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By Crystal McGough Editor

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council elected its new leadership for the November 2023 – October 2024 term on Tuesday night, Oct. 24. Jaime Anderson was elected as the new council See COUNCIL, Page 3

Trussville Eagle Forum presents guest speaker Matthew Nicaud From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE – Trussville’s Eagle Forum will be hosting guest speaking Matthew Nicaud, of the Alliance Defending Freedom, at its next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at the Trussville Civic Center.

See FORUM, Page 5

Trussville Council presents check to Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation

By Crystal McGough Editor

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council presented the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation with a check to pay off the remaining costs of the Stone See CHHF, Page 5

Judge jails Rep. John Rogers for contacting witness

By Will Blakely 1819 News

BIRMINGHAM — U.S. Marshalls took State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) into custody on Monday morning after a federal judge revoked his bond, according to reports.

Government officials accused Rogers of contacting See ROGERS, Page 6

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Trussville 2023 North Pole Expo coming Commerce Chamber of to host Community to Trussville Civic Center Shred Day at the Trussville Civic in November Center

By Shawn Robinson Trussville Civic Center Events Manager

TRUSSVILLE — Christmas comes to town early this year, and it’s bringing the North Pole along for the ride! The North Pole Expo, formerly known as Totally Christmas, will be held at The Trussville Civic Center on Friday, November 17 from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., and Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Admission is free.

In addition to the classic traditions of our show, this year we are kindly asking for donations for our partnership with The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. We hope that you can share your season with those in need this year.

We accept unopened canned food and boxed food items such as canned tuna, canned vegetables, potato flakes, peanut butter, pasta, rice, etc.

Donations can be dropped off at the civic center from now until December 11.

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce (CoC) is hosting a Community Shred Event at See SHRED, Page 3

U.S. Attorney’s Office observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October Photo courtesy of Trussville Civic Center

This year’s event features around 70 vendors with plenty of great goodies to showcase! There will be arts, crafts, jewelry, and plenty of

sweet treats to help usher in the Christmas season. Santa will be here Friday and Saturday this year! He will kick things off Friday morning

with his all star ukulele band.

They will take the stage at 11am on Friday. He will be

BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona joins the U.S. Department of Justice in commemorating Do-

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See AWARENESS, Page 4

Main Street Pinson celebrates 2 years of Pinson Trade Days this Saturday

By Crystal McGough Editor

PINSON – In November 2021, Patti, the owner of Patti’s on Main Street Flea Market/Consignment in Pinson, launched an initiative to help the small-town businesses peppering Pinson Main Street after the 2020 pandemic.

Bringing the community together, the businesses of Main Street hosted the first-ever Pinson Trade Days on Nov. 6, 2021. The inaugural event, which offered free vendor space, was a huge success.

Now, two years later, the businesses of Main Street will be celebrating the second anniversary of Pinson Trade Days on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with new features including a children’s talent show.

“People tell us all the time, ‘We love Pinson Trade Days,’” Patti said. “‘It’s something we look forward to,’ they tell me.”

Originally, Trade Days

From The Tribune staff reports

Trussville resident named director of finance, planned giving for Presbyterian Home for Children From The Tribune staff reports

TALLADEGA – Carl G. Martin has been named Director of Finance and Planned See HOME, Page 5

Trussville Rotary Club honored by the Trussville City Council for World Polio Day From The Tribune staff reports

“Vendors seem to be excited about it,” Patti said. “October’s first Saturday is the Butterbean Festival and the

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council honored the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club in recognition of World Polio Day. In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus, and in 1988 helped

See PINSON, Page 4

See ROTARY, Page 6

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took place the first Saturday of each month, eight months out of the year, taking off the months of January, February, May and October due to winter weather and conflicting

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Latest Jefferson County Health Department food scores From The Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY — 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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Incoming frost advisory raises concern for outdoor plants and gardens

By Cole Sikes Alabama Cooperative Extension System

L-R: Jaime Anderson, Mayor Buddy Choat, Lisa Bright and Ben Short at the Mayor's State of the City Address at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Jaime Anderson)

Council From front page

president and Ben Short was elected to be the new president pro-tem.

“Congratulations,” outgoing president Lisa Bright said.

“Thank you for the opportunity to serve as president. I’ve enjoyed it and learned a lot, and I appreciate your patience as some things I have struggled through, but I’m a better person for it. So, thank you so much.”

Mayor Buddy Choat and

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the Trussville Civic Center on Thursday, Nov. 9.

The event will be held from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Trussville Civic Center located at 5381 Trussville Clay Road.

Community members are invited to bring their documents that need shredding.

Each person is limited to 2 bag or boxes of up to 50

the council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Bright for her leadership over the last year.

“Lisa, thank you for a great job this year,” Choat said. “It’s not as easy as you think, I can assure you. We appreciate your leadership.”

The Trussville City Council regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m., at the Trussville City Hall Annex. A workshop is usually held on the Thursday preceding the council meeting at 5 p.m.

pounds of paper materials only. The service is free to all community participants but this does not include local businesses.

The presenting sponsor of the event is BBB of Central and South Alabama. Gone for Good will be providing the shredding services.

For more information about the CoC or the event, please visit www.trussvillechamber.com or call their office at (205) 655-7535.

November is bringing a wave of frosty air to Alabama.

Temperatures in most portions of the state will reach freezing levels this week, raising concerns for outdoor plants and infrastructure. Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agents say it is important to prepare for the season.

Frost’s Bite The change of a climate on a dime can be stressful for outdoor plants. Fall gardening enthusiasts should prepare for events like first frosts to mitigate plant damage or loss of plants entirely.

“After fall gives way to cooler weather, we will inevitably have frosts and freezes coming our way,” said Brian Brown, Alabama Extension regional agent. “Sometimes, these freeze events can happen suddenly with plants not having time to acclimate to the colder temperatures. Plants that have new growth because of recent warm temperatures may have some minimal dieback, but I do not expect the extent of complete kill like we had last year.”

All is not lost when an impending cold front traverses across Alabama. There are

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in the main lobby of the civic center on Saturday from 10-2 p.m. for pictures and interactions with all the great fam-

preventative measures that will help protect plants against cold injuries.

Better Safe than Sorry According to Brown, one of the first things to do when preparing for frost is to ensure proper soil moisture.

“Be sure to water your plants as needed since soil moisture will help absorb heat,” Brown said. “A drought-affected plant will be impacted more than a well-watered one.”

Covering plants will also provide insulation for heat emitted from the ground. This method traps warm air to mitigate freezing. Lightweight cloth material such as a bed sheet or floating row covers that can be found at most farm supply or garden centers will suffice.

Be sure to use sticks or posts to keep the cover off your plants. It is also important to weigh down the cover or sheet’s edges to keep wind from blowing it away. Plastic is not recommended because it can damage the plant. Remove all covers when temperatures reach above freezing.

“Mulching will also help retain soil moisture and help prevent heat loss,” Brown said. “Don’t forget to take any interior plants indoors that you have kept outside during the summer. If you have any concern about your plants —

particularly in the mountains of far north Alabama where temperatures may be well below freezing — it might be a good idea to go ahead and use one of these techniques.”

Susceptible Species Cool-season crops like collards, cabbage, onions and broccoli are hardy vegetables and can withstand temperatures below freezing for short periods of time. Evidence of lightly burned foliage is completely normal for these crops after enduring a frost.

Semi-hardy vegetables like lettuce will need to be harvested before the freeze.

Dani Carroll, Alabama Extension regional agent says that certain crops may require some extra care.

“Gardeners can use something like an empty milk jug

with the top cut out to cover their vegetables,” Carroll said.

“Roots crops such as carrots, radishes and turnips will need to be heavily mulched to prevent damage.”

She adds that plants that were recently placed in the ground may not be hardy enough to withstand long periods of freezing temperatures.

Chill Out The first frost of fall is inevitable each year in Alabama.

Be sure to share these tips with family, friends and neighbors so that everyone can protect their investments.

For more information about gardening throughout the year, listen to Alabama Extension’s From the Ground Up! Podcast or search gardening in the search bar of www. aces.edu.

ilies in Trussville. The kids will be able to write letters to Santa, as well as make food to give to his rowdy reindeer bunch on Christmas Eve! We are also proud to have the Cahaba Elementary show

choir perform on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. and students from Kristy White Music perform on Saturday at 11 a.m.

There will be several food options available throughout the event, so be sure to have a

snack while you shop!

We are so excited to bring this event to Trussville once again. The name may have changed, but the wonderful Christmas tradition and heart of the show remains the same.

Freeze warning issues across Alabama (Credit: NWS)

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Awareness From front page

mestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October.

DVAM provides an opportunity to honor victims and survivors, and recognize the dedication of advocates, service providers, justice professionals, law enforcement officers, and first responders who tirelessly work in support of survivors.

The prevalence of domestic violence, dating violence, and intimate partner violence is alarming. Approximately one in four women and one in seven men will experience severe domestic violence in their lifetimes. Nearly 20% of all violent crime is categorized as domestic violence, as revealed by the 2021 National Crime Victimization Survey data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

“Domestic violence tears at the fabric of our communities and affects every demographic of society,” said U.S. Attorney Escalona. “People who commit violence within their homes are often also the same people who commit violent crimes in our communities. My office along with our federal, state, and local partners remain committed to protecting victims of violence.”

