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Agnew Jewelers to celebrate 50th anniversary with diamond earring giveaway

Walk-On’s in Trussville to open December 11

Shelby County infant suspected to have been killed by pet ‘wolf-hybrid’

By Crystal McGough Editor

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE – Trussville owned and operated Agnew Jewelers is celebrating its 50th year in business with a diamond earring giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023.

SHELBY COUNTY — An infant in Shelby County died from injuries suspected to have been caused by a pet “wolf-hybrid,” according to a statement from Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego.

See AGNEW, Page 4

See INFANT, Page 3

Trussville City Council approves Liles Lane closure for culvert repair

Friends of Pinchgut Creek unveiled interpretive signs along the Cahaba River, Pinchgut Creek

By Chase Holmes News Reporter

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council has approved the closure of Liles Lane for culvert repair at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

The Liles Land Culvert Project that will replace damSee TRUSSVILLE, Page 3

Center Point approves zoning request for new restaurant

By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune

CENTER POINT – The city of Center Point City Council met for the second regular meeting of the month, Thursday night, November 30. The Council reserved time at the beginning of the meeting for a public hearing on a request to amend zoning for a

Walk-On's Trussville (Credit: Chase Holmes)

By Chase Holmes News Reporter

TRUSSVILLE — The long-awaited Walk-On’s in Trussville will welcome in the community for its grand

opening on Monday, Dec. 11.

The New Orleans style Sports Bistreaux franchise, co-owned by former LSU walk-on Brandon Landry and legendary former New Orleans Saints quarterback

Outdoors seating is available at Walk-On’s Trussville (Credit: Chase Holmes)

Drew Brees, is ready to open its newest Alabama location right here in Trussville at 464 Main Street, beside the Board of Education building.

“We’re ready to open and

From The Tribune staff reports

bring Trussville together, have a good time, and have a good football Saturday and Sunday,” said kitchen manag-

TRUSSVILLE — The Friends of Pinchgut Creek unveiled a series of informational signs along the Cahaba

See WALK-ONS, Page 5

See FRIENDS, Page 4

Area community theaters kick off the holiday season with Christmas classics

City of Clay to participate in Wreaths Across America

By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune

CLAY – The Clay City Council met for the final regular meeting of the month on Tuesday night, Nov. 28, at City Hall. There was no new business on the regular agenda and the Council moved quickly through their reports.

See CENTER POINT, Page 6

Leeds Council grants limited tax rebate for hotel project, new officers sworn in

By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune

LEEDS – The Leeds City Council granted a limited tax rebate to Jackson Hospitality Services to build a hotel near Rex Lane Road during a meeting on Monday, Dec. 4.

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Scott Frazier plays Kris Kringle in ACTA’s production of “A Miracle on 34th Street.” (Credit: Crystal McGough)

By Crystal McGough Editor

TRUSSVILLE – Two local theaters in The Tribune coverage area kicked off the holidays with opening performances of Christmas classics last weekend, Dec. 1-3, 2023.

ACTA Theatre in Trussville premiered “A Miracle on 34th Street,” a story that inspires faith, hope and love

amongst even the most cynical during the holiday season.

The show was directed by Suellen Wilkins, and featured a lead cast including Summer Martin as Doris Walker, Hallie Burnell as Susan Walker, Josh McDaniel as Fred Gayley and Scott Frazier as Kris Kringle.

Former HTHS theater teacher Paula Brown even returned to the stage for this

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Jordan Young plays the lead role of Ralphie in LAC’s production of “A Christmas Story.” (Credit: Crystal McGough)

performance, after over 25 years as a theater director and choreographer. Brown played the part of Judge Harper. “‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is one of my favorite Christmas stories,” Wilkins wrote in her director’s notes. “It is a family-friendly play that includes love, romance and the belief in a Christmas the way we want it to be.”

“Now, this isn’t the mov-

ie,” she said to audiences opening night. “This is taken from the movie and from the book, and they’ve put together a really nice play that I think you’ll enjoy.”

During scene changes, audience members are invited to participate in sing-along Christmas carols, and during intermission they have the See CHRISTMAS, Page 7

Springville honors officers with annual awards

By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune

SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Council met December 4, 2023 for the first regular meeting of the month with several Springville end of the year awards for the Springville Police Department. The awards were moved to the work session See SPRINGVILLE, Page 3

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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.

The following is a list of the most recent scored inspections:

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Local / Region Springville From front page

Council members Ben Short and Perry Cook (Credit: Chase Holmes)

Trussville From front page

aged culverts along the road was awarded to Tortorigi Construction in Resolution 2023-84. A subsequent resolution approved the shutdown of Liles Lane. Construction is expected to begin on or around Dec. 11.

Councilman Perry Cook said the approved contract bid was for $474,883.

Information pertaining to the detour route for the closed section of Liles Lane is being sent to The Trussville Tribune and will be posted as soon as it has been received.

The council later passed

Infant

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On Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at approximately 12:54 p.m., Shelby County 911 received an emergency call reporting an animal attack involving an infant at a residence in the area of County Road 440 in Chelsea.

Shelby County deputies, Chelsea firefighters, and Shelby County Animal Control Officers responded to the scene.

The infant was transported to an area hospital by ambulance, with a law enforcement escort.

“Upon arrival at the hospital, the infant was pronounced dead due to injuries suspect-

a resolution allowing the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to replace its signs on Interstate 459.

In other business, the council passed the following resolutions: • Ordinance Directing the City Clerk to Place a Public Notice on All Enacted 2023 Ordinances • Resolution Approving Unpaid Leave for a City Employee The next meeting of the Trussville City Council will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. The council meets at the City Hall Annex located at 113 N Chalkville Road.

ed to have been caused by the animal,” Samaniego said.

“The animal is described as a wolf-hybrid and was reportedly kept as a pet by the family of the infant.”

The animal was euthanized at the scene by an area veterinarian at the request of law enforcement, and has been transported to the Alabama State Diagnostics Laboratory in Auburn for further examination and investigation, according to Samaniego.

There is no threat to the public. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances that led to the death of the infant.

prior to the meeting to accommodate shifts.

“Every year at the end of the year, we always give out our awards to three officers but we’re giving out another award to an employee that is not a police officer,” said Police Chief Wayne Walton.

“This employee is a department head in our city but the City Council does not know what he does for us.”

from the department. Sargent serves as Building Inspector for the Building and Zoning department but also does a lot of IT for the city.

Walton also gave out awards to three Springville police officers during the work session.

The Top Gun award for 2023 was given to SRO Officer Whit Burttram for achieving the highest score in firearms training. According to Walton, School Resource Officers are not required to par-

tor for the department as well.

“This was a unanimous decision with all of the supervisors and the officers.

He’s one of our best FTOs (Field Training Officers). He trains all of our new officers,” Walton said as he prepared to announce Officer of the Year.

“This year’s award goes to Matthew Newton.”

The Council also approved: • A $2,000 donation to the Miss Historic Springville Pageant

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billing software with ARP funds • Outsourcing utility billing to Financial Imaging LLC for approximately $2000 per month The Council moved both January meetings due to holidays. The first meeting of 2024 moves from January 1 to January 8 and will begin at 5 p.m. The second meeting moves from January 15 to January 22 at 5:30 p.m.

A decision on vacating a right-of-way on Robinson

Police Chief Wayne Walton presents Asa Sargent with a framed letter of appreciation from the police department.

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Matthew Newton was awarded Police Officer of the Year (Terry Schrimscher)

Kevin Thompson received the Chief’s Award (Terry Schrimscher)

Jessie Burttram received the Top Gun Award (Terry Schrimscher)

“This man takes care of all of our computer systems in cars and computer systems inside the building,” Walton said as he invited Asa Sargent to the podium to accept a framed letter of appreciation

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ticipate in firearms training, but Burttram asked to participate.

The Chief’s Award was presented K9 and SRO Officer Kevin Thompson. Thompson serves as firearms instruc-

• A joint access agreement between the city and Springville Beverages • An amended version of the agreement to sell water to Springville Beverages • Purchasing new utility

Street was postponed until the second January meeting.

The next meeting of the Springville City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on December 18 with a work session at 5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting.

