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Arrest made after shooting inside Center Point business From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department identified a man facing charges after a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 11 Monday, that injured five people.

Markeith Damel Henley, 27, of Birmingham, is charged with assault first degree, five counts of reckless endangerment and attempting to elude.

He will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail on bonds totaling $83,700.

Police said Henley caused the crash and was arrested from the scene, after a foot pursuit through Jefferson Memorial Center. Henley’s three passengers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Also taken to the hospital with serious injuries were two people in another vehicle that was involved in the wreck, including a juvenile.

The crash happened near Tutwiler Farms Shopping Center at Roosevelt Blvd.,

By Erik Harris, sports editor

The race for the blue map is underway, and four local squads are still in play for a bid to Tuscaloosa.

Five Tribune-area teams took part in the opening round of the state football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6, resulting in four victories.

Pinson Council approves contactless entry system purchase for City Hall

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around 10:15 a.m. Authorities said four vehicles were involved.

The Trussville Police Department along with Trussville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene.

Police said it all started

when a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on South Chalkville Road, near Golden Rule BBQ. The officer took information from the occupants of the vehicle and discovered warrants out for the arrest of two of them.

Police said Henley, the driver, then fled the scene, turning onto Hwy. 11 and later causing the wreck.

Traffic was backed up on the highway and side streets for over an hour while investigators were on the scene.

Local families decorating early for Christmas to offset gloom and doom

PINSON – The Pinson City Council unanimously approved a motion Thursday night, Nov. 5, 2020, to purchase a contactless security system for city hall.

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Moody Council approves paving on Church Street, hears concern on city information

By Nathan Prewett

MOODY — At a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, the Moody City Council approved an agreement with St. Clair County on paving a road in the city and heard from a concerned citizen.

Sharon Lee: Tree is up.

Decor to come. My kids lil trees are up too.

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CENTER POINT — A 22-year-old man is in custody after a shooting inside a Center Point business.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 1600 Block of Center Point Parkway.

Woman wanted in Trussville for financial exploitation of an elderly person

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Lauren Taylor decorated for Christmas on Nov. 1, 2020.

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While the anxiety of waiting to find out who our next president will be has crippled some, families like Lauren Taylor’s decided to spread holiday cheer a little early in hopes that some spirits could be raised.

“It just makes me happy,” said Taylor. “I’m doing this because 2020 has been such a hard year.”

Taylor said she is already seeing other people decorating as well. And she said her two children, Ava and Hagen, are also enjoying the view.

“I think a lot of people are decorating early because

showed that 2.4 million people plan to decorate early.

The nostalgia that comes along with Christmas decor can be enough to lighten the mood. Amid the pandemic, there is something to celebrate and that is the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Not to mention the fact that experts say decorating can boost your mental health.

So, if you see someone decorating early or singing Christmas songs before Thanksgiving, don’t be a grinch. Join in! You never know…you might end up smiling!

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TRUSSVILLE — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Trussville, despite Thanksgiving being weeks away.

People are decking their halls and putting up Christmas trees to brighten the end of 2020, a year full of dull moments. Along with the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 keeps giving grief in the form of murder hornets, social and economic challenges, destructive hurricanes and now a disputed presidential election.

Christmas Parker Miller: I put my tree up a few days ago and it made me feel better

of coronavirus,” Taylor said.

“It’s the lights and the coziness of the decorations that make us all smile.”

The Taylor’s and others in Trussville are not alone.

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TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has pledged $1 million to Tuskegee University, marking his fifth major donation to a historically black college, the university announced.

The retired basketball star pledged the same amount to Miles College earlier this year.

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TRUSSVILLE — Voting for the 2020 Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards is underway online. The awards will highlight the best of the best of businesses in The Tribune coverage area, which includes

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Crime Stoppers asking for information finding 2 men from Center Point in connection to separate cases From The Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information locating two Center Point men wanted on felony warrants.

Phillip Wayne Crawford, 23, is wanted on charges of failure to appear for theft of property first degree and obstructing justice. Crawford was listed as wanted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office as of Nov. 3, 2020.

Crawford’s last known address was in the 1900 block of Reed Road NE, in Center Point.

Also wanted, is Niheem Lee Anderson, 25, of Center Point.

Crime Stoppers said Anderson is facing charges of

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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department will pursue felony assault charges on a driver that caused a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 11 Monday.

The driver of the car that caused the crash was arrested from the scene and his three passengers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Also taken to the hospital with serious injuries was a person in another vehicle that was involved in the wreck.

The crash happened near

Exploitation failure to appear for unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle.

Anderson was wanted as of Nov. 3, 2020. His last known address was in the 300 block of Oxford Acres Circle.

Crawford and Anderson’s

cases do not appear to be related.

If you have any information on either suspect, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

tegic goals.”

The gift is unrestricted, but Barkley told al.com he hopes it goes to academic

scholarships.

Barkley is a native of Leeds, Alabama and a graduate of Auburn University. In 2000, he retired from the NBA as one of only four players in NBA history with 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists.

Since retiring, Barkley has worked as a basketball commentator with TNT. In addition, he has written several books.

Tuskegee is a private institution with more than 3,000 students. It was found in 1881

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In 2016, he pledged $1 million to both Alabama A&M in Huntsville and Clark Atlanta University and in 2017 he pledged $1 million to Morehouse College in Atlanta.

“We are excited to learn that Mr. Barkley made it a priority to support Tuskegee University,” interim President Dr. Charlotte Morris said in a statement. “His philanthropy will play a crucial role in advancing the university’s stra-

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TRUSSVILLE — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information locating a woman wanted in Trussville.

Angel Laquita Prewitt Hall, 43, is wanted on felony

Business Shooting From front page

On reports of a disorderly person inside a business.

Once on the scene, deputies were told that someone had fired several shots at the employees inside the store and fleed the scene in a vehicle.

Deputies were able to stop the vehicle and take the suspect, Keith Parker, into custody. According to witnesses,

Photo via Trussville Police Department.

the Pinnacle Plaza at Roosevelt Blvd., around 10:15 a.m. Authorities said for vehicles were involved.

The Trussville Police Department along with Trussville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. The crash has been cleared.

Police say it all started when a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on North

Chalkville Road. The officer took the driver’s information and discovered warrants out for their arrest.

The driver then fled the scene, according to police, turning onto Hwy. 11 and later causing the wreck.

Traffic was backed up on the highway and side streets for over an hour while investigators were on the scene.

warrants charging her with financial exploitation of an elderly person second-degree and forgery third-degree.

Hall is accused of stealing a check from a woman she worked as a caregiver for, and writing herself a $1,000 check, according to Trussville Police.