An abuser’s access to firearms is the single greatest risk factor for intimate partner homicide. The presence of a

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firearm during a domestic violence incident increases the risk of homicide 500%.

Federal firearm laws prohibit gun possession for domestic abusers. These firearm laws can be used to prosecute abusers – often without the testimony of victims, who may be hesitant to testify in a court proceeding against their abuser. The pertinent federal laws that may relate to domestic violence crimes fall into two broad categories: • Crimes under the Gun Control Act, which prevents prohibited persons – including convicted felons, individuals previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses, and individuals subject to certain protective orders—from possessing firearms, or from lying to firearms dealers about their status • Crimes under the Violence Against Women Act, which prohibits interstate stalking, cyber stalking, and using interstate commerce to commit domestic violence or violate protective orders The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women has awarded One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center (One Place) $800,000 to support its mission as the comprehensive service provider for victims of domestic and sexual vi-

olence in Jefferson County.

The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!) and the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) partnered with One Place in its application to enhance services to survivors of domestic violence in Jefferson County. The award comes to One Place through OVW’s Improving Criminal Justice Responses grant program. Since 2022, the Department of Justice has committed more than $1.6 million of funding for new projects to address domestic violence within the Northern District of Alabama.

In October 2020, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama launched Operation Safe Families to bring federal law enforcement alongside local victim service providers, state and local law enforcement, and local prosecutors to better respond to the needs of victims of domestic violence and the threats presented to the community by domestic violence offenders. Not only do domestic violence offenders often terrorize former intimate partners, national and local crime data confirms that domestic violence offenders present extreme risks to law enforcement officers and are often responsible for significant amounts of violent crimes in Alabama communities.

If you would like more information about Operation Safe Families visit https:// www.justice.gov/usao-ndal/ operation-safe-families-protecting-families-gun-violence or to receive training or resources related to domestic violence, please contact the U.S Attorney’s Office at (205) 244-2015.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or need resources, please visit https://www.justice.gov/ovw/local-resources.

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first Saturday in May is the Bicentennial Park, so those months we’ll do the second Saturday. If we get one nice warm day in January and February, whichever Saturday in the month is the warmest, that’s when we will do Pinson Trade Days.”

Another newer feature will be that Pinson Main Street will be open to traffic, whereas in previous years it has been closed for Trade Days. Not only does Patti hope this will help draw attention to the event, but it will also help with parking, ensuring that attendees will not have to park further away and walk long distances to attend Trade Days.

While shopping the vendor booths and enjoying the children’s talent show, those who come to Pinson Trade Days will also have the opportunity to patronize local businesses such as Price’s Ice Cream, Barking Bee Coffee, Celina’s Boutique, Love Life Naturals, Patti’s on Main Street and more. Shoppers can get a head start on the holidays while enjoying the local dining and refreshments Pinson has to offer.

“We want to help as many people as we can and have fun at the same time,” Patti said. “Pinson Trade Days, we hope, also helps all our small businesses on Main Street in Downtown Pinson. Soon we will be starting a third year and I want us to get bigger and better.”

Part of the plan to get bigger and better includes features like the talent show, and in December, potentially a Christmas fashion show. And, of course, vendor spaces will continue to be offered free to help bring quality vendors to the Pinson community. Vendors must sign up for their

space, however, by visiting Patti’s on Main Street during their regular business hours, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We can’t thank the city of Pinson enough for letting us do Pinson Trade Days every month,” Patti said. “My sincere thank-you to the city of Pinson.”

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Giving for the Presbyterian Home for Children in Talladega.

Martin, a Trussville resident, previously served as the Home’s Manager of Development and Donor Relations since 2021. He also serves in the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley of the Presbyterian Church (USA) as a Commissioned Ruling Elder and a member of the Commission on Ministry, which works to facilitate and maintain relationships between the Presbytery, ministers and congregations.

In his new position, Martin will oversee the daily responsibilities of the Accounting Department and its interaction with Programs, Operations, Development and other functional areas of the Home. In addition, he will enhance the Home’s initiatives to encourage sustained giving as well as gifts made through a bequest in a donor’s will, living trust or as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy.

“In my time working at the Presbyterian Home, I’ve been moved by the generosity of our donors, many of whom, after providing for their loved ones, choose to leave a legacy gift as one final act of Christian love.

Bequest gifts of estate funds, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance, or other assets help our staff change lives,” Martin said. “These planned gifts provide enduring support for PHFC’s vital work.”

Carl G. Martin

Martin has extensive experience in management and customer service in the insurance, financial services, and retail sectors. Before joining the Home, he directed customer service in the Acquisitions Division of Protective Life Insurance Company in Birmingham, and he was a senior associate and plan administrator for a firm specializing in executive compensation and benefits management in Los Angeles.

He was previously a department manager and frontend manager for Lowe’s in Trussville, where he was responsible for customer relations and inventory management for the store. He also ran his own design firm in Trussville.

A graduate of Birmingham Southern College, Martin majored in business and minored in art and music, a passion he continues to pursue as a tenor in the Alabama Symphony Chorus and the Birmingham-Southern College Alumni Choir.

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Nicaud currently serves as an Alabama State Government Relations Manager at the Alliance Defending Freedom. He earned his B.S. in Law and Policy from Liberty University, specializing in Public Policy. He has also served at the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, a con-

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Martin completed the Christian Leadership Program through the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.

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will be “Freedom Frontlines: An inside look at legislative advocacy in 2023.”

This event is free and open to the public. Coffee and refreshments will be served from 5:30 – 6 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Q & A time may extend to 7:45 p.m.

The Trussville Civic Center is located at 5381 Trussville Clay Road, Trussville, AL 36173.

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Mayor Choat and the Trussville City Council present the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation with a check for the Stone Gateway Project. (Credit: Crystal McGough)

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Gateway project during the regular council meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

“I want to congratulate the Heritage Foundation for the efforts that they’ve put in to raise the money for the new monument walls and signs that you see going up,” Mayor Buddy Choat said. “When Amy (Peterson) came to the council some time ago, their goal was to raise $50,000.

They had a cost estimated around $86,000, if I remember. Well, they exceeded that, and the council had agreed to pick up the difference after the efforts once they hit the $50,000. So tonight, we’re going to present a check to them for the difference, and really, thank you for the effort, all of you who worked hard on this.”

The council also read and unanimously approved a proclamation in honor of Rotary International World Polio Day. “Rotary’s motto is ‘service above self,’” Councilor Alan Taylor said. “In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus and in 1988 helped establish the Global Polio Eradication

Initiative, which is in effect today. I’m happy to report that the eradication of Polio has almost happened.”

Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club President Kristi Bradford, along with several members of the club, were present to receive a copy of the proclamation.

During the meeting, SSG Michael W Hosey America Legion Post 205 presented Hollye Grosvenor with the 2023 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year award.

“I want to personally congratulate Hollye for being selected as the 2023 Staff Sergeant Michael W Hosey America Legion Post 205 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year,” Commander Brent Goodwin said.

“This selection was based on your outstanding service and dedication … your ability to efficiently direct needed help to citizens in times of emergency while also assuring the safety of your first responders.

It is to be commended. Once again, congratulations. We are proud to present you with this year’s well-deserved award.”

In other business, the council approved the following: • Ordinance 2023-22-ANX,

annexing 7379 Roper Road • Ordinance 2023-23-ANX, annexing 7336 and 7342 Roper Road • Resolution 2023-73, awarding soft drinks fountain pouring bid to Coca Cola Bottling Company United • Resolution 2023-74, approving the 2024 City Holidays Schedule • Resolution 2023-75, declaring two police cars as surplus • Resolution 2023-76, acquiring former developers’ due diligence on Glendale Farms • Resolution 2023-77, authorizing the mayor to sign an infrastructure MOU with Coleman Commerce LLC Before adjourning, the mayor and council entered into an executive session to discuss real estate. No voting took place during or after the executive session.

The Trussville City Council regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m., at the Trussville City Hall Annex. A workshop is usually held on the Thursday preceding the council meeting at 5 p.m.

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Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club inducts new member

From The Tribune staff reports

Photo via John Rogers Facebook

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witnesses, violating his bond conditions.

According to U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona last week, Rogers was ordered not to contact victims or witnesses.

Escalona accused Rogers of attempting to contact an unidentified individual known as Individual #1, whom Rogers has been accused of attempting to bribe into providing false and misleading information to federal law enforcement while under investigation.

Rogers was indicted on one count of obstructing justice and one count of obstruction by bribery in September following a fraud investigation involving a public works fund in Jefferson County.

Both former State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) and Rogers’ assistant, Varrie Johnson Kindall, received federal charges due to the investigation.

Prosecutors with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have accused Rogers of redi-

recting hundreds of thousands of dollars designated for a youth baseball league run by Plump to Kindall. They also claim Rogers attempted to convince an unidentified individual to lie to investigators with the FBI. Rogers pleaded not guilty to corruption charges earlier this month and told a media outlet he rejected a plea deal from federal prosecutors.