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Agnew From front page

Mayor Buddy Choat and Representative Danny Garrett join the FoPC to unveil the signs (Credit: Ashley Warren)

Friends From front page

River and Pinchgut Creek in Trussville on Thursday, Nov. 30.

The Cahaba River Greenway is now home to five signs designed to inform the public about the waterways and animals that call the area home.

A sixth sign was placed at Pinchgut Creek in the Trussville Entertainment District, highlighting the importance of tributary streams within the Cahaba River headwaters.

Among those present at the unveiling were members of the Friends of Pinchgut Creek Board of Directors, including president Alex Dowell, vice president Jean Cox, Brett Martin and Cheryl Hamilton.

Also presenting was Representative Danny Garrett.

From the outset of this project, Rep. Garrett worked

New informational sign at Pinchgut Creek (Credit: Ashley Warren)

closely with the Friends of Pinchgut Creek to ensure the success of the installation.

Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat accepted the newly installed interpretive signs, reiterating the importance of Trussville’s commitment to protecting the headwaters.

Following the unveiling, those in attendance, including representatives from project

sponsors Cawaco RC and D, Alabama Scenic River Trail, The Cahaba River Keeper and The Cahaba River Society, walked along the river trail to view additional signs that addressed topics related to water quality and aquatic animal identification.

These environmental education installations are the culmination of months of work by volunteers in the Trussville community, including graphic design executed by Trussville resident Ashley Warren and physical installation of the signs performed by Premier Fence of Birmingham.

Funding for this project was supplied in part by Cawaco RC and D, Inc. www. cawaco.org and a gift from Alabama Scenic River Trails.

It was supported by the Cahaba River Keeper, The Cahaba River Society and The City of Trussville.

No purchase is necessary and customers don’t have to be present to win the two carat, total weight, lab-grown diamond stud earrings set in 14k gold.

“I think what makes us different is we’re not a chain store,” said owner Jimmy Agnew on the business that recently won “Best Jewelry Store” in The Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards. “We’re more of a custom store, more of a quality store. When you come into the store, you’re not talking to a salesperson; you’re talking to your jeweler.”

Agnew offers its customers designer jewelry from places like California and New York, as well as custom and family heirloom pieces.

“It’s not something you’re going to see a thousand times over,” he said. “It’s going to be more of a one-of-a-kind type of piece.”

Best of all, when special jewelry is brought into the store for repairs or adjustments, it doesn’t leave the store, as all work is done inhouse.

“That sets a lot of people’s hearts at ease,” said Alisa Hutto, who has been with Agnew Jewelers for 44 years.

“We all live here and we care about our community.”

Agnew Jewelers was founded in April 1973 by

Agnew Jewelers opened its original store in Center Point in 1973.

Photo credit: Crystal McGough

Photo credit: Crystal McGough

Jimmy’s parents, Jack and Sue Ann Agnew. The store started small in Center Point and eventually opened a second location in Vestavia. The Center Point branch moved to Trussville’s Kohl’s shopping center on Chalkville Mountain Road in 2004, where it stayed until 2015 when Agnew Jewelers opened its now only location on 311 Main Street in downtown Trussville, near the Entertainment District.

“We love where we are now,” Jimmy Agnew said, adding that Agnew Jewelers has been active in the rotary clubs and chambers of commerce in every community they’ve been in. “We appreciate the support from our community. It’s always been

there for us, and our customers have been our friends for years.”

Agnew and Hutto both said that the store has had generations of loyal customers frequent their doors throughout the years.

“We have third and fourth generations,” Jimmy Agnew said.

From now through noon on Dec. 23, all customers 18-years or older who walk into Agnew Jewelers will have an opportunity to fill out an entry form for the two-carat diamond stud giveaway, so be sure to stop by Tribune’s Reader’s Choice winner, Agnew Jewelers, at 311 Main Street, suite 109, in Trussville to enter the drawing.

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Claw machines at Walk-On’s Trussville (Credit: Chase Holmes)

Walk-Ons From front page

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For those looking to watch a

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Booths with plenty of TV’s for watching the game (Credit: Chase Holmes)

game, over 80 TVs line the walls – both indoors and outdoors – ready to be enjoyed.

Known for its Louisiana roots, Walk-On’s menu

includes items like Boudin balls, fried alligator, crawfish etouffee, blackened redfish and more.

After its grand opening on

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Basketball games at Walk-On’s Trussville (Credit: Chase Holmes)

Dec. 11, Walk-On’s in Trussville will be open Sunday -Thursday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

For more information about Walk-On’s, follow them on Facebook and Instagram or visit their website at walk-ons.com.

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By Erica Thomas 1819 News

TRUSSVILLE — WalkOn’s Sports Bistreaux is opening its eighth Alabama location in Trussville on December 11, and the response is already impressing the franchise owner. The Louisiana-based sports bar was once named the #1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN, and it appears the folks in east Jefferson County are ready to make it a hot spot.

Owner Matt Roth told 1819 News he believes the

location will be in the top three of the 87 locations nationwide.

“It’s like a feeding frenzy,” Roth said. “It’s unbelievable, man. I tell you, the responses we’ve gotten from all of our social media and the amount of people who have pulled into the parking lot before we opened is unbelievable. It’s like 20 cars an hour.”

Roth said he even had a party of 40 call ahead this week.

“We hated to turn them down and tell them we still

had a week and a half until opening,” said Roth. “But it really says a lot about the community.”

Local newspaper publisher Scott Buttram said during his time at The Trussville Tribune, he has realized that new restaurants get a stellar response.

“It melts down the website every time,” Buttram said. “Jim ‘N Nicks, Chickfil-A and Panera have all had record openings in Trussville and they continue to do well.

You keep hearing it from different eateries that open in

Trussville and at some point, you’ve got to think, ‘There’s something to this.”

So why is it that Trussville is becoming such a food destination?

“I think it’s two-fold,” Buttram said. “Trussville is the fastest growing city in Jefferson County and it has been consistently. It’s also surrounded by other growing areas like Argo, Moody and Leeds. All of the neighboring cities do shop and eat in Trussville. So, it’s a combination of Trussville’s growth and strong neighbors.”

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Another surprise for Roth was the number of job applicants for Walk-On’s.

“We had over 290 applicants,” said Roth. “That’s never happened in any of our restaurants that we’ve ever opened. It says a lot about the community and a lot about where the economy’s going and we’re pretty excited about it.”

At a time when many restaurants nationwide are struggling to find workers, Roth said he is thankful to have such a response in the Trussville area.

Walk-On’s offers fromscratch items that Roth said are split into three categories: bar food, South Louisiana favorites and heart-healthy items.

The new Walk-On’s will be at 464 Main Street, Trussville. The opening date is set for December 11. Hours will be Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

To connect with the author of this story or to comment, email erica.thomas@1819news.com.

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Mayor Scott and members of the Center Point City Council discuss a new restaurant planned for the city.

(Credit: Terry Schrimscher)

Center Point From front page

potential restaurant location.

The request to amend zoning at 2321 Center Point Parkway to allow a local catering and food truck business to open a fine dining restaurant and serve alcohol failed in the November 19 Council meeting because the measure failed to receive a second when brought up for discussion and action.

Chef Whitney Simone, who plans to operate Simone’s Kitchen and Cocktails at the location, provided Mayor Bobby Scott and member of the Council with a written proposal and a sample menu for the restaurant.

In the written proposal, Simone said Center Point currently only has one dinein restaurant with a liquor license and noted the need for more full-service options for family dining.

“The restaurant will be located in the heart of Center Point, which is a city considered to be a food desert,” Simone said in the proposal. She said she expects the restaurant to be able to draw business into the community from surrounding cities. “We also plan to offer themed days such as Jazz Nights, Brunch Saturdays and Soul Food Sundays,” she added.

No one spoke during the public hearing on the zoning request and the amendment was passed unanimously during the regular business session of the meeting.

No timeframe for opening the restaurant has been announced publicly.

In other business, the Council appointed five members to the Board of Zoning and Adjustments. The appointees are Carolyn Bell, Gwen May, Donna Craigo, Lynda Wilder and Carrie Ingram. The board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall when it has pending business to be considered.

The Council also approved $5,800 for Murrell Plumbing to do plumbing work in the Inspections building. The office building does not currently have hot and cold running water in restroom sinks.

