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SPRINGVILLE — Hearings were set to take place on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in the city of Springville and those hearings have been continued.

LEEDS — Shelves are going up and decorations are hung inside the new Buc-ee’s location in Leeds. The large convenience store and gas station off Interstate 20, at exit 140, is set to open on Jan. 25, 2021.

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Pinson family wins $10,000 prize on America’s Funniest Videos

Traps set to catch bear spotted in Trussville area

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Center Point Fire District receives new life-saving equipment with CARES Act funding

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CENTER POINT — The Center Point Fire District and other first responding agencies across the county have new, life-saving equipment thanks to the Jefferson County Commission.

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Angel Tree still full at Trussville Health & Rehab Center due to COVID restrictions

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TUSCALOOSA — It was a come-from-behind effort in Bryant-Denny Stadium

on Friday night, Dec. 4, as the third-ranked Pinson Valley Indians knocked off the seventh-ranked Spanish Fort Toros 23-13 in the Class 6A state championship game.

Facing a 13-10 fourth-quarter deficit, the Tribe rallied for two late touchdowns, including the go-ahead touchdown strike from junior quarterback Zack Pyron to senior receiver

Ga’Quincy McKinstry. The decisive strike came at a big moment and ended a stretch of six straight empty possessions.

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Opening doors from history: Tribune Publisher receives family treasure from RamsayMcCormack Building

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

BIRMINGHAM — It was the year of two solar eclipses, the end of the Roaring 20s and the beginning of the Great Depression, after the Wall Street Crash. 1929 came with many challenges for Americans, but in Alabama, doors were opening on the corner of Avenue E and 19th Street Ensley, in downtown Ensley.

The Ramsay-McCormack building was completed in this year. A beacon of opportunity and hope towered 144 feet over the hustle and bustle of uncertain times.

One of the first businesses to set up shop in the Ramsay-McCormack building was a dental office. Dr. Alto B. Townsend’s office was on the sixth floor. His son, Dr. Armon L. Townsend eventually joined his father in the

office.

The Trussville Tribune’s publisher Scott Buttram remembers spending time in the office as a child. His great-grandfather, who he called “Big Daddy” was Dr. Alto B. Townsend and his grandfather was Dr. Armon L. Townsend.

“It was a beautiful building with terrazzo floors and

marble walls,” Buttram remembered. “I have such great memories of going to work with Grandaddy and wandering around that building and the streets of Ensley. Every minute I got to spend with him is a treasured memory.”

Fast-forward to 2020, Buttram learned that the demolition of the building was set to take place in October. In

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its place, a similar building would be built, after years of deterioration offered no chance of a renovation. Some of the original architectural items from the 10-story building would be saved and used in the new 5-story building.

Buttram wondered if any of those items from his great-grandfather’s and grandfather’s dental office could be salvaged. Furthermore, he wondered if the doors to the office were still there.

During his research of the building, Buttram found documents filed with the National Register of Historic Places.

In those files, was a program for the ribbon-cutting of the Ramsay-McCormack building. Low and behold, his great-grandfather was listed as an original tenant of the building.

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TRUSSVILLE — A new, innovative way of getting into shape is coming soon to the city of Trussville. HOTWORX 24-hour Infrared Fitness Studio will be opening in early 2021.

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Work on downtown plaza underway in Trussville; section of Main Street to be closed for several weeks be revamped, and parking will be added to the area.

Sidewalk replacement is the first phase of the project.

New lighting will also be installed.

Contractors expect the sidewalk work to take about three weeks to complete.

During that time, one lane of Main Street will be closed each day from 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Overall, the installation of infrastructure throughout the plaza will take 90 to 120 days.

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TRUSSVILLE — Work has officially started on the downtown plaza area between Main Street and Linden Street.

The work is part of the overall downtown redevelopment plan, which includes the development of the corner lot into a focal point of the downtown area. There will be a large clock, donated by the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club. Linden Street will also

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Drugs, gun seized in Trussville’s Urban Air parking lot after fight

HOTWORX From front page

Owners Joe Elmer and Jennifer Bond already have locations in Midtown Birmingham and in Tuscaloosa.

They have been spreading the hotness that is HOTWORX since 2018.

According to its website, HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the benefits of infrared heat absorption while completing a 30-minute Isometric workout or 15-minute

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pear warrant after police were flagged down because of a fight. Witnesses told police Carpenter, who suffered a busted lip, had a gun but that he put it in his car when he

saw police.

Officers found Carpenter’s vehicle and saw a firearm and what appeared to be drugs inside the car. Carpenter told investigators he did not know what was inside of his vehicle.

According to a police report, officers determined Carpenter was in possession of methamphetamine, heroin, Oxycodone pills, a large amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

The drugs and the firearm were seized from the vehicle.

Carpenter was taken to the Trussville City Jail on $13,800 in bonds.

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“You’re working out in 120 to 125-degrees,” said Bond. “It’s a dry heat, it’s not humid; so, you are still able to breathe in there.”

Virtual instructors from across the nation are available for two 15 Two 15-minute sessions and eight 30-minute sessions that members can choose from. Members get 24-hour access to the studio.

Bond said the most popular classes are yoga and pilates but there is a wide variety of hot exercises to tackle target areas. She said the workout is unique and can be used to supplement more

traditional-style processes.

“If you do Crossfit, you can come into the sauna and do some stretches and yoga to really work out your soreness,” said Bond. “So, it’s good to recover and pair with your other fitness stuff.”

Elmer and Bond chose Trussville as a location after a suggestion from an acquaintance in Tuscaloosa.

“We were at our Tuscaloosa location and someone told us we should look into Trussville,” she said. “We saw the redevelopment of downtown and just heard really good things.”

The new location in Trussville is set to open in mid to late January. It will be at 106 South Chalkville Road, Trussville.

Right now, those interested can pre-enroll at a special rate. Call (205) 767-6767 for more information.

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TRUSSVILLE — A Birmingham man is facing numerous charges after an incident in the parking lot of Urban Air in Trussville on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020.

Joshua Isaiah Carpenter, 25, is charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana first-degree and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

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PINSON — A Pinson mother-daughter duo won the $10,000 prize on Sunday’s airing of America’s Funniest Videos.

The winning video was from a Facebook Live from Erika Coggins Cole-Davlin, who sells jewelry online. In the video titled “Fly on Follicles,” a bug drops into Erika’s head and she yells for her mother Tina to come get the bug she named Fred. Tina jumps into action and swats the fly, killing it on Ericka’s head.

After showing the video, AFV host Alfonso Ribeiro asked Tina why she didn’t carefully flick the bug off Erika’s head.

Life-Saving From front page

The commission was able to secure funds from the CARES Act and distribute it among municipalities and organizations. The commission purchased 95 LUCAS chest compression systems and 82 Lifepak cardiac monitors for 55 county fire departments.

The total cost was $4.1 million.

With the money the CPFD received, Chief Gene Coleman said lives could be saved.

“They will hopefully increase the survivability from cardiac arrest and provide better safety for the first responders in the COVID environment,” said Coleman.

The LUCAS devices perform chest compressions so first responders can keep their distance from patients during

“She didn’t say shoo it, she said get it, so I got it,” Tina said.

Upon learning of the big win, Erika told the show host her faithful customers continued watching as she sold jewelry that day.

“My sales were kind of high that day, I think they felt sorry for me,” said Erika.

Erika went back to Facebook live to thank her fans and give a little bit of her testimony. As the mother of Cody ‘Big Country’ Cole, who passed away in a car crash in 2016, Erika said she has faced many trials and experienced many dark times. She said Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and her jewelry business has helped her find a purpose and help others.

She created #FredisDead and is selling T-shirts to raise money for a local family in need this Christmas.

“It means a lot to me to be able to give back in my community,” Erika said. “I am a big giver.”

Shirts are $20, plus $5 if they need to be shipped. Message The House of Slinging Bling on Facebook for more information.

Erika and Tina will now go on for a chance to win $100,000 on America’s Funniest Videos. You can view the winning video below.

the pandemic or perform other life-saving tasks on the patient while CPR is being performed.

Additionally, traditional CPR is difficult and strenuous. The new devices provide consistent CPR, which Coleman said is very important.

“The compressions are of the right depth and the patient is maintaining better circulation with that particular device,” he explained.

The Lifepak cardiac monitors include sensors that calculate levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, body temperature, blood pressure and they include a defibrillator.

The Center Point Fire District received six LUCAS devices and six Lifepaks.

Coleman said crews have already trained on the devices and he hopes to deploy them soon.

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Trussville teen wanted on robbery charges captured From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A teenager from Trussville wanted

by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, has been captured.

Kane Michael Walker, 18, was taken into custody on two felony warrants charging him with robbery first-degree. According to Jail records, he was booked into the Jefferson County Jail at 2:57 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.

He had been wanted since Nov. 30.

Walker was given $30,000

in bonds. He considered innocent until proven guilty.