However, Rogers’ attorney, John C. Robbins, told 1819 News he was “not aware” if federal prosecutors offered Rogers a plea deal.

Rogers’ defense argued Rogers did not make the calls and, after the hearing, told the press Rogers mistakenly called the witness, who has the same name as someone else he was trying to call.

Rogers’ defense will return to the courtroom on Thursday for another hearing, in which they said they hope to clear this up.

To connect with the author of this story or to comment, email will.blakely@1819news.com or find him on Twitter and Facebook.

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club recently inducted another new member.

On October 25, new member Jay Ghelani was inducted.

Ghelani is vice president for operations at fire extinguisher giant Amerex Corporation based in Trussville.

The Rotary International motto is ‘Service above Self,’ and this club lives out this motto by serving the community in many ways.

Proceeds from fundraising events, including the coordination of a golf tournament for over 30 years, go toward the club’s many projects. Those projects include

leadership opportunities for local high school students, ribbons at City Hall in recognition of Veterans’ Day, lunch for campers and staff at Smile-a-Mile, trees planted at Civitan Park, and more.

The Club funded the clock tower in downtown Trussville, benches at the walking track at Cahaba Elementary, and playground equipment at The Mall in historic Trussville. The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club meets at First Baptist Church Trussville on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. For more information on the Club, or to help with one of our projects, please ‘like’ us on Facebook (Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club) or email Diane Poole at dlpoole1225@gmail.com.

Shown in the photo with Jay Ghelani are his Rotarian sponsor Bonnie Hicks (center) and Club President Dr. Kristi Bradford.

Rotary From front page

establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative with other world organizations to immunize the children of the world against polio.

Many of the Club’s members were on-hand for the announcement of the proclamation on Tuesday, October 24.

The eradication of polio is one of Rotary International’s longest standing and most significant efforts. Along with their partners, Rotary has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. They have reduced polio cases by 99.9% worldwide. World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize the progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about actions needed in order to end polio for good.

Members of the Trussville Rotary club were on hand during the proclamation (Credit: Trussville Rotary Club)

For more information about World Polio Day, please visit www.endpolio.org.

The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club meets at First

Baptist Church Trussville on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. For more information on the Club, or to help with one of their projects, you can find

them on Facebook (Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club) and Instagram, or email Diane Poole at dlpoole1225@gmail. com.

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Woman found shot, killed in Birmingham alley From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A unidentified woman was shot and killed in an alley in Birmingham on Monday, October 30.

Just before 12 p.m., a community member observed a person lying unresponsive.

West Precinct officers were dispatched to the person down call in the 1500 block of Alabama Avenue.

Officers arrived on the scene and then observed an adult black female lying unresponsive in a grassy area in the alleyway.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 12:19 p.m.

The victim is a black female who is unidentified. The Birmingham Police Depart-

Tuesday morning, the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the victim had been shot.

There is no one in custody.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 205-2541764 or remain anonymous and receive a cash reward by dialing Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

65-year-old Fairfield man shot, killed during argument inside Birmingham residence From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A Fairfield man was shot and killed during an argument in Birmingham on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

At around 1:40 a.m., Birmingham Police Department (BPD) West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 600 block of 13 Street Ensley.

Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim,

13-year-old Bessemer boy dies days after domestic shooting

From The Tribune staff reports

ment is asking anyone who is missing a loved one (black female) from the West Birmingham area to contact the Birmingham Police Department.

Officers notified BPD Homicide detectives who arrived on the scene and conducted an Unclassified Death investigation.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office took care and custody of the victim. On

Rodger Davis, 65, of Fairfield, lying unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound inside the residence.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 1:55 a.m.

Investigators believe Davis was involved in a verbal argument with an adult male.

The adult male then shot him and fled the scene.

Hours after the incident, BPD officers detained the adult male in the 700 Block

of 19th Street South. Officers transported the adult male to BPD Headquarters where Homicide detectives will interview him.

BPD said they will provide updates as they become available.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 205-2541764 or remain anonymous and receive a cash reward by dialing Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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BESSEMER — A 13-yearold boy has died almost a week after a domestic shooting inside his Bessemer home.

Timothy Sampson died at Children’s Hospital at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

The original shooting happened at around 6 p.m. inside a residence in the 100 block of 22 Street in Bessemer on Oct. 24.

According to Carol Robinson, Timothy was known as Tinman or Junior by his family. He would have turned 14 in a few days. He was in eighth grade and played basketball at Minor Middle School.

The shooter, Helvetius Hall, 53, was in a relationship with Timothy’s mother. He is charged with first-degree assault and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.

Hall was taken into custody by Bessemer police at the residence. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a $1 million bond.

Convicted felon sentenced to over 9 years in prison for drug and gun charges From The Tribune staff reports

TUSCALOOSA– A federal judge sentenced a convicted felon from Tuscaloosa on drug and gun charges on Thursday, Oct. 26.

The conviction was announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley.

Chief U.S. District Court Judge L. Scott Coogler sentenced Marzette Thomas, 37, of Tuscaloosa, to 111 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of

a firearm.

According to the plea agreement, on May 26, 2022, the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in Tuscaloosa, seeking evidence related to drug distribution and trafficking. A confidential informant made a controlled purchase of narcotics from Thomas inside the residence less than 48 hours before the

search warrant was executed.

Upon searching the apartment, officers found pills containing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and eutylone, and marijuana, synthetic marijuana, and digital scales.

Officers also found five firearms in the residence, three of which were stolen.

Thomas is prohibited from possessing a firearm because of multiple prior felony convictions. Thomas was convicted in August 2020, in the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County of attempted distribution of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

FBI and DEA investigated the case, along with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel McBrayer prosecuted the case.

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38-year-old Birmingham 6 arrested for shoplifting in Trussville man dead after being ejected

from vehicle on Interstate 59

From The Tribune staff reports

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Six people were arrested for shoplifting between Oct. 10- Oct. 23 according to the Trussville Police Department.

According to the report, those charged were Alfredo Beera of Trussville, Jon Byrd of Pinson, Rachael Gantt of Bremen, Kiara Watson of Center Point, Brannon Woods of Bremen, and Rosemary Zuniga of Birmingham.

All arrest and arrest photos posted are public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man is dead after the vehicle he was traveling in swerved hard to avoid a disabled vehicle and he was ejected during the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 26.

Mass shooting in Maine leaves multiple people dead, wounded From The Tribune staff reports

LEWISTON, Maine — Law enforcement officials in Maine have thrown a dragnet across several communities as they search for Robert Card, who they say is a person of interest in a mass shooting Wednesday night.

The shooting left multiple people dead, according media outlets. The number of wounded has not been officially confirmed but is believed to be in the dozens.

Card, listed as a resident of Bowdion, ME. in police documents released by the state, is a 40-year-old male and has evaded police so far.

“We are expanding the shelter in place advisory and school closings to include the

The deceased, Jumarcus Dejuan Faison, 38, of Birmingham was a backseat passenger of a vehicle that was traveling north on I-59.

Faison was ejected from the vehicle after the driver swerved to avoid colliding with a disabled vehicle on the interstate at the Roebuck Parkway Exit.

Faison was transported to the UAB Emergency Department by Birmingham Fire and Rescue where he was pronounced dead at 1:20 am.

The circumstances surrounding the wreck and death are being investigated by the Birmingham Police Department.

41-year-old Birmingham man shot and killed, found left on roadside From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A 41-year old Birmingham man was found dead on the roadside after being shot and killed on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

At around 6 a.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a call of a person

down in the 300 block of Lexington Street.

Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim, Kevin J. Davis, 41, of Birmingham, on the side of the roadway unresponsive.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 6:13 a.m.

The Jefferson County

Coroner’s office arrived on the scene and took care and custody of the victim.

The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office has concluded that the victim’s cause of death was a gunshot wound.

The details are limited in this investigation.

There is no one in custody.

Montgomery man arrested for armed robbery of U.S. Postal Carrier town of Bowdoin,” Maine State Police said in a statement at 6:15 a.m. Eastern on Thursday. “Please stay inside your homes while more than 100 investigators, both local and federal work to locate Robert Card who is a person of interest in the Lewiston shootings.”

The shooting took place at three separate locations. One such location was the Spare Time bowling alley where over 100 customers, including children, were present, according to the owner.

The motive for the shootings has not been released at this time.

From The Tribune staff reports

HUNTSVILLE– A Montgomery man was arrested today in Huntsville on charges stemming from the robbery of a U.S. Postal carrier on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

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The incident occurred in Madison County on May 3, 2023.

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Alabama Master Naturalist Program registration now open

By Cole Sikes Alabama Cooperative Extension System

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The perfect opportunity to begin an educational journey in nature is here. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Alabama Master Naturalist (AMN) program serves as a premier environmental education opportunity. The AMN team develops stewards of nature and a corps of volunteers who spread a wealth of knowledge about Alabama’s environment.

Becoming a Master Any full-time or part-time Alabama residents who live or work in the state are eligible to become a Master Naturalist. Alabama Extension Wildlife Specialist Wesley Anderson said AMN is much more than only learning about the natural wonders of the state.

