (Joe); brother, Earl King (Deborah); granddaughters, Lindsey Collier (Kenny), Miranda Tortorice (Matt), Lauren Sheehan (Jason) and Sierra Hicks; grandsons, Dylan and Matthew Hicks; great grandchildren, Kaeson and Kollin Collier, Kaylee, Gavin, Zane, and ViviAnn Tortorice, Madelynn Long, and Samantha Sheehan; great great grandson, Maverick Thim.

The funeral service was held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville on Saturday Sept 18, 2021.

Michael Joseph Lombardo september

2021

22,1969 - september 14,

Michael Joseph Lombardo, adoring father, devoted husband, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully September 14, 2021, at his home in Trussville, Alabama. Michael was born on September 22, 1969, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a 1987 graduate of John Carroll High School, and then graduated from The University of Alabama Birmingham where he also received his MBA. He worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama for 27 years and was a member of Northpark Baptist Church.

He lived a powerful testimony of faith, courage, bravery and perseverance. He will always be remembered for his teasing jokes, wildly entertaining stories and for making everyone around him feel happy and loved. Michael would help anyone in need. He enjoyed nothing more than adventures with his family. He particularly loved watching his girls dance, and nothing made him happier than when his girls were happy. Watching college football, especially a big Auburn win, spending fun times at the beach or lake with family and friends, and hunting were a few of his favorite pastimes. Michael was also an avid lover of music and enjoyed traveling with his family.

Michael is survived by his wife, Emily Uhlhorn Lombardo; daughters, Hannah Lombardo Harrison (Houston), Sara Kathryn (Sara Kate) Lombardo, Emma Grace Lombardo, and Caroline Elizabeth Lombardo; parents, Dr. Joseph Bernard Lombardo and Sara Marie Lombardo; sister, Donna Lombardo Montgomery; and uncle, Pat Guercio (Sarah). He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Bennie and Fannie Lombardo, and Frank and Marie Guercio.

The family would like to warmly thank The University of Alabama Division of Neuro-Oncology for their continued care for the past five years of love, hope, and support. We would also like to thank the loving nurses and staff from Hope Hospice. The kindness and care they showed were a shining example of God’s love.

Michael’s Celebration of Life was held at Northpark Baptist Church in Trussville at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 18. The family will be receiving visitors from 9-11. Dress for the ceremony was bright and colorful, just like Michael’s personality! There was also a mass, celebrating his life at another time.

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Costa Angelo Economes, Sr. november

21, 1935 ~ september 14, 2021 (age 85)

God called Costa Economes home on September 14, 2021. Preceded in death by; Mother, Mary Louise Turner; Father, Angelo Costa Economes; and brother, Jimmy Economes. Surviving family members; his loving wife, Faye Sellers Economes; Costa Economes, Jr (Melissa); Michael Economes (Tammy). Surviving grandchildren: Anthony; Brianna; Steven; Seth; Marlie; Dawson. Surviving extended family members: Jeff Sellers (Janet); Jill Sellers; Bill Sellers (Denisa); Justin and Jordan Sellers; Josh and Mira Whitworth. Costa was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church where he enjoyed fellowship with many. His dedication to his faith led him to participate in many mission trips over the years helping others in need. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was a 40 year retiree of Alabama Power.

Faye extends thanks to all of their church family for their kindness and prayers. The family would also like to thank the nurses and caregivers with Hospice. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 2PM at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville.

Kaleb Glenn Johnson june

29, 1993 ~ september 13, 2021 (age 28)

Kaleb Glenn Johnson, age 28, passed away on September 13, 2021. Kaleb was a graduate of Springville High School. During his youth, he was a talented baseball player. He had a great knack for mathematics and chess. Others were drawn to Kaleb. He had a mesmerizing charm and a smile that could light up a room. His greatest achievement was becoming a father to his two boys.

