The Hartselle Enquirer - April 10, 2024

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ClifKnight,formerHartsellemayor,Enquirerwriter,diesat88

Morganchiefdeputy graduatesfromFBI NationalAcademy

ByJacobHatcher FortheEnquirer

MorganCountySheriff ChiefDeputyAlanHost graduatedfromtheFBI NationalAcademyMarch 15.Hostwasselectedto filloneofonlyfouravailablespotsrepresenting thestateofAlabamaas hejoined197otherlaw enforcementofficersfrom 47states,theDistrictof Columbia,23countries, fivefederalcivilianorganizationsandfourmilitaryorganizations.The FBINationalAcademy isaprestigiousprogram laudedinternationallyfor itsexcellence. Host,whobeganhis lawenforcementcareer withtheHartsellePolice Departmentin1991,came totheMorganCounty Sheriff’sDepartmentin 2014.HavingleftHPD forfulltimeministryin 1998,Hostansweredthe callofalueitenantinthe MCSOaskingifhewas interestedinmovingback intolawenforcement. Hosthadworkedwith SheriffRonPuckettat HPDandknewitwould beagoodfit. Withthesupportof SheriffPucket,who attendedtheFBINationalAcademy2002,Host submittedanapplication andafter18monthsof rigorousvetting,hewas acceptedforthe289th session.TheAcademyisa 10-weekcourseinQuantico,Virginiafacilitated byFBIagentswhere attendeesaretaughtthe latestadvancementsin fitness,leadershipand communication. “Ihadawellnessclass thattalkedaboutbeing wellinbody,mindand spirit,”Hostsaid.“We wentthroughalotof materialabouttakingcare ofoneselfandthencarryingthatontoyouragenciesandhelpingdevelop programsforyouragency forlawenforcementofficerstobecomestronger mentally,physicallyand spirituallydealingwith thethingslawenforcementdealswith.” Hostsaidhewasespeciallyinvestedinthe materialaroundhelping

ArnoldWayneHill

JustinWayneDudley

LindaAnnStrangeDixon

GaryDeeBlackwood

ShirleySueCook

DorothyJarrettDonofrio

JerryWayneWest

ByRebekahYancey rebekah.yancey@ hartselleenquirer.com

ClifKnight,longtime Enquirerwriterandformer mayorofHartsellediedSunday.Hewas88. AveteranoftheU.S.Air Force,heearnedajournalism degreefromtheUniversityof Alabamain1961. Hebeganhiscareerincommunityjournalismasacub reporteratTheExaminerin Aberdeen,Miss.beforejoiningtheHartselleEnquireras associateeditorinSeptember 1961.

Afterhoninghisskillsfor fiveandahalfyears,he embarkedonanewchapter, takingontheroleofeditorof the'Spinnerette,'abi-weekly publicationbytheMonsanto CompanyinDecatur,producedforitsemployeesand theirfamilies. Whathethoughtwouldbe astepalongthepathofhis journalismcareerbecame aplacewheretheLineville nativewouldplantrootsand spendacareerofmorethan halfacenturycoveringlifein andaroundHartselle. ReturningtotheHartselle EnquirerinMarch1970,he assumedthepositionofeditorandpartowner,arole hehelduntilMarch1998 whenthenewspapertransitionedtoBooneNewspapers,

officersdealwithcritical incidents.“Suiciderate isveryhighamonglaw enforcementofficers,so Itookthatcoursehoping togainsomeinsightand learnsometechniquesof howtocombatthat.”

Inadditiontocourse materialthatincluded mediarelations,critical thinkingtechniquesand adeepdiveintoviolent behaviorandhowto morethoroughlyinvestigatecases,Hostsaidthe networkingopportunities andinteragencyrelationshipsthatarebuiltatthe FBINationalAcademy isanincredibleasset. “Therewerefolksfrom alloverthecountryand allovertheworld,”Host said.“Buildingthoserelationshipsinclassandcarryingthemnowhelpsus sharepoliciesandideas witheachother.Our instructorseventoldus thatwewouldlearnalot fromthem,butwewould learnjustasmuchfrom eachother.”