“Anyone who has interest in nature, enjoys the outdoors and has a desire to help with natural resource management and conservation is a perfect candidate to become an Alabama Master Naturalist,” Anderson said. “AMN strives to promote awareness, understanding and respect of Alabama’s natural world to the state’s residents and visitors through science-based information and research.”

In 2022, AMN reached approximately 18,000 people through outreach efforts.

Participants of the program manage more than 2,300 of privately-owned land in

Alabama. According to Anderson, the interest in learning more about wildlife and natural resources is growing among many other states.

Some outdoor enthusiasts choose to drive to other states for the opportunity to participate in similar programs. By molding the content for Alabama residents, enrollees in AMN receive customized lessons and contribute directly to their home state.

The Curriculum The road to AMN certification is a three-step process.

The first step is completing a training course. AMN training is online, where participants may enroll and complete certification information. The course encourages self-pacing, and enrollees should take as much time as they need to achieve completion.

“AMN course content covers everything from ecological concepts and herpetology to citizen science and research skills,” Anderson said. “Across the 22-module online course, participants will learn about many facets of Alabama’s natural history and what it means to be a naturalist.”

The second component of the AMN curriculum is participating in a two-day field trip in designated locations. Many of these trips are conducted in coordination with Alabama State Parks at tailored locations that include plenty of geographical variation and opportunities.

Similar to the Extension

Master Gardener program, achieving AMN status requires a total of 30 volunteer hours annually. These hours include performing important conservation and outdoor work around the state. Volunteerism is a vital part of the program and Anderson said this requirement reinforces this component.

Registration Aspiring Master Naturalists may register for the AMN course online starting Oct. 27. Additionally, upcoming events, volunteer information and current resources can be found on the Alabama Master Naturalist Facebook page.

There is a $135 registration fee for enrollment. Also,

the program requires two texts for course material that should be purchased prior to starting the course. These books are the following: 1. Southern Wonder: Alabama’s Surprising Biodiversity by R. Scot Duncan (ISBN13 978-0817357504) 2. A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold (ISBN-13 978-0197500262) As an incentive for participating in the program, a limited number of scholarships are available for application and reviewed within two weeks of receipt.

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Lifestyle

Sean of the South: Dear Sean

By Sean Dietrich Sean of the South Commentary

The email came from someone named Paxton.

“Dear Sean,” the message began, “my dog died today and I feel like I can’t go on.

I know you‘ve lost a dog before. How do you go on without them?”

As it happens, I have lost 12 dogs in my life. Twelve sounds like large number and makes me wonder whether it’s time to sign up for AARP. But I’m not very old. The truth is, I am just crazy about dogs. Always have been.

At one time in my life, we had four dogs living in our 900-square-foot house. My shoes all had teeth marks.

And all my reading glasses had been semi-digested.

Owning four dogs at once, I must point out, is unwise. Of course, I didn’t set out to own four dogs simultaneously. No sane person would. It all started with one dog.

His name was Squirt. My wife and I adopted Squirt from a local animal shelter long ago. He was part of a litter born at the shelter. The employees named the puppies after characters from the Disney movie “Finding Nemo.”

I’ll never forget our first meeting. My wife and I were seated on the complimentary sofa in the meet-and-greet room, we were both a little nervous.

The sofa resembled something that had survived an atomic weapons detonation test. The cushions were soaked with drool, the nylon stuffing was removed, and there were fleas on the upholstery roughly the size of Danny Devito.

Squirt entered the room, leapt on my lap, and ruined my shirt with the Weewee of Joy, thereby living up to his name.

And I had to have him.

But here’s the thing. The canine shelter did not make adopting easy. Shelters often require adoptive owners to jump through several bureaucratic hoops before adopting.

This is to discourage non-serious pet buyers, which I am in favor of—sort of. Except that some preliminary criteria seemed ridiculous.

For starters, you had to show past tax records. Also, you had to bring proof of auto insurance, get fingerprinted, get a blood test, have a complete physical, run a mile in under 10 minutes, pass an eye exam, then fight a giant snake.

All in all, Squirt cost me around $400. But, hey, I was in love. I would have gladly paid 50 grand.

So I took my new buddy home. That same afternoon we were in the backyard when my phone rang. It was the shelter.

The woman on the phone explained that Squirt’s brother, Marlin, was miserable after we had adopted his brother. The woman asked—no, she pleaded—for me to take Marlin, too.

Well, being a mature adult, I told the shelter I had to seriously think about this proposal for a few days, inasmuch as adopting an animal is a momentous commitment.

And if you believe that, then you are adorable. Because what actually happened was, I leapt into my truck barefoot and sped to the shelter to welcome Marlin into our family. They charged me

Sean Dietrich (Photo courtesy of seandietrich.com)

another $400.

So I was in for $800 bucks, not counting the Science Diet food ($129.99), and all the Pet Smart® approved canine paraphernalia ($2,120,239.99).

A few days later—this just gets better and better—I received ANOTHER call from the shelter. The volunteer explained that there was a THIRD brother (Gurgle) who had been heartbroken ever since losing his two biological brothers.

In under five minutes I was at the shelter. I drained

my savings account and slapped another $400 onto the counter.

After that, I thought I was done adopting dogs forever.

But anyone familiar with situational comedies knows that a few weeks later, we got a fourth and much heavier dog named Zabar.

So I was up to $1600 bucks in dogs.

For the next decade, our house was owned by animals.

Our rugs were stained with urine. Our walls were covered with dried saliva. Whenever our mail carrier knocked on the door, God love him, four screaming dogs skidded toward the door and collided into each other like a Marx Brothers routine.

But here’s the sad part.

We lost all four dogs within a few months.

The first to go was Marlin.

He was the victim of a hit and run. We carried him home; he died in our living room.

Next was Squirt. He quit eating, and cancer demolished him. The vet injected something into his veins, and during his final moments I stared into Squirt’s eyes and something passed between us. I cried for three months thereafter.

Then Gurgle. He was lying in my wife’s arms. I’ve never heard a woman weep like that.

And our fourth dog, Zabar, died of pancreatitis with two crying adults sur-

rounding her.

Currently, there are four well-worn graves in my backyard. Often, late at night, I stand beside these plots and talk to my dogs. Yes, I know it’s ridiculous to speak to ghosts, especially canine ones. But you never quit loving someone. And believe me, a dog is someone.

So anyway, Paxton, I’m not qualified to give advice.

But to answer your question about how I eventually got over my grief. The answer is: I didn’t. I didn’t have enough time. Because the very next morning I did what I do best.

I drove into town and adopted another puppy.

And I’d be willing to bet $1600 bucks you will too.

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Opinion

Phil Williams: Morals are needed for moral outrage

By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary

My wife is so sharp. We were discussing world events recently, along with the tepid response of the Biden administration, watching them dither, equivocating on this, apologizing for that, inclusive here, exclusive there. Regarding Biden, she recalled that a pundit had asked, “Where is the moral outrage?”

My wife’s response was epic: “Well, you’ve got to have morals before you can have moral outrage.” Nailed.

It. There is no sense of morality coming from the White House right now. I’m not talking about so-called “inclusivity” or earnest beliefs.

I’m talking about morality, the actual ability to differentiate between right and wrong.

The ability to know that some decisions or actions, regardless of personal desires, may be immoral if pursued incorrectly.

I can decide that something is worth doing, yet still be immoral if I steal your money to get it done. I can decide that I think something is important, yet still be immoral if I force you against your will to take part in it. I can decide that I think that kids should know things, yet still be immoral if I force those beliefs over parental wishes.

This is where we are currently, and the case in point is the Biden administration’s recent surreptitious effort to engage kids in transgender ideology. Posing as one thing, the government became another.

Do you remember the classic 1968 movie “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”? I loved

that movie as a kid, except for the “child catcher,” who really creeped me out. Wearing a long colorful coat and a crumpled black top hat while sporting stringy hair and a long-pointed nose, he skipped and skulked with hands full of candy ringing a little bell and calling for children. He promised delightful treats – just step into his wagon! He was a full-on child trafficker with hands full of sweets, and yes, he was creepy.

But the child catcher grew creepier when you realized that his deception was sponsored by the government. The king himself employed the child catcher and took pride in stealing people’s children.

So let me tell you of today’s subtle child catcher.

In 1992, Congress enacted the Synar Amendment requiring states to pass legislation prohibiting the sale of tobacco to minors. Over time, all states enacted their own youth tobacco laws, but in a never-ending effort to prove its self-worth, the federal government decided it must further regulate the matter.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) began conducting the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) targeting middle school and high school students, ostensibly to gauge effectiveness. No problem. Just about kids’ views on smoking, right?

But in recent years, activists masquerading as government bureaucrats realized their golden opportunity. Why not use that existing survey to get to kids on other issues as well? It’s for the greater good, right?

The problem is that they

Phil Williams is Policy Director for the Alabama Policy Institute.

lacked the moral foundation to do so.

Government-sponsored activists co-opted the NYTS and began using it to give instructive descriptions with follow-on questions about transgenderism among minors. This deception begins with Form 0920-0621 (the actual designation of the NYTS) starting with the disclaimer: “This survey is about tobacco. We would like to know about you and the things you do that may affect your health. Your answers will be used for programs for young people like yourself.” Sounds innocent enough.

