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October 16 - 22, 2019 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to be featured on A&E’s ‘Live PD’ From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
Search for missing child: Kamille McKinney ing on the missing person case and following several leads. Chief Smith believes someone has information that
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department is focusing heavily on security as the city prepares for the completion of the Trussville Entertainment District. See SEGWAYS, Page 3
PVHS principal removes sign from lunchroom after social media storm
From The Trussville Tribue staff reports
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department pleaded to the public for information in the case of missing three-year-old, Kamille McKinney. Police believe McKinney was kidnapped from the Tom Brown Village Housing Community, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. During a press conference Monday, Police Chief Patrick Smith announced a total of
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
PINSON — The principal of Pinson Valley High School is working to clear up rumors after receiving social media backlash over a sign posted in the school’s cafeteria.
CENTER POINT — A short ride on Eagle Drive in Center Point leads you to a peaceful, orderly building. Center Point High School is perched on a hill above the hustle and bustle of the city. For some, the school is a safe haven, away from the reality of a community that statistically gives them little chance of success. For the principal, the school stands as a beacon of hope for those who need it most. Mr. Van Phillips has been at Center Point High School since its doors were opened in 2011. In fact, he helped with the design of the building. After 20 years of experience as a principal and previous experience as an assistant principal and coach, Phillips knew it was his calling to infuse his knowledge into the lives of the children in Center Point. While some refer to him as “the man, the myth, the legend,” Mr. Phillips is very real. As he sits in his office, gospel music playing in the background, he is able
Owner of Trussville’s Classic Cars & Garage Museum given green light to raise sign By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — The owner of a non-profit museum in Trussville was told he may re-erect a sign after he moved a for-profit business from the building. See RAISE SIGN, Page 13
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$6,000 in rewards that are being offered for information to help bring McKinney home. Governor Kay Ivey is offering a $5,000 reward and an anonymous donor is offering a $1,000 reward. McKinney was attending a birthday party and was last seen Saturday night around 8:30 p.m. She was wearing a pink T-shirt with a leopard-print design and leopard-print shorts. The Birmingham Police Department has been work-
BIRMINGHAM – Two people being questioned in the disappearance of 3-yearold Kamille McKinney have been arrested on unrelated charges, according to the Birmingham Police Department. Patrick Devone Stallworth is charged with four counts of possession of child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography
with intent to distribute after police said they found information on his phone. Stallworth is being held on a $500,000 bond. Derick Irisha Brown, who was taken into custody with Stallworth Sunday, remains held after officials filed a motion to revoke her bond in a 2018 case where Brown was accused of abducting her three children. She is being held with no bond for probation revocation.
Van Phillips, Principal at Center Point High School.
to speak about his impact, throughout the past 28 years as a principal, as a carpenter speaks about his daily grind. “It just is what it is,” said Phillips. But that response begs the question: How did it get to be what it is? Van Phillips was born into a Christian family. His father was a World War II veteran and a Pentecostal pastor. His mother had 15 children. At a very young age, Phillips said he learned from his parents.
Argo City Council hires new police officers during council meeting By Joshua Huff, sports editor
ARGO — The Argo City Council announced the hiring of two police officers on Monday as the council convened for its bi-monthly meeting. The department hired a part-time and full-time officer. The council confirmed the hirings unanimously.
“I think the lessons I learned from my mom and dad are lessons that I teach to my children at Center Point High School,” said Phillips. “Some of the words that my father and mother spoke to me, I speak those same words to my children here. One of those was: do right or I’m going to do you!” That stern yet simple upbringing is how Phillips grew to develop his philosophy for education and for life. “My mom taught us that
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the law is designed for folks who don’t show good character, good citizenship and don’t do the right thing,” said Phillips. “They would say, ‘If you do the right thing all the time, you keep God first in your life, you don’t have anything to worry about, the police or anything else.” Student Council President Micah Carter said the student body recognizes Phillips’ dedication and tough-love approach. “Mr. Phillips has zero-tolerance for non-sense,” said Carter. “If something is going on, Mr. Phillips will come on the intercom and give us a prayer or give us a motivational speech on what he’s looking for from the students here.” Those motivational speeches are given from Mr. Phillip’s office. On his desk, Phillips keeps neatly stacked papers and binders. Among the memos and folders are a Bible and a brown leather Bible cover that reads: “Trust: Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord.”
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Center Point High School Principal Van Phillips: The man, the myth, the real deal
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
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2 persons of interest in Kamille McKinney kidnapping case arrested on unrelated charges
See A&E’s ‘Live PD’, Page 10
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
Jury awards $9 million record verdict for Trussville family in wrongful death lawsuit
$6,000 in rewards offered for information
BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and A&E today announce a partnership to film the Sheriff’s Office for the critically acclaimed network’s series Live PD, a show that gives viewers a transparent view of law enforcement on duty.
Police to use cameras, Segways for tight security inside the Trussville Entertainment District
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TRUSSVILLE — Every kid deserves a big sister – one who wants what’s best for you, answers your frantic phone calls at all hours, claps the loudest for your accomplishments, but isn’t afraid to whip out an embarrassing I-knew-you-when story in order to keep you humble. See JUNE MATHEWS, Page 9
Traffic survey being conducted near Cahaba Elementary School By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — The city of Trussville is conducting a traffic survey after several residents living behind Cahaba Elementary School voiced concerns at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. See TRAFFIC SURVEY, Page 7
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