Reflectingontheopportunitytoattendthe academy,Hostsaidhis experiencewasverybeneficialfromaprofessional knowledgeperspective butaddedthatinteracting withsomanyrepresentativesfromotheragencies helpedhimrealizethe goodthingsaboutMorganCounty.“Irealized howgoodwehaveithere. Wereallyhavethesupportofourcitizensand comparedtootherplaces, wereallyhavenothingto complainabout.I’mvery fortunateandhonoredto beabletogoandvery thankfultoSheriffPuckettandIhavebenefiteda lotandhopeitmakesme abetterleaderhereinour community.”

Inc.Despitetheownership change,hecontinuedaseditoruntilJuly2000,whenhe decidedtopursueamayoral candidacyinHartselle.He waselectedandservedone term.Afteranunsuccessful reelectionbidinSeptember 2004,hefoundhiswayback tothenewspaper,thistimeas astaffwriter.

Hisdedicationtojournalismwasrecognizedwiththe GeorgeWashingtonHonor MedalAwardfromtheFreedomFoundationatValley Forge,acknowledginghis editorialcontributionsin the'Spinnerette,'championingfreeenterpriseandthe Americanwayoflife. Knightchronicledmany

ofthegreatathletes,coachesandchampionshipsin Hartsellesportshistory.He wasthereforHartsellestate championshipsinfootball, basketball,baseball,softball, volleyball,golfandwrestling. “Hewasjustsodedicatedto coveringhighschoolsports thathebecameafixtureat games,”MorganCounty CircuitCourtJudgeGlenn ThompsonsaidinaninterviewwithTheDecaturDaily. “Hewasalwaystherewithhis cameraandtakingnotes.You couldrelivethegamesfrom hisaccounts.” Becauseofhisdecades-long career,Knightwasinducted

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Celestialshowdown

F.E.Burlesonstudentswitnesssolareclipse

PHOTOSBYRACHELHOWARD SecondgradestudentsatF.E.BurlesonElementarySchoolwatchedthesolareclipseMondayfromtheschool playgorund.Wearingtheirsolarglassesforsafety,thestudentswitnessedtheeventwillnotoccuragainin thecontiguousUnitedStatesuntil2044–whenthesestudentsarenearly30yearsold.Seemorephotoson page8andonlineathartselleenquirer.com.

Hartsellestudentscollectfoodforgoodcause

Fromleft,MaddoxNaylor,MichaelDavis,MaddoxSouthern,AndyBanksterandCalebRameriez.Thegroupof seventhgradestudentsatHartselleJuniorHighSchoolrecentlycollectedanddonated512non-perishablefood itemstoalocalfoodpantry.

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ArnoldWayneHill Hartselle

FuneralserviceforArnold WayneHill,82,washeld Friday,April5,2024at 1:00PMatPeckFuneral HomeChapelwithBro. KennethWeldonandBro. WendellBennettofficiatingandPeckFuneralHome directing.Burialwillbe inBethelMethodistCemetery.Visitationwillbe Friday,April5,2024from 11:00AMto1:00PMat

PeckFuneralHome. Mr.HilldiedonWednes-

day,April3,2024atFloyd E."Tut"FannState VeteransHome.Hewas bornFriday,April3,1942, inMorganCounty,to ArnoldB.HillandJohnie MaeJohnsonHill. Hewasalovinghusband, fatherandgrandfather.He lovedtheoutdoors,his family,enjoyedhunting andfishing,ridingthetractorandthe four-wheeler,lovedhis dogandlovedracing.Mr. Hillwasamemberofthe FalkvilleUnitedMethodistChurchandwas employedbyUSFHolland asatruck driverfor59years,prior tohisretirement.Hisparentsprecededhimindeath. Survivorsincludehis wife,JaneHill;sons,Tracy HillandJasonHill(Alicia);brother,WendellB. Hill(Bonnie);sister,Marie Atkins;threegrandchildren,LyndseyMuck(Tom), MaggieHopkins(Bradley) andAndyHill(Jenna); great-grandchildren,Shel-

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byandAveryMuck,Adley HopkinsandChandler Hill.

PallbearerswillbeTracy Hill,JasonHill,Gordan Bergstue,AndyHill,Tom MuckandBradleyHopkins.HonoraryPallbearers willbeVanLatham,Jerry EdgeandHowellCheatham.