But according to an article from Just the News, the CDC made a recent “’Non-Substantive change request’ … to ‘update’ existing questions on a variety of topics including ‘questions/answer choices on sexual orientation and gender identity (including non-binary).’”

Changes made to the 2023 survey for middle- and high-schoolers ask students about their thoughts on transgenderism and their own sexual identities. “Some people describe themselves as transgender and/or nonbinary when the way they think or feel about their gender is dif-

ferent from their sex assigned at birth,” the new survey explains, followed by “Do you identify as transgender and/or nonbinary?”

It gets worse with the next question, which is also NOT about tobacco: “Sexual orientation is a person’s emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to another person.

There are many ways a person can describe their sexual orientation and many labels a person can use. Which of these options best describes your sexual orientation?” It then asks 6th graders if they are “straight or heterosexual,” “Gay or lesbian,” “Bisexu-

al, pansexual, or queer” or “Asexual.”

We have hit the next level in first-world madness. Using one pretext – tobacco use – the government is allowing transgender activism to deceive its way into an otherwise innocuous survey given to kids. If you must lie to get in the door, then you don’t have a moral position in the first place. This is the creepy child catcher in another form.

Pretending to be virtuous, even congressionally-mandated, the NYTS quickly morphs into something far more sinister, prying not only into the inner thoughts of confused kids, but instructing them – perhaps even confusing them – with an air of government-backed authority.

“It’s okay, many people believe thus and so can you – we’re from the government, and we’re here to help.” It is the manifestation of the creepy child catcher; that immoral deceiver and prideful kidnapper doing what his government sent him to do.

Back to the question of moral outrage. My wife was right: you must have actual morals before you can have moral outrage, and what I see from this current administration tells me that they don’t qualify.

The moral outrage should be on our end.

To contact Phil or request him for a speaking engagement, go to www.rightsideradio.org. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of 1819 News.

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How to find a medical escort after a procedure

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor’s clinic won’t schedule my appointment unless I supply them with a name and phone number of the person taking me home afterward. I live alone with no family nearby, and my friend doesn’t drive anymore. Any suggestions?

Need a Lift Dear Need, Good question! Finding “door-through-door” medical escort services for outpatient screenings and procedures that involve anesthesia can be challenging for older patients without nearby family or friends to rely on.

Door-through-door escorts that most clinics require is a safety measure. With a colonoscopy, for example, patients often receive an anesthetic, like propofol, or a narcotic such as Demerol or fentanyl, combined with anti-anxiety medication like Versed or Valium.

These drugs affect the brain, and they can stay in the system for four to six hours.

So, what’s needed is someone

to escort you out of the building, take you back home and see you into it.

While there’s no one simple solution to this medical escort problem, there are wide variety of local service providers, nonprofits and home-care companies that may be able to assist you. But what’s available to you will depend on where you live.

Finding Help A good first step in making medical escort arrangements is to talk to your health care provider that’s doing the procedure to find out if their clinic offers transportation services or if they can refer you to a local medical escort service or person who can help you. If not, see if you can remain in the clinic for an

extended period of time, until the drugs wear off, so you can safely drive yourself home or hail an Uber, Lyft or taxi to take you.

If these options aren’t available, here are some sources you should check into.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA): Your local AAA is one of your best resources for

locating transportation services and should be able to refer you to medical escorts available in your community.

To find your AAA call the Eldercare Locater 800-677-1116 or visit Eldercare.acl.gov.

Local nonprofit groups: The National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCNetwork.org) connects about 700 community organizations na-

tionwide, most of which provide door-through-door transportation without charge.

Shepherd’s Centers of America: There are 55 affiliates in 17 states that provide support services for older adults – see ShepherdCenters. org. Most offer escorts to and from medical appointments without charge.

Village to Village Network: There are around 250 local village networks across the country (see VTVNetwork.org) that often help with medical escorts, though there’s an annual fee – usually subsidized for lower-income seniors – to join a village.

Home-care companies: You may also be able to hire a medical escort through a home-care agency, or you can find someone on your own through websites like Care. com or CareLinx.com. Note that Medicare doesn’t cover medical escorts, but in many states Medicaid does. If you choose this option, be sure you give plenty of notice before your appointment.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Outdoors

Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin

By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

When word got around that Orange Beach boat “Best Trait” was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in.

As the 55-foot Viking sportfishing vessel owned by Scott Crump of Jasper, Alabama, arrived at the marina, the crowd pushed closer to the dock to get a glimpse of the big fish. Chris Vecsey, tackle salesman at Sam’s Tackle and an accomplished angler, looked at the fish and turned to my buddy Jay Gunn, also a captain with both inshore and offshore experience, and asked, “Do you think that fish will go 1,000 pounds?”

Gunn responded, “That fish will blow 1,000 pounds out of the water.”

Indeed, it did. After a delay to ensure it was weighed on certified scales, the giant blue marlin officially weighed 1,145.6 pounds, a potential Alabama and Gulf of Mexico record. The Best Trait marlin, which was 145 inches long, easily eclipses the Alabama state record of 851.9 pounds caught in 2020 by Ginger Myers. The Gulf record was set in 2002 in Mississippi by Barry Carr at 1,054 pounds.

The marlin must go through the certification process by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division to become an official record.

After word got out that Best Trait was headed for Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin, a large crowd gathered to watch the weigh-in. (Blake Michaleski, Jay Gunn, Capt. Chris Mowad)

Scott “Scooter” Anderson, friend of the family, was the angler who reeled in the fish in two hours, but he said it was far from easy.

“It still really hasn’t sunk in yet,” said Anderson, a 32-year-old from Houston, Texas, who said he has been fishing basically his whole life. “The trip really wasn’t going our way. We jumped off two fish, probably in the

500-pound class. The bite had slowed down that afternoon, so we kind of reorganized ourselves for the major (feeding) time that afternoon.”

Unfortunately, a pod of dolphins moved into the area

around the rig they were fishing, which prompted Capt.

Chris Mowad to travel 11 miles away to the Blind Faith rig, Chevron’s deepest rig at 6,500 feet about 160 miles southeast of New Orleans.

“When we got to the rig, Capt. Chris marked a couple of fish in the first 20 minutes we were there, and everything looked right,” Anderson said.

“After Chris marked the fish, we deployed a couple of live

baits (blackfin tuna). Chris was able to track the bait on the sonar and watched the marlin eat the tuna, and the rest is history.”

Marlin are known for their acrobatic jumps, but the next question was whether a fish that big could actually jump completely out of the water.

“Oh yeah, she came completely out twice,” Anderson said. “The only thing is she was jumping toward the rig.

We were afraid she was going to get into the rig.”

Fortunately, Mowad maneuvered the boat to keep the marlin out of the rig, and Anderson settled into the fighting chair for a lengthy battle, which really didn’t play out.

An hour into the fight, the marlin died and began to sink.

“I felt it start sinking,” said Anderson, who admits he is obsessed with marlin fishing and has traveled to the Azores, Cape Verde and Australia to pursue the sport. “We had to tighten down the drag and winch it up. I was fighting dead weight. It was definitely tough. I don’t know if that’s unusual for a fish to die that quickly because I’ve never caught one that big. I’ve been all over the place chasing big marlin. It’s my passion. I never thought it would come out of the Gulf of Mexico.”

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Anderson’s winching on the Shimano Tiagra 130 reel finally got the behemoth to the surface.

“When it jumped, I was thinking it was 600 or 700 pounds,” Mowad said. “When we finally saw it behind the boat, I thought, ‘Whoa, that’s a big fish.’”

Anderson added, “We were shocked when we pulled it up. We had no idea it was that big. We knew she was big but not that big.”

Fortunately, the Best Trait has a tuna door on the transom, but the boat’s crew was still overmatched when trying to the haul the marlin into the boat.

“We had to call another boat for help,” Anderson said. “Chris had a friend by the rig, and a couple of their guys hopped on our boat and helped us pull it in. We had five on the boat, but we needed seven to pull it in.”

Since word got out about the big fish, the Best Trait crew has been inundated with congratulations from all over the world.

“It’s kind of overwhelming,” said Anderson. “But we’re going to keep doing what we usually do, catch blue marlin.”

In fact, the boat left that night to head back out into the Gulf after restocking and refueling.

“We don’t get a lot of weather windows like we have right now,” Anderson said. “We’re taking advantage of it.”

Boat owner Crump, who was unable to make the record trip because of commitments in Jasper, said he and stepsons, whom he considers sons, transitioned from one type of Gulf fishing to marlin fishing in May of 2023 when

The Best Trait crew celebrates landing the 1,145.6-pound marlin, a potential Alabama and Gulf record. (Blake Michaleski, Jay Gunn, Capt. Chris Mowad)

the Viking was purchased and named. The vessel name is a combination of initials from his family: wife Beth, Scott, son Taylor Robinson, daughters, Abby and Ila, and son Tyler.

“We’ve had some center consoles that we used for deep-dropping for grouper and snapper until we bought this boat,” Crump said.

Crump was the Toyota dealer in Jasper two years ago before health issues caused a significant change.