The suspect is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds. Her last known address was in the 3900 block

of 5th Street East, in Tuscaloosa, but investigators believe she could be in the Birmingham area.

Hall is considered innocent until proven guilty.

If you have information on the whereabouts of Hall, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 245-7777. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Parker was involved in a disagreement over a cell phone with the employees. They said he brandished a firearm and fired shots towards the employees.

Parker, 22, of Center Point, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on two counts of attempted murder, shooting into an occupied building, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

His bonds have been set at $177,000.

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Rotarians decorate city hall for Veteran’s Day From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE – A Trussville tradition continues.

Since 2005, the Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club has decorated city hall with ribbons for Veterans’ Day. For the past few years, the club has partnered with the Trussville Fire Department on this patriotic project.

Rotarian Linda Burns, who came up with the idea, believes it is important to say ‘thank you’ to veterans across the country. She says she borrowed the idea from a community in Lake Jackson, Texas, after seeing the downtown area adorned with yellow bows for soldiers.

Burns’ son, Justen, is in the Army, so service men and women hold a special place in her heart.

“Our military and their

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TRUSSVILLE — Crews began the demolition of the former Joel’s Restaurant building on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

A new restaurant, Rodney Scott’s BBQ, will be built in its place, off Main Street in Trussville.

The old building deteriorated beyond repair. Before the demolition, Trussville Fire and Rescue was allowed to use the

families sacrifice so much for our country,” said Burns.

“The least we can do is to recognize them and to say ‘thank you for your service.’”

Justen will retire in June with 20 years of service.

With several veterans among its members, the rotary club places great importance on recognizing them.

At its next meeting on Nov. 11, the Trussville club provided an opportunity to hear from some of those vet-

erans, as well as guest speaker Bobby Markovich, a Navy Capt.

Markovich, of U.S. Pacific Fleet (CSFWP), joined this week’s meeting via Zoom.

The Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club meets on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m., usually through Zoom. For more information on the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club, or to help with a project, contact Diane Poole at dianepoole1225@ centurytel.net.

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Rodney Scott’s is owned by the Pihakis Restaurant Group.

Rodney Scott got his start in Hemingway, South Carolina, when he was only 11 years old. He started smoking hogs at his family’s convenience store. Before long, Scott became known as the “Charleston BBQ Guy” and people would travel to get a taste of his whole hog barbecue. In 2016, Scott opened his first restaurant.

The restaurant offers whole hog barbecue, spareribs, fried catfish, barbecue chicken, mac

n’ cheese and other southern favorites, including banana pudding.

Rodney Scott was the 2018 winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast.

Along with the Charleston restaurant, there is also a location in Birmingham, on Third Avenue South.

Pihakis, which is based out of Birmingham, also owns Little Donkey, Mile End and Hero Doughnuts. The company’s founder and CEO, Nick Pihakis, was the founder of Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ.

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“If you have ever been into a building or worked in one that has the swipe card badges – it’s got your picture on it and you push it up in front of a proximity receiver and it doesn’t even touch it, then it opens the door – that’s basically what we’re talking about,” Mayor Joe Cochran said. “We would secure several rooms within city hall, thereby increasing the security, as well as the safety standards for our employees, making sure they’re able to do their job without coming in contact with (somebody) that might have Covid. …

Another benefit to it is, when you come in and out of the door with a swipe card, it identifies who you are and tells who is coming and going all day.”

The cost of the system is $15,300 and includes card printers so that the ID cards can be printed at city hall. Cochran said that the cost should be covered under the federal government’s Covid-19 reimbursement fund for municipalities.

“I definitively believe we can get this on the Covid-19 reimbursement,” he said. “It’s an opportunity to get some upgrades here at city hall, do the right thing and, again, not necessarily have to pay for it out of our general fund.”

The council also passed a motion to approve $5,400 for the installation of a decontamination showering area in the back of Pinson City Hall.

“Again, getting to Covid-19 money,” Cochran said. “The previous council had asked for a bid on a decontamination area. We had thought that this had passed at a previous council meeting – it has been brought before council before – but apparently, it did not pass that we’re aware of. … We do believe we can get Covid reimbursement on this.”

Additionally, the council unanimously approved a motion to purchase new technology for city hall, including laptops, computer monitors and stands, and docking stations, for under $13,000.

“We have computer needs here at city hall … these pieces of technology are easily reimbursed through the Covid-19,” Cochran said.

November 11 - 17, 2020 After passing Resolution 20-54 on Nov. 2, 2020, which ratified the city’s existing depositories, stating that the city would continue to use the same banks and keep the same bank accounts after the swearing in of the new council, the council unanimously passed a motion on Nov. 5 to move its four existing tax accounts from Wells Fargo to Hometown Bank.

“We’re wanting to move those accounts because the Wells Fargo branch (in Pinson) stays closed so much the clerk can’t get in and out of there and be able to do business,” Councilor Robbie Roberts said. “We need a bank that’s actually open and doing business here in Pinson.”

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maintain a 6-foot distance.

“I think that’s probably the way to go,” Cochran said. “Say we’re going to reopen it with normal capacity issues, asking that if you are within 6 feet of someone who is a non-family member, please wear your face mask.

Do the right thing and allow us to open up those facilities for the public’s use, because people in the municipality, especially those with young children, would love to have the opportunity to go down there and have a party by the playground.”

Councilor Dawn Tanner also reminded the community that the Palmerdale Homestead Community Center is open and available to rent for events.

sion regarding the reopening of the city’s rental facilities at Bicentennial Park and Civitan. The event rooms that the city would normally rent out for gatherings and parties were shut down in March when Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency due to Covid-19.

“I’m inclined to say let’s open them,” Cochran said.

“When you look at the other municipalities around us, they’re doing that kind of thing. I don’t want to be hysterical about it. We want to be protective; we want to protect our citizens, but we also know that there’s some responsibility that lays within the citizen’s, themselves. … We’ll give you the restrictions, tell you how many people you can have there, say that we prefer you have face masks, etc.”

City attorney Shane Black said that the state ordinance would allow non-work gatherings so long as masks are worn in any indoors space if participants who are from different households cannot

In other city business, the council approved the following: • Motion to accept a proposal from Smith Roofing for $8,635 to replace the roof on a rental property the city owns at 4182 Powell Ave. • Motion to purchase two upgraded batteries for the city’s limo golf carts for $3,570 each • Ordinance 2020-19, authorizing the unified adoption of the city’s existing Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations and Design and Construction Standards • Ordinance 2020-20, annexing property at 4461 Main Street into the city of Pinson • Resolution 20-57, authorizing the mayor to receive bids for debris removal services; bids will be due Nov. 19 at 3 p.m.