Kaleb is survived by his two sons, Kayden and Karter Johnson; his mother, Shawna Johnson; his father, Donnie “Stormy” Johnson; his brother, Morgan Johnson; his maternal grandmothers, Sarah Pass and Carolyn Richie; his paternal grandparents, Kathleen Allen Temple (Jay) and Donnie Johnson, Sr. (Liz); his favorite aunt in the whole world, Becky Pass; his aunt, Tabatha Ross; uncles, Darin Pass and Ryan Holmes; the mother of his children, Jayden Crittenden, and a host of cousins and extended family.

The family held a private graveside service in Louisiana.

James Thaddeus Burleson 14, 1922 ~ september 13, 2021 (age 99) may

James Thaddeus Burleson, 99, passed away at his home on Sept.

13, 2021. He was born May 14, 1922 in Marion County, to Will & Annie (Clement) Burleson. He was a member of the Clay Church of Christ & served as an elder. He retired from Southern Natural Gas as a Meter Tech. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Willie Mae (Howell) Burleson after being married for 64 years, his daughter Carolyn (Burleson) Oursler, his grandson Chris Oursler, his granddaughter Kelly (Oursler) Zentz, his brothers Lowell, Sherrill, & Oneal: his sisters, Emogene Anglin, Patsy Ruth Gardner, Ovalene Kennemur, & Mary Jo Hudson. He served in the Army, WWII for 4 years with an honorable discharge as a Technical Sergeant. He leaves this temporary life to his eternal home. He leaves behind his daughter Billie Ann Goolsby (John R), his son Lance Burleson (Debbie): his grandchildren, Steve Oursler, Jr (Mary), Lisa (Marshall) Reid, Kevin (Jenifer) Goolsby, Lana (John) Williams, Ryan (Kathy) Burleson, Keith (Herika) Goolsby: his great grandchildren, Michael Oursler, Michaela Zentz, James Goolsby, Penn Reid, Johnathan Reid, Mario Zentz, Savana Goolsby, Casey Reid, Garrett Oursler, Gracie Williams, Juliana Goolsby, Graycin Williams, Gabriel Williams, Emerson Burleson, Hannah Goolsby, Nathanael Goolsby: great great grandchild, Madison Oursler. Thad always enjoyed farming, gardening, carpentry, & playing Rook. He was a devoted Alabama fan. He lived a life of service to other people, hard work, and most of all his love for God and his family. Memorial service will be at 2:00, Monday September 20, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL, with a visitation at 1:00. Face masks & social distancing are requested. Three of the grandsons will officiate: Kevin Goolsby, Keith Goolsby, & Ryan Burleson.

Mike Young will be officiating at the graveside service. Marshall Reid will lead the song service. The family would like to express their special appreciation to Patrice Taylor for all the love & care she showed our dad during his need of in-home care for over 3 years. She spent endless hours over and beyond in taking care of his every need. Thanks to the nurses & aides from Encompass Health Hospice. We’re so grateful for their compassion and kindness.

James Robert McIntyre, Sr. september

11, 2021 (79)

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James Robert McIntyre, Sr. was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. to Ruth and Tom McIntyre. He moved to Birmingham and later to Trussville. He is survived by Karen, his wife of 59 years. He is also survived by his son James McIntyre, Jr., his daughter Stephanie Brooks (Scott), and his two granddaughters, Libby and Kaylee of Trussville. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Tom and Rick McIntyre, and his nephew, Trey McIntyre. A small family service was held.

They say you’re not supposed to talk about religion and politics at the table; but there’s one thing people like talking about even less: their final wishes. The idea of sitting down with your mom and dad and discussing end-of-life issues likely isn’t your idea of fun, but consider the alternative.

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The alternative is that, one day, Mom or Dad passes away, and you are left totally unprepared and emotionally vulnerable during a difficult process with little planning. You want to plan and orchestrate a meaningful end-of-life event for your parent - a memorial service or a life celebration that will be just what your parents would have wanted. There’s just one problem: You have no idea what they would have wanted because you never spoke with them about it during their lives.

Consider this as the first of hopefully many meaningful conversations going forward. The goal is to at least start the conversation.

Tips for Having the Conversation Your parents have been around for a while and have experienced quite a bit in their lives.

Don’t always assume that they have not, at least, started thinking about their final wishes.