“I told my dad and doctor

I was going to sell out, retire and enjoy life,” he said. “I told Daddy that I was going fishing. I think he underestimated what I was talking about.”

Since the Viking was christened in May, the boat has caught 74 marlin, including six on the trip after landing the potential record.

“We’ve burned a lot of fuel, but we’ve had a ball,” Crump said. “We’ve put 800 hours on the boat. We keep the boat at Sportsman’s-Harbor Marina. When you keep

The marlin was so big it took seven people to haul it aboard the Best Trait. (Blake Michaleski, Jay Gunn, Capt. Chris Mowad)

the boat at their marina, you can buy fuel at their cost.

Capt. Chris figures we’ve saved about $25,000 because of that.

“We’ve entered a few tournaments and came close to winning. My wife and her sister finished second in a tournament.”

Crump credits Mowad and mate Addison Gilley for the boat’s successful angling adventures.

“Capt. Chris is a solid fisherman,” Crump said. “He doesn’t just run around and throw stuff out. He studies the current, studies the wind, studies the weather, and he’s

really good with the sonar on the boat. Our mate, Addison, is as good as they come.

We’ve lost very few fish this year. We’re in the running for the boat that has tagged the most marlin in the Gulf.

“With Chris and Addison, it’s like one big family. We’re thankful to have them.”

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O b i t u a ry

James D Stracener

february 13, 1961 — october 21, 2023

James Daniel Stracener, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, passed away, unexpectedly, at the age of 62, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Ora Stracener, and Al Thompson and Mary Thompson; and his in-laws Bill and Sherry Huffstutler. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kelly; his sons, Chad Stracener (Brooke) and Chase Stracener; his grandsons, James and Luke Stracener; his parents, Ollis and Ann Stracener of Oneonta; his siblings, Kim Kohlenberg (Tim), David Stracener, and Michelle Patrick (Steve); his brother-in-law, Lee Huffstutler (Beth); and his sister-in-laws, Tiffany Abernathy (Jonathan), and Cindy Huffstutler; along with many well loved nieces and nephews, as well as many close friends.

Dan spent his career working in various roles at Tractor and Equipment Company, including the roles of President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He also recently founded Stracener Investment Company, in partnership with his son, Chase. Dan served on the Board of Regions Bank, Alabama Road Builders Association, Associated Equipment Distributers, along with numerous other industry boards and committees.

Matthew James Chamness april 6, 2003 - october 21, 2023

Matthew James Chamness, age 20 of Trussville, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Matt’s life was all about his love of baseball, his family and his friends. He loved pitching, his coaches, and his teammates. He was very competitive. He played for several schools over the years (Sumiton Christian, Hueytown and Mortimer Jordan).

He graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 2021 where he spent his senior year homebound. His school nurse, Dana DePew, saved his life multiple times during the beginning of his diabetes diagnosis. Matt did not let his diabetes stop him from having fun.

Matt enjoyed playing his guitar, hanging out with friends, playing Xbox and making his own music. He took pride in the friendships he had.

Dan had many titles, but the one he was the most PROUD of was POP! Dan was a wonderful man, always giving and thinking of others. He will be missed for his kindness, generosity, and overall compassion for everyone he met.

He was the greatest big brother to his 4 younger sisters. Matt was silly and loved to have fun. He was always clowning around and making others laugh. His love of life, people and baseball will forever be his legacy.

Arrangements are as follows:

Visitation for family was held on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., and friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Boldo First Baptist Church. Jeremy Auvil officiated.

The funeral service was held, Friday, October 27, 2023 at First Baptist Church Trussville. The family received friends from 12:00-2:00 pm, and the service began at 2:00 p.m. A private family burial followed at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to The Exceptional Foundation, 1616 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35209.

Shirley Jan Stephens

august 6, 1945 — october 23, 2023

Mr. Chamness was preceded in death by his Grandfather-Willy Ray Chamness; Great Grandparents-Bo and Aileen Chamness, James Autice Tubbs.

He is survived by his Mother-Jenna Lee Chamness and Father-Jonathan James Chamness of Trussville, AL; Sisters-Mary Katherine Chamness, AnnaLee Grace Trammell, Paislee Jane Trammell, Kinslee Alana Trammell of Trussville, AL; Grandparents-Joan and Chuck of Miceli of Montgomery, AL, Paula and David Johnson of Odenville, AL; Great Grandparents-Aurilla Tubbs of Morris, AL, Barb and Bob Newman of The Villages, FL. In honor of Matt, in leu of flowers, we ask that donations be sent to Matt’s Kids Foundation. Checks can be made out to Matt’s Kids Foundation or Venmo is @MattsKidsFoundation

Shirley Jan Stephens, age 78, of Cropwell ,AL passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 at 10pm with her husband of 60 years Ernest Lee Stephens by her side. Jan was born August 6th, 1945 in Mobile AL to Walter and Lena Thompson. She would marry Ernest Stephens on October 22, 1963.

Evelyn Earline (Wright) Keith

Also Surviving are Jan’s two children, Jeff Stephens (Regan) of Pell City,AL and Kim Smith (Jeff) of Pell City, AL. Jan was an amazing GaGa to her four grandkids, Shelby, Aiden, Zach, Chelsea and her great-grandson Lucas Lee; several nieces and nephews.

december 7, 1927 – october 23, 2023

Evelyn Earline (Wright) Keith, 95, entered into eternal rest with her Lord on October 23, 2023, at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Visitation was held on Friday October 27th, 2023 from 10:30am-12pm at Jefferson memorial Gardens East.

She was born in Kemper County, Mississippi, on December 7, 1927, to Bennie Earline (Phillips) Wright and John Alvi Wright. She grew up in the Pickensville and Carrolton, Alabama, area.

Immediately following her high school graduation from Carrolton High School as salutatorian, she hopped on a bus and moved to join her older sister, Louise, in Birmingham, Alabama, to work in the clerical department of an insurance agency. She was married to the late Edward R. (Pete) Keith for 46 years. She lived with her family through the years in Alabama, Virginia, Nebraska, Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas and Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Louise Wright Keith, brother John A. Wright, Jr., daughter Patricia Susan Stone; and grandson Logan Keith Stone. She was known lovingly by her family as Gran-Gran.

Rita White

february 10, 1931 — october 20, 2023

Rita Lynn Fowler White, age 92, of Birmingham passed away on Oct. 20, 2023. Mrs. White worked for many years at Baptist Medical Center-Montclair in admitting before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband William W. White.

She had a great love of animals and birds. During her life she took in, fed, nurtured and adopted many stray dogs and cats. She fed and cared for birds of all kinds throughout her life everywhere she lived. She was also a gifted and generous cook, sharing her table and kitchen with her family and friends throughout her life.

Rita is survived by her daughter Katherine White; son, Wayne (Patricia) White; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Dianne Sims Dewitt

march 1, 1946 — october 20, 2023 Dianne DeWitt (neé Sims) of Chelsea, Al left this earth on October 20th, surrounded by her family after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Born to Edward and Inez (neé Hallman) Sims on March 1, 1946 in what’s now Pinson, Alabama, she attended Hewitt-Trussville High School, where she was crowned Miss Hewitt; afterwards attending Jacksonville State University for Interior Design. A twin, her children and her twin brother’s children were as close as her and Don during childhood.

A long-time resident of Center Point Alabama, Lufkin Texas, and Chelsea Alabama, she decorated countless homes throughout central Alabama and east Texas as an interior decorator and Home Interiors agent where she mentored many, many women to build their own businesses. An advocate for all who suffered from MS, she was active in starting and supporting many support groups, touching the lives of those who struggled with this disease.

Married to Phillip for 51 years, they were community leaders in the towns they lived where Phillip worked and taught in accounting executive roles, and both served the congregations of St. Cyprian’s Epsicopal Church in Lufkin, Tx, and founding members of St. Catherine’s Episcopal church in Chelsea, Al. A mother of two, she raised her children to became educators and servants, with Mandi serving as a special educator, and Marc following in his father’s footsteps teaching adults in college in as an adjunct at universities in two states. As servants to their community, Mandi also serves as a Children’s ministry director at St. Catherine’s Episcopal church, a leader in both the state and national Girl Scouts of America; and Marc has served in several roles for his church, as well as numerous leadership boards in his profession.

Proceeded in death by father, Edward, step-father, James, mother, Inez, sisters Linda and Anette as well as brother Steve. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Phillip, twin brother Don sister Gena, son Marc (Colette), daughter Mandi, grandchildren Mary Margaret, Arabella, Katherine, Christian, Kara, and Zane, as well as great-grandchild Muriel Dianne.

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Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sandra Pettey of Deer Lodge, MT, Deborah Engstrom (Carl) of Lincoln, NE, and son Ray Keith (Stacy) of Lubbock, TX; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Matthew 25:23 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.’

The family will hold a graveside service and interment of her ashes at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel in Trussville, Alabama, at a later date.

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Paula Jean Farris, age 78 of Trussville, went to her eternal home in Christ on Friday, October 20, 2023. Mrs. Farris was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Imogene Simpson and her loving husband Coach Larry Farris. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School where she was elected homecoming queen, a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville, and a retired United States Postal Service carrier.