• Resolution 20-58, proclaiming the third Saturday in December, Dec. 19, 2020, Wreaths Across America Day Upcoming Events: • 11 – Veteran’s Day drive-thru lunch at city hall • 4 – Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Pinson City Hall. Pre-council begins at 6:30 p.m. and the regular council meeting begins at 7 p.m.

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The council heard from resident Tracey Farley, who spoke on ordinances listed on the city website, saying that it has not been updated since 2014 and asked that access to the ordinances be updated. She expressed concerns with what she described as difficulty in getting information from the city hall.

She also spoke on a recent incident at the ballpark in which she said that a youth there had used profanity and was asked to leave by other youths. Afterward, she said a heated exchange began that eventually involved a police officer.

She said that the officer had “used some ugly words” to the youths and told them to leave.

Though she said she respected the police department, she described it as part of a “disconnect” between the city and the citizens.

Mayor Joe Lee thanked her for her comments saying, “I know that the city clerk works hard to make available to the public whatever they want. We pride ourselves on being the best and I have a lot of faith in our police department. If you ever have any problems, feel to come in and visit, call me, call any of your council members. We’re here to serve the public. Everything we do is an open book; you can get any record you want here at City Hall.”

Moody Police Chief commented and said that he believed that there was no disconnect.

“There’s definitely no disconnect,” he said. “We have one of the best departments I believe in St. Clair County. Our connection with the community here is just astounding. People here love our police department; they’ve shown that over this past year. We’re always ranked in the top 10 safest in the state every year. This is actually the first time I’ve heard anybody say what she claimed tonight. But everybody has their own opinion, and we roll with it and there’s always something we can improve on every day and we’ll get better each day.

But as far as my guys and my department: couldn’t ask for better men and women.”

At the previous meeting on Oct. 26, the council considered entering into an agreement with St. Clair County Commission to pave Church St. but that was tabled until last night when it was brought up and passed unanimously.

The portions of the street to be paved are: • The portion of Church Street from CR-10 to Carl Morgan Rd that is considered to be County Maintained • The portion of Church Street from Carl Morgan Rd to US Hwy 411 that is considered to be City Maintained • The portion of the turn lane that transitions from CR-10 to Church Street that is not on the ROW for CR-10 that is considered to be County Maintained • The County will pave Church Street from CR-10 to US Hwy 411 and the turn

The Trussville Tribune lane between CR-10 and Church Street using its bid in place • The County will stripe and put in pavement markers with its bid in place • The County will pay for the total cost to have the whole road paved and striped • The City of Moody will accept Church Street from CR-10 to US Hwy 411 and the portion of the turn lane that transitions from CR-10 to Church Street that is not on the ROW for CR-10 for maintenance when the project is complete.

In other business, the council: • Approved Horton’s request to send out annual fire donation cards for $4,641.87, • Approved Hunt’s request for golf cart rental payment for $300, • Approved Hunt’s request to move Reserve Officer Dylan Howard to full time status and will report to a police academy in January 2021 for $2,000, with a $1,300 reimbursement when he graduates, • Approved Parks and Recreation Director Mike Staggs’ request for annual maintenance on the city hall elevator for $2,974.49, • Approved Staggs’ request for marketing advertising from the vendor Birmingham Bridal Directory for $775, and • Approved Lee’s recommendation to appoint Autumn Null to the Moody Commercial Development Authority to replace Andrew Weathington.

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Springville Mayor renews his message of cooperation in work session

By Terry Schrimscher

SPRINGVILLE — Mayor Dave Thomas opened the November 9 work session at City Hall with a short apology to members of the City Council.

“First, I’d like to take an opportunity to apologize to the council,” said Thomas.

“In my haste and eagerness to be more inclusive of the council and the mayor’s decisions, I must take responsibility and apologize for putting the council in an uncomfortable position. I will certainly be more considerate in the future.”

Thomas was speaking in reference to some of the potential personnel changes he announced in his first city council meeting last week. In the meeting, he announced his intention to move Ashley Hay out of her role as Director of Parks & Recreation to an assistant role in the Mayor’s office. Council members initially complained the resolutions were not on the agenda before moving the discussion into a private, executive session.

“My intent is to leave Ashley where she is,” said Thomas. He explained he had intended to maximize the use of city personnel with the move.

“In spite of our best efforts, we sometimes have unintended consequences and that was

one of them,” he said.

Mayor Thomas proposed the creation of a new cityscapes department to oversee the aesthetic appeal of the city as a whole. The new position, if approved, would be included in the city budgets and would initially start with one person focused on maintaining and improving the eye appeal of the city. Members of the council encouraged Mayor Thomas to study similar roles in other cities as he creates a job description for the potential hire.

Hay addressed the council twice during the meeting.

First, she delivered an update on bids for cleaning services for city buildings. The previous contractor resigned and she expects to present bids for the work at the next city council meeting.

She also presented a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from the State of Alabama regarding the city’s proposed Forever Wild project, Big Canoe Creek.

According to Hay, the MOU sets specific guidelines for the development and allows work to begin on the property. She will present the information at the next regular city council meeting.

Mayor Thomas introduced Charlie D. Waldrep, the new City Attorney, and new City Clerk Lynn Porter. Both were announced at the previous meeting.

Robert Wilkes addressed the meeting regarding sewage treatment needs for the new Archer’s Cove housing development at Wright Farms. Currently, the Odenville Utilities Board plans to take on sewage treatment services for the neighborhood of more than 600 homes.

Springville Public Works Director Earl Peoples led much of the discussion on behalf of the city, reiterating earlier opinions that the city is not at capacity but cannot take on that many additional homes. The city is studying ways to assist the developer as they prepare to close on the first group of houses at Archer’s Cove until the connection can be made with Odenville.

With no more new business, Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 16 at 6 p.m.

Woman wanted by Trussville PD arrested in Jefferson County From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A Hueytown woman wanted by the Trussville Police Department on several felony warrants, has been arrested

Amy Leigh Nichols, 39, is facing several charges including trafficking in stolen identities, possession of a forged instrument third-degree, forgery third-degree, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and un-

Amy Leigh Nichols. Photo: Jefferson County Jail.

lawful possession of a controlled substance, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.

Nichols was arrested on June 4, 2020, in connection to an incident at Home Depot in Trussville. Officers said they

discovered drugs and various ID’s in a vehicle.

Although Nichols was originally arrested, detectives were unable to obtain warrants from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office until Nov. 2, 2020.

Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush said the delay was due to COVID-19.

Nichols was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Friday, Nov. 6, on $65,000 in bonds. She was released hours later, after posting bond.