In his report to the Council, Councilman Glenn Williams Sr. reminded everyone to come to the city’s Christmas parade. The parade is December 9 at 11 a.m. and begins at Cathedral of the Cross.

The Center Point City Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at City Hall located at 2209 Center Point Parkway. The next meeting will be held Thursday, December 7, at 6:30 p.m.

Clay City Hall (Credit: Terry Schrimscher)

Clay

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In his report, City Manager Ronnie Dixon introduced John Griscom from the American Legion to speak about the upcoming Wreaths Across America annual project.

“The 16th of December, we’ll be having National Wreaths Across America Day and we’ll have a ceremony at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville,” Griscom said.

The wreath ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Andrea Lindenberg, news anchor for CBS 42 in Birmingham, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.

“We’d like to have everyone come out for that. We expect to be laying a little over 1,300 wreaths at various cemeteries in the area,” Griscom said.

Wreaths Across America began in 1992 when a wreath company donated surplus wreaths to decorate an older section of Arlington National Cemetery during the holiday season. In 2007, the Wreaths

John Griscom from the local American Legion discussed Wreaths Across America at the Clay City Council on November 28. (Credit: Terry Schrimscher)

Across America nonprofit was formed to help spread efforts nationwide.

According to the nonprofit organization’s website, www. wreathsacrossamerica.org, groups across the country will help place more than 3 million wreaths this holiday season.

The City of Clay has donated $2,000 to the local American Legion for the

event.

Dixon updated the Council on construction plans for the new Mavis Tire. He expects a groundbreaking in February or March with a grand opening later in 2024.

The business will be located on Old Springville Road near Clearview Baptist Church.

Speaking to the Trussville Tribune, Dixon offered an update on plans to lease the

Chalkville Campus of the Department of Youth Services and turn it into a recreational facility for the community. He previously spoke on the plans during the October 24 Council meeting where he said the city expected to assume a long-term lease in January to begin developing the property.

Dixon now says the state is not expected to vote on the final contract until the March 2024 meeting but the city still expects to develop the property after the lease terms are formally approved.

The site closed in 2012 after a tornado damaged or destroyed many of the buildings on campus. The property has since endured more than a decade of neglect and vandalism. DYS has stipulated the city must refurbish some of the existing buildings as part of the agreement.

Due to the holiday season, the next two meetings of the Clay City Council are scheduled for 6 p.m. on December 12 and December 19 at City Hall.

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Jackson Hospitality President Cory Jackson was present with his brother, Vice President Neal Jackson. Both are the developers and owners of Hampton Inn, which is also on Rex Road. Cory Jackson made a brief presentation.

“We had an opportunity to bring another hotel to Leeds,” he said. “We are proposing to build a Springhill Suites by Marriott that would be 112 to 120 rooms in size. The demand is there right now because we know how much business we turn away from the Hampton. The development costs are a little stiff between interest rates, construction price and we have some fairly serious geotechnical work to do.”

He requested that the city approve a tax revenue share with Jackson Hospitality Services for four years with a cap of $540,000. He projected that after a five-year period, the hotel would generate an estimated $1.3 million in lodging sales tax revenue for the city.

The request was approved unanimously.

During department reports, Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin mentioned two recent crimes, one involving a shooting in which the suspect was quickly apprehended on Friday, Dec. 1. The other was the arrest of five individuals during a drug and weapons bust on Thursday, Nov. 30.

The Leeds Police Department worked in tandem with the Irondale Police Department for the bust. Irwin said that this stemmed from a past traffic stop in Leeds that eventually led to the raid and arrest. He went on to address complaints from people regarding traffic stops at night, saying that some have resulted in arrests for larger crimes.

He then went on to introduce two officers newly hired to the department. Michael Green comes from Birming-

chance to purchase concessions for $1 per item.

Tickets can still be purchased for the final four performances of “Miracle on 34th Street,” which will take place Dec. 7-9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $12 for students, and can be purchased at actatheater.com.

Wilkins also encouraged the audience to return to ACTA Theatre Dec. 14-17 for ACTA Junior’s performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” written by Barbara Robinson and directed by Jennifer Day. “We’ve got a wonderful new season for this next year,” Wilkins said.

While ACTA was inspiring love with “A Miracle on 34th Street,” the Leeds Art Council inspired laughter with its presentation of “A Christmas Story,” a holiday classic that tells the story of a young boy and his high hopes to receive the BB gun of his dreams for Christmas. “(‘A Christmas Story’) runs for 24 hours on Christmas … I’ve enjoyed the movie since before they even started doing that,” said director Curtis Frost. “One of the things about the show that I think really connects to the people is, at one point, we’ve probably all had that one Christmas gift that we were super, super hungry for. We didn’t always get it; I never got a GI Joe aircraft carrier, but I did get Voltron one year … and that’s really something that’s just magical about Christmas, especially when you’re a kid.

So, this show really sells it. I think we can all relate to that.

And then as adults, Christmas isn’t always that magical, and we can all relate to that, too.

The show has that, as well.”

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Michael Green and Greg Kyle stand with Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin after being sworn in. (Credit: Nathan Prewett)

ham with two and a half years of experience on the job.

Greg Kyle comes from Pell City where Irwin headed for five years before coming to Leeds.

“Congratulations, guys,” Miller told them after they were sworn in. “You’ve joined a great department.

They’ve got great officers and we certainly welcome you aboard.”

However, Irwin’s remarks regarding traffic stops were criticized later during public comments by Mario Ratta of Pell City, who said that he had complained about being stopped four times by Leeds police at night, though he said that he did not receive citations during any of them.

Miller said that they would look into the matter and determine if the stops had probable cause.

Following Ratto was Albert Daw. He asked Miller to follow up with a question about the council allowing him to locate tiny homes on several small lots that his nonprofit acquired for the purpose of housing veterans.

Miller said that this would be a matter for the Zoning Commission and that he had not heard from them.

After some discussion, Miller suggested requesting

a change in zoning ordinance from the commission as the current policy doesn’t allow for tiny homes.

“We have to change it back,” Daw insisted. “We have people that need homes.

We have veterans that need homes. We are a city of valor.

It’s about time we took care of our veterans.”

The exchange between the two became briefly tense as Daw continued to criticize Miller and was shortly escorted out of the building.

After public comments, the council went into executive session.

In other business, the council: • Granted an off-premise beer and off-premise wine license to Raceway 726, • Adopted and ratified its October 2023 city expenditures and payables, and • Adopted an ordinance to authorize truck route exemptions for local deliveries.

Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month at City Hall on 1400 9th Street Northeast.

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to win a “major award,” the iconic leg lamp used in the play.

“It has been a hot commodity so far,” Frost said.

“So if you want to display a major award in your front room window this Christmas, you can do it!”

Additionally, Frost has another giveaway in store, at no extra cost to the ticketholders.

“After intermission, you’ll want to get back in here because, every single show, we’re going to have a special surprise Christmas present for somebody in the audience,” he said. “We’re going to pull a seat number at random and somebody’s going to get an early Christmas present.”

Concessions are available in the Leeds Arts Council lobby for a donation of any amount, and those in attendance also have an opportunity to take pictures in the “A Christmas Story” photo booth, complete with a “FRAGILE” box and leg

lamp.

Theater-goers have three more chances to see “A Christmas Story,” with the final performances taking place at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 9, and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 10.

Frost encouraged the opening weekend audiences to also return for LAC’s next play, “Noises Off,” directed

by Angela Forehand. Auditions will be held on Dec. 11 and 12, from 7-9 p.m.

Other local opportunities for live holiday entertainment include “Christmas Shorts,” performed by the Greater Birmingham Area Kids Acting Classes, formerly known as the Leeds-Moody Area Kids Acting Class, and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” performed by ACTA Junior in Trussville.

There will be three performances of “Christmas Shorts” at the Merch Event Center in Leeds, with two taking place on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and one on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling director Victoria Boyce at (205) 285-7635.

ACTA Junior will be offering five chances to see “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” with performances held on Dec. 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 16 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at actatheater.com

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Fitness through the holidays with a boardcertified orthopedic specialist Written by Perry L. Savage, M.D., of OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports Staying active during the holidays is a common challenge that many face, but with the right guidance, it is achievable. With festive gatherings, tempting foods and incredibly busy schedules, it is difficult to know how to stay active. Whether you are trying to maintain your fitness, shed a few pounds or take a step toward a healthier lifestyle, these tips will help you navigate the festivities so you can enjoy the benefits of exercise during this busy time of year.