She was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her sons Jason Paul Farris and John David Farris (Jennifer); grandchildren Julia Ireland Farris and John Connor Farris.

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sports Center Point Eagles at Leeds Greenwave, Prep Football, Thursday, November 2, 2023

Springville Tigers vs Pell City Panthers, Prep Football, Friday, November 3, 2023

Tigers whip Saints, punch playoff ticket

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Cougars dominate Mounties

By Britney Bailey For the Tribune

The Springville Tiger Football team celebrates the win over St Clair County and their first playoff appearance since 2009. Photo by: Laila Atkinson

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

ODENVILLE – On Friday night, the Saint Clair County Saints celebrated the 1993 Alabama State Championship team that went undefeated. In addition to that celebration, the Saints hoped to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The visiting Springville Tigers had other ideas. Not making it to

the playoffs since 2009, Jon Clements had his boys ready to play on Friday night, which led to a 42-13 victory for the Tigers.

Saint Clair gave Springville a scare early on as they took less than a minute to get the first touchdown on the board. Landyn Smith found Jeremiah Thomas for an 80yard bomb on the second play of the game to put the Saints on top 7-0 at the 11:09 mark

of the first. Springville would simply do what they do when they got the ball. Run, run and run. Jake Conner did find Noel Cox for a 22-yard gain on the drive, but it ended with Conner running it in from the six to make it 7-7. Springville’s defense would hold the Saints and the Tigers would get the ball back, marching it to the St Clair 12 where Conner See TIGERS, Page 20

CLAY-CHALKVILLE – The Cougars produced yet another dominant performance Friday night, this time chalking up a 62-7 win over Shades Valley at home.

It was senior night for a plethora of notable Cougars, including Jaylen Mbakwe, Mario Craver, Rod and Carlos Ivy, DJ Barber, and Taurus Chambers.

The seniors took the field on their last game at Cougar Stadium and did what they do best, win big. The Cougar defense picked up the first points of the night early in the first quarter on a Shades Valley turnover, a blocked PAT stalled the score at 6-0.

Mbakwe and Craver dealt the Mounties another blow with a 24-yard touchdown later in the first. The PAT from Antoine Ellison upped the Cougar lead to 13-0.

Shades Valley responded shortly after with a 70-yard touchdown pass from Mountie quarterback Steve Brown to wide receiver Ji’Quez Daniels.

The second quarter belonged to the Cougars. Chambers started off the second, pushing through Mountie defenders for a 1-yard touchdown run, tacking on 6 more

Cougars celebrate with Gilmer. Photo Credit: Britney Bailey

for the Cougars. Another successful PAT from Ellison put the Cougars up 20-7 just two minutes in.

Aaron Osley answered the call two minutes later with a 53-yard touchdown run to increase the Cougar lead to 27-7 after the PAT.

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November 1 - 7, 2023

Moody beats Southside Gadsden, creates chaos atop the region

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

Leeds quarterback Conner Nelson looks for yardage during the Green Wave's 30-14 win over Lincoln Friday night. Photo Credit: Emma Kate Arthur, RGR Media.

Green Wave roll over Lincoln

By Will Heath For the Tribune

LINCOLN — It’s the right time of year to play your best. And Leeds might just be doing that.

The seventh-ranked Green Wave, a week after an emotional win over archrival Moody, built a 30-0 lead on the road again region foe Lincoln, ultimately leaving town with a 30-14 victory.

“What you’re playing for now, is to see how well you can play every play,” Leeds head coach Jerry Hood said after the game. “And if you play every play better than you did against Moody, then you can get on a run. And you want to get hot at this time of year.”

The win means the Green Wave (7-2, 5-1) remains mathematically alive for a 5A Region 6 championship, after Moody defeated Southside to create a 3-way tie atop the region. According to Hood, Leeds could still claim the region’s top spot if they can defeat non-region foe Center Point at home in Week 10.

“Possibly,” Hood said.

No such help was neces-

sary Friday in Lincoln. Leeds started fast, with a 70-yard touchdown toss from quarterback Conner Nelson to freshman wideout Tay Gaiter.

Nelson would finish with 210 yards and three touchdowns rushing, receiving and throwing. Gaiter finished with 93 yards receiving, completed a 14-yard pass to Nelson and set up both Green Wave second-half touchdowns with returns deep into Golden Bear territory.

“He’s (Gaiter) an unbelievable talent,” Hood said.

“And he’s just a baby.”

Tailback ZJ Dale scored a touchdown before half to put Leeds up 17-0. He finished with 106 yards on the ground.

“I’m ready for the playoffs,” Dale said. “We’ve got to lock in and get ready for the playoffs.”

The Green Wave defense shut down the Golden Bears (4-5, 1-5) for most of the first three quarters. The defensive front registered 6 sacks on the night, and forced a fumble.

That fumble was the game’s key play, as Chris Burge recovered a fumble by See GREEN WAVE, Page 20

MOODY – Let the playoff chaos begin. If you like drama, you need to pay attention to the 2023 5A Region 6 playoff picture.

On Friday night, the Moody Blue Devils welcomed Southside Gadsden to The Bill for a game that would (sort of) decide the region championship. With a win, Southside would wrap up the region championship and render Leeds second and Moody third. However, a Moody win would cause a three-way tie for the championship that would depend on next week’s games (Leeds vs Center Point and Southside vs Etowah) to determine a champion. Moody played the spoiler for Southside and whipped them 34-21 on Friday night to make things a bit complicated.

With so much on the line, Moody knew they needed to come out swinging to take down the talented Panthers from Gadsden. The defense held serve early on, holding Southside scoreless. Moody then took the ball down the field and Charlie Johnston would find KD Barnes on a back shoulder throw from inside the ten for the first touchdown of the game with 3:16 to go in the first. A fumbled snap would cause the PAT to be missed, but Moody would get first blood. On Southside’s next drive, Chase Jackson would climb the ladder and, with one hand, pick the ball off and take it 25 yards to paydirt to put Moody up by two scores at 13-0 and that is how the first period would end.

In the second quarter, Moody would take a long drive down inside Southside’s ten-yard line. From there,

Moody's Charlie Johnston with a throw in the Blue Devils 34-21 win over Southside Gadsden Friday, October 27, 2023. Photo by: Ron Burkett

Moody receiver KD Barnes with a touchdown against Southside Gadsden October 27, 2023. Photo by: Ron Burkett

Johnston would feel some pressure and see a seam and run it into the end zone to put Moody up 21-0 after a twopoint play by Blaine Burke

at the 9:10 mark of the second quarter. Moody would let Southside score a touchdown before halftime and go into the locker room with a 21-7

lead.

“We executed some things well. I’m proud of the guys.

They’re a really good football team. We’ve got to adjust at half and fix some things. We have to do a good job in the second half,” said Moody Head Coach Jake Ganus.

The third quarter went back and forth between the teams before Southside put together a drive that set them up inside the Moody fiveyard line. From the three, Southside would punch it in to make it 21-14 Moody with the Panthers now swinging the momentum in their direction.

Moody would start the fourth quarter with a Blaine Burke touchdown from 38 See MOODY, Page 20

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Huskies lock in second spot in region with 4920 win over Chelsea

Center Point head coach George Bates. Photo Credit: Joe Crowe

Eagles stung by Yellow Jackets

By Joe Crowe For the Tribune

The Center Point High Eagles headed home with a loss to the Oxford Yellow Jackets on Friday night, 35-14.

Oxford came out swinging in the first quarter when Mason Mims connected with Nick Richardson for a fiveyard touchdown pass. Mims put Oxford on the board again at the end of the first quarter, bringing the score to Oxford 14, Center Point 0.

Center Point scored in the second quarter, putting 8 on the scoreboard after a Deone Moore pass to Jaquoryae Busby and a successful twopoint conversion.

Oxford held a 14-8 lead at

the half.

Mims brought the heat again in the third quarter, connecting with Camare Hampton to increase the score to Oxford 21, Center Point 8.

The Eagles got some wind underneath their wings in the second half by scoring on a Julius Finnerson run a mere 20 seconds into the fourth quarter to cut the lead to seven after the two-point conversion failed Oxford’s Jaydon Thomas scored with 6:40 left, pushing the Yellow Jacket’s lead to 14.

With 3:47 left in the game, Mims and Richardson teamed up again for another touchdown pass, Mims’ third in the game, to make the score Oxford 35 Center Point 14.

“When you don’t play well against a good team it (the loss) happens,” said Center Point head coach George Bates. “In the first half we played like we were still on the bye week.” ’Defensively we had multiple penalties that extended drives and gave up explosive plays, offensively lack of executing consistently,” he said.

‘With that it’s still 21-14 to start the 4th quarter and we don’t finish.”

“Can’t sulk with Leeds up Friday.”

Both teams are set for the Region 6A playoffs, and both have one more regular season game before then. Next week, Center Point visits Leeds and Oxford heads to Jacksonville.