Ask them to help you make some decisions about the things in your life such as children and the rest of family. They might share some insight about their wishes, as well.

Plan an outing or project together to help make the conversation easier. Perhaps something you know they have always wanted to do. That way you can spend time together, talk about the past, and discuss what the future holds.

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sports Hewitt-Trussville vs. Huffman High school football 7p.m., September 24, 2021

Center Point vs. Anniston High school football 7p.m., September 24, 2021

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Springville vs. Fultondale High school football 7p.m., September 24, 2021

Center Point wallops Moody to move to 3-2

By Johnny Sanders For the Tribune

MOODY — The Center Point Eagles marched into Moody on Friday night and walked out with a huge 4011 win over the Blue Devils in an important 5A Region 6 matchup that could determine who makes the playoffs at the end of the season.

“We are just getting better,” said Eagles’ coach George Bates. “That’s our big deal right now. We want to get Center Point better each week. We’ve done that the previous 2 weeks.”

After trading punts in each team’s first drive, Center Point opened up the scoring with a 32-yard pass from Jabari Collier to Harold Holloman to put them up 6-0 with

Jabari Collier ran for 188 yards and scored three times against Moody, while Troy Bruce had 103 yards and scored three times to pull Center Point to 3-2 on the season. (Photo by Ron Burkett)

5:40 to go in the opening frame. Moody would then drive the ball down to the 14yard line; however, a 4th and 3 attempt failed and gave the Eagles the ball at their own 20 and the quarter would end with Center Point leading Moody 6-0.

In the second quarter, the duo of Collier and running back Troy Bruce Jr would begin to take over. They were the only two to touch the ball on an 8-play 80-yard drive that saw Bruce score from 10 yards out with 9:12 left in the second quarter, putting the Eagles up 13-0. Moody put together another decent drive that led to a 32-yard field goal

by Christian Sierra to get the Blue Devils on the board.

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Thompson too good for Huskies, wins battle of unbeatens

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

ALABASTER — No. 1-ranked Thompson High School didn’t need help in defeating the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies here Friday night, but they got some anyway in a 42-9 victory.

A pair of phantom calls in the first half propelled the Warriors (5-0, 3-0) to a 21-3 lead at the break, with Thompson scoring in short order off of each penalty.

The most egregious call was a nonexistent crackback block against Hewitt-Trussville (4-1, 2-1) quarterback

Cade Ott Carruth to negate a 14-yard scamper by James Hammonds. On the next play from scrimmage, Carruth had a pass batted into the air and picked off by Jeremiah Alexander for a pick six.

“Man, Alexander was probably the best play-

er on the field tonight,” Hewitt-Trussville coach Josh Floyd said after the game.

“He had a great game.”

It was a tough night for Carruth, who was constantly hounded by Alexander. The Thompson defender forced a fumble, got the touchdown interception, and sacked Car-

Springville ruins Scottsboro homecoming From The Tribune Staff Reports

SCOTTSBORO — Homecoming opponents are supposed to come in and do one thing: lose.

Springville didn’t get the memo.

The Tigers had other plans tonight, as the Tigers traveled the hour-and-a-half to this north Alabama town and came away with to pick up a 6A Region 7 victory, 2421.

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Huskies’ Osborne fielding loads of scholarship offers From The Tribune Staff Reports

ruth three times.

The Huskies lost for the first time this season, but they proved that Thompson is human. Not only did the defense hold the Warriors’ offense to its lowest point total all year, but C.J.

TRUSSVILLE — Junior defensive end Hunter Osborne has seen his recruiting stock skyrocket in recent weeks, garnering football scholarship offers from a plethora of major FBS schools.

This is a continuation from a sophomore season that saw Osborne record 34 tackles and two tackles for a loss.

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Leeds shuts out Hayden to move to 5-0 on season

By Will Heath For The Tribune

LEEDS — Big plays made all the difference for the fourth-ranked Leeds Green Wave on Friday night, in a 41-0 Homecoming win over Hayden.

Leeds scored touchdowns of 55, 60, 60 and 33 yards on Friday, and scored on a botched punt snap as well as part of what senior receiver Josh Ruff called “a good team win.”