Another Trussville teen, Joseph Matthew Taylor, is also wanted on the same

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charge. The cases are related, according to authorities.

Twins charged in connection to deadly Center Point shooting From The Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of twin brothers in connection to a deadly shooting on Sunday. Dec. 6, 2020.

Zamir Princeton Jones and Zaden Prince Jones, both 20, are charged with murder.

The victim, Christian Dewayne Smith, 19, of Midfield, was pronounced dead on the scene, in the 1600 block of 2nd Street Northeast.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were able to determine that a dispute took place between people who knew each other just before the shooting.

Zamir Princeton Jones and Zaden Prince Jones. Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

According to reports, Smith went to Zamir and Zaden’s home to confront Zamir regarding allegations surrounding a separate incident involving one of Smith’s family members. The two then

opened fire on Smith, killing him. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

The brothers are being held in the Jefferson County Jail on $50,000 bonds.

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“I knew he started the dental practice, but I had no idea that he’d been there on day one,” Buttram said. “I guess it just never came up in conversation.”

In fact, it appears the Townsends were the only continuous occupants of the building from the time it opened until it closed in 1979.

The city of Birmingham acquired the building for $1 in 1983 and proposals for renovations and studies on demolition have been ongoing since.

Buttram wanted to have a piece of his family history before it was destroyed. He jumped into action contacting anyone he could think of that might be able to help.

Mark Kelly, a longtime friend of Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was one of the first people Buttram thought of. Kelly said he never questioned doing anything he could to help Buttram. He compared the doors to relics of his own relatives. For instance, an old hammer his grandfather owned as a carpenter. Kelly has it now and simply picking it up brings about an emotional response.

“Being able to pick things up and holding them in your hand or being able to hold these doors,” Kelly said. “Just to know that your relatives, your family touched those things means something.”

Together, Kelly and Rick Journey, Director of Communications for Mayor Woodfin, worked to find out if the doors were still in the building.

“I can tell you from working in city government, you’re dealing with problems,” Kelly said. “Large problems, small problems, you’re trying to deal with that kind of thing every day and so when you get an opportunity to spend a little time and get involved with something like this, it really does kind of make your day.”

The mayor’s Executive Administrator Sylvia Bowen contacted Buttram and explained to him that the mayor’s office was determined to try and find the doors to his family’s office. For Woodfin, the task was of high importance.

“I apologized for adding to her [Bowen’s] workload with my request,” Buttram said.

“She said, ‘Don’t you dare apologize. This is the best call I’ve had all day. This is a great story and, Mr. Buttram, we are into this!’ Sylvia really made me feel great.”

Kelly said the ties to family and city history struck a chord with the Birmingham mayor.

“Randall Woodfin has a great interest in history, in general,” said Kelly. “You

The Ramsay-McCormack building towers over the corner of Avenue E and 19th Street Ensley, in downtown Ensley in late 2020. Photo: Scott Buttram.

know, there’s not a vote in this for him but this was an opportunity for him to help strengthen someone else’s connection to the city.”

It’s that sort of appreciation for the city’s history that Buttram admired.

“It was just little old me asking for some doors,” Buttram remembered. “And he [Woodfin] took it and ran with it and did everything he possibly could do to find out if those doors were still there and that’s what I want people to know. Other than Mark and Rick, none of these people knew me. They were doing all this for a total stranger.”

It wasn’t long before Buttram was emailing back and forth with the developers working on the demolition of the Ramsay-McCormack building. Malcolm Shepherd, with Ensley District Developers, LLC, wasn’t so sure those doors would still be in the building. However, finding out quickly rose to the top of his priority list.

“When he was a little kid he would go to that office and he remembered being there,” Shepherd said. “That passion is what got to me and I was determined to get those doors for him.”

Over the years, large items had been removed for doomed renovations and with every passing day, he knew the chances of them being recovered were lessening.

“It was his passion, Shepherd continued. “With somebody like that who has a history in Ensley and history in this building, there was no doubt that I was going to help in any way that I could.”

Shepherd contacted workers in the building and asked them to check for the doors on the sixth floor. He was told the doors were gone but insisted on checking himself.

A few days later, on Buttram’s 60th birthday and his wedding anniversary, he received a priceless gift.

“Malcolm wouldn’t accept that they weren’t there,” Buttram said. “He told me he pulled up my email and read my description, checked the

The doors from the office of Dr. Alto B. Townsend and Dr. Armon L. Townsend preserved from the 6th floor of the Ramsay-McCormack building in Ensley. Photo: Scott Buttram.

sixth floor and there they were.

He said, ‘The office number is still on the transom! It took me a minute for it to register that holy cow, the very doors we want are still here!’”

The emotions poured out of Buttram as he learned the doors would soon be his.

The same doors previous generations walked through before and after a hard day’s work. The same doors his great-grandfather and grandfather opened each day in order to provide for their families.

And the price?

Buttram offered to pay whatever price it took to get the doors. But Ensley District Developers didn’t want money.

“They told me this was a gift to me,” Buttram said.

“He said, ‘How much are you going to charge me?”

Shepard remembered. “And I said, ‘Are you kidding me?

You can have those doors!”

“Malcolm and Irvin Henderson, the managing partner of the company, would not let me purchase them,” Buttram added. “They were gifting them to me. Irvin also told me that he wanted me there when they open the new building. I can’t think of anywhere that I’d rather be when the day comes.”

While Buttram cannot fathom why so many strangers would go above and beyond to help him find two doors, he is thankful they did.

“Because of their effort, I now have the doors that my Big Daddy and Grandaddy walked through five days a week for a combined 45+ years that connects 90 years of family history,” said Buttram.

“One door went to their waiting room and the other door was their private entrance.”

As for what Buttram plans to do with the doors, he has an idea of what will become of them but for now…

“I just spend time in the garage staring at them and thinking about two very important people in my life that I loved dearly and miss an awful lot,” said Buttram.

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Springville to organize teen council, purchase new police vehicle

By Terry Schrimscher

SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council agreed to assist local students with the creation of a Teen Council during the regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday night, December 7.

Springville student Shannon Lee presented the idea to the council and shared some of her experience working with a similar group in Argo.

Lee said the Teen Council would be a good way to engage students in city government by helping with community projects and organizing events such as a “night out” for local first responders. She asked for assistance from the council to organize the group and establish bylaws. Coun-

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SPRINGVILLE — A retired Springville High School principal passed away after a two-year battle with a rare sarcoma.

Virgil Winslett died on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Winslett retired from education in

cilmember Sherry Reeves volunteered to assist.

The Council tabled two resolutions proposed by Mayor Thomas. One would create the position of Ex-ecutive Assistant to the Mayor. The second would establish the mayor’s proposed Cityscapes depart-ment. Both resolutions were put on hold until the city’s new budget is complete so both positions can be funded properly.

The Council approved the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado for the Springville Police Depart-ment. Chief Wayne Walton requested the new vehicle in the final work session in November.

The pur-chase was approved for $31,675 with $15,000 in funds to come from an insurance settlement paid from a wrecked vehicle earlier in the year.

The Council also approved the sale of three existing police vehicles as surplus.

Fire Chief Richard Harvey was designated to work with Mayor Thomas to submit a grant request for additional CARES Act funding for the

city. The State of Alabama must spend CARES funds by the end of the calendar year.

Chief Harvey also requested the use of previous CARES funds to purchase personal protection equipment and upgrades to equipment monitoring systems for the city. He requested the use of $150,126 received from the state to purchase the new equipment and to cover COVID-19 related ex-penses already incurred.

The Council also approved the appointment of Gayle Hammonds to the Springville Library Board through November 2023. Approval was also granted to list some miscellaneous fire and rescue equip-ment for sale as surplus on the website govdeals.com.

One new resolution was added to the agenda near the end of the meeting. Mayor Thomas and the council members moved the discussion into executive session for more than half an hour to privately discuss the resolution dealing with personnel issues.

September of this year. He was an educator for 25 years and was principal of Springville High School from 2014 to 2020.

St. Clair County Superintendent Mike Howard said although the loss is great, it is comforting to know Winslett is no longer in pain.

“He was a fine person, an incredible administrator and had a great impact on the students and staff of Springville,” Howard said. “He will be forever missed.”

The Springville community rallied around Winslett during his cancer battle, holding fundraisers and honoring Winslett on several occasions.

An Inspiration Garden at the school is also named after Winslett.

His wife, Kathryn Sprayberry Winslett, posted on Facebook that even in his last hours, Winslett fought for his life. She thanked the community for support and prayers and said she will be setting up a scholarship fund in his memory.

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The premier travel center is known for its large selection of products for everything from snacks to hunting accessories.

The outside of the store is completed, and gas pumps are Alabama Avenue Street sign found at an antique store in Georgia, will be part of the decor. The marketing team said they like to keep the details local in each store.