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Trussville Council hears from citizens on proposed gas station, approves alcohol sales for Cracker Barrel From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council met on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, and approved several measures including the sale of alcohol for Cracker Barrel.

The meeting was the first official meeting for the new council and for new City Clerk Dan Weinrib. Council President Alan Taylor asked the public to be patient.

“This is a brand new council,” said Taylor. “So, we may mess some things up but if we do, just laugh at us, we’ll correct them and we’ll move on.”

REZONING REQUESTS A public hearing was held on the rezoning proposal for a property owned by JebLow, LLC. The property, at 1809 Gadsden Highway, from Commercial Preferred to Commercial – 2. No one was in attendance to speak for or against the rezoning. The move was approved unanimously.

After a public hearing, the council rejected a proposal to rezone two properties at 7435 and 7473 Gadsden Highway from Industrial-1 to Commercial-2. Dinesh Patel presented plans for the property owner, John T. Howland, Jr., to the city’s Planning and Zoning Board, last month. Howland would like the property to be rezoned from I-1 (Light Industrial) to Commercial, in order for him to build a new service station and convenience store.

Several concerned citizens spoke against the rezoning and P&Z recommended that the city council deny the request because the property is in the city’s Industrial Park.

Some of the same citizens spoke during the public hear-

ing at the city council meeting Monday to relay those same concerns. Tris Swindle, a resident of Saddlewood, said he is concerned about the proximity of the property to Paine Elementary.

“It’s a gas station with alcohol sales, cigarette sales,” said Swindle. “I don’t really like that being real close to a school.”

Other concerns Swindle and others have are traffic, wildlife wellbeing and light pollution.

Michael Johnson, the Vice President of Commercial Sales and Leasing for Engle Properties Co., spoke in the public hearing saying he wanted to take the opportunity to chat with residents about interest in other kinds of businesses showing interest in the property.

“We’ve gotten a lot of interest from other retailers, including dollar-type stores” said Johnson. “The owner of the property owns the Bobcat Trading Company. Is that something that the neighborhood and the city would approve because we are talking about tractors being sold versus just a gas station.”

Council President Alan Taylor suggested Johnson meet with homeowners about what they would like to see go in the location.

“What this council has been asked to consider is

only one thing,” Taylor said.

“That is, ‘Do we want to move a property that is in our Industrial Park from industrial to commercial?’ For the council, our primary concern isn’t what is going there, it is whether we want to move that property from industrial to commercial.”

The council unanimously voted unanimously to reject the rezoning.

CRACKER BARREL A public hearing was held on an alcohol license request for Cracker Barrel. The restaurant is planning to add wine and beer to the menu nationwide.

Cracker Barrel hopes to have alcohol in 600 of its nearly 660 locations by the end of 2021.

Cracker Barrel Associate Manager Shelby Puttnam spoke in support of the measure.

“I think it will be good for our business and I think it will be good for the city of Trussville,” Puttnam said.

Puttnam said employees will be trained to serve alcohol. She said Cracker Barrel is putting a lot of money into extensive training and paying close attention to policies.

“We are still a family atmosphere so with that all being taken in, I don’t think there will be an issue,” said Puttnam.

The council unanimously

Michael Johnson, with Engle Properties Co., discusses a rezoning request with residents during a public hearing at the Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, Trussville City Council meeting.

approved the restaurant retail liquor license.

OTHER BUSINESS The council approved the purchase of new management software for the Parks and Recreation Department.

The city will use COVID-19 CARES Act funds to reimburse the Parks and Recreation Department to update the old system. The new software will allow Park and Recreation to send out alerts.

The cost approved for the software is $47,535.

In other business, the council approved an ordinance vacating a 20-foot private alley that is no longer needed for public or municipal purposes.

The move was part of a landswap with Birmingham Realty Co., also known as Barber’s.

The city will use the swapped property as part of the new downtown plaza.

The city also proclaimed November 2020 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. The proclamation supports hospice care and hospice care workers by encouraging “citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life, discuss their end of life wishes with their families, and observe this month with appropriate activities and programs.”

The following items were approved as part of the consent agenda: • Hire Jessica Golab, Payroll specialist, Grade 18, Step 3, effective 11/23/2020 • Hire Christopher Carlisle, Police Officer, Grade 17, Step 4, effective 11/21/2020 • Purchase Law Enforcement Equipment for Entertainment District • Section IX – Auditing Accounts During council reports, Jaime Anderson announced that ACTA will perform “Elf” Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12, at 7 p.m., and Dec. 6 and 13, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. There will be over 30 actors in the production.

Councilor Lisa Bright said she met with Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill about plans for the future. She also introduced Trussville City Schools Board of Education President Kathy Brown and BOE member Steve Ward. Brown gave an update on the school system.

“I don’t guess we can say that Hewitt-Trussville High School is a Blue Ribbon High School enough,” said Brown.

“That is a huge honor and it’s not an overnight process.”

Brown said the school system just completed the accreditation process and scored 311. The average score is 278-283.

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“Just those scores should make us proud,” Taylor said.

“We hear every single day that people are coming to Trussville and one of the main reasons is for our schools and y’all ought to be thanked for that.”

Taylor also recognized former City Council member Jef Freeman, who was in the public seating area for the meeting.

“He’s done a great job for our city,” Taylor said of Freeman. “A lot of what you see down here, we owe a thanks to him and others for that.”

Continuing council reports, Councilor Perry Cook called on JR Malchus, with Inspections, to give an update on building permits. In the past two weeks, Machus said there have been 158 permits issued and 323 sites visited.

Councilor Ben Short, who serves on the Planning and Zoning Board, attended his first meeting Monday and gave an update. Short said the board gave final approval for Keystone Ridge Subdivision.

Short also said the board discussed minor changes to the city’s zoning ordinance that could improve commercial development down the road.

Mayor Buddy Choat said he is planning on putting together a veterans committee in order to serve those who served for our country. Choat said the stand for the bust being made in honor of Army Sgt. Jason Stegall has been placed in Civitan Park and the University of Alabama is putting finishing touches on the bust.

Choat said the city has met all deadlines for the widening of Highway 11. The project is expected to begin in early 2021. He also said ALDOT is preparing to do resurfacing on Interstate 59 from exit 141 to St. Clair County.

The council also went into an executive session to discuss a real estate matter.