Plan Your Workouts Ahead of Time Between all the meals, activities and preparations, how can anyone find the time to be active? It’s simple—plan ahead.

By going into each day with a game plan, you can

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If you are traveling and staying at a hotel, look into whether or not the hotel has a gym or research nearby gyms

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If you are staying with family, ask them if they have equipment you can use or, if they have a membership at a gym, find out if the gym allows guests. To make things convenient, opt for simple workouts that don’t require much space or equipment.

Add These Workouts During the holidays, workout equipment may not

always be available, especially if you are traveling. Fortunately, staying active doesn’t require equipment. All you need is a flat surface and a plan. Here are equipment-free exercises ideal for any setting, be it the airport, your hotel room or a park: • Squats: Stand with your

feet shoulder-width apart and lower your body as if you are sitting in a chair.

Your thighs should be parallel to the floor and your knees should not go past your toes. Rise back up and focus on proper form and breathing. Repeat for the desired number of

reps.

• Lunges: Step forward with one foot and lower your body until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Rise back up to a standing position and alternate. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

• Planks: Start in a push-up

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position with your hands under your shoulders and your body straight. Activate your core and keep your back straight. Hold this position for 30 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds and repeat for the desired number of reps.

• Crunches: Lie on the floor with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Put your hands behind your head and lift your upper body using your abdominal muscles, then lower back down.

Repeat for the desired number of reps.

• Dips: Start with your hands on a stable surface behind you with your fingers facing forward. Extend your legs in front of you and lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Then, push back up. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

• Push-ups: Begin in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width and your arms and body straight.

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upper arms are parallel to the floor, push back up to the starting position. For easier push-ups, get on your knees and cross your ankles. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

• Take the stairs • Walk around for five minutes every hour to avoid prolonged sitting • Go on a hike • Create family traditions with new activities

Stay Hydrated While staying hydrated during your workout is common knowledge, it can also help with getting the most out of your holiday meals. Drinking plenty of water before your big holiday meal can assist in better digestion and fire up your metabolism. This can also prevent stomach issues later. The brain can confuse thirst and hunger, so before getting your second plate, try drinking a glass of water to curb calorie intake and help avoid overeating.

Take Advantage of Downtime Although the holidays can be busy, you can often find time between activities to do some light exercise. If you are spending the holiday with family, there is a good chance that other family members of all ages will want to get active to. Plan a game of football, tag or hide-and-seek to get the heart racing.

Another option is offering to help with housework, such as raking leaves or helping in the kitchen. If you are the one who is in charge of the meal, take a walk while your prized casserole cooks in the oven.

Incorporate Movement Into Your Itinerary Managing your time during the holidays could make or break the experience.

Whether you plan a destination holiday trip or a local home holiday, you can take small steps to stay active as you carry on with your day.

The following are easy ways to implement movement: • Park further away

Look for a Holiday Fun Run When it comes to the holidays, there are many activities you can do and events you can attend. Some of these include holiday-themed fun runs. There is usually a small fee and they are open to everyone at any activity level,

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the holiday-themed fun run by flashing a Rudolph nose or showing up in a full Santa suit. It isn’t a fun run without a little fun. Make the experience even better by bringing along some friends to do it together. After the run, find a way to celebrate together to reward yourselves for all your hard work. You’ve certainly earned it!

It is easy to get distracted over the holidays and fall out of your routine, but with a bit of determination and guidance, it is entirely feasible to stick with it. Implementing these tips enables you to enjoy the holiday season, reach your fitness goals and maintain your motivation without major setbacks that could take weeks or months to reverse.

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Finance

Understanding the transformative landscape of retirement planning changes with SECURE Act 2.0

By Seth Edgil, Financial Advisor – Keystone Financial Group

The SECURE Act 2.0, enshrined in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, marks a significant legislative stride aimed at fortifying retirement saving and planning in the United States. Passed on December 29, 2022, this act is a continuation of the SECURE Act of 2019, with both endeavors rooted in the collective mission of enhancing efficiency in retirement savings. The imperative for these legislative changes is evident, with a Bankrate survey from September 2022 revealing that 55% of American workers felt behind in their

retirement savings. Against this backdrop, the SECURE Act 2.0 introduces pivotal rule changes poised to take effect in the upcoming years, shaping the landscape of retirement planning in profound ways.

Catch-Up Contributions: A Surge in Retirement Savings As per the Senate Finance Committee’s delineation, the SECURE Act 2.0 introduces substantial enhancements to contribution limits for aging workers in qualified retirement accounts. Specifically, Section 108 adjusts the $1,000 catch-up contribution for individuals aged 50 and above to the IRS cost-of-liv-

ing-adjustment (COLA). This provision takes effect for taxable years starting after December 31, 2023.

Transitioning to Section 109 within the SECURE Act 2.0, a noteworthy expansion in catch-up contributions within retirement plans is observed. This predominantly affects participants in 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans within the age range of 60 to 63. Under this provision, the revised limits are determined as the greater of $10,000 or 150% of the “standard” catch-up amount for the respective year. The implementation of this change is scheduled to commence post-December 31, 2024. Concurrently, for SIMPLE plans, a substantial

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Simultaneously, Section 117 introduces notable adjustments to the annual deferral limit and the catch-up contribution for individuals aged 50 in SIMPLE IRA or 401(k) plans, particularly for employers with 25 or fewer employees. Under this provision, there is a 10% increase in these limits. For employers falling within the bracket of 26 to 100 employees, there is the flexibility to offer higher deferral limits provided the employer furnishes either a 4% matching contribution or a 3% employer contribution.

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603, a nuanced detail requires attention: individuals over 50 and earning $145,000 or more must funnel catch-up contributions into Roth accounts, utilizing after-tax funds, commencing in 2026. These changes constitute a significant stride in incentivizing retirement savings, strategically addressing the evolving financial dynamics.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Unveiling Strategic Flexibility The recalibrations to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), elucidated by the Senate Finance Committee, usher in a new era of strategic flexibility for individuals tethered to traditional retirement accounts. SECURE Act 2.0 orchestrates a shift in the RMD starting age, intricately pegged to the year of birth. SECURE 2.0, Section 107, increases the required minimum distribution age to 73, beginning on Jan. 1, 2023, and to 75, beginning in 2033. Specifically, the RMD age increased to 73 for individuals who turned 72 after Dec. 31, 2022, or who will turn 72 before Jan. 1, 2033. It will increase to 75 for individuals turning 74 after Dec. 31, 2032.This nuanced alteration allows individuals to tactically delay distributions, providing a window to defer taxes and capitalize on the compounding power of interest. Of particular note, RMDs for Roth 401(k)s face elimination, harmonizing seamlessly with the overarching theme of heightened flexibility in retirement planning.

Automatic 401(k) Enrollment: A Cultural Shift in Retirement Planning The SECURE 2.0 Act, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, introduces significant changes to retirement savings plans.

One notable provision addresses auto-enrollment in 401(k) plans, aiming to boost retirement savings participation. Starting in 2025, many new 401(k) plans will implement automatic enrollment, making participation opt-out rather than opt-in for eligible employees.

However, these changes come with exceptions. The auto-enrollment requirements apply only to new 401(k) plans established after the end of 2022. Existing plans are grandfathered and remain unaffected. Additionally, small businesses with fewer than 10 employees, new businesses under three years old, and certain entities like churches and government employers are exempt from the auto-enrollment mandate.

Eligible employees under the new law will be automatically enrolled in 401(k) plans, with the initial salary deferral set by employers (minimum 3%, maximum 10%). The law allows for automatic annual increases of 1% up to a maximum of 15%. While auto-enrollment aims to increase retirement savings participation, employees maintain the flexibility to opt out or adjust deferral percentages within a specified timeframe. For those contemplating Roth options, it introduces an opportune moment to leverage

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Emergency Distributions and Funds: Crafting Financial Lifelines Typically, early distributions from tax-preferred retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans and IRAs, are subject to an additional 10% tax, unless qualifying for an exception. The act introduces an exception for specific distributions intended for emergency expenses, defined as “unforeseeable or immediate financial needs relating to personal or family emergency expenses.” Participants are allowed one distribution per year, capped at $1,000, with the option to repay within three years. No additional emergency distributions are permitted during this threeyear repayment period unless repayment is completed. It should be mentioned that the 10% penalty only applies to withdrawals of investment gains and does not apply to withdrawals of the principal. This provision takes effect for distributions made after December 31, 2023.