The large chain, based in Texas, already has one Alabama location in south Alabama The chain touts numerous gas pumps, retail space and installed. Large, lighted canopies cover the gas pump area.

Inside, crews are working daily to make progress on displays and plans for the new store. They will work until Christmas break and will return in January to add finishing touches.

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super clean restrooms as just some of the reasons Buc-ee’s stands out from other travel centers. They also offer barbeque, “Beaver nuggets”, jerky and other specialty food items.

The road going into Bucee’s will remain closed until the store opens. Although some people have already tried pulling in to use get gas, the pumps are not ready for business.

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Clay Council discusses updates on Cosby Lake dredging, St. James subdivision

By Crystal McGough

CLAY — The Clay City Council held its regular meeting virtually on Zoom Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at 6 p.m.

During the meeting, City Manager Ronnie Dixon updated the council on the final stages of the Cosby Lake dredging project.

“Today was their day of when they said they would complete,” Dixon said. “So now, the surveyor comes in – it’s kind of like a building inspector, even though they call it a surveyor – he comes in and makes sure that they have met all the terms of the contract, and if they did, then they’re finished. If they don’t, he tells them what they have to do to meet that.”

Dixon said that the city already knows the terms have not been met but will have to

wait until they get the report from the surveyor, which will tell them what’s left to be done.

“Volkert, the engineering firm, they said they expected probably three more days’ work, so at the worst, they should finish by next Friday completely,” he said. “Finished, torn down and moved out.”

Dixon added that the city has given M&N Dredging Co two additional weeks to get the job done due to Hurricane Sally, as well as two days for the elections and all of Thanksgiving weekend.

“That pushed their time from Nov. 8 to Nov. 20, so they should have been finished on Nov. 20,” he said.

“They were not because of some stop-work due to the turbidity and that kind of thing, so that’s why we’re at

today’s date and they haven’t finished.

“We actually went into the penalty phase of the contract on Nov. 21, but we haven’t brought that to (the council’s) attention because we’ve been told they’re going to finish and Volkert’s been monitoring it. But now, we think that they’re so far late I needed to bring it to your attention and let you know where Volkert stands and what they’re doing on their monitoring and on their management of that contract.”

Dixon also gave the council an update on the St. James subdivision, which is being built behind Clayton Cove.

He said that city has finalized the lot numbers and the number of houses that will be built in the subdivision with the Prominence Homes attorney.

“There will be 27 homes

that are four-sided brick and 26 homes that are one-frontside brick,” Dixon said.

The 26 one-sided brick homes, which will be located in the back of the subdivision, have already been built, and the four-sided brick homes will be built in the front as Phase 2 of the project.

“They’re out there now,” he said. “They’re prepared to move on and finish those 27 four-sided brick houses. So that’s where we stand there.”

Under unanimous consent, the city council passed four resolutions designating meeting times for the 2021 year.

Resolution 2020-38 established that the city council meetings will continue to be on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning at 6 p.m. Any conflicting dates have been adjusted accordingly.

Resolution 2020-39 established that the Planning & Zoning Commission will continue to meet on the third Thursday of each month.

Resolution 2020-40 designated that any Board of Zoning Adjustment meetings will take place on the second Monday of each month.

“They don’t have to meet

… if there’s no agenda, and they haven’t met in 7 ½ years,” Dixon said of the BZA. “So, we set the time, the second Monday of each month, and then make the calendar accordingly, but they don’t meet unless they have an agenda or a case.”

Resolution 2020-41 established that the library board will meet quarterly. Their meetings will take place at 5 p.m. on the following Tuesdays, before the city council meetings: Jan. 19, 2021; April 20, 2021; July 20, 2021; Oct. 19, 2021.

Councilor Bo Johnson reminded the public that Covenant Church International and Refuge Church will be teaming up to host a drive-thru live nativity at Covenant Church International on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“It is a drive-thru nativity scene with six separate scenes,” Johnson said. “There will be direction on what to do once you pull into the parking lot. But again, it is a drive-thru, so people will not be parking and getting out. The people participating in the nativity will be masked up and observing every protocol possible since there’s been such

an outbreak of Covid cases.”

Dixon said that the city and police department are working to address concerns about the traffic on Old Springville Road during the nativity.

“There’s a possibility that we will have to stage cars on Joni Circle and then let them drive across so that we don’t back up Old Springville Road,” he said. “If Joni Circle fills up, we will move up to the Church of Christ and stage it in that parking lot. …

Be aware that if you come up on Covenant Church International, right there on Old Springville Road, there could be a delay, just depending on how many cars are there at any given time.”

The lobby at city hall will most likely remain closed through the end of the year due to Covid complications and concerns. Anyone needing building permits or building inspections can call the inspections department, and those who need to renew automobile tags can do so online or at the Center Point Courthouse.

The next Clay City Council meeting will be held virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at 6 p.m.

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The woman, 23-year-old Mylisha Emori Allen, of Birmingham, was taken to the hospital where she later died.

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Paine Elementary School Trussville and Leeds grads teacher recognized for make Dean’s List at Belmont exceptional work in classroom University

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A local teacher has been recognized for her exceptional work in the classroom and beyond.

Christy Stewart, a firstgrade teacher at Paine Elementary School in Trussville, was recently awarded the title of Alexander Shunnarah’s “Teacher of the Month,” for October.

The monthly honor highlights ‘superstar teachers’ in Alabama, who make a difference in their student’s lives.

Stewart was nominated by fellow teachers, students, and

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TCS teacher Christy Stewart was recently awarded the honor of Alexander Shunnarah’s Teacher of the Month. Submitted photo

parents for the attention she has shown her students throughout this challenging school year.

She was recently displayed on an Alexander

Shunnarah digital billboard located on the Red Mountain Expressway and was also gifted a $250 American Express gift card.

Grants available for small businesses this holiday season From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — This holiday season, grants could be available to small business owners in the Birmingham area.

Birmingham Top 40 Under 40, Dee Edwards and her husband, Michael, Marketplace Pastors and Entrepreneurs, and owners of Accurate Tax Services have announced the first-ever COVID-19 Small Business Holiday Grants.

This grant will go towards helping small business owners thrive and push forward through the pandemic. After seeing many small businesses unable to obtain PPP or EIDL, they have raised over $12,000 from family, friends, supporters on social media, Accurate Tax Services and Sugar & Ice Dessert Truck owner, Kimberly Mason.

Over the last five years, they have hosted small business Christmas events to be a blessing to small business

owners and entrepreneurs.

During these events, they have given away money, products and equipment from the small business owners’ wish list. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, they will continue with their efforts to support small business owners.

The grant application is available to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who have an immediate need in their business. The grant can be used to pay utilities, rent, purchase marketing material, equipment, products, and/or expansion. Grant amounts will range between $100 – $500 for each applicant. Donations are still being accepted as of Dec. 3.

Grants will be disbursed later this month.

To apply for this grant, go to www.smallbusinessholidaygrant.com.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., announced its Fall 2020 Dean’s List and two locals made the high honor.

Lauren Rackstraw, of Trussville, and Megan Nolen, of Leeds, qualified for the Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 55 percent of Belmont’s students this semester qualified for the Fall 2020 Dean’s List.

Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “Achieving the recognition of Dean’s List during the Fall 2020 semester is an extraordinary achievement. While we are always impressed with students’ who are able to achieve this high level of recognition in their academic endeavors, those students that reached this mark in Fall 2020 demonstrated incredible diligence and commitment to their academic work during very

Angel Tree From front page

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — An annual Christmas charity at Trussville Health & Rehab Center is not going as planned this year, due to coronavirus.

Alice Adkins, the Director for Trussville Health & Rehab Center Activities said the Angel Tree is still full. Typically, friends and families of residents are in and out, visiting loved ones. They walk

unusual and stressful circumstances. We are so pleased to be able to recognize their efforts and our hope is that these students will continue investing in their studies to equip them for a lifetime of learning and service.”

mitment to teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

The University’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their

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by the Angel Tree and pick a few to get Christmas gifts for patients. But this year, the center needs help, because of restrictions on visitors.

“We’re trying to reach out to the community and just let them know what we do for our residents,” said Adkins.

“It just makes it a little special this year and they especially need that this year.”

Angels on the tree are numbered and labeled “male” or “female”. Each angel has three items the patient wants for Christmas.

“You can just pick as

many angels as you’d like,” Adkins added. “We just ask that you bring the gifts back wrapped.”

Gifts need to be turned into Trussville Health & Rehab Center by Dec. 21. They will be distributed on Dec. 23.

Trussville Health & Rehab Center is at 119 Waterson Parkway, next to Nelm’s Pharmacy. The facility provides a full spectrum of post-acute healthcare services including home health, hospice, long term care, and rehabilitation.

For more information, call (205) 655-3226.