CliftonPerry

Knight Hartselle

Amemorialservicefor CliftonPerry‘Clif’Knight willbeThursday,April11, at3p.m.atFirstBaptist ChurchHartselle.Agravesideservicewillfollowat HartselleCemetery.Visitationwillbeatthechurch from1to3p.m.

Mr.Knightpassedaway April7,2024,atDecatur MorganHospitalsurroundedbyhisfamily.He wasbornJuly21,1935,in ClayCounty,Alabama,2 milessoutheastofLineville inafarmtenant’shouse. Hegrewupworkinghard onthefamilyfarmuntil hegraduatedfromLinevilleHighSchoolin1953 andjoinedtheU.S.Air Force.Hewasextremely proudofhisservicetohis countryandwashonorablydischargedin1960. WhilestationedinAlaska hecourtedthe‘hometown girlfromLinevillewho caughthiseyefromacotton field’GeanellBradfordand theyweremarriedonJuly 10,1955.AfterAlaskahe wasstationedatWalkerAir ForceBaseinRoswell,New Mexico. Afterhismilitaryservicehe

attendedtheUniversityof AlabamaontheGIBilland obtainedhisB.A.degree inprintmediajournalism in1961.Knightstartedhis newspapercareerinthe AberdeenMississippi Examinerforeightmonths beforemovingtoHartselle withhisfamilyandassumingthepositionofassociateeditoroftheHartselle Enquirer.Fouryearslater hewasnamedplanteditorforMonsantoCompany inDecaturandworkedon thatjobforfouryears.He returnedtotheEnquireras editorandpart-ownerin January1970andservedin thatcapacityuntilthepaper wassoldtoBooneNewspaper,Inc.inMarch1998.He remainedonstaffaseditor untilhesteppeddownin July2000torunformayor ofHartselle.Afterserving asmayorhereturnedto thenewspaperinSeptember2014asastaffwriter. HeretiredinJune,2016, afterloggingin48years withtheHartselleEnquirer andmorethan52yearsasa newspapereditor,photographerandpart-owner. Hewasrecognizedasan awardwinningwriterfor newsandeditorialcontent onnumerousoccasions. His“OneMan’sOpinion” columngarneredafirst placeawardamongAlabama’slargestweeklyand semi-weeklynewspapersin the1960s.Inaddition,he receivedtheGeorgeWashingtonHonorMedalAward fromtheFreedomFoundationatValleyForgeforeditorialwritinginthe‘Spinerette’insupportoffreeenterpriseandtheAmericanway oflife.Hismostrecent accomplishmentwasbeing inductedintotheMorgan CountySportsHallofFame forhislifetimecoverage withsportsinHartselle andMorganCounty.The focalpointofhisnewspapercareerwashavingthe opportunitytowriteabout thepeopleofHartselleand MorganCountyandtheir accomplishments.There wasalwaysastorytobe told. Thetenetsofhisjournalismcareerwerealwaysbe truthfulandtogiveboth sidesofthestory.

Mr.Knightwasanactive memberofFirstBaptist ChurchinHartsellefor morethan60years.The mostimportanttimeinhis lifewasacceptingChristas hisSaviorasa13yearold farmboy.Hetriedtofollow Christ’sexampleandHis loveandcompassionfor otherpeopleallhislife.

Therewasnothingin lifemoreimportantthan hisfamily.Hewasalways activelyinvolvedinhis granddaughters’andgreatgranddaughter’sactivities andtheiradventureswere oftenfeaturedinhisweekly columninthenewspaper. Manytimeshischildren andgranddaughterswent tohimtotakeadvantage ofhiswisdom.Healways knewtherightwordsof encouragement.Heloved Alabamasportsandalways lookedforwardto‘football Saturday’athisdaughter’s house.Heenjoyedfishing andworkinginhisgarden, hewasanavidgardener. Wordscannotexpresshow muchhewillbemissedby hisfamily.Healsoloved Hartselleandaftermovingherein1961neverconsideredleavingtoliveany otherplace.

Mr.Knightwaspreceded indeathbyhisparents, ErmonGayandRubyKate Knightandabrother,Billy Knight.