The absence of the penalty amplifies the allure for Roth retirement account holders, transforming it into a flexible and potentially tax-efficient recourse in times of financial turbulence.

529 to Roth IRA Conversions: Elevating Financial Strategies A notable facet of the SECURE Act 2.0 revolves around 529 college savings plans. This legislative overhaul permits individuals to rollover a 529 plan that has been maintained for a minimum of 15 years into a Roth IRA. Governed by the annual limit and a $35,000 lifetime cap, this change aligns seamlessly with Roth retirement account strategies. It not only addresses hesitations linked to unused 529 funds but elevates the appeal of both Roth retirement accounts and 529 plans in the realm of longterm financial planning. In my opinion this change is huge as parents can save for their child’s education and possibly retirement simultaneously. This can help parents set their child up for financial success both in their working years as well as retirement.

Additional Reforms and Impacts on Student Loans: A Holistic Financial Spectrum Beyond the spotlight on the top five reforms, the SECURE Act 2.0 introduces nuanced changes resonating across the financial spectrum. The legislation allows employers to provide matching contributions within a 401(k) plan, 403(b) plan,

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governmental 457(b) plan, or SIMPLE IRA concerning “qualified student loan payments.” Qualified student loan payments encompass any debt taken on by the employee exclusively for covering qualified higher education expenses. To ensure compliance with the nondiscrimination test related to elective contributions, the plan has the flexibility to conduct separate testing for employees receiving matching contributions on

student loan repayments. This modification becomes effective for contributions made for plan years starting after December 31, 2023.

Saver’s Match is a noteworthy provision within SECURE Act 2.0, the legislative update signed into law at the close of 2022, building upon the foundation laid by the initial SECURE Act of 2019.

Effective from 2027 onward, Saver’s Match introduces a 50% match, capping at $2,000

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The overarching goal of the Saver’s Match is to incentivize savings, particularly among lower- and middle-class Americans. While the existing Saver’s Credit shares a similar objective, the direct injection of matching funds into retirement accounts is anticipated to have a more substantial impact, especially for those facing challenges in saving. These initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to fostering responsible financial planning.

Finally, the SECURE 2.0 Act brings forth a visionary initiative by instructing the Department of Labor (DOL) to establish the Retirement Savings Lost and Found database. This nationwide resource is aimed at assisting former employees or their beneficiaries in tracing and accessing plan benefits. As

we delve into the intricacies of retirement planning, the creation of such a database reflects a commitment to streamline the process, offering a practical solution to the common challenge of locating lost or forgotten retirement savings.

The new provisions brought to planning for retirement by the SECURE Act 2.0 should provide some relief to those Americans that are feeling behind in their retirement planning. Please reach out to us at Keystone Financial Group for consultation into how these changes may affect you.

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Opinion

Alabama lawmakers could take up gambling in regular or special session in early 2024

By Paul DeMarco

There is a lot of inside baseball to understand the inner workings of the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate.

Understanding the politics of how the sausage is made at the statehouse can mean the difference between a bill getting passed or ever making it out of committee. When there are pieces of legislation that state leaders want to really see become law, one sure way to ensure the votes are there to get the job done is for the governor to call a special session.

In Alabama, the executive branch has a lot of power to direct state dollars and move legislation. By isolating a bill in a special session, a governor can focus lawmakers on one or more pieces of legislation they want to see passed.

We have seen it in the past, include redistricting, incentives for economic develop-

ment projects and an increase of the gasoline tax.

It may still be 2023, but the plans are already being laid for the upcoming 2024 meeting of the Alabama Legislature and it could include gambling that gets the special treatment. With just four months to go, bills are being drafted and lawmakers are playing the numbers game to see if they can get their legislation passed.

And get ready to hear a lot about gambling as lobbyist are working on avoiding a traditional repeat performance. Year after year, there is bill after bill to attempt to get around the constitutional barriers to gambling in Alabama, Recent efforts have passed the Senate but have died in the Alabama House of Representatives. However, this time House and Senate leadership look to support a Constitutional Amendment to legalize and regulate gaming in the state.

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Special sessions should only be called for the most pressing issues in our state.

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Super Smash Bro Tournament - Teen Wednesday, December 06: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Trussville Public Library LBK Auditorium

(All ages) December 1st - 9th We want your help decorating our tree for the holidays!

Drop by the library beginning December 1st to pick up a pinecone ornament to take home & decorate.

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The mall area in Historic Downtown Trussville The parade will begin on Parkway Drive. It will turn right onto Gadsden Highway and right again onto Chalkville Mountain Road. The parade will end after it passes by the Christmas tree at the Mall.

We hope you will join us for the 2023 Christmas Parade as it passes through historic Downtown Trussville. This is a free event for the citizens of Trussville to enjoy. The parade will begin on Parkway Drive. It will turn right onto Highway 11 and right again onto Chalkville Mountain Road. The parade will end after it passes by the Christmas tree at the Mall.

This year’s parade theme is “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas.” Entries are encouraged but not required to take part in the theme for the float competition. Prizes will be awarded to: Best Interpretation of Theme, Most Original, Most Innovative, Best Overall and Best Walking Group. Several honorable mentions will also be named. **Rain Date: Sunday, December 10 at 3pm

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December 6 - 12, 2023

O b i t u a ry

Margaret Wideman Bagwell Petty august 10, 1928 — november 17, 2023

Mrs. Petty was 95 yrs old.

She enjoyed her roses, elephant ears, riding the lawnmower, and working in the yard each day. She loved playing organ and piano, and way gifted as she played by ear. Any song you wanted to hear. She enjoyed her clown figurines. Her grandson Jimmy would give her a “Clown” on each birthday. She loved watching Alabama Football.

She worked for Alabama Metal and Mayer Electric for many years. She had over 100 incoming and outgoing lines. She loved her job and it showed in her performance.

She is preceded in death by her son, Eddie Bagwell. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Bagwell Lemonds, her brother, John Wideman, three grandchildren, of which Jimmy Lemonds who loved his grandmother with all of his heart, and two great grandchildren, Tyler and Zoey Lemonds.

Visitation will be Friday, December 1, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home for family between 10:00 – 11:00 am, Public viewing will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. The service will be at 12:00pm in the Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Sheila Vincent Howard

april 8, 1951 — november 26, 2023 Sheila Vincent Howard, age 72, of Trussville, AL passed away on November 26, 2023.

She was a native of Maryland and loved her blue crabs! Sheila enjoyed helping others in need and her canine companions were dear to her. She had a successful career in credit counseling for many years. Sheila was dedicated to her Lutheran faith, and loved spending time with her family.

Sheila is preceded in death by her mother, Louise Donaldson Vance; husbands, Adrew “Rick” Howard, and Thomas John Vincent; brother Michael Mavergeorge; son in law, Jason Spahn, and grandson Ryan Terrance Jones.

She leaves behind daughters, Jennifer Spahn Goode, and Sheila Nicole Vincent; son, Jeffrey Adam Jones; sisters, Patricia Kane, and Christina Glenn; brother, Tim Mavergeorge, grandchildren, Jessica Zaragoza, Jeffrey Olson, Jenna Jones, Julie Jones, Jacoby Spahn, Jensen Spahn, Enman Goode, Elijah Goode, Leilana Goode; numerous friends she considered family.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville.

James Price

october 26, 1950 — november 26,

2023

Frank was born in Montgomery, Alabama at Maxwell Air Force Base in 1950 to James A. Price and Margaret A. Price (Hudson). Frank was partially raised by his beloved Aunt Jesse Adams and her husband Roy Adams. Frank was the oldest child of 7 siblings. Frank attended Marbury High School before studying at Alexander City Community College and would eventually earn his BS in Sociology at Bellevue University in Omaha Nebraska in 1999. Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force in December 1971 and had a highly distinguished and decorated military career for 21 years retiring as a MSGT in 1992. Upon retiring from the USAF, Frank worked as a civilian contractor to the military at Incirlik AFB outside of Adana, Turkiye before moving to Omaha Nebraska where he worked at a Commercial Real Estate firm. Upon moving back to Alabama he worked at the state EMA department retiring in 2012 to Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

During his career Frank traveled the United States and over seas and was able to embrace and immerse himself in many cultures and enjoy the world, taking his children with him on experiences that would change their lives.