“We just wanted to put (Hayden) out early,” said Ruff. “Never let up.”

The game marked a return to full speed for Ruff, who injured his ankle in Week 1 against Pell City. Leeds head coach Jerry Hood said Ruff’s health is key for the remainder of the season for his squad, if they are to see success in the postseason.

“To do that, we need a healthy Josh Ruff,” Hood said.

On Friday he caught the first pass of the game for a 53yard gain, and finished with 146 yards and 2 touchdowns.

His first TD catch came on a slant from quarterback

Leeds went to 5-0 on the season after beating up on a hapless Hayden squad. (Photo by Ron Burkett)

Jarod Latta, making the score 20-0 just 90 seconds before halftime. Latta threw for 174 yards on the night.

That score followed a pair of big plays that resulted in Leeds touchdowns.

Locked in a scoreless tie at the end of the first quarter, the Green Wave (5-0, 3-0) held Hayden on downs, then quickly drove 67 yards for a touchdown to claim the lead.

That score came on a 55-yard

by Devonte Megginson, who dragged a defender into the end zone with him for good measure.

The Wildcats (0-5, 0-3)

went backwards on their next possession, then suffered a disaster when punter Chase Helms juggled the punt snap on fourth down. The ball bounced between Leeds players, before settling in the hands of senior Mekhi Jones for a Green Wave touchdown.

“The whole team got back there,” Jones said. “I was just the lucky one to get it.”

Once the second half started, Leeds wasted no time.

Latta tossed a simple screen to Ruff on the Green Wave’s first play from scrimmage, and the senior broke two tackles, then weaved his way

through Wildcat defenders for a 60-yard touchdown.

“I had to find some open room,” he said. “Once I saw it, I just took off.”

Special teams would provide one more big play, as CJ Douglas hauled in a punt, then ran through the entire Hayden defense for a 60-yard TD of his own.

“That’s part of football,” Hayden head coach Keith Register said. “You’ve got to make tackles.”

Register’s team was led by fullback Taylor McAdams, who finished with 114 yards on 27 carries. The Wildcats finished with 197 yards as a team, but failed on downs five times in Leeds territory.

“It was hard stopping the run,” Jones said. “When we stopped the run, it was a great time.”

Backup QB Conner Nelson completed the scoring, going in from a yard out late in the game. The Green Wave finished with 300 yards of offense as a team.

Both teams will step out of region play next week.

Hayden will return home to face West Point. Leeds will travel to West Morgan.

Clay-Chalkville routs Minor to stay undefeated

By Britney Bailey For The Tribune

CLAY – The ClayChalkville Cougars stayed undefeated on Friday night, September 17, 2021, dealing the Minor Tigers a 50-7 loss.

Minor started things off first going up 7-0 on their first possession of the game, but

the Cougars didn’t wait long to respond. The usual suspect of the Cougar run game, Edward Osley, pushed the Clay-Chalkville downfield to open up for Khalib Johnson to hit Marquarius White for a 27-yard touchdown pass to put the Cougars 7-6 after a failed 2-point conversion in the first.

Johnson would find Jaylen Mbakwe early in the second quarter for 34 yards, but would lose five on an offensive penalty for an ineligible receiver downfield.

Osley showed up to make up for it, pushing the Cougars down to the Tigers’ 12-yard line which led to a 17-yard touchdown pass to Nate Ow-

ens but would be called back once again for an ineligible receiver. The Cougars recovered, and Osley would find the endzone on a 13-yard run to give the Cougars their first lead of the game after a successful 2-point conversion, 14-7.

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September 22 - 28, 2021

Pinson Valley upset by Jackson-Olin From The Tribune Staff Reports

BIRMINGHAM — Jackson-Olin High School upset third-ranked Pinson Valley here on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Kason Jones rushed for 180 yards on nine carries for the Mustangs and scored three times to lead unranked Jackson-Olin to 36-28 win in Class 6A, Region 6.

Senior running back Mike Sharpe scored from two yards out, and quarterback Zach Pyron added a 1-yard touchdown before halftime.