Mr.Knightissurvivedby hiswifeof68years,Geanell; onedaughter,PamelaGray (Jeff)ofHartselle;twosons, SteveKnightofHuntsville andClifKnight(Renee) ofDecatur;threegranddaughters,BrandiGrayof Hartselle,AmberFullerton (Justin)ofHartselleand MeaghanHill(Joseph) ofHartselle;greatgranddaughterLaylaFullerton; threebrothers,George Knight,DavidKnightand BarryKnight;twosisters, AnnellePogueandSherre Morris.

PallbearerswillbeJeff Gray,JustinFullerton, JosephHill,RichardGreenhill,JohnGriffinandBilly

Bradford.Honorarypallbearerswillbemembersof theRichardGreenhillMen’s SundaySchoolClassatFirst BaptistChurchHartselle.

JustinWayne

Dudley ValhermosoSprings

FuneralserviceforJustin WayneDudley,72,washeld Saturday,April6,2024at 3:00PMatPeckFuneral HomeChapelwithBro. FrankieFlackofficiating andPeckFuneralHome directing.Burialwillbein ValhermosoHoliness Cemetery.Visitationwill beFriday,April5,2024 from6:00PMto8:00PM atPeckFuneralHome. Mr.DudleydiedonMonday,April1,2024athis residence.Hewasborn April8,1951,inMorgan County,toThomas(Tom) RyeDudleyandMable IreneDeanDudley. HewasemployedbyParkerHannifinasaMachine MechanicforIndustrial MachineMaintenance, priortohisretirement.He enjoyedfishing,hunting andspendingtimewith hisfamilyandwasamemberoftheTalucahVolunteer FireDepartment. Hewasprecededindeath byhisparents,fivebrothers,threesisters,ason, ChristopherDudley,two niecesandthreenephews. Survivorsincludehiswife BettyAnnDudley;sons, PatrickDudley,ChadWilson(Stephanie),Ricky Farr(Connie),TommyFarr andTonyFarr(Melissa); daughter,BridgettDenmark(Bryan);15grandchildren,DavidWestbrooks(Katlin),Brionna Farr(Hayden),Stormie Dudley,BrodyDudley, BraydenDudley,Cameron Johnson,IkeyJohnson, DustinEnglish,Darrel Farr,JohnFarr,ClintFarr, BradleyDenmark,Andy Farr,CandanceFarr,CharitiFarrandShawnFarr;22 great-grandchildren.PallbearerswillbeTonyFarr, DavidWestrooks,Robert Dudley,TommyFarr, DanielRigginsandStevenWhite.HonoraryPallbearerswillbeHayden Moon,CharlieBradfield, IkeyJohnson, CameronJohnsonand ChadWilson.

GaryDee Blackwood

Eva FuneralserviceforGary DeeBlackwood,74,willbe Tuesday,April9,2024 at1:00PMatPeckFuneralHomeChapelwithofficiatingandPeckFuneral Homedirecting.Burial willbeinRockCreekCemetery.Visitationwill beTuesday,April9,2024 from11:00AMto1:00 PMatPeckFuneralHome Mr.Blackwooddiedon Friday,April5,2024at HuntsvilleHospital.He wasbornWednesday, August3,1949,inMorganCountytoJamesArlin Blackwood andMaryCleoTanner Blackwood.Garywasa 1967graduateofCotaco HighSchoolandworked 30+yearsat3MinDecatur,AL.Helivedinthe RockCreekCommunityof MorganCounty.Heloved theLord,hisfamilyand manyfriends. Afterretirement,heloved togardenandsharewith hisneighbors,friends andfamily.Hewasthe besthusband,daddy,and Pawpaw.Wewillsurely misshim,butknowheis inabetterplace. Garyisprecededindeath byhisparents. Survivorsincludehis wifeFriedaCollinsBlackwood;sons,KennethDale Blackwood(Thresea)and PatrickShaneBlackwood (BritneySharp);grandchildren,HunterDale Blackwood,HollyMarshall Blackwood,KodySterling andBraydenYarbrough; sister,LorettaBlackwood Patton;numerousnieces andnephews Pallbearerswillbefamily andfriends.