Frank’s interests and hobbies included golfing, bowling, sports cars, airplanes, museums, traveling, attending rocket launches across the US, learning, building, repairing things, and Alabama Football. A great achievement later in life was that he completed a 5k and half marathon.

Frank never met a stranger, and if you knew him then you knew why. He would make conversation with a stranger next to him in the grocery check out line and would have people two lanes over joining in and laughing along with his stories. His kindness and smile were infectious. If you knew him, even if you had just met him you would have felt like you knew him already. To his children he was the best father and grandfather, the love and support he showed them was unmeasured. He will be greatly missed and his memory will be cherished and honored each and every day.

Frank was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Phillip Price and sister Dorothy (Culver), half brother Patrick, half sisters Dixie and Marlene, very special Aunt Jesse Adams and is survived by his three children Staci, Leslie and Josh, grandson Foster, half brother Robert VanCleaf, special cousin Aaron Adams along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and a loving family that surrounded him.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday December 6th 2023 Alabama National Cemetery at 3133 Highway 119 in Montevallo AL 35115, and the family will host a celebration of life following the ceremony at Ivy League Brew in a Private Room located at 633 11th Ave SW, Alabaster Al 35007 (off Highway 119 about 5-10 minutes from the cemetery) to spend time with family. Food and drink will be provided, please fee free to bring something if you would like. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to a Veterans charity in his name.

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sports Clay Chalkville Cougars vs Saraland Spartans, Prep Football, AHSAA 6A Super 7 State Championship Game, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

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Cougars advance to title game

Cougars head to championship game. Credit: Justin Burdette

By Britney Bailey For the Tribune

CLAY – The “Redemption” tour continues for the Clay-Chalkville Cougars as they added the Parker Thundering Herd to their list of victories.

The Cougars put on an incredible defensive performance Friday night at home to secure their trip to the AHSAA State Championship game after a 38-13 victory.

Parker ended the 2022 season for Clay-Chalkville in the first round of the playoffs

with a on-point upset.

Cougar quarterback Jaylen Mbakwe got the Cougars on the scoreboard first with 5:50 to go in the first with a short touchdown run, the PAT by Ellison put the Cougars up 7-0.

Mbakwe then found Marlon Compton for a stunning 53-yard pass to put the Cougars in scoring territory.

Aaron Osley found the endzone shortly after with a 13-yard run to give the Cougars a 14-0 after the PAT. Parker answered with a pick-six by Na’eem Offord

in the second quarter to cut the Clay lead to seven.

Osley wasted no time finding his way back to the endzone with 6:03 remaining in the half with help from a 25-yard zinger from Mbakwe to hand the Cougars a 21-7 lead.

Mbakwe would head to the locker room after the play, and would not return for the remainder of the game with what appeared to be a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet run on with Parker defenders.

Parker running back Mar-

Osley scores. Credit: Alabama 6A

tavius Purnell answered the call and put Parker back in the game with 2:37 before the half. The Herd’s PAT failed and the Cougars held a 21-13 lead to the locker room.

Ellison put up three more points for the Cougars in the third with a field goal, giving the Cougars a 24-13 lead at the 8:44 mark.

A botched punt return by the Cougars gifted Parker the ball in Cougar territory, but the Cougar defense quickly shut down all advances.

The Cougar defense, led by DJ Barber and Avion

Pickett, held Parker to 117 yards of total offense on the night.

Sophomore quarterback Aaron Frye took over the reins for Mbakwe in the second half.

Frye would end up having a “Mbakwe moment” of his own, turning on the jets for an explosive 80-yard touchdown run to up the Cougar lead to 30-13 with 5:48 remaining in the ballgame.

Taurus Chambers would seal the deal for the Cougars with just :40 left on the clock, for a final score of 38-13.

“I feel great. Proud of our football team. We battled some adversity,” Head Coach Drew Gilmer exclaimed of his team, “We knew it would be a battle. This is a great football team with Parker, our guys fought their guts out.”

Gilmer noted that Mbakwe will be fine after the hit and the Bama commit echoed his coach. “I’m ok,” he said.

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How did we get here?

Clay Chalkville’s journey to Tuscaloosa

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

CLAY – The 2022 season did not turn out the way that the Clay Chalkville Cougars hoped for. A 7-6 loss to the Parker Thundering Herd in the first round of the playoffs was not the way the Cougars expected to end the year after an 8-1 regular season that saw them only lose to 7A powerhouse Thompson by a score of 17-14.

2023 was deemed a season of redemption. 23demption, to be exact. And these Cougars, despite a few close games, did not falter the entire year, winning all 10 of their regular season games and their three playoff games, including last week’s win over last year’s spoiler, a 38-13 victory for the avenging Cougars.

Below, we will highlight some of the biggest wins of the season for the Cougars.

Clay 31 Briarwood 0: No better way to start the season than with a shutout win over a premier program in the state? This was an aggravated Cougar team that were bent on taking out their frustrations on the first opponent of the season, regardless of who it was.

The Mbakwe at quarterback experiment, though it had its hiccups, started the season on a good note. The Bama commit threw his first touchdown to Jabari Staples in the first quarter to start his quarterback career. The defense held Briarwood to 35 total yards of offense in the game as well, setting the tone for the rest of the year.

Clay 17 Hueytown 3: The first close game of the season came with the Cougars’ first road trip of the game in week two of the sea-

Some of the Clay Chalkville players and coaches after their playoff win over Parker December 1, 2023. Photo by: Justin Burdette

son. Hueytown actually led 3-0 at halftime. Mario Craver returned a kickoff 92 yards in the game to get the Cougars their first touchdown followed by a 40-yard punt return by Marlon Compton to seal the deal for the Cougars.

Clay 46 Pell City 7: Mbakwe wasted no time getting started in this one as he was responsible for all three first-quarter touchdowns. He found Mario Craver from 44 yards out on the first one and then had touchdown runs of 34 and 59 yards to lead 20-0 after a single quarter of play.

Clay did not let up as Craver scored on a 50-yard run on the first play of the quarter followed by a DJ Barber pick-six just seconds later. Mbakwe then scored another one and it was 39-0 at halftime. Pell City scored with 29 seconds to play in the game.

Clay 36 Thompson 33 This is the one that really put the Cougars on the map.

Thompson is well-known as a 7A powerhouse, having won multiple state titles recently. The Warriors went up 13-0 early in the game before Mbakwe celebrated his 18th birthday by mounting a comeback win over this powerhouse. The new Cougar quarterback started by scoring back-to-back touchdowns to

put his team up 14-13 at halftime. The game went back and forth with Clay actually going up by 10 at one point, 36-26.

Thompson’s Trent Seaborn hit a 79-yard touchdown pass to make it 36-33. The Warriors recovered an onside kick and, with three seconds on the clock, a field goal try went wide left and the Cougars got the victory. Mbakwe even played his natural position, cornerback, during the win.

Clay 17 Mountain Brook 13 This was another one of those games where the Cougars didn’t perform on offense like they did at other times during the season. They had to hold on for another close victory, this time against the hungry Spartans from Mountain Brook, last year’s 6A runner-up. Mario Craver tallied a 15-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter to put Clay up 7-0 and make it look like Clay was going to run away with it. But, the Spartans answered in the second quarter with a touchdown of their own and they added a field goal to make it 10-7 Spartans at halftime. Defense was king in the second half with the exception of a three-yard touchdown run by Cole Gamble See CLAY, Page 20

December 6 - 12, 2023

Two Greenies sign to play at the next level

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

LEEDS – This past week was a historic one for the Leeds Greenwave athletic program. On Wednesday, soccer star Kaylin Stallings signed to play at the next level with Shorter University Rome, Georgia. On Thursday, Sadie Anthony signed to play tennis for Coastal Alabama Community College in Foley, Alabama. Anthony is the first-ever tennis player from Leeds to play at the next level.