Mahlon Alverson – RB – Springville Tigers

Hewitt's Peyton Floyd with the throw

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

CHELSEA – The Hewitt Trussville Huskies were left licking their wounds after last weeks surprising blowout loss to Spain Park. You had to wonder if the Huskies would respond by laying down or by coming out Friday night with something to prove. After whipping the Chelsea Hornets 49-20, it’s pretty clear that the latter of the two was the choice for Josh Floyd’s boys.

With 9:11 to go in the first quarter, the Huskies had driven down to the one-yard line where Jaqson Melton would punch it in to make it 7-0 Huskies. Before you knew it, Hewitt had the ball again and this time Peyton Floyd would find tight end Donovan Price from six yards out to put his

team up 14-0 at the 6:20 mark of the first. That is how the quarter would end.

In the second, Chelsea would get on the board with two field goals, the last one coming at the 5:44 mark of the quarter. With the score now 14-6, Floyd would find another target, this time Jadon Loving, for a 55-yard bomb for the score to put Hewitt up 21-6 with 4:31 to go before the break. With just 17 seconds to go in the half, Floyd would hit his third touchdown pass of the game, this time finding Jaqson Melton from 19 yards out to make it 28-6 at the half.

Chelsea started the third quarter with the ball, but Owen Robison would pick off a Hornet pass to set Hewitt up with the ball again. Floyd would tuck the ball away and run it in from

five yards out with 8:08 to play in the third period. Less than two minute later, Floyd would find Loving for a 48yard touchdown to make it 42-6 Huskies and the rout was on with 6:42 to go in the third quarter.

Hewitt would allow Chelsea to score in the fourth but Delvecchio Alson would answer with a 75-yard blast to make it 49-13 with just 9:14 to play. Chelsea would tack on another late touchdown, making the final 49-20.

With the win, Hewitt locks up second place in 7A Region 2, behind top seeded Thompson, guaranteeing a first round home game.

Hewitt Head Coach Josh Floyd said, “I thought our defense played really well tonight. Offensively, we made See HUSKIES, Page 20

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would find Cox for a touchdown at the five-second mark of the first. The quarter would end with Springville holding a 14-7 lead.

The second quarter would start much like the first.

Smith would find Thomas again, this time from 85 yards away, to make it 14-13 after a missed PAT. After a Jake Conner fumble, the Saints were feeling like they had a mismatch with Thomas, but Smith’s next pass to Thomas would be picked off by Noel Cox. Springville would be unable to move the ball on the next drive, but the defense would hold St Clair to a punt on their next drive. The punter dropped the ball and the Tigers pounced on it at the 11. Cox finished off the drive with a six-yard touchdown run with 4:55 to go in the half. After another defensive stand, the Tigers took over and so did Mahlon Alverson.

On a third and four from their own 32, Alverson turned on the jets and broke multiple tackles on his way to the pay window, putting the Tigers up 27-13 with 42 seconds in the half. Seth Jones would pick off a Smith pass to give Springville the opportunity to put up more before the break, but they would settle for the 14-point advantage.

Springville’s first drive out of the locker room ended when they went for it on a fourth and nine from the 31 where Conner would find Alverson for the score making it 35-13 Tigers. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Cox would punch in another touchdown, this time from a yard out, to make it 42-13 and that would be the final.

Jake Conner finished the night four of eight passing for 73 yards and two touchdowns to go with 12 carries for 58 yards and another score. Noel Cox had a nose for the end zone Friday, scoring twice on the ground and once through

Lincoln quarterback Montavius Weed near midfield. That turnover came only 2 snaps after Lincoln’s defense had intercepted Nelson to kill a Leeds drive.

“That was a tough one,” Lincoln head coach Matt Zedaker said. “Even if we don’t

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Springville’s Nathan Baldwin (62) lifts Mahlon Alverson into the air in celebration after a Springville Touchdown. Photo by: Johnny Sanders

the air. Alverson, the workhorse of the offense, carried the ball 27 times for 196 yards and a touchdown to go with his 31-yard touchdown reception, giving him 227 all-purpose yards. The defense held St Clair to 173 total offensive yards with 165 of them coming on the two long pass plays.

Jake Conner said of the game, “It is awesome. We had a great week of practice.

Wednesday may be the best day we’ve ever had. We were ready to come and play. I’m just happy for the seniors.

They stuck it out and everyone was talking to them about us and nobody believed in us.

The seniors believed in what we do and they stuck by us.

They deserve everything.”

Senior running back Mahlon Alverson had the following thoughts, “It’s not my last game and that is amazing news. The best news I could have right now. Last time we went to the playoffs, I was four years old. That’s the year I started playing football. Every year I’ve played football has led to this moment right here to go to the playoffs my senior season. It feels amazing to be a part of it. It was an amazing night for us. Now we set new goals. Get to the second round is our goal now.”

Senior linebacker Cole Tittle said, “Me and Mahlon grew up together playing the sport. I feel amazing. We are changing history right now.

Haven’t done this in 14 years

and we are changing the tradition of losing here. I think my performance could have been a lot better. I felt slow today but I think I did alright.”

An emotional Jon Clements said the following, “It’s all them (seniors). This is a special group of kids. They’ve got good momma’s and daddies. Our crowd tonight was incredible. They show up every Friday and we feed off of them. These seniors are special. They had opportunities to go other places and do other things or not even play.

They decided to stick together. Very cool thing.”

Clements shifted to the play of his team. “The big plays were just guys out of position and we just didn’t make the play.”

Coach Clements gave credit to his coaches. “We’ve got seven coaches and it’s like a brotherhood. I’ve got to thank them for this. It’s great to come to work with them. I especially have to thank Matt Partridge. He talked me into doing all of this and got the kids in the weight room. I was told to hire people smarter than me and he is. He’s our defensive coordinator, strength coach, offensive line coach. He does it all.”

“It’s a great night to be a Springville Tiger!”

The Tigers will likely head to Arab in round one of the playoffs in two weeks, but they will take on Pell City next week to close out the regular season.

Huskies From page 19

some big plays. We are excited that we get to host a playoff game as the two seed. It’s

Moody From page 18

yards out to put Moody up 28-14 with 11:21 to play after a Junior Moreno PAT. Moody’s defense would hold Southside on the next drive and get the ball back, promptly taking the ball down the field and setting up shop on 22. From there, on a third and four, Johnston would find Aidan Robinson for the score to make it 34-14 Blue Devils. Southside would add a late touchdown to make it look a bit better on the scoreboard, but the game was well in hand by that time. The final would be 34-21 Moody.

Blaine Burke would finish the night with 73 yards

Cougars From page 17

the half, sending the Cougars to the locker room with a 34 point lead.

The Cougars kept their foot on the gas for the remainder of the game, with Mbakwe finding Craver for a 27-yard touchdown pass to start the third.

Quarterback Kamari McClellan entered in for the

November 1 - 7, 2023 score, we’ve got a chance going in at halftime 10-0 against a very good team.”

Zedaker’s squad got fourth-quarter touchdowns from James Tucker and Caleb Jenkins.

“We’re a very young football team, but the whole point was to come out tonight on Senior Night and play for them, play as hard as we

could possibly play and have some fun,” Zedaker said.

“Our kids did that.”

The Bears finish on the road against Beauregard.

Leeds will return home to face Center Point, with the region potentially still in play.

“We’ve got a tough challenge next week,” Hood said.

“I think it’s going to be so good for us.”

never easy to make the playoffs out of this region so that’s definitely an accomplishment for our team. That’s obviously not the end goal. We want to win a championship. We

just have to go one week at a time.”

That goal begins with a likely visit from Bob Jones in round one of the playoffs on November 10.

on 15 carries for a touchdown. Charlie Johnston went 13 of 17 for 189 yards and two touchdowns. KD Barnes would lead receivers with five catches for 64 yards and a touchdown to go with Aidan Robinson’s two catches for 69 yards and a score.

Coach Ganus said, “We let down and let them score right there. We’ve got to get off of the field. They took ten minutes off the clock. Little yards add up. The second half felt just…ugh. Giving up a ten-minute drive is bad for a defensive coach. I was proud of our effort. We need the off time. We’ve played ten straight games and a lot of teams don’t do that. We just need to know where to be the

next two weeks and we will be there.”

Chase Jackson talked about his interception and the game, “I undercut it and I just jumped up. I didn’t think I was going to one-hand it, but I did. It was just instinct, I guess. It’s a one-game season now. We just have to put our heads down and work.”

The Blue Devils make the playoffs for the second year straight and they have the chance to be the top seed in the region and host a game.

It is also possible that they will travel. We will keep you posted as to where they will be playing. The most likely scenario would see Moody as the three seed, traveling to Guntersville.

Cougars and hit wide receiver Jabari Staples for a 52-yarder and a touchdown. A third down handoff to Isaiah Miles iced the game for the Cougars, giving the final score of 62-7.

The Cougars are secured for their spot in the playoffs, but this win granted Head Coach Drew Gilmer his 100th win and his place as the winningest coach in ClayChalkville history. “It was a

great win,” says Gilmer of his 100th victory.

Quarterback Jaylen Mbakwe said the Cougars are pushing forward and staying focused, “That’s the plan.

Keep our head on the main goal, and just lock in for the playoffs.”

The Cougars will face Cullman November 10th in the first round of playoffs, while Shades Valley ends the season with a 4-5 record.