LindaAnn StrangeDixon Decatur FuneralserviceforLinda AnnStrangeDixon,57,was heldMonday,April8, 2024at1:00PMatPeck FuneralHomeChapelwith Bro.MichaelGunter officiatingandPeck FuneralHomedirecting. LindawasbornMay30, 1966,inSt.Louis,Missouri,toEmilLeeRoy Strange,Sr.andFrances MaeHamlettStrange.She marriedRichardDixonon April24,1988,inEster, Missouri.Shemovedto Alabamain1994along with herhusbandandtwochildren.Shehassincebeena long-timeresidentof Alabama. Shewenttobewiththe LordonApril4,2024,at theyoungageof57,while surroundedbyherloved onesafteralongbattle. Lindalovedeveryoneand nevermetastranger.She enjoyedcookingandbakingandspendingtimewith hergrandchildren,Jacob andJoseph.Shealso enjoyedherRedTrucks and BlueAngels.Mostpeople knowheras"BlueAngel.” ShewasemployedbyBig Lots,workinginRetail Sales,priortoherpassing. Shewasawonderfulwife andmotherandwasprecededindeathbyher parents,abrother,MorganStrangeandasister, LorettaStrange.Shewas theyoungestof9kids borntoEmilandFrances Strange.

Survivorsincludeher husbandRichardDixon; son,RobertDixon;daughter-AmandaDixon; brothers,EmilStrange, Jr.(Lisa),RonaldStrange (Kelly)andJohnStrange; sisters,SanyaBailey(Rick), SueByersandKayDixon (Bill);grandchildren, JacobFrancoandJoseph Franco;mother-in-law; RobertaStotler;sister-inlaw,JeanneLange.

ShirleySueCook

ShirleySueCook,86, passedawayintheearly MorninghoursofApril6, 2024.Shewasbornon July16,1937,inMorgan County.ShirleygraduatedfromCotacoHigh Schoolandsheservedas thechairpersonforthe MorganCountyHealth Councilduringthelate 70sandearly80s.Duringhertimeaschairperson,sheworkedtirelessly toopenandmanagethe EastMorganHealthClinic andinstitutetheMorgan CountyCleanup.Shirley alsoimplementedMorgan County’sMeals-On-Wheels program.Shereceived numerousawardsforher dedicationtohercommunity.Shirleywasamember ofCenterSpringsMethodistChurch’schoirandsang tenorforthePowersFamilygospelgroup.Shealso wroteandrecordedtwo gospelalbums.Shirleyis survivedbyherhusband, BillyMackCook,who shemarriedin1955,her twosonsandtheirwives, QuinnandLauraCookand BlakeandPaigeCook,her fivegrandchildren,Justine Layne,DanielCook,JonathanCook,JarrodCook, andMallorieWhitten,and eightgreatgrandchildren. Funeralserviceswereheld andCenterSpringsUnitedMethodistChurchin SomervilleonMonday. April8,2024,at11:00AM withBro.MichaelMason andBro.ChrisNaborsofficiatingwithburialinthe RedOakCemeterywith PeckFuneralHomedirecting.Pallbearerswillbe DanielCook,JohnWhitten,CellarIrvin,Milan Cayce,DavidPittmanand MartyTurney.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Items for the calendar of events can be emailed to news@hartselleenquirer. com by noon on the Monday prior to Wednesday publication.

All month Weight Watchers meetings are Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the civic center. Weigh-in begins 5 p.m. For more info, visit www. weightwatchers.com.

A cancer support group meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Place building. Any person with any type of cancer is invited to attend. For more information, call 784-5694.

Kim Robertson, a former University of Alabama Crimsonette, instructs a girls baton class for ages 5 and older in the basics of baton at the civic center. Thefeeforthisclassis$50 per month. Classes meet on Thursday afternoons. Call the civic center for details.

All mothers of active duty reserve or honorably discharged military service members are invited to attend monthly meetings of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. The MorganCountyChaptermeets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at East Highland Baptist Church in Hartselle.

Priceville Palace, 716 NE Thompson Road, Priceville, will have Ricky D the Dancing DJ Fridays from 7-10 p.m. Saturdays will feature a dance class from 6-7 p.m. followed by Country Editions Band from 7-10 p.m. For more info call 256-353-4362.