Kaylin had the following to say about her big day, “It feels amazing to sign a soccer scholarship with Shorter University. I am honored and humbled and look forward to the challenges of competing as a college soccer player. I have learned that if there’s a chance of achievement, it is worth it to face adversity.

I signed with Shorter for the genuineness of Coach Pierce and the players. When I took my visit, they were so welcoming and made me feel super at home. Secondly, I love that I am able to compete for a starting role as a central midfielder. I may even get to get my favorite jersey number. I also love Rome, Georgia. There are great local medical centers where I can advance my medical training.

Getting a degree and playing soccer were key factors in my decision. I am grateful for God’s blessings in the ability and opportunity I get to play soccer now and in the future.

I am thankful to my coaches and teammates who challenge me to get better every day.

My parents are so supportive when I play soccer and all aspects of my life. They are so encouraging through the tough times and helped me navigate this college recruit-

Leeds Tennis player Sadie Anthony signs to play for Coastal Alabama Community College. She is the first tennis player from Leeds to play at the next level. Photo by: Leeds Athletics

Leeds soccer player Kaylin Stallings signs to play college ball at Shorter University. Photo by: Leeds Athletics

ing journey. Also, a big thank you to my family, church and community of friends who come to see my play and answer all my calls during fundraising season.”

Stallings’ soccer coach Pete Dakis said, “Kaylin is a creative attacking midfielder who has great vision, sees the game well and opens up the game well with her passes.

She’s also a threat to come forward and strike at goal.

Kaylin’s greatest strength is the creativity she brings to the center of the midfield. She has competed at a high level with the U-18 Club Team program, and that experience will be important as she con-

tinues her journey at the collegiate level.”

Anthony said, “I have enjoyed being able to bring more recognition to the tennis program at Leeds and this community. It has been good to see other people interested in learning tennis and joining the team. I am looking forward to this season and I think it will be a good one for everyone. I have loved my time at Leeds the past six years and I hope the program continues to grow. I chose Costal Alabama because I really enjoyed my visit there with Coach Allen. I visited some See LEEDS, Page 20

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Weekly Basketball Review/Preview scorer with 13 points per outing.

Khryston Travis leads the team with 5 assists per game and 11 points per game.

Girls: The Lady Eagles are on a two-game winning streak after wins over Carver and McAdory last week and are 2-6 on the season.

The Lady Eagles host Fairfield Tuesday night.

Coach Sammeika Thomas is optimistic about the rest of the season. “’It’s not how you start, but how you finish,” she said.

By John Goolsby, Prep Editor and Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

Hewitt-Trussville Boys: The 7-3 Huskies lost to Ramsay 53-35 last Thursday.

The Huskies host Oxford Tuesday night.

“I think the after ten games I am fairly happy about where we are,” said Hewitt head coach Jeremy Monceaux.

“Every game we have learned a little more about our strengths, our weaknesses and the areas we need to improve moving forward,” he said.

“We have a very inexperienced basketball team so the challenge to our team right now is to be intentional about learning and growing from every performance.”

“We are 7-3 and have shown some signs of have a chance to be a tough basketball teams, but we have some area’s that we really need to improve in if we want to become a team that can be a tough out for someone late in the season.”

Reid Stodgehill is the Huskies leading scorer and rebounder. Lake Williams is the leader in assists.

Girls: The Lady Huskies saw their record improve to 8-3 after a 65-30 win over Ramsay on the road last Thursday.

The Lady Huskies host Oxford Tuesday afternoon.

Jordan Hunter leads the team in scoring with 21.3 points per game, assists with 6.1 assists per game and steals with 3.2 steals per game.

Ashlyn Howard leads the team in rebounds with 7.9 rebounds per game Clay-Chalkville Boys: The Cougars improved their record to 7-3 with wins against Spain Park and Fultondale last week.

The Cougars travel to Shades Valley Tuesday night.

Hewitt to unvail new video board Tuesday Credit: HTHS

“We have played nine tough opponents with different styles of play, with four of the nine being 7A schools,” said Cougar head coach Chris Richardson.

“Due to injuries and one of the best football programs in the state, we have yet to see our full roster on the floor,” he said.

“The early season has been great for our younger guys because experience is a huge part of success.”

Devon McKinnon leads the team with 19 points per game. He is shooting 42% from behind the three-point line.

Kevin Kirk Jr. leads the team with 5 rebounds per game and 2.6 steals per game.

Girls: The Lady Cougars stand at 9-1 on the season with blowout wins over Spain Park and Fultondale last week.

The Lady Cougars travel to Shades Valley Tuesday afternoon.

The Cougars are outscoring their opponents by almost 24 points per game through their first ten games.

“We have had a good start to our season. We are currently 9-1 with some wins over some really good teams,” said head coach Kevin Connor.

“We won the Mountain Brook Thanksgiving Tournament against a quality field,” he said.

2023 Pinson Valley Boy's Basketball team at the Heritage tournament. Photo by: Pinson Athletics

“We have a challenging schedule which should help us in preparation for area play in January.”

Kameron Sanders leads the team in scoring with 13.6 points per game and 3.4 assists per game.

Brooklyn Phillips is averaging 13 points per game.

Kamoriah Gaines averages 11.9 points per game and leads the team with 4.9 rebounds per game.

Shades Valley Boys: The Mounties defeated Pleasant Grove by a score of 50-45 Friday night.

The Mounties stand at 4-5 on the season.

The Mounties host ClayChalkville Tuesday.

Coach Audwin Howard is optimistic about his team despite their record.

“Growing pains,” he said.

“We’ve led at some point in the second half of every game we’ve played so far.”

He continued, “I would prefer to go through this right now rather than in January and February.”

“By then we should have this thing figured out,” he said.

“Our schedule is very

challenging, playing tough, well-coached teams, which I believe prepares us for area play and postseason.”

Sophomore Jeremy Chatman leads the Mounties in scoring with 14.1 points per game.

Junior Rashad Bryant is averaging 11.1 rebounds per game and sophomore Jeremiah Williams is averaging five assists per game.

Girls: The Lady Mounties are 2-8 on the year after falling to Pleasant Grove Friday.

The Lady Mounties host Clay-Chalkville Tuesday.

“The season hasn’t quite gone as we have anticipated,” said head coach Gary Ferguson. “We’ve played a lot of heavy hitters early.”

“Most of our opponents this year were in the Final Four or Elite 8 on last year,” he said.

“We’ve been in most games this year but we haven’t quite found our niche.”

“We have a few players that were injured on last year who have returned and we have a couple of new players.” Ferguson said.

“We are close to figuring this puzzle out and thankful thatrea play doesn’t start until

January.”

James Madison commit Angela Williams is averaging 17 points, 15 rebounds, 8 steals, 4 assists and 1 block per game for Valley.

Center Point Boys: The Eagles remain winless at 0-7 after falling to McAdory Thursday night.

The Eagles host Wenonah Thursday.

“The season hasn’t started the way we planned it,” said Eagles head coach Kelvin Lett. “We are still trying to gel.”

“I really appreciate the effort that the players are giving everyday,” he said. “They are working hard to learn a new system and a new coach.”

“I am really enjoying seeing their progress,” the new head coach said.

“I’m also really proud of our support system; from the parents to administrators to the student body and staff, everyone is on board and bringing positive energy.”

Mekhi Brown leads the team with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals per game Ramoine Taylor leads the team with 3 steals per game and is the second leading

Pinson Valley BOYS: The Pinson Valley Indians’ boys basketball team are off to another great start in 2024. They began the season with five straight wins before heading to Yazoo City, Mississippi and dropping a game to them, a close one, 45-43 to the 9-0 Indians in their gym on November 24 in the Lighthouse Classic. Four days later, the Indians went to Paul Bryant, where they picked up another close loss. The Stampede beat Pinson by a score of 60-57.

Thus far, players like Clyde Walters, Austin Conner and emerging players like Quay Lynch and Amari Bowens have all stepped into leadership roles and led the team in all statistical categories in the absence of the team’s leader, Caleb White, who passed away in the summer.

You don’t replace a Caleb White, but these young men have rallied around their fallen leader and played well in his absence.