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Margie Smith

September 22, 1922 ~ November 4, 2020 (age 98)

May 29, 1935 ~ November 4, 2020 (age 85) Bobbie Jean DeArman Minyard (85) of Birmingham, Alabama passed away November 4, 2020 in the loving home of her daughter Judy and son-inlaw Bobby. She was preceded by her husband Curtis L. Minyard; parents, John and Laura DeArman; her brothers John and Louis; and sisters Jewel, Charlotte, and Mary. She is survived by her children Judith Minyard Bynon (Bobby), Julia Minyard Simpson (Jim), Lee Minyard (Rose); grandchildren Jim Simpson (Carmen), Jackie Simpson Bates (Mike), Sara Bynon Neely (Chris), Brittany Minyard Whitworth (Jon), Tiffany Minyard, Jonathan Simpson, Brandon Minyard and 7 great grandchildren.

Bobbie Jean was the youngest of 6 children. She was married to Curt for 54 years and resided in the Forestdale and Trussville area of Birmingham.

She was known for her faith in Jesus Christ and the love of her family. She was a graduate of Ensley High School and spent most of her work life in the financial area. Her love of her Savior defined her life and she lived as a light of His love. Family was her greatest blessing and often meant Sunday dinners featuring her famous fried chicken, holidays with wonderful food and a good cup of coffee, and hunting for plastic Easter eggs filled with cash for the grandkids (equally divided at the end). Her grandchildren were her light and she always supported them in everything they did. She loved reading and cross-stitching which resulted in a cherished quilt for each of her children and grandchildren. Her collection of Angels not only filled her home but surrounded her on Wednesday and took her home to her Lord and Savior. We will miss you mom, Nana, but will continue to honor you until we see you again. A special thanks to mom’s caregiver, Beverly Thomas, who has been with us for over 6 years ….we couldn’t have cared for her without you, and to Amedisys Home Health for guidance in mom’s care and comfort. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or your favorite charity.

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Margie Lee Vaughan Smith, 98, of Pell City, Alabama, went to be with our Lord on November 4, 2020. She had been cared for by her daughter, Pat, in Milton, Florida, for the last few months. Margie was born to Oral and Exer Vaughan on October 22, 1922. She graduated from Hanceville High School in 1940 and went on to study education at Troy State University.

Afterwards, she taught school for a time. She married Lester Smith and they resided in Birmingham with their two daughters for many years.

She started a custom drapery business which she owned and operated until her retirement in the early 1980s. She and Lester retired together to Pell City where she has resided since. Margie was a member of Eden Westside Baptist Church in Pell City for over thirty years, where she taught Sunday School and also served as Training Union Director.

She loved to read, do crossword puzzles, crochet, and play the organ.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lester Smith; her daughter, Paula Dian Hoagland and son-in-law, Gordon Allen Hoagland; her parents, Oral and Exer Vaughan; her brothers James Vaughan and Wayne Vaughan; and a sister, Muriel Vaughan Allred. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Smith McCoy and son-in-law, Herman Roy McCoy; her grandchildren, Terri Shannon McCoy, Timothy Michael McCoy, and Amy Renee Hoagland. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Andrew Allen Hannah, Kressie Olivia Kornis, Alexander David Hannah, Paul Joseph Kornis, Ashley Dian Hannah, and Gavin Reese Peaden; and a niece Tracy Gaylene Tatum.

Margie Smith was a beautiful and strong Christian lady who lived a very long and full life. She was deeply loved by family and many friends and will be greatly missed.

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Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 (Age56)

Randy Boyd Stone, 56, of Dora, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

June 24, 1933 ~ November 5, 2020 (age 87)

Memorial service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at 7750 Goodner Mtn. Rd. Trussville, AL.

John Ray Garrett Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed peacefully from this life into the presence of Jesus in the early morning hours of Thursday November 5, 2020. A proud native of Morton, Mississippi, he was born June 24, 1933. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where he met and married the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Shirley Ferguson Garrett. He was a 1951 graduate of Bartlett High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

Randy known as “Handy Randy”, grew up in Trussville and swam for Jefferson State. He was an independent landscaper and previous owner of Stepping Stone Landscaping. Doing what he loved, being outside. He loved God, his family, friends and good food. He will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his brother Roger Stone.

He was survived by his loving wife Robin Stone; children, Corey Stone, Adam Stone (Kalii), Zachary Stone (Tiffany), Randa Stone, Jonathan Ruff (Amberly), Jacob Taylor, Jordan Taylor (Heather) and Jenna Taylor; grandchildren, Brandon Calhoun, Kaiden Calhoun, Wyatt Stone, McKessie Stone and Blakey Ruff; parents, Aaron and Gwen Stone; siblings, Robert Stone (Teri), Mary Jane Webb (Steve) and Marsha Keith (Jim); in-laws, David and Sandra Hollock; special friend, Scott Tidwell and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A career in the trucking industry brought him to Alabama in 1958, where he and Shirley eventually settled in Center Point to raise their family of four children. They have been residents of Trussville for 14 years. He was employed in a variety of capacities at Gordon’s Transports, Cowin Equipment Company, and SEPCO/Birmingham Rubber and Gasket.

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He was a member of First Baptist Church Trussville. Throughout his life Ray served in many churches, including Hilldale Baptist, First Baptist Center Point, Carson Road Baptist, Clearview Baptist, First Baptist Helena and Deerfoot Baptist. His leadership roles included Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Director, Church Training Director, Deacon and numerous committees.

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Ray is survived by his wife Shirley; sons Danny Garrett (Carol), Don Garrett (Lisa), David Garrett (Scott Michelfelder); daughter Diane Giddens (Steve); grandchildren Brooke Harris (Marcus), Jake Garrett (Maddie), Brett Williamson, John Garrett (Jenny), Everett Garrett (Leann Cross), Nick Garrett (Hope), Joseph Garrett; great granddaughter Carrie McRae Garrett; sisters Mary Louise Vassar and Elizabeth Nobles; and a large host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents John Ray Sr. and Ina Mai Garrett, and brother Harmon Garrett.

Walter Holder, a devoted widower husband, of 65 years, 10 days, father, grandfather, great-grandfather went to be with Jesus on November 7, 2020 from natural causes. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was born in Giles County, TN. He came to Birmingham, AL in Sept 1947 for work. He was employed at McCain Manufacturing Plant for 31 years and self-employed until age 93 years. He was a resident of Remlap, Al and a member of Huffman Church of Christ where he attended faithfully. He is preceded in death by his precious wife Pauline M. Holder, his parents, Jeff Davis Holder and Sara McConnel, 8 brothers, a daughter, Faye Roberts, and a grandson Doug Roberts Jr. He is survived by his only son Walter C. Holder Jr. (JoAnn), of DeLand, FL, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be on Saturday, Nov 14 at Noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 11am until service time.

Burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. The family would like to express deep gratitude to friends and family for their love and support during this difficult time. A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion.