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Local saxophonist determined to ‘Keep Pressing On’ through pandemic

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

You may have seen him at the Trussville Christmas parade last year or perhaps at a music festival in the pre-coronavirus days. If not, your ears are missing out on a very special treat that is Vann Burchfield.

The seasoned saxophonist and performer is much more than a stage presence.

He is a world-record-holding legend and he is right here in sweet home Alabama.

His smooth and spirited sounds naturally resonate with the young, old and in between. Burchfield’s art came in the form of a natural gift from God but his perseverance and faith are what made him successful.

It all started when Burchfield was in elementary school. He grew up in west Jefferson County and enjoyed listening to his mother play the piano. She could play by ear, something that intrigued young Burchfield.

“We always had a piano in our home growing up,” Burchfield remembered.

“My mom could hear something and play it and I soon realized that if I could hear a song on the radio, I could go play it on the piano, also.”

At six years old, Burchfield began piano lessons.

By the time he was eight, he had a guitar and was playing along to songs on the radio.

That was when he knew he had the gift of music.

In the school band, Burchfield was assigned the clarinet. He wasn’t thrilled about that experience, so he was excited to stumble across an old saxophone he found in his grandparents’ closet.

“It was an old, beat-up

Pan American,” Burchfield described the saxophone. “I think in the 40s or 50s you could buy one out of the Sears and Roebuck catalog, so they didn’t pay a lot for it.”

In the fifth grade, Burchfield began playing the saxophone in the school band.

Burchfield believes all of us have music inside of us. It may just be the appreciation of listening to songs or you could have a hidden talent you are unaware of. For him, it was the saxophone that brought out his best work and best feelings.

“It wasn’t until I got the saxophone that I knew that was what I wanted to do,” he said. “There is something about it, I just feel it more.”

The sultry, melodious sounds the saxophone makes is the closest sound to a human voice in an instrument, Burchfield believes.

“It’s the harmonic frequencies that the saxophone produces is so close to the human voice that when someone is singing that same resonance, they can relate to it in someone’s singing voice,” he said. “It’s so similar.”

With that old, beat-up horn, Burchfield practiced and honed his craft. He lugged that tenor sax to and from with a smile. Before long, Burchfield’s father purchased a nice, new shiny saxophone for him to play.

Once he was able to work and save money, Burchfield bought an even nicer one for himself.

“I worked and worked and worked and saved enough money that in my junior year, I was able to buy a Selmer Paris Mark VI, which is like the best sax,” Burchfield said.

With “the best sax” Burchfield proved he was “the best sax player” in his area. He won All-County, All-State and other awards with his prized woodwind.

Burchfield graduated from Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer in 1981.

As a Mormon at the time, Burchfield was called to be a missionary. So, he sold his beloved Mark VI saxophone in order to have enough money to go on a two-year missionary trip.

Although his saxophone was gone, it stayed in his heart and his love for music never ceased. He returned home and worked as an insurance salesman to pay the bills. He even worked at King Acura in Hoover as a service adviser for several years. All along, the music in his heart beating.

“I decided to go to the person who I sold my sax to and asked if they still had it and it had already been sold,” Burchfield remembered. “I thought it was gone forever.”

But he knew there was a chance he could find something similar, so he went on another mission in Novem-

ber of 1993. At this time, he had become a born-again Christian. He wanted to use his music to spread the Word of God. Now, he was determined to find another quality saxophone. The instrument that he could move souls with and feel in his own soul. This mission was a top priority.

“I went to a music store and asked the old man if he had one,” said Burchfield.

The man told Burchfield he wasn’t sure what he had in stock but that he would look to see if he could find something similar to what Burchfield was in the market for. It wasn’t long before the old man called back.

“He said, ‘You know, I had forgotten I even had this horn,” Burchfield recalled.

“He said he had bought it about 10 years ago and invited me to come look at it.”

So, into the store Burchfield went. From the moment he saw the saxophone case, he had a feeling the instrument would be perfect.

“When he brought it out of the back, I just got chills all over my body because the case that I had was the exact same case that he had in his

hand,” said Burchfield.

But it couldn’t be…could it?

It couldn’t be the exact same horn. Just one similar.

“It was a Mark VI and I said, ‘Well, let me look at this horn,” Burchfield recalled. “I told him mine had a little ding on the neck, right by the octave key and I opened the case up and sure enough, that was the exact same horn that I had sold 10 years earlier. It was like God had preserved that horn and left it untouched just for me.”

In tears, Burchfield said he knew it was time for him to go back to playing music.

He worked hard and practiced every day.

“I just didn’t want to do anything but work for the Lord and play music,” he remembered. “I was just hoping and believing something good would come of it.”

In 1997, Burchfield joined the Joyce Meyer Ministries Praise and Worship Band and went on tour until 2000.

He was at home watching The Tonight Show when he saw Kenny G talking about a world record he held for circular breathing. Circular breathing is the ability to produce a continuous tone without interruption. Burchfield knew he could break Kenny G’s record. In fact, he said it was easy for him. So, he contacted Guinness and was given all of the rules to follow.

On his first attempt, Vann Burchfield broke the Guinness Book of World Record’s record for circular breathing.

He held the note for 47 minutes and six seconds.

Since then, Burchfield has performed at The White House four times. He played during the holidays for Pres-

ident George W. Bush.

Although breaking a world record and playing for a U.S. President have been two of his highest achievements, for Burchfield, the feeling he gets seeing the reactions of people when he is on stage is his motivation.

He is a true performer from the inside out.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Burchfield said he has been affected negatively in many ways. He is unable to see those smiling faces and hear those cheers of encouragement. He has done some Facebook live performances but he said those just aren’t the same as taking a real stage and sharing his love for music with others. But he is learning how to cope.

“I’m standing there to the backside of a cell phone,” Burchfield said. “How lame is that? I have to go into my mind and out of my heart and literally play as if there are thousands and thousands of people out there. I flip a switch to performance mode and do the best I can.”

Burchfield’s latest single, “Keep Pressing On” was released in September of 2020 and the album will be released in March 2021.

“Keep Pressing On” will be his 12th studio album.

Burchfield will be performing for the Trussville Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.

To listen and enjoy the sultry and spirited works of Burchfield, visit his iHeart Radio station at iheart. com/artist/vann-burchfield-959795.

If you are interested in booking Burchfield for an event, find out more information at www.VannBurchfield.com.

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The Jefferson County Commission has allocated over �1.5 million dollars to the Urban League and Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) to be administrators of the CARES Household Support Program that will provide EMERGENCY RENTAL, MORTGAGE PAYMENT and UTILITY ASSISTANCE to those in need and directly affected by COVID-19. Assistance is capped at �5,000 per household.

To be eligible for the program citizens must be able to show the following: They are residents of Jefferson County Only housing and utility expenses incurred from March 1 to December 30, 2020 Prove they were financially negatively affected by COVID-19

Call the Birmingham Urban League: 205-326-0162 or email JCCEO csbg@jcceo.org for applications

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Pinson Council approves annexation, rezoning for independent senior living development

By Crystal McGough

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Christmas parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Traditions.”

The purpose of the theme is to spark fond memories of Christmases past and inspire parade entrants to take one or more of those memories and turn them into an award-winning float.

“We can’t wait to see the level of creativity that having a theme adds to the event,” said Melissa Walker, event coordinator for the Trussville

Area Chamber of Commerce.

“A theme puts everybody at the same starting point yet offers the challenge of interpreting that theme in a way that outdoes the competition.”

Before the parade, Downtown Merchants are hosting the 2020 Cookie Walk.

The parade will take place on Dec. 12, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Other area Christmas events: PINSON • PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING – FRIDAY, DEC. 11, 6:30 P.M. FROM SPRING ST. TO BICENTENNIAL PARK

CENTER POINT • PARADE – SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 11 A.M., FROM CATHEDRAL OF THE CROSS SPRINGVILLE • PARADE – SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 6 P.M. LEEDS • PARADE – FRIDAY, DEC. 11, 7 P.M. MOODY • PARADE – SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 5 P.M. ARGO • PARADE – SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 10 A.M., MASSEY ASPHALT PAVING TO HWY 11 AND LILES LANE

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PINSON — The Pinson City Council held a public hearing Tuesday night, Dec. 1, 2020, to discuss Planning Commission Case Z-202006, concerning the pre-annexation and rezoning of property located at 7000 and 6970 Highway 79, across the street from Pinson Valley High School.

The purpose of the rezoning will be to accommodate Paladin Inc. to develop an independent senior living community.

“My dad was a pastor in Gadsden and one of the things he cared about was housing for people; particularly housing for the elderly,” Paladin Inc. CEO Phil Ellen said. “So we have been developing property – or I have – for about 19 years. We have around 40 properties all over the southeast. We currently have four projects under construction at this moment.”

Ellen said that his company would develop and own a two building, 56-unit community. Each building will have elevators and an activity room. There will also be a separate community building to house amenities such as an onsite community center, laundry facility and exercise facility. Paladin Inc. will also be working with a management company to organize bingo nights, birthday parties and social events “We really have a heart for seniors and for housing for seniors,” Ellen said.