Hartselle Hope AA

Meetings meets at the following times: MondaySaturday at 5:30 and 7 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon, Sundays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Located 527 Sparkman St. SW. For more information call 256606-6211, 256-778-9081 or 256-345-4392

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 52 meets on the first Thursday of every month. The event is open to women veteran including the spouse’s daughters and mothers, of veterans interested in joining the American Legion. The meetings are held at the John Thompson Post 52 Legion Hall located at 1110 Sparkman St. NW. For more info, callLaurie Cooper at 256612-7444.

JMK Martial Arts- Join

JMK Martial Arts & Fitness at the Hartselle Civic Center and build a more confident you! Martial

arts and fitness classes are available for kids and adults. Classes are divided into age groups as follows; Pre-Kubs (ages 3-4), Lil Kubs (ages 5-7), Kid Kubs (ages 8-10), Jr. Kubs (ages 11-14) and adults (ages 15 and older). Classes include karate, HapKiDo, wrestling/grappling, sparring, self defense, fitness and conditioning. See www. JMKMartialArts.com for a schedule and pricing.

Hartselle Public Library offers Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

TOPS club AL0161 meetsMondaysat10a.m. at Hartselle First Christian Church. Join us to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Katie at 256-4763696 or Mona at 256502-9042

Hartselle Nutrition Center invites seniors to join area senior citizens, ages 55 and older, for mornings of games, food and good times. Participants also go on monthly outings and play bingo and cards, along with other activities. Suggested donation for the daily lunch is $1.25 per person.Anyonewhodoesnot havetransportationtothe center can call Steve at 256-773-0786. Arrangements will be made for free NARCOG transit. The nutrition center is open Mon. through Fri., excluding holidays, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hang-up, meetsat5:30p.m.atFirst United Methodist Church in Hartselle. Meetings are every Monday night, including a free meal at 5:30 p.m. and the group meeting at 6:15 p.m. Celebrate Recovery aims to offer a safe place to meet with others who are also seeking healing. For more info email jhand@fumchartselle.org.

FalkvilleVFW,locatedat 784 Culver Road, hosts bingo every Friday night at 5:45 p.m. For more information, call 256-784 5747.

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting List: Sunday at 6 on Zoom. ID # 622385025 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. in person. In person meetings are held at 406 Pine Ave. SW, Decatur.

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AT A GLANCE

Danville man dies after vehicle leaves Hudson Memorial Bridge

By Eric Fleischauer For the Enquirer

ADanvillemandiedearly

Saturday morning after his vehicle broke through the guardrail, went down the

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into the Morgan County SportsHallofFamein2021.

That is a recognition of whichKnightwasmorethan deserving, according to longtimeHartsellebaseballcoach WilliamBooth.

“He’s a special person and has meant a lot to this community,” Booth said in 2021 when Knight was inducted.

“He covered everything that happened in our schools and I’m not just talking sports. He’s had a lot to do with making Hartselle a special place.” What’s more, he chronicled daily life in Hartselle and the surrounding communities.

He covered everything from

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be Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Holmes officiating with Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Midway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Donofrio died on Friday, April 5, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1935, in Lawrence County, to Floyd James Jarrett and Walsie Dutton Jarrett.

She was a Head Start teacher, employed by Community Action Partnership of North Alabama. She taught for Hartselle Head Start and Danville Elementary Head Start. She was a member of the Decatur Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents and three brothers. Survivors include daughters, Jeannine Williams, Jude Parola Hooper; five grandchildren, Keleigh Horta (Keith), Matthew Harper (Kim), Corey Williams, Sydney Korhost (Nick), Max Parola (Sarah); seven greatgrandchildren, Darren Horta (Aubrie), Daniel Harper, Jackson Harper, Jessica Speegle (Braden), Michael Morris (Jaycee), Brandon Morris and Liam Grantland; three greatgreatgrandchildren,Addie Korhost, Evie Korhost and Mason Korhost.

embankment and ended up in the river at the Hudson Memorial Bridge, according to Decatur police.

Michael Gene Knable, 55, of Danville, was pronounced dead at the scene

football games on Friday nights to city council meetings on Tuesday nights, officially retiring in 2016. Still, he retained a staff writer emeritus title, covering the occasional story and writing a weekly column for the opinionpage.