Pyron contributed another 1-yard scoring run with 4:18 to go in the third, but it wasn’t enough.

Pyron went 17-of-31 passing for 172 yards, but uncharacteristic mistakes seemed to doom Pinson Valley. Pyron was intercepted three times.

Pinson Valley’s Zach Pyron hands the ball to Jaylen Taylor during recent football action. (Photo by Ron Burkett)

It wasn’t pretty for the defending 6A state champions.

The Mustangs (4-0, 2-0) jumped out to a 28-0 lead in the second quarter. Jones and Mustangs quarterback Malek Lowe each scored a pair of rushing touchdowns.

Pinson Valley (3-2, 2-1) pulled itself off the mat and rallied with three straight scores to pull within seven points, 28-21.

“It was a good game it just didn’t go our way tonight,” Pinson Valley coach Sam Shade said after the loss. “We really hurt ourselves in the first half. We made some bad decisions. We had a chance in the second half, but we just couldn’t put it together.”

Keywone Posey capped the scoring for Pinson Valley, running 10 yards for a touchdown with only 10 seconds left in the game.

September 22 - 28, 2021

Eagles From page 9

Center Point would strike once again with just under a minute to go in the half, with Bruce once again running it in, this time from 6 yards out.

The half would end with Center Point all over Moody, 20-3.

Moody would go 3-andout on the first drive of the second half, giving the Eagles the ball once again. And once again, Bruce found pay dirt, putting Center Point up 27-3 over the home team. On the next drive, AJ Wallace and company would drive the ball 47 yards, capping it off with an 18-yard strike from Wallace to Davion Dozier to get the first touchdown of the night for Moody at the 4:29

mark of the third quarter and that would be the score going into the fourth.

With momentum on their side the Moody defense would hold Center Point to 3-and-out and set up shop once again. However, that momentum would be shortlived as another failed 4th down attempt inside the Eagles’ 20 would give the visitors the ball back. 2 plays later, Collier would call his own number and take the ball 73 yards for the score and now Center Point was up 34-11 with 10:54 to play.

On the next drive, Moody would find little success, attempting a fake punt on 4th down but coming up short.

Center Point would take the following drive 62 yards

The Trussville Tribune down the field, capped off by another touchdown from Collier, giving Center Point the 40-11 win.

Asked about the stellar performance from Collier and Bruce Jr, Bates said, “They are two of our Juniors. They are coming into their own.

I’m proud of them.” The duo combined for 343 yards and all 6 touchdowns in the game.

“A lot went wrong. We just didn’t play very good football and that falls on me as the head coach,” said Moody’s Adam Wallace, “We’re going to put this one on the head coach. The bye week is coming at a good time for us to heal and get re-focused.” Moody has a bye week next week while Center Point hosts Anniston.

Osborne From page 9

Prior to the 2021 season, he had offers from Texas A&M, Indiana, Colorado, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Marshall and UNLV. Now he’s one of the hottest recruits in the nation.

Osborne can now add to his list of scholarship offers.

Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Michigan, Illinois, Memphis, Louisville, Ole Miss, Mississippi Sate, Morgan State, Vanderbilt, Colorado, Samford, and Kentucky and others have all made offers for the 6-4, 250-pounder.

“It’s truly a blessing, I know how hard I work, I know how much work I put into being the player that I strive to be,” Osborne told the website ON3. “I want to keep on working and continue to get better.”

Osborne has been flood-

Springville From page 9

The win pulls the Tigers to 2-2 on the season, with their

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Cougars From page 10

Osley put up yet another touchdown shortly after on an explosive 48-yard run and added insult to injury with a 2-point conversion run, extending the Cougar lead to 28-7 at the half.

The Cougar defense was all gas for the remainder of the game, holding Minor to 133 total offensive yards on the night. The third quarter would remain in the Cougars’ hands, with a Johnson to Osley 14-yarder after a lengthy 6 minute possession to make it 34-7 after an unsuccessful conversion. Mario Craver would cap off the 3rd with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Johnson, with a 2-point conversion run from Rodrekus Johnson to sit the Cougars at a comfortable 35-point lead at 42-7.