“What we’ve found is – and this is not just us, but nationally – that these type housing, independent senior living, keeps people out of nursing

homes. It keeps people from going into any other kind of facility because it gives them community, and that’s one of the things that we’re about.

We’ve had seniors tell us that these projects have saved their life.”

While the homes will be built at top quality, Ellen said that they will also be built to be affordable, quoting rates at around $500-700 per month.

Paladin will continue to own the property and not sell it, and the units will have an age restriction by deed of 55 and up. Ellen said that his average tenant is around age 62.

Additionally, Ellen assured the council that the development will not be federally subsidized or Section 8 housing.

“It’s a great product; we’re really proud of it,” he said.

“Generally, we have around a 2-year waiting list for this product.”

Ordinance 2020-21 for the rezoning of 7000 and 6970 Highway 75 passed unanimously.

The city council also passed Ordinance 2020-22, authorizing the annexation of a 12-parcel property that includes the land where the senior living development will be built.

Moving on, the coun-

cil unanimously approved a motion to enter into a consulting agreement with Greg Morris for $7,500 to develop documentation and begin the process of looking to bring new businesses into the city.

Morris said that he was encouraged by the approval of the new senior housing development.

“This is the best time to track down retailers,” he said.

In other city business, the council approved the following: • Motion to approve Rock School events room rates and usage agreement form • Resolution 20-60, accepting a debris removal bid from ETS Tree Service • Motion to authorize wireless upgrades at City Hall in the amount of $3,187.81 • Motion to authorize the mayor to purchase supplies for the janitorial closet for an estimated amount of $500-600 The Pinson Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for Dec. 11, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., due to the PVHS football team going to the state championship. The mayor and council expressed their pride in the football team and support for them in the championship game.

Mayor Joe Cochran said that, additionally, there will be a chili cook-off and Toys for Tots drive on Dec. 12, 2020, at Bicentennial Park.

The event will begin around 10 a.m.

The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, Dec. 17, 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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‘Don’t You Just Love Christmas’ production coming to Trussville’s downtown stage From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — “Don’t You Just Love Christmas” a five-day community event, is coming to the Trussville Entertainment District (TED) in December.

The Trussville Downtown Merchants Association, along with The Trussville Tribune, are coming together to bring the musical production to families in the Birmingham-metro, and to bring smiles to the faces of children this holiday season.

Steve Pennington, a helper

the event. The Christmas event will be one of few this year.

“I have been doing musical events in Birmingham for the last 10 years and COVID has shut that down so this will allow Santa to return to the stage and keep his spirit alive,” Pennington said.

Santa Claus and Friends hope the event can become a tradition in the heart of Trussville.

“I think it will really be nice and I think it is something we can expand on in seasons to come,” Pennington added.

of Santa Claus, has scheduled an appearance from the big man himself. Santa Claus and Friends will be taking photos with children and entertaining the masses from the stage in downtown. Digital copies of photos with Santa will be free to families.

“We certainly believe that this can be a destination event for the city of Trussville,” said Pennington.

Pennington said the coronavirus pandemic has made it challenging for Santa to make regular appearances.

Social distancing and masks will be encouraged during

Each day, the event will start with Santa photos followed by a 45-minute show.

After the show, Santa will be available for more photos.

Guitar Pros is donating PA equipment to make the event possible and Ferus Artisan Ales is encouraging other local businesses to take part in the event. For more information on how to help, email news@trussvilletribune.com.

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Trussville City Council approves Sunday alcohol brunch sales; honors 2 retirees

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council approved an ordinance to allow Sunday alcohol brunch sales, during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

The amendment allows businesses to begin selling alcoholic beverages at 10 a.m. on Sundays, instead of at noon. A statewide law prohibits the sale of alcohol after 2 a.m. on Sundays and each municipality has an option of when to allow sales to resume.

Other cities, such as Birmingham, Mobile and Huntsville allow sales to resume at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

The council also approved an application for restaurant retail liquor by Imperio Steakhouse & Grill. The restaurant off Service Road and Chalkville Mountain Lane, is owned by Alex Muniz and his partners, Ernesto Tafoya and Hector Alvarez. On the menu, you can expect five different types of steaks, a variety of burgers, including Hawaiian and American, oysters, wings, mozzarella sticks, Tex-Mex options from the grill, soup and salad options and specialty drinks.

Tafoya answered questions from the council about his experience in the food industry and serving alcohol. Tofoya explained that anyone asking for an alcoholic beverage will be asked for an ID. He said his group is excited to give the people of Trussville the steakhouse they have been asking for. The restaurant will employ 15 – 20 people.

Councilor Ben Short abstained from the vote because of his business relationship with local restaurants. Short and his wife, Amanda, own Trussville To Go, a food delivery service.

FIRE PROMOTIONS A pinning ceremony was performed for the promotion of two Trussville firefighters. Capt.

James Moore was promoted to Fire Battalion Chief and Lt. William Jackson was promoted to Fire Captain.

Capt. James Moore was promoted to Fire Battalion Chief and Lt. William Jackson was promoted to Fire Captain during the Trussville City Council meeting on Dec. 8, 2020.

Chief Tim Shotts said he is proud of the work Moore and Jackson have done.

“There’s a lot of things I can say about these two guys…These guys deserve to be where they are,” Shotts said.

RECOGNITIONS A proclamation honoring longtime Industrial Development Board member Clarence Boatwright was passed unanimously by the council. Boatwright was first appointed to the IDB in 1980 and was reappointed eight times in over 40 years.

“Clarence Boatwright was instrumental in bringing numerous businesses, such as Nexcell Synthetics (formerly Fibres South) and McPherson Oil, to the city,” the proclamation stated.

Boatwright served as Board Chairman during his time on the board.

The city council voted unanimously to promote Assistant Library Director Jason Baker to Director of the Trussville Public Library. The promotion will take place on Jan. 2, 2021.

Mayor Buddy Choat said Baker has done a phenomenal job at the library for over a decade.

“Particularly with the COVID and trying to work through that… we are proud to say he is one of ours after 11 years,” said Choat.

Council President Alan Taylor welcomed Baker to the position, which will be made vacant after current Library Director Emily Tish retired on Jan. 1.

“You’ve got really, really big

shoes to fill,” Taylor said to Baker. “I know you know that. Emily has done a great job.”

Tish was also recognized, thanked for her service and was gifted a framed photo of the day the new Trussville Public Library opened.

CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved as part of the Consent Agenda: • Promote TFD Capt. James Moore to Fire Battalion Chief (Grade 26 – Step 9 with 15% premium) & TFD Lt. William Jackson to Fire Captain (Grade 24 – Step 7 with 5% premium), effective Dec 5, 2020 • TFD Proposed Purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Silverado off Approved State Vendor Purchase List in compliance with State Bid Law • Appoint Chase Wright to Trussville Industrial Development Board. Term expiring July 14, 2025 • Alabama Power contract with the City re LED lights & Transformer for Valley Road • Fifth Amendment to Project Development Agreement with Down Trussville LLC • Debbie Crane to training in Montgomery $250 COUNCIL/MAYOR REPORTS During council comments, Councilor Lisa Bright recognized Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill and BOE member Mark Sims who were

in the social-distanced audience.

Neill announced that from now on, there will be a representative from the school system at every council meeting.

Bright also announced that applications for the Industrial Development Board are currently being accepted. Anyone interested in volunteering on the board may submit an application online.

Councilor Perry Cook announced that the Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free lacrosse clinic on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Registration is ongoing at http:// www.gbyla.org/.

Mayor Buddy Choat announced that work will continue next week on Main Street at Chalkville Road. On Sunday, Alabama Power will work to bring down power poles in the area that are no longer in use. Choat also announced that work will begin to resurface Smith Sims Road on Dec. 15, 2020.

Choat have an update on the Highway 11 widening project in downtown Trussville. He said work is now expected to begin in January or February of 2021.

Bids have been received and are being reviewed at this time.

PUBLIC HEARING During the public hearing at the end of the meeting, Pinson Council Member Robbie Roberts addressed the council about an issue he has noticed at a site off Norrell Drive. Roberts, who works at the Grace School of Theology, said he has noticed the property of the former Lone Star Steakhouse has been left unkempt. Roberts said he wanted city leaders to be aware of weeds, overgrown shrubs and unsightly industrial items being left on the property. Mayor Choat told Roberts the city will get in touch with the owner of the property to have it cleaned up.

The next Trussville City Council meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, following a council workshop at 5:30 p.m., due to the Christmas holiday.

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Trussville Bear From front page

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Alabama’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division has set traps in the Trussville area after several black bear sightings were reported.

Marianne Hudson, with the division, said experts would like to evaluate the bear for its safety and for the safety of people living in surrounding areas.