Called Ray, Daddy, Grangi, and Uncle Jute, this humble man was known mostly for his deep faith and reliance on the watchcare and providence of God. Even after a successful career of many years, he often applied and shared life lessons learned from humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper. His family will often smile and lovingly remember the many times he jokingly said, “I was born during the Depression…” John Ray Garrett Jr. was so greatly loved and admired, and we will miss his stories, his sense of humor, his prayers, and his faith every single day.

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Goodwin runs for 3 TDs, Hewitt advances

By Ronnie Hagood, for The Tribune

MADISON — The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies made their return to the playoffs last Friday night after failing to qualify in 2019. The Huskies, ranked No. 3 in Class 7A, traveled to James Clemens High School for the first round matchup. After a sluggish start to the first quarter, the Huskies took control in the second stanza, and cruised to a 55-12 win on the road.

The first quarter was a feeling out process for Hewitt-Trussville.

Huskies quarterback Cade Ott Caruth hit Sean Jackson down the middle of the field late in the first quarter for a 60-yard touchdown for a 7-0 lead. The first quarter would end with the Huskies leading by that touchdown, but that would be the opening act to the offense in the second quarter.

After a missed Jets field goal, the Hewitt-Trussville offense lived up to the term “Husky Fast.” Armoni Goodwin scored on a 35-yard touchdown run just 50 seconds after the change of possession. The next series for Hewitt saw the same result, as Goodwin ran 10 yards to the end zone.

Suddenly, a low scoring affair became a 21-0 Huskies lead.

See HUSKIES, Page 10

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McKinstry-led Indians roll Arab, 45-0

By Erik Harris, sports editor

PINSON – He wanted to live up to the hype, and he did.

Pinson Valley senior Ga’Quincy McKinstry, in his first game back since committing to Alabama on Oct. 25, led the third-ranked Indians to a decisive first-round playoff victory over Arab last Friday night at Willie Adams Stadium.

McKinstry broke loose for three offensive touchdowns and added a pick-6, as Pinson Valley opened up the Class 6A playoffs with a 45-0 win over the 4-seed coming out of Region 7.

“He (McKinstry) had a complete game: offense, defense, and we even tried to get him loose on special teams,” said Pinson Valley head coach Sam Shade.

“When you commit to the University of Alabama, you really have to show that you deserve to be there, so I had that on my mind all game long and I proved it,” said McKinstry.

The 5-star senior found great rhythm with junior quarterback Zach Pyron, reeling in touchdown receptions of 34, 7 and 57 yards en route to a dominant home win. Pyron found him a total of five

Pinson Valley senior Ga’Quincy McKinstry (1) runs in one of his four touchdowns against Arab last Friday night in the first round of the state playoffs. Photo by Vickie Unlap

times for 113 yards.

The Tribe (9-2) was equally as impressive on the defensive side, holding Arab scoreless for the first time this year and yielding 129 yards of total offense. In 13 offensive possessions, the Knights were forced into nine punts, including eight threeand-outs.

McKinstry’s late-third quarter pick-6 set the final tally at 45-0. The senior pulled down a deep shot from

Knights’ quarterback Aidan Cox and followed his blocking 75 yards to the end zone with 3:08 remaining in the third.

“My brothers were blocking for me; I really enjoy staying behind them and watching them block,” said McKinstry.

Pinson Valley’s first turnover was scooped up by James Perkins Jr. on Arab’s opening drive of the second half. The Indians took advantage of the turnover with

a 74-yard touchdown drive to stretch the lead to 31-0 midway through the third. Jaquel Fells Jr. finished off the drive with a 12-yard touchdown scamper.

“I just feel like we played a complete game,” said Shade. “We talked to the offense about coming out and starting fast and it felt like we got that done.”

The Indians punched in their first points late in the first frame when Michael Sharpe Jr. shot 27 yards up the middle for a 7-0 advantage. Pyron then went to McKinstry from 34 and 7 yards out before Zaylen McCray connected on a 30-yard field goal to send Pinson Valley to the break with a 24-0 lead.

Pyron threw for 289 yards and three scores on a 16-for29 effort. Sharpe accepted nine carries for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Up next for Pinson Valley will be a visit to Shades Valley, who advanced past Cullman last week. The Tribe won its first game of the season on Aug. 28 in Irondale over the Mounties, 31-21.

“They gave us all we could handle that first game, they were up for parts of that game, so it’s going to be a battle and we’re going to have to go out there and play our best game,” said Shade.

No. 6 ClayChalkville thumps Southside, 63-0

By Joshua Huff, for The Tribune

PINSON — ClayChalkville carried over its stellar play throughout the regular season into Friday’s Class 6A first-round playoff contest against visiting Southside-Gadsden in what quickly morphed into a blowout as the Cougars overwhelmed the Panthers in every facet of the game, 63-0.

See FIRST ROUND, Page 10

Leeds starts strong to bounce Boaz Johnny Sanders, for The Tribune

LEEDS — The Pirates from Boaz made the trip south to take on the Leeds Green Wave in class 5A Round 1 playoff action last Friday night.

Leeds dominated from the opening whistle and cruised to an easy 41-14 win over the visiting Pirates, thanks to an unconventional fast start.

“I thought we finally did very well in the first half and started better.

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With the win, No. 6 ClayChalkville advanced into the second round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The Cougars hope to continue a four-year run of advancing into the third round of the playoffs with a second-round clash against Homewood next Friday.

“This time of the year, it’s all about playing well,” ClayChalkville head coach Drew

physical at the line of attack and controlling the line of scrimmage.”

Stifled throughout the opening quarter, Southside Gadsden’s offense did little to mitigate the Cougars’ blazing start. The Panthers went into damage control late in the first quarter following a fumble that was recovered by ClayChalkville’s Lamar Croskey.

That led to a Johnson 13-yard touchdown run to stretch the Cougars’ lead to 21-0 in the final seconds of the first quarter.

a 40-yard Osley touchdown run. That touchdown came after yet another failed Panthers drive. The Panthers’ inability to generate any momentum on offense was partially thanks to a sensational game from the Cougars’ defensive backs.

On the night, Clay-Chalkville recorded three interceptions, with the third, a Lamar Croskey pick, setting up a 6-yard Lazarius Hinkle touchdown run that increased the Cougars’ lead to 42-0 with 6:38 left in the third.

Clay-Chalkville running back Cam’ron Williams breaks loose during a playoff win over Southside-Gadsden last Friday. Photo by Ron Burkett

Gilmer said. “It’s about limiting your mistakes and getting hot at the right time. It’s good momentum for us going into the second round.”

Clay-Chalkville’s typical dominance in the playoffs was on full display from the opening kick against the Panthers.