The Indians were set to play a potential revenge game on Monday against Paul Bryant, but the game is being rescheduled. That date is yet to be determined. Pinson will take on Huffman on Tuesday night in an effort to end the rare losing streak that they See BASKETBALL, Page 20

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and a 27-yard touchdown run

by Mbakwe to seal the deal at 17-13.

Clay 38 Parker 13 Revenge is a dish best served cold and on a cold Friday night at Jerry Hood Field, the Clay Chalkville Cougars got their revenge on a Parker team that was much improved from the team that beat Clay 7-6 in round one of the 2022 playoffs. Parker came into the game 12-1 with confidence

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find themselves in at the moment. Huffman is currently 1-5 on the season.

Head Coach Darrell Barber had the following to say about his team’s performance thus far, “Right now, we are trying to see what our identity is. We have done a good job defending the first nine games. We fell short in the game over in Mississippi, had a chance to win at the buzzer against the defending state champs. Then we went into the hostile environment in Tuscaloosa and had a chance to win there as well.

We will be fine down the stretch. We are doing a good job sharing the ball. We’ve got a few new pieces in and it’s just a matter of getting them to gel. We are trying to figure it out. It’s an uphill battle with mindset, but we are figuring it out. From the outside, the kids seem to be responding well to Caleb’s loss. It’s still an uphill battle. They try to play for him and we are doing a good job, but it obviously goes through your mind.”

GIRLS: Breaking in a new coach is never easy, for the team nor the coach, but new Pinson Girls Basketball coach Tamara Gills is doing a pretty good job so far in 2024.

Gills comes to the Indians

Clay-Chalkville High School head football coach Drew Gilmer. (File Photo)

that they could repeat what happened last year. Mbakwe and his band of merry men had other plans. Jaylen put Clay on the board first with a short touchdown run, followed by a

from just across town at Center Point High School. Right out of the gate, Coach Gills had to help her girls navigate the death of a fellow classmate and friend, Caleb White.

Despite all of the challenges, the new lady in charge of the Indians has her team setting at 5-3, one win away from doubling the win total from a year ago.

The Indians started the season with a win against Leeds on the road, followed by consecutive losses (Homewood and Minor) before beating Midfield and losing to Pleasant Grove. They have now won their last three games in a row to get to that five-win total. Included in those three wins are a 59-9 drubbing of Fultondale and a 20-point win over Paul Bryant (62-42).

Moody Boys: A handful of Moody’s basketball players also play football, so the Blue Devils, knowing that their football team would be successful and make a playoff run, started the season late, not playing their first game until November 20. The opener was against Gardendale, a 97-45 loss. After that, Moody played four games in one week, going 2-2 in the stretch with wins over Donoho and Vincent. The Blue Devils sit at 2-3 after their

long pass to Marlon Compton to put Aaron Osley in position for a 13-yard touchdown to go up 14-0 before Parker knew what hit them. The Thundering Herd got a pick six from Mbakwe to start the second quarter to cut it to 147. Mbakwe would then leave the game with what ended up being a concussion during the second quarter. Aaron Frye took over for Mbakwe and played very well, including an 80-yard touchdown run with 5:48 to go in the game to make it 30-13 at the end.

This Friday night, the Cougars will take the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on the Saraland Spartans who are also undefeated. It should be quite the game, as Saraland’s closest game was a 31-30 win over Lipscomb Academy out of Tennessee in overtime to begin the season.

Ironically, Jaylen Mbakwe will take the helm at quarterback for Clay on the same field that he will start his collegiate career on in Tuscaloosa.

first five games of the season with a trips to Oneonta (12/5) and Calera (12/7) looming.

“We played four games last week,” said head coach Chad Bates. “We went 2-2.

It was a big transition week from football to basketball.

We have a long way to go but the guys are starting to figure it out. With every new year comes new leaders and guys have got to step up. For us to be the best we can be, we need everyone to do their job, every day.”

Girls: Becca Davis has her girls playing at a high level five games into the season! The Lady Blue Devils are a perfect 5-0 as it stands, with wins over John Carroll (66-14), Gardendale (81-67), Homewood (61-53), Oxford (42-39) and Vincent (63-16).

As you can see, most of the games haven’t even been close. This is a special team led by names like Serenity Rutledge, Tori Pyles, Kendall Stephens and a host of other familiar names from last year’s team.

Coach Davis said, “For the first time in school history, the Moody Varsity Girls basketball team is ranked in the top five in the state. Moody has accumulated several wins over 6A opponents to start the year. Serenity Rutledge leads the team with 15.8 points per game while Jayla Whitsey averages 15 and Tori Pyles av-

erages 11. We are averaging 62.6 points per game while holding opponents to 37.8.”

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Leeds Boys: Jeremiah Millington and the Greenwave look to improve on a 4-13 record from last year and they are off to a pretty good start. The Greenwave have played five games thus far with a 3-2 record. They beat Saint Clair County in region play, so they are 1-0 already. Much like the Blue Devils, Leeds has several players (9 out of the 15 varsity players) who play both sports, so they pushed their season back as well.

The Greenwave opened the season with consecutive wins over Victory Christian and JCA before dropping a pair of games to Etowah and Hueytown, both close losses.

Then, on December 1, they got the 61-52 victory over the Saints to make it 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the region.

Coach Millington had these early thoughts on the season, “We’re a heavy junior-led team with just a few seniors. One senior who has been a three-year starter is Chris Burge, who is currently committed to UAB for football. We are led by our junior point guard, Tabari Davis, who is currently averaging 19 points per game. Will Thomas, Jaelyn Felder and Ty Bedell are all junior guards

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other schools but I loved the facilities and coach at Costal.

This experience feels amazing and makes me feel like all of these years have paid off. I am truly blessed to get to continue playing the sport I love at the next level.”

Sadie’s Tennis coach, Jeff Thomas, spoke of his star athlete’s historic signing. “I am very proud of Sadie. She will be our first signee since the program re-started in 2015.

who provide some good minutes for us this year. Graham Gulock is another junior who can play multiple positions and is one of the smartest players I’ve coached. We feel like we have a good amount of depth and our style of play will represent that. This group plays extremely hard and has a great mindset in everything they do.”

Girls: The Lady Greenwave start out 3-4 for 2024 with wins over JCA (twice) and Etowah. Their losses have come against Pinson Valley, Oneonta, John Carroll and Hueytown. They look to get back into the win column as they travel to Lincoln on Tuesday night and a big rivalry game against Springville on Friday night.

Springville Boys: The Tigers have had a pretty brutal stretch thus far in 2023, opening the season at Clay Chalkville and losing.

The boys recovered well from the loss, winning back-toback games including a victory over the defending 4A state champions, Jacksonville.

They are sitting at 5-5 right now with wins over Hayden, Good Hope and Pell City to go with the other two wins.

Brodie Frederick is the Tigers’ leading scorer with 15.8 per game followed by Fred Tripp with 11. Tripp leads in rebounds with 5.8 per game

We were pretty much just a recreational team until Sadie arrived in 2019. Since she arrived, the girls have won the last four sectional tournaments (no tournament in 2020 for Covid) and advanced to Mobile. Her standard has raised the level of both our boys’ and girls’ teams. Her signing will not be the last.

She lit the torch!”

Both of these ladies look to make an impact at the next level and we here at The Trussville Tribune wish them all the best in their futures.

and Jake Isbell has 3.7 to go with 2 assists per game from Braden Henderson, which leads the team also.

“We are 5-5 through the first 10 games,” said Brandon Easterwood, Springville’s head coach. “Hopefully playing a tough schedule early will make us better in February. We placed third in a recent Thanksgiving tournament in Cullman with wins over Hayden and Good Hope.

Defeated the defending 4A champions and Pell City. We are still trying to find some consistency and need to minimize turnovers. Our players are working hard every day at practice and learning to play for each other. I feel like we are starting to develop better chemistry.”

The Tigers take on Saint Clair County in region play on Tuesday, followed by Leeds on Friday.

Girls: The Lady Tigers are currently 2-5 on the young 2023 season. They started with losses to Clay Chalkville and Hartselle before beating Jacksonville. They then dropped three of their last four games, scoring another win over Jacksonville in their second meeting of the season.

Coach Warren House and his Lady Tigers look to get back on the winning track this week as they host Saint Clair County Tuesday night and Leeds Friday.

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