“We would like to access its health both physically and behaviorally and make sure those are normal,” Hudson said.

Sightings were reported in the area of Goodner Mountain Road in Clay and in the areas of Trussville Clay Road and Deerfoot Parkway, in Trussville.

It is important to note, bears are protected in Alabama are there is no open season on black bears in the state. Anyone caught harming a bear could face tough penalties.

Two traps have been set

by Alabama’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. The traps are humane,

according to Hudson. She said when the bear enters the cage, a door shuts behind it.

At that time, a biologist is immediately notified.

Upon evaluation, experts will determine if the bear needs to be transported for further evaluation or relocated to another area.

In the meantime, Hudson suggests the following tips to discourage bear/human conflict: • Place trash outside on pick-up days, and don’t leave it out overnight • Remove deer and bird feeders at the first sighting of bear activity.

• Feed pets inside; if pets are fed outside, only feed the amount that will be consumed by your pet in a short time.

• Store grills and smokers inside when not in use to avoid damage to your cooking equipment.

If you do encounter a bear at close range: • Do not run from the bear but back away slowly but clap your hands to let it know you are present.

• Stand tall and upright.

• Avoid direct eye contact.

• Make sure the bear has a free direction to escape.

• Never purposely feed a bear.

Springville PD From front page

Three police officers who were previously asked to resign from the Springville Police Department are appealing the matter.

The hearings were initially scheduled separately to begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday. Attorneys, the officers, Mayor Dave Thomas and Judge Richard Izzi were in attendance. A court reporter was not in the courtroom.

The attorneys left the courtroom several times to privately discuss matters and

discuss a possible agreement.

The hearings will be continued until the week of Dec. 14 in order to give all parties time to review that possible agreement.

Thomas previously stated he asked four officers to resign and that he had cause to do so. The fourth officer offered his resignation without question. The three remaining officers filed an appeal.

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Randy Nations february

(age 63)

December 9 - 15, 2020

16, 1957 ~ december 1, 2020

Randall “Randy” Bruce Nations passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the age of 63. Although his time on earth was cut unexpectedly short, Randy will be remembered by all as someone who loved life and radiated kindness and love in his interactions with all people.

Randy was born on February 16, 1957, to William Leonard “W.L.” and Helen Nations in Birmingham, Alabama. During his early years, he lived with his parents in Minor, Alabama, and attended Minor High School where he was a proud member of the marching band and formed many lifelong friendships.

After high school, he attended RETS Electronic Institute in Birmingham and earned a computer technician certificate. He married Debra Crump Nations on October 8, 1983, and relocated to Trussville, Alabama, where they later welcomed a daughter and son, Natalie and Ryan. He loved his family deeply and was a proud father; recent grandfather to one-year-old grandson, James; and dog “parent” to two German Shepherds, Moses and Maxine. He talked about his family to almost anyone who would listen and cherished every moment he spent with them. Because he “never met a stranger” and was always quick to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, Randy became a fast friend to nearly everyone he met. For much of his life, Randy worked as a computer technician and recently retired from Regions Bank. In his spare time, Randy pursued his passion for live music as a member of the IATSE Local 78, Birmingham union, working as local crew for bands playing across Alabama, and he fervently rooted for the University of Alabama on every college football gameday.

Jewell Parks june

4, 1936 ~ november 30, 2020 (age 84)

Jewell F Parks, age 84, of Leeds, Alabama passed away November 30, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Alabama, born on June 4, 1936 to Leonard and Odessa Fletcher.

She is survived by her 4 children; Lane Parks (Jeannie) of Millington TN, Mark Parks of Idaho Falls ID, Boni Parks of Tuscaloosa AL, and Jana Clements of Leeds AL. She if also survived by 6 grandchildren: Christopher Parks, James Matthew Parks (Valerie), Daniel Parks (Darla), Jason Chandler, Michael Chandler and Kristina Howard; 16 great-grandchildren; By her, much loved brother, James Fletcher (Joline) and sister-in-law Jimmie Lee Fletcher. Also, numerous cousins, friends and other family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Curtis Fletcher and Odessa Calhoun Fletcher, brother Thomas 'Milton' Fletcher, husband of 40 years James Edward Parks, daughter-in-law Dee Parks, and grandson Harvey Chandler III. She graduated from Etowah High School, with honors, in 1954. She retired from Golden Flake Snack Foods after 31 years, as a Quality Control Technician. She enjoyed cooking/baking, reading, crossword puzzles, scrapbooking and spending time with friends and family.

Patricia Ann Stalls august

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, William Leonard “W.L.” and Helen Nations, of Minor, Alabama, and his parents-in-law Ernest and Dorothy Crump of Jasper, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Debra; daughter, Natalie Laseter, sonin-law Miles, and grandson James of Birmingham, Alabama; son, Ryan Nations and daughter-in-law Alaina (Krell) Nations of Birmingham, Alabama; brother Joe Nations and sister-in-law Karen (Posner) of Slidell, Louisiana; sister Paula Nations of Minor, Alabama; and many nieces, nephews, and friends and family. May his kind spirit and love for others live on through the people whose lives he touched.

Patricia Ann Stalls, 81, of Trussville, AL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bobby Shelton Stalls. She is also preceded in death by her parents James Perkins and Reba Perkins, and her sister Joyce Keller. Patricia is survived by her son Shelton Stalls (Laura), her daughter Janice Thomas (Richard), her grandchildren Sarah Valdez (Eli), Chana Rumley (Nathan), Jenna Stalls, Julia Stalls, and Emma Stalls. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Elijah Valdez, Rory Rumley, and Rocco Rumley.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Patricia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed baseball games, and was very supportive of Shelton’s games when he was a player and throughout his career as a baseball coach. In addition, many of Shelton’s former students and players remember working with Patricia as she greeted customers at the TNT Fireworks Supercenter in Leeds. Patricia retired from Parisian/Belk after 25 years.

Billy McMichael

3, 1951 ~ november 30, 2020 (age 69) august

Billy Hilman McMichael, Jr. (69), passed away suddenly on November 30, 2020. Bill lived in Homewood but previously lived in Pelham for approximately 21 yrs. Born in Atlanta, GA on August 3, 1951, his family moved to Birmingham in 1961. Bill went to Banks High School where he played football and graduated in 1969. He then went to Samford University where he was a walk-on.

Later he transferred to UAB where he was one of the founding members of TKE (Tau Kappa Epsilon). Afterwards, he worked for Southern Railroad (now Norfolk Railroad) starting in 1974 and for several years. A part of that time he lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for a couple of years. Bill left the railroad and got his Real Estate License. Later, he got interested in computers and worked in the computer business. He then opened an Antique and Antique Reproductions business next to the Irondale Café, where he built some of the reproductions himself. Bill then joined his parents and worked alongside them at the Irondale Café. Unsurprisingly and in the entrepreneurial spirit that Bill possessed, he birthed and owned GHC (Good Home Cooking Products, Inc.) famously known as WHISTLESTOP PRODUCTS in 1992 and has grown the business since then.

Bill traveled and learned much about the food productions business and traveled throughout the country meeting with people and working demos at Food exhibits and even grocery stores and produce markets. He and Whistlestop Products were featured on Good Morning America with Fannie Flagg.

Bill was an athlete in his younger years showing incredible skill, speed and agility in sports like roller skating, speed jump rope and was involved in different sports activities across the city. He loved to workout with weights even on this past Thanksgiving day before the turkey meal. Bill was known for his love of people and his generosity. He was always ready to help someone and try to make their life better. Bill loved animals, especially dogs and will be greatly missed by his Buddy and Lucy. He was a devout Alabama Crimson Tide fan too! Bill loved good and healthy food especially when shared with friends. Fine dining and just cooking at home were some of his favorite past-times. He made friends very easily and everywhere he went.

He is predeceased by his parents Mary Jo and Billy McMichael. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Sandi McMichael; Stepson, Rob McGibboney (Lauren); Stepdaughter, Brooke McGibboney (granddaughter, Hope); his sisters, Beth Nail and Connie Martin (Brian); Nieces and Nephew, Brooke Oliver (Casey), Mary-Joan Martin, and Luke Martin; Great-nephews, Benjamin and Cole Oliver. Bill was known for his generosity and love of family and friends In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society or Eastside Baptist Church.

4, 1939 ~ november 28, 2020 (age 81)

She was a hardworking, attentive, and caring mother and grandmother who lived a long, happy life.

In lieu of flowers, sympathy and condolences can be mailed to: The Stalls Family. P.O. Box 1478. Pinson, AL 35126

Arnold Manning october

4, 1933 ~ november 28, 2020 (age 87)

Arnold W. Manning, age 87, of Grayson Valley passed away on November 28, 2020.