The Cougars easily marched down the field and capped off their first drive with a 31yard Marquarius White touchdown catch from quarterback Khalib Johnson at the 9:39 mark of the first quarter. ClayChalkville’s lead stretched to 14-0 just four minutes later thanks to an Edward Osley 1-yard touchdown run out of the Wildcat. Osley’s touchdown was set up by a 50-yard Jordan Mccants scamper.

“The quarterback’s best friend is the run game,” Gilmer said. “Our offensive line has done a great job being

“Khalib has done a great job,” Gilmer said of his junior starting quarterback. “He’s gotten better each week. He’s doing a great job leading our team and leading our offense.”

The Cougars recorded their second turnover of the night on a Jayden Sweeney interception at the 10-minute mark of the second quarter.

Clay-Chalkville promptly capitalized with a Ortavious Miles 13-yard touchdown catch two minutes later that put the Cougars up 28-0.

Clay-Chalkville recorded four takeaways in the first half.

“I thought the (defense) did a great job just being aggressive and making plays,” Gilmer said. “They played extremely well tonight.”

The deficit for Southside Gadsden ballooned early in the third quarter following

In all, the Cougars notched six takeaways on the night. Of those six, ClayChalkville capitalized on four of them.

The Cougars proceeded to swap out their starters in the fourth quarter. The substitutes still managed to score three touchdowns in the final frame thanks to running back Cam’ron Williams, who scored from 25 yards out and six yards out, and they also recorded a turnover on a Panther fumble on the final kickoff of the game.

Clay-Chalkville will host Homewood next week in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs. The No. 4 Patriots stunned No. 1 Athens, 34-31, following a game-winning touchdown with 29 seconds left. Overall, the Cougars hold a 2-1 series advantage over Homewood.

November 11 - 17, 2020

Playoffs From front page

In Class 5A, Leeds (9-2) continued its epic turnaround in Year 2 under head coach Jerry Hood, as the Green Wave rolled to a 41-14 home win over Boaz (5-6). Leeds clamped down on a 7-0 advantage barely more than a minute into the game and never looked back to secure a place in the second round.

Leeds will travel up to Russellville (9-2), who beat Fairfield 14-7 in Round 1, Friday, Nov. 13. The winner of that game will draw the winner of No. 1 Ramsay (100) vs. Fairview (10-1).

Class 6A No. 3 Pinson Valley (8-2) knocked off Arab (5-6), 45-0. The Indians were propelled by four Ga’Quincy McKinstry touchdowns and shutout defense to earn a second trip to Shades Valley (47) in the second round.

The Tribe won its first game of the season over the Mounties on Aug. 28 by a final of 31-21. If Pinson Valley can grab a second win in Iron-

Clay-Chalkville running back Edward Osley (22) charges down the sideline on Nov. 6, 2020. Photo by Ron Burkett

dale this week, it will draw the winner of No. 1 Oxford (9-1) vs. Briarwood Christian (8-3).

On the bottom side of the Class 6A North bracket, No. 6 Clay-Chalkville (10-1) took a 63-0 win over Southside-Gadsden (7-4) last Friday. The decisive victory pairs the Cougars with Homewood (7-4) this week in the round of 16. That game will be at Homewood and connects with No. 2 Mountain Brook (10-1) vs. Gardendale (9-2).

Class 7A No. 3 Hewitt-Trussville (9-2) hit the road last Friday night and came home with a 55-12 win over No. 10 James Clemens (8-3). The lopsided victory gives the Huskies a rematch with top-ranked Thompson (11-0) this week in the quarterfinals.

If Hewitt-Trussville can pull the road upset, it would draw the winner of No. 2 Hoover (10-1) vs. Oak Mountain (7-4) in the North semifinals.

Huskies From page 9

After another forced Jets punt, Sam Washington broke the game wide open for the visitors, fielded a booming punt from Aaron Rowe and taking it 72 yards to the house. The Hewitt second quarter fireworks were capped off on a Connor Thomas 51-yard touchdown run, putting the game out of reach at 35-0 going into halftime.

Coming out of the locker room, the Huskies offense picked up where they left off.

An Armoni Goodwin 76-yard touchdown run less than a minute into the third quarter capped off an impressive night for the Auburn University commit.

Goodwin finished the game with 145 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

A blocked punt for a touch-

Hewitt-Trussville senior Armoni Goodwin (2) looks for running room against Oak Mountain on Oct. 23, 2020. Photo by Ron Burkett

down and a Jackson Ollis touchdown run closed out the scoring for the Huskies.

After the game, the discussion quickly turned to the quarterfinals match up with a familiar foe. Hewitt-Trussville will make the trip to Alabaster to face the reigning 7A state champions, the Thompson Warriors.

“Well, they’re pretty good.

Thompson’s obviously the defending state champs. We’ve had some great battles with them over the years,” said Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd. “It’s just unfortunate it has to be in the quarterfinals.”

The Huskies will be looking to avenge a 35-21 loss to the Warriors in the regular season.

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Hewitt girls, boys qualify for state championship meet

Tribune POW: Alabama pledge shows out in 1st-round blowout

ing to information provided by Hewitt-Trussville athletics.

Against a field of seven teams, junior Maci Mills paced the Hewitt girls with a time of 20:15.34 — good enough for fourth place overall. She was followed by two teammates in the top 10, as senior Amelia Brady finished ninth, one spot ahead of sophomore Sophia Knox. Kylee Sisk placed 11th and Avery Cahoon finished 16th overall for the Huskies.

The Hewitt-Trussville boys tied Spain Park at fourth place with a score of 78, and eventual-

ly claimed the tiebreaker thanks to the team’s sixth-place finisher, Will Edwards, who finished ahead of the Jaguars’ sixth-place runner.

Only the top four teams advance to state on Nov. 14.

Junior Mitchell Phillips led the Huskies with a ninth-place overall run, followed by Aaron Himes (12th), Nathan Knox (16th), Tristan Teer (17th) and Sam Lovin (24th).

Both Hewitt-Trussville teams will vie for a 7A state championship next Saturday morning at Oakville Indian Mounds Park.

PINSON – The top player in the state was the best player on the field last Friday night in Willie Adams Stadium, as third-ranked Pinson Valley opened up postseason play with a 45-0 drubbing of Arab.

Ga’Quincy McKinstry, widely known as “Kool-Aid” by sports fans across the state and beyond, torched the Knights for four touchdowns en route to a first-round playoff win. His performance came complete with offense, defense and special teams, and was easily enough to earn him Tribune Player of the Week honors.