Rodrekus Johnson would rear his head again in the fourth quarter with a 54-yard

Clay-Chalkville’s Ed Osley had the hot hand Friday night against Minor, running for 221 yards and scoring three times.

(Photo by Ron Burkett)

run, breaking tackles and taking names to tack on 6 for the Cougars. Another successful Cougar 2-point conversion would solidify the score 50-7.

Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer believes that his Cougars can hold onto this momentum and carry it into the second half of the season.

“Hopefully we can build

on it,” Gilmer said. “We’re going into an off week, we gotta get some people healthy, clean up some little things we need to clean up, kinda evaluate ourselves and get ready for the second half of the season.”

The Cougars will begin the second half of the season in conference play at home against the Jackson-Olin Mustangs October 1st at 7 p.m.

Huskies From page 9

Hewitt-Trussville’s Hunter Osborne has fielded more than 20 athletic scholarships to major universities around the country.

(Courtesy photo.)

ed with at least 20 offers, but said he’s not in a rush to make his college decision.

“I’m taking my time with it, and I have no set date on when I want to make a decision,” Osborne said. “I’m still just going with the flow. I hope to receive more schools that I’m in contact with because I’m playing ball at this point… I’ve told myself that I want to have a great rela-

tionship with the coaches. I want to see if the school can develop me into being the best player that I can be as well academically. That’s a priority for me and my family. If any school can offer those three things, I would definitely keep them in consideration.”

Osborne and the Huskies play Huffman on Friday, September 24, 2021.

own homecoming game in two weeks.

Springville is now 2-2 and 1-1 in region play. Region 7 looks wide open for play-

off contenders. While Arab leads the region at 4-1 (3-0), the Tigers have more region wins than either Pell City or Scottsboro.

Curtis kicked a 20-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to get Hewitt-Trussville on the board and maybe take some momentum into the second half.

That was not to be, however, as a blown coverage in the secondary led to a 55-yard touchdown pass from Conner Harrell to Jaylen Ward to open the scoring in the third quarter. The Huskies fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and the Warriors recovered it in the end zone for back-to-back scores. Suddenly Thompson was up 35-0.

While Harrell threw four touchdowns and 206 yards, the tale of the game was Thompson’s defense and its ability to stop the Huskies’ offense. Carruth was 17-of-34 for 140 yards, one touchchdown, one fumble, and one interception. Omari Kelly had 130 of those yards

Hewitt-Trussville fell to Thompson despite a valiant effort from the Huskies. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

on 10 catches and a touchdown. James Hammonds, who has been carrying the Hewitt-Trussville running game all season, found tough sledding in this game, with only 26 yards on 8 carries.

“They’re obviously a great football team, got ridiculous talent all over the place, but we didn’t give ourselves a good chance with mistakes,”

Floyd said. “We gave them a couple of easy ones and you can’t win like that.”

Later that same quarter, Carruth hit Omari Kelly on an open crossing route that Kelly was able to take to the house from 51 yards out to make the score 35-9.

Hewitt-Trussville plays Huffman next week for its homecoming game.

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Center Point named Clay-Chalkville’s Ed Osley named Tribune Tribune Team of the Week Player of the Week

Clay-Chalkville senior running back Ed Osley ran for 221 yards on 22 carries against Minor on Sept. 17, 2021 (Photo by Ron Burkett)

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

CLAY — When ClayChalkville’s Ed Osley gets going, he’s extremely hard to catch.

Minor High School found that out on September 17, 2021, when Osley and the Cougars laid a 50-7 beating on them. Osley ran for 221 yards and three scores. It was the third time in 5 games that Clay-Chalkville has broken the 50-point mark.

Usually, Clay-Chalkville scores enough that its best offensive players are on the sideline for the second half. Not this time, as Osley notched 22 carries over the course of the game. Osley gave the Cougars the lead on a 13-yard run and then scored on a 48-yard burst, and scored on a 2-point conversion later in the half. Osley also showed his versatility, catching a 14-yard touchdown pass from Louisville commit Khalib Johnson.