He was formerly of Tarrant, where he graduated high school in 1952. He enjoyed playing on the football team during his school days. He married the Love of his life Sue shortly after graduating and joined the Air Force. He faithfully served the U.S. Air Force for 20 years before retiring in November of 1972 as a Senior Master Sergeant. After leaving the military Arnold began working as a regional manager for Radio Shack until retiring from there in 1982. Arnold was very tech savvy; he enjoyed working with computers and other technology. Arnold enjoyed the outdoors and being active. His favorite time of the year was spring and summer when he worked in his garden. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Brad Manning. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Sue Manning; his daughter, Linda Irwin (Jamie); his grandchildren, Jay Irwin (Amanda Gaither) and Matthew Irwin, Stephanie Manning. His sister, Charlotte Dickinson. Arnold also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and extend family.

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10, 1974 ~ december 1, 2020 (age 46)

Laura Denise Robertson Murphy, age 46 passed away November 30, 2020. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Murphy, Dad, Melton Robertson and her sister, Melissa Robertson; She survived by her husband, Jeffrey Murphy, sons, Jack and Chase Murphy; mother, Patricia Robertson mother-in-law, Glenda Lutrell; nieces, Hailee and Brooke Medlock; brother-in-law, Dave Medlock; special friend, Tammy Smith and other friends and relatives.

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A look back at Pinson’s championship run

By Erik Harris, sports editor

PINSON — The Pinson Valley Indians capped off a remarkable season last Friday night in Tuscaloosa, fighting back to top Spanish Fort 2313 in the final game of the AHSAA Super 7 Championships.

The historic win represents the school’s third-ever state football championship, each of which have come in the last four years. Below is a game-by-game recap of Pinson Valley’s 2020 football season — a ride the Indian faithful won’t soon forget: No. 3 Hewitt-Trussville 44, No. 3 Pinson Valley 19 Shade’s debut did not go as planed, as the Hewitt-Trussville defense picked off his quarterback, Zach Pyron, four times en route to a 44-19 road win at Willie Adams Stadium on Aug. 22.

Under seventh-year head man Josh Floyd, the Huskies (1-0) oozed with experience in the season-opening tilt.

Senior running back Armoni Goodwin went for 170 yards and three scores on 19 carries, as Class 7A Hewitt pulled away for an easy win.

This would be the lowpoint of a championship season at The Valley (0-1).

No. 6 Pinson Valley 31, Shades Valley 21 Pinson Valley had to rally back in the second half to earn win No. 1 — a 31-21 final at Shades Valley — of the Shade era.

The Tribe (1-1) struck for three second-half touchdowns after going to the break down 14-10 on Aug. 28 in Irondale.

Senior standout Ga’Quincy McKinstry provided the goahead score with 45 seconds remaining in the third quarter, bolting 56 yards on a short catch-and-run down the right sideline — his third TD of the young season.

The eventual state champs were finding some confidence.

No. 6 Pinson Valley 26, No. 8 Gardendale 15 Pinson Valley opened up Class 6A, Region 6 play with a solid 26-15 home win over Gardendale on Sept 4.

It was, perhaps, the opening act for what would become an elite defense that held the Rockets to nine first downs and 294 yards of offense on 12 drives.

Offensively, the Indians (2-1, 1-0) went to the ground game for all four of their touchdowns that September night. Michael Sharpe Jr. ran in the first two from 7 and 2 yards out in the first half,

Pinson Valley receiver Micah Woods runs free during the 2020 state championship game in Tuscaloosa. Photo by Ron Burkett

sending Pinson Valley to the locker rooms down 15-12.

Kenji Christian later slipped in the go-ahead TD from a yard out, and Pyron ended the scoring with an 11-yard quarterback draw early in the fourth.

No. 4 Pinson Valley 33, Minor 28 Shade and Co. survived a scare on Sept. 11 in Adams-

ville, as the Tribe held on to beat Minor 33-28.

Pinson Valley (3-1, 2-0) senior Kenji Christian ran for 200 yards and two long touchdowns (68 and 40 yards) and Pyron tossed for 221 yards and two more scores in the road win.

The Indians needed every shred of offense, as their defense surrendered 492 yards

on 85 Minor snaps. Four games in, it was still a work in progress at PVHS. No. 4 Pinson Valley 34, Jackson-Olin 18 Pyron, a first-year transfer out of Fyffe, found his form on Sept. 19, as he hit Jackson-Olin with five touchdowns and nearly 300 yards

passing in a 34-18 home win over Jackson-Olin.

The Pinson Valley junior completed 22 of his 26 attempts for four scores to three different receivers (Micah Woods twice and one apiece to Jaquel Fells Jr. and McKinstry).

The Indians (4-1, 3-0) bounced back from a sluggish defensive effort in Week 3 to hold the Mustangs scoreless through three complete. Jackson-Olin would rebound for 18 fourth-quarter points, but it was too little, too late.

No. 3 Ramsay 14, No. 3 Pinson Valley 13 It was a fight to the finish at Legion Field on Sept. 25, and despite the narrow loss, Pinson Valley would later identify this as a turning point.

“Our guys were really down after that game,” said Shade the Monday before the state championship game.

“And that’s when we really got together and said ‘Look, if we’re going to do this, we’ve got to do it together and we can’t do it if guys don’t trust each other and if they don’t trust the coaching staff.’ And the team made a decision to buy in and do it the way we needed to do it and that’s been the difference.”

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Championship Recap

No. 3 Pinson Valley 55, Jasper 33 Pinson Valley (7-2, 6-0) brought an end to the regular season on Oct. 23 with a 55-33 region-championship clinching win at Jasper.

Indians running back Kenji Christian carried the ball 11 times for 142 yards and three touchdowns while the defense forced three turnovers and Pyron threw for 222 yards and three scores.

No. 3 Pinson Valley 45, Arab 0 It was a perfect start to a perfect postseason run.

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 on Nov. 6 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.

“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 following the win.

No. 3 Pinson Valley 48, Shades Valley 16 In a rematch of a late-August bout, Pinson Valley controlled the playoff version

of this matchup, rolling by Shades Valley 48-16 in the second found of the state playoffs.

For the Indians (9-2), Sharpe ran in for four touchdowns to go with a huge outing from Jaquel Fells Jr., who provided 167 yards from scrimmage, including an 80-yard TD run. Fells also slipped free for a 60-yard punt return touchdown in the third quarter.

No. 3 Pinson Valley 34, No. 1 Oxford 2 It was a defensive masterpiece that advanced Pinson Valley into the Class 6A semifinals.

Pinson (10-2) did the job with a suffocating defense

that held Oxford (11-2) to 153 yards and no offensive points in the 34-2 quarterfinal win.

Yellow Jackets quarterback Trey Higgins was sacked 10 times and threw four interceptions against a swarming Indians defense that secured its second postseason shutout.

“We feel really good about what we’ve got on defense and we had some guys earlier in the season that didn’t play — had a couple injuries and things like that — but when we got those guys back, we felt like we were going to take off and we have, especially defensively,” said Shade.

With the Indians dominating the line of scrimmage, Oxford was forced into six

three-and-outs to go with five turnovers on the road.

No. 3 Pinson Valley 27, No. 2 Mountain Brook 10 On a rainy night in Pinson, the Indians started fast and cruised past Mountain Brook 27-10 to punch a ticket to the 6A state championship game in Tuscaloosa.

Sharpe popped off touchdown runs of 93 and 39 yards while the defense delivered the opening score of the night on a 46-yard scoop-and-score by linebacker Alijah May. “This is exciting,” said Shade. “Since we started, every workout, every practice, the last thing they say is, ‘12-3 state champs!’ and that’s what they want.”

No. 3 Pinson Valley 23, No. 7 Spanish Fort 13 Pinson Valley (12-2) climbed back from a slim second-half deficit with 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to escape Spanish Fort 23-13 in the 6A state championship game in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Pyron tossed a pair of touchdown passes: one to McKinstry (52 yards) and the other to Fells (11 yards).

Sharpe also ran in a 26-yard touchdown in the first quarter and the Pinson Valley defense pitched a second-half shutout last Friday night in Tuscaloosa.

And for the third time in four years, the Pinson Valley Indians are state champions.

ting the final count at 23-13.

Pyron completed 13 of his 21 passes for 166 yards and two scores to go with another 74 yards rushing. McKinstry grabbed five receptions for 89 yards, 52 of which came on the go-ahead touchdown reception. Fells added four receptions for 52 yards and the score.

It was, however, a game of runs.

The Region 6 champions started strong, jumping out to a 10-0 advantage with consecutive scores on their first

two possessions. Junior running back Michael Sharpe Jr. started things with a 26-yard touchdown run with 9:04 remaining in the first, and junior kicker Zaylen McCray capped off Pinson Valley’s second drive with a 26-yard field goal.

Sharpe ran for 60 yards and a score on 13 calls.

The Indians (12-2) appeared to be on their way to another postseason blowout — Pinson Valley won its first four playoff games by an average score of 38-7 — but

Spanish Fort (11-4) had other plans.