“He (McKinstry) had a complete game: offense, defense, and we even tried to get him loose on special teams,” said Pinson Valley head coach Sam Shade following the game.

The 5-star senior was on the receiving end of three Zach Pyron touchdown passes, proving too much for an outmatched Arab secondary. McKinstry shot up the right sideline for his first score — a 34-yard dart on the run from Pyron. He wrapped up the first half with a contested, 7-yard touchdown grab in the corner and later got over the top for a 57-yard touchdown catch late in the third.

Alabama’s most recent commit finished with five receptions for 113 yards and the three scores, but his finest moment came seconds after his final offensive touchdown, as he tracked down a desperation shot from Arab quarterback Aidan Cox and took it back 75 yards for a pick-6.

“When you commit to the University of Alabama, you really have to show that you deserve to be there, so I had that on my mind all game long and I proved it,” said McKinstry.

with 3:05 to go in the first.

Once again, the Leeds defense would stifle Boaz and set up shop at the 43-yard line of the Pirates. Five plays later, Yelverton tacked on another touchdown, this time from 12 yards out, and Leeds ended the first quarter with a 28-0 lead.

The second quarter was much like the first, with smothering defense and potent offense by the Green Wave. On their first drive, Leeds failed on a fourth and 13, giving the Pirates the ball at their own 29-yard line. CJ Douglas would pick off a Tyler Pierce pass and return it to the 10-yard line, where Devonte Megginson would join the scoring party and get his first rushing touchdown of the year to put Leeds up 35-0 with 4:37 to go before the break.

After holding Boaz to another punt, Leeds would get the ball at their own 45, where Latta would find Yelverton on consecutive passes, the second of which was a 44-yarder that saw Yelverton get his third score of the night, making it 41-0 after a missed PAT. Leeds would put some fresh faces on the field in the second half and Boaz would find some success, outscoring the Green Wave 14-0 in the final two quarters of play. The highlight

of the second half for Leeds would be CJ Douglas getting his second interception of the night. Boaz running back Elijah Jacobs scored on an 8-yard run at the 8:43 mark of the fourth and the Boaz defense would jump on a fumbled snap in the Leeds end zone to give themselves 14 points to close out the game.

Speaking of his team’s performance, Leeds Coach Jerry Hood said, “They did what I wanted them to do, which was play at a high level, until I tell them to come out. That’s what we care about.”

“Boaz guys, they were dealing with a little COVID and their quarterback was out,” he continued. “I salute them for making the playoffs. This was a good run for them.”

Asked about CJ Douglas’ performance (two interceptions and an offensive touchdown), Hood said, “He’s an incredible player. He had two picks. He’s not only an incredible football player but he’s a great student and a great leader on our team and he’s only a 10th grader.

He’s got big things ahead of him.”

Leeds, now 9-2, travels to Russellville this week in Round 2 of the playoffs. Boaz ends the season at 5-6.

By Erik Harris, sports editor

HOOVER – The Hewitt-Trussville boys and girls cross country teams have qualified for the AHSAA State Championship Meet in Oakville.

Both Husky squads notched strong outings last Thursday morning in the Class 7A, Section 3 Meet at Veterans Park in Hoover. The Hewitt-Trussville girls finished second in the team standings while the boys took fourth place, edging Spain Park in a tiebreaker scenario, accord-

Strong Start From page 9

That’s been a huge focus for us because we haven’t started well a lot this year,” said Leeds head coach Jerry Hood.

On the opening offensive play of the game, Leeds quarterback Jared Latta found Josh Ruff for a 38-yard pass that set the tone for the offense, and two plays later, Rametrius Yelverton took the ball 14 yards for the opening touchdown of the game, putting Leeds up 7-0 just a little over a minute into the game.

Boaz would find some success on the following drive, until the Leeds defense broke through the offensive line of the Pirates and caused quarterback Tyler Pierce to fumble the ball. Cameron Dunklin scooped up the fumbled ball and ran 72 yards for another Leeds touchdown, putting his team up 14-0 half way through the first quarter.

After holding Boaz to a punt, Leeds took over and once again wasted no time getting it into the end zone. Latta found Ruff again, this time for 58 yards to the 10-yard line. From there, CJ Douglas lined up in the wildcat and took it the 10 yards needed for another score

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Center Point falls to No. 10 Fairview in playoff opener

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FAIRVIEW — Bryson Chamness tossed a go-ahead, 19yard touchdown pass to Parker Martin, Fairview's defense came up with a couple of fourth-quarter stands, and the No. 10 Aggies bested Center Point 27-22 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs last Friday night.

Martin accounted for three rushing touchdowns as well for Fairview, which improved to 10-1 this season.

The Purple and Gold will head to No. 1 Ramsay — which downed Lawrence County 56-20 — next week.

"I couldn't be more proud of this team," Fairview coach George Redding said. "They're only the third team in school history to get to 10 wins. They made it a goal, and I'm proud of the way they fought. We're really excited to represent our school in the second round."

Fairview moved the ball into Eagle territory on its opening possession, but Center Point's

Kemarius Horne scooped up a Martin fumble and returned it about 80 yards for a touchdown.

The Eagles then converted a 2-point attempt to claim an early 8-0 lead.

The teams traded scores the rest of the first half.

Martin delivered a pair of 2-yard touchdown runs, and Troy Bruce recorded an 8-yard scoring scamper for Center Point, which held a 14-13 halftime advantage.

The Eagles increased their lead to 22-13 following D'ontae Eatmon's 34-yard touchdown dash and Harold Holloman's subsequent 2-point conversion on the opening drive of the second half.

The Aggies, though, kept battling and making plays.

Martin's 6-yard touchdown jaunt and 2-point plunge brought the home squad back to within a point (22-21) late in the third quarter.

Fairview then came up with a defensive stop and used some razzle-dazzle to punctuate a 14play, 80-yard drive that resulted in the Purple and Gold claiming their first lead of the matchup.

On a fourth-and-7 from the 19-yard line, Martin took the snap and handed the ball to Eli Speegle.

Speegle then gave it to Chamness on a reverse, and the latter hit a wide-open Martin down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown.

"We've had quite a few wrinkles here and there, and we've been carrying that one for half the season. Man coverage, and we knew they'd chase the motion. Not a lot of people look for the quarterback coming out of the backfield," Redding said.

The Aggies forced a turnover on downs on Center Point's ensuing possession, and Tyler Simmons' sack in the waning seconds of the frame officially sealed the deal as the clock hit zero.

"Our defense played extremely well and eliminated explosive plays," Redding said. "I felt like we did a solid job up front and controlled the line of scrimmage and grinded them out."

Both Martin and Simmons eclipsed 100 rushing yards for Fairview.

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