Photo by Ron Burkett Photo- Ron Burkett

“What makes Ed such a great player is his character,” Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer said during an interview following practice on Monday, September 13, 2021. “I mean, he’s just a top-notch person, first off, so that makes him so easy to coach. He’s a kid who comes to practice every day and works his butt off. He wants to be coached, and he’s a great teammate.”

Osley is a member of the Clay-Chalkville track team that won the 4 X 100 relay state championship in April 2021, and it’s easy to tell with the speed that he hits the hole. At 5’10” and about 190 pounds, the senior running back has yet to be strongly recruited by FBS programs.

That could change as he keeps putting up eye-popping numbers in the backfield and with the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield or to line up at receiver.

Wherever he gets the ball,

Osley is a threat to take it to the house. The senior said he wants to pattern his game after running backs like former Auburn and L.A. Raiders great Bo Jackson.

“I try to run like him every time,” Osley said in a previous interview. “He always said ‘I’m always going to be the best on the field,’ and I feel like that’s just what I think about when I’m going into the game.”

With Clay-Chalkville ranked No. 2 in the state and leading 6A Region 6, the Cougars get a week of rest before facing off against undefeated Jackson-Olin. But one thing is for certain: Even if Osley isn’t getting the same notice that his fellow seniors like Johnson or Marquarius White get, -he’s a player who doesn’t miss when he gets a chance to shine. That’s why he’s The Tribune’s Player of the Week.

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Center Point’s Troy Bruce (left) went over 100 yards again this season, this time putting up 103 yards and 3 TDs against Moody. (Photo by Ron Burkett)

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

CENTER POINT — The Eagles (3-2) are flying high after dealing Moody (3-2) a stunning 40-11 defeat on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Powered by the running of Troy Bruce Jr. and the dual threat of quarterback Jabari Collier, the Eagles have begun righting the ship of their season after a pair of losses dropped them to 1-2 early on.

But now after winning what was effectively their home opener against Lincoln last week and now traveling to face the Blue Devils, Center Point is hoping to secure a playoff berth in 5A Region 6.

“We are just getting better,” Eagles coach George Bates said after the game.

“That’s our big deal right now. We want to get Center Point better each week.

We’ve done that the previous 2 weeks.”

Center Point is The Tribune’s Team of the Week,

sponsored by Courtesy GMC. Bruce and Collier combined for 343 yards on the ground and six touchdowns, and the Eagles racked up 20 points in each half while holding a talented and explosive Moody squad to a field goal in the first half and a lone touchdown in the third quarter.

There has been a learning curve early in the season as the Center Point offense adjusted to a new offensive coordinator and scheme. But Collier, who struggled early this season, proved dangerous through the air and on the ground, going 8-for-12 passing for 52 yards and a touchdown, and rushing 12 times for 188 yards and two scores.

A junior with 4.4 speed, Collier burst big gains and worked inside for tough yards when called upon as well.

Not to be outdone, Bruce scored three times. He was the workhorse of the night for the Eagles, carrying the ball 20 times for 103 yards.

Harold Holloman caught four passes for 32 yards from Collier, including the touchdown.

What may have been more impressive about the Eagles is a defense that completely shut down the Blue Devils’ attack. Coming into the game at 3-1, Moody has put up a lot of points on every opponent all year. This time, however, Center Point was able to corral star quarterback A.J. Wallace, who went 13-for-25 through the air with a touchdown and an interception.

Kaleb Parker-Holt led Center Point defensively with 4 solo tackles and 2.5 sacks, and Jaheem Nathan was right behind him with three solo tackles and 2.5 sacks. Kylliah York recorded the Eagles’ lone interception.

Wallace was held to 114 yards passing and 79 yards rushing as the Center Point defense allowed only 230 total yards for the game and held the Blue Devils to 3-of13 on first down conversions.

Osley ran for 221 yards and three scores with 22 carries over the course of the game. Osley gave the Cougars the lead on a 13-yard run and then scored on a 48yard burst, and scored on a 2-point conversion later in the half. Osley also showed his versatility, catching a 14-yard touchdown pass.

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