The Toros rattled off 13 unanswered to take a 13-10 advantage into the locker room. Sophomore quarterback Brendon Byrd punched in a pair of goal line touchdowns to give Spanish Fort its first lead with 3:49 remaining in the first half. The second of the pair was made possible by a botched Pinson Valley punt (McCray received the long snap with his knee on the Bryant-Denny turf) that set Byrd up with a first-and-goal

from the Tribe’s 8-yard line.

He hammered it home three plays later on a QB sneak.

The Pinson Valley defense would have all the answers throughout the final two frames, securing a second-half shutout. In six second-half possessions, Spanish Fort was forced into four punts, including three threeand-outs. In their final two drives, the Toros turned the ball over on downs and later ran the clock empty.

Defensive lineman James Perkins led the way with two

quarterback sacks and seven tackles in the win. As a unit, the Indians finished with three sacks and 10 tackles for loss.

This was Pinson Valley’s third state championship win in the last four years. The school won its first two state crowns in back-to-back fashion (2017 and 2018) under then-head man Patrick Nix, who left for the same position at Central-Phenix City after last season. However, the program has not missed a beat with first-year head football coach Sam Shade.

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The Indians (4-2, 3-0) lost on a missed extra point at the end of the final frame, but ultimately turned their experience into a positive, as they rallied for eight straight wins on their way to the school’s third state crown.

No. 5 Pinson Valley 1, Mortimer Jordan 0 (forfeit) Pinson Valley accepted its only forfeit win of the year on Oct. 2.

No. 4 Pinson Valley 27, No. 3 Clay-Chalkville 10 The Indians took a huge step in their journey to a Region 6 championship on Friday, Oct. 16 at ClayChalkville, beating the previously unbeaten Cougars for the seventh straight time, 27-10.

At the time, Shade felt like that was his group’s best outing of the year.

“We had not played our best game yet,” Shade said following the win. “We feel like this is the best game that we played this season. We still have some things that we can get better on. Some things that we can improve on and that’s what we plan on doing.”

Pinson Valley (6-2, 4-0) was hitting its stride.

Pinson Champs From front page

The senior climbed the ladder, pulled down a high delivery and spun away from defenders for the 52-yard score that gave his team a 17-13 advantage with 9:15 remaining in the fourth quarter.

After another defensive stop, Pyron responded with the knockout punch — an 11yard scoring strike to Jaquel Fells Jr. off play-action, set-

Pinson Valley quarterback Zach Pyron scrambles out of the pocket during the 2020 state championship game in BryantDenny Stadium. Photo by Ron Burkett

Pinson Valley head football coach Sam Shade looks on during last Friday’s state championship game. Photo by Ron Burkett

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The Trussville Tribune Shade to serve as honorary captain at 34th annual Ala.-Miss. Classic

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From The Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY – Pinson Valley High School head football coach Sam Shade, who participated in the 1990 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic as a defensive back out of Wenonah, will serve as the Alabama Honorary Captain for next week’s 34th annual game.

The All-Stars for Alabama and Mississippi report early next week to begin preparations for the Dec. 12 noon kickoff at Cramton Bowl. The AHSAA TV Network will televise the game live over its network of cable affiliates in Alabama and the NFHS Network will live-stream the game over its subscriber-based platform.

Shade played in the 1990 Alabama-Mississippi Classic.

The Wenonah High School

standout was named a Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete award winner following his senior year.

He will be coaching in the Class 6A State Championship game tonight when Pinson Valley faces Spanish Fort at 7:30 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Shade played college football at the University of Alabama from 1991 to 1994. He was a member of the 1992 national championship team, and he was named a permanent captain as a senior in 1994. At the conclusion of his playing career, Shade was drafted by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft.

Shade played in the National Football League from 1995 to 2003. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1995 to 1999. Shade led the Bengals in tackles in 1997 and

was second in the category in 1998. For his last two seasons in Cincinnati, his defensive coordinator was NFL Hall of Fame coach Dick LeBeau.

Shade played for the Washington Redskins from 1999 to 2003. In April of 2000, Shade won the Redskins’ Unsung Hero Award for on-the-field commitment and community service accomplishment.

In the summers of 2000 to 2005, Shade held youth football camps in Washington and Birmingham. He also worked as a color commentator for the NBC Network from 2003 to 2004.

After retiring from the NFL, he served as a volunteer coach at Briarwood Christian School. He also had college coaching stints at Samford University and Georgia State University and more recently served on the Cleveland Browns staff in 2018-19.

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McKinstry scores go-ahead TD to earn Tribune Player of the Week award

By Erik Harris, sports editor

TUSCALOOSA — The final Tribune Player of the Week recipient, presented by Bedzzz Express, goes to Pinson Valley senior Ga’Quincy McKinstry.

The Alabama commit brought his A-game to Tuscaloosa last Friday night in the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game. In a come-from-behind effort, McKinstry reeled in the go-ahead touchdown reception from quarterback Zach Pyron with 9:15 remaining in the contest.

He went high for the reception across the middle and spun away from Spanish Fort defenders before pulling away from defenders for a 52-yard score that put the No.3-ranked Indians back on top for the first time of the second half, 17-13. Pyron would add some insurance about six minutes later with his second touchdown pass of the night — an 11-yard pitch to a wideopen Jaquel Fells Jr. that set the final tally at 23-13.

McKinstry, a 5-star prospect according to most recruiting services, was named MVP of the championship game thanks to five receptions for 89 yards and the timely touchdown.

For the Bama-bound senior, this is his third Tribune Player of the Week nod.

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Pinson Valley senior Ga’Quincy McKinstry was named the MVP of the Class 6A state championship game last Friday night. Photo by Ron Burkett

Jones bolsters Heisman case; No. 1 Alabama beats LSU 55-17

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and receiver DeVonta Smith wind up as Heisman Trophy finalists, they can thank one another.

And the way they combined to spearhead a rout of LSU will be a prime example of why.

Jones and Smith connected eight times for 231 yards and three touchdowns, including two scoring passes longer that 60 yards, and No. 1 Alabama rolled to a 55-17 victory over LSU on Saturday night to clinch the SEC West and lock in a date with No. 6 Florida in the conference title game.

"We did a fantastic job offensively, controlled the tempo of the game," said Ala-

bama coach Nick Saban, who was back on the sideline after a bout with COVID-19 kept him home for last weekend’s Iron Bowl win over Auburn.

“Mac played well. Smitty had a great game.”

Smith, who went to the same high school (Amite) as Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, capped a pair of three-play, 75-yard scoring drives with touchdowns of 65 and 61 yards. On his third touchdown catch, from 20-yards out, he shed tight coverage from top LSU cornerback Derrick Stingley Jr. and made a twisting, leaping, one-handed catch high over his head before landing on his back.

“I love Smitty,” Saban said. “He’s probably done as much this year for our team as any player that we’ve ever

had.

“He had some challenges out there today because they were trying to take him out of the game,” Saban added, mentioning how frequently Smith was double-covered or shadowed by Stingley. "He still performed well.”

Najee Harris rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries for Alabama (9-0, 9-0 SEC), juking, shedding and even leaping over LSU defenders along the way.

LSU (3-5, 3-5) showed signs of life in the second quarter, scoring on a pair of long plays.

One nearly didn't happen when receiver Kayshon Boutte caught a 43-yard pass from TJ Finley and released the ball in celebration just before crossing the goal line.

Luckily for LSU, Jontre Kirkland was following the play and picked the ball up in the end zone to complete LSU's first scoring play against Alabama in Tiger Stadium since 2014.

Later, John Emery ran for a 54-yard touchdown, the longest run allowed by Alabama this season. Each score pulled LSU as close as two touchdowns, but the Tide answered each with the two deep connections between Jones and Smith.

After the second Smith TD, Orgeron stomped along the sideline, gesticulating and hollering angrily in the direction of defensive coordinator Bo Pelini while also throwing his headset on the ground.

“Our plan was to double team Smith and that was one of the times we didn’t,”

Orgeron said. “Frustrating to see one player get (more than 200) yards in the first half.”

Jones, who finished with 385 yards passing, had 338 yards and all four of his TDs passing by halftime, when Smith had seven catches for 219 yards. Smith's third TD shortly before the half gave the Crimson Tide a 45-14 lead.

“It was all right," Smith said of his performance.

"There was some stuff I left out there, that we left out there, that I wish I could have done different, but we won so that’s all that really matters.”

THE TAKEAWAY Alabama: Alabama put up the highest point total in the 85 games these teams have played since 1895. If anything, the four-touchdown

spread underestimated the gulf between Alabama and an LSU program that has fallen far since last season's Tigers finished as unbeaten national champs.

LSU: The young and rebuilding Tigers' execution was inconsistent and seemingly no mistake went unpunished by an Alabama squad that came in outscoring opponents by an average of 30 points this season. The Tigers gave up the most points by an LSU team since 1993 (vs.

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