Leada Gore, former Enquirer publisher, said Knight was a “consummate newsman, who, trained in old-school journalism, adaptedwiththetimeswhile staying true to his principles – telling a story fairly and accurately.

“HelovedHartselleandhis devotiontothecityshowedin everythinghedid,”Gorecontinued. “Even more importantly, he was a devoted husband,fatherandgrandfather. You may have heard “they

Pallbearers will be Darren Horta, Daniel Harper, Jackson Harper, Michael Morris, Brandon Morris, and Liam Grantland.

Jerry Wayne West Hartselle

Jerry Wayne West, beloved Husband, Daddy, Pappy, Poppy, Papa Bear, Pops, brother, and respected member of the community, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the age of 79, in Hartselle. He was born on May 5, 1944, in Ashland, Tenn., to the late Pat Wilson West and Marion Blanche Goad West. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Paula West and children Tami West Hellums (Wayne), Ashley Janicki and Steve West (Jacki) He is also survived by two cherished grandchildren, a granddaughter, Amber Green, a grandson, Grayson West, three very special sisters, Wanda West Nichols, Judy West Sharp (Rick) and Nettie Joyce West. His brothers Donnie Wilson West, Donald Dean West and Gary Dale West preceded him in death. Throughout his life, Jerry was dedicated to serving others. He worked as an

by Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn.

Police said they were dispatched to the Hudson Memorial/U.S. 31 bridge at 1:50 a.m. after a report of debris on the roadway. They then observed dam-

age to the guardrail and a partially submerged vehicle.

The Morgan County Rescue Squad, Decatur Fire & Rescue and Decatur Morgan EMS also responded to the scene.

don’t make them like that anymore,”butinClif’scase,it isverytrue.

Knight is survived by his wife of 68 years, Geanell; sons, Steve Knight, Cliff Knight (Renee); daughter,

employee of both Wittichen Supply Company locations in Huntsville and Decatur, and later became the proud owner of West Heating and Cooling in Hartselle. His dedication to providing exceptional residential and commercial HVAC services extended across Alabama, Texas, Kansas, Michigan, and Arkansas. Jerry was an active member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and ASHRAE, where he shared his expertise and passion with his colleagues. He was also deeply involved in his faith community, serving as Minister of Music, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher for youth at Bethel Baptist Church in Hartselle. His passion for music led him to be an integral member of the Revelations and Three in One gospel quartets. A proud Navy veteran, Jerry served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970, demonstrating bravery and dedication in his service. Aside from his commitments to his profession and community, Jerry was a die-hard fan of Tennessee college football. Every Fall Saturday, he could be heard echoing the beloved anthem, "Rocky Top," as he cheered on his favorite team.

A celebration of Jerry's life was held at Peck Funeral Home on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at New Hope North Cemetery in Falkville. Pallbearers will be Grayson West, Rick Sharp, Jason Sharp, Tucker Sharp, Daryl Tennyson, and Chris Nichols. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Charity/Organization of your choice, in honor of Jerry's life and legacy. Jerry will be deeply missedbutforeverremembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his faith, family, community and country.

Joyce Webster

Hartselle

A Celebration of Life Service for Joyce Webster, 76, of Hartselle, will be held by her family at B & W Stables, 147 Saddlebred

PamGray(Jeff);threegrandchildren,MeaghanHill(Joe), Brandi Gray and Amber Fullerton(Justin)andonegreatgrandchild,LaylaFullerton. David Elwell contributed to this report.

Private Drive, Hartselle, Alabama 35640 on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.

Mrs. Webster died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Hospice Family Care. She was born December 10, 1947, in Montreal, Canada, to James Wolfgang Berger and Nora O’Brien Berger. She was an Owner and Operator of B & W Stables for 55 years, where she trained horses and riders. She loved her American Saddlebred horses and her dogs. She taught English riding lessons. Joyce attended Life Church in Hartselle. Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, George and Stephen Berger and a nephew Stephen Berger.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Webster; son, Mark Webster, daughter, Elizabeth Harris; brother, Ronnie Berger, and five grandchildren, Adam Webster, Webb Harris, Ella Webster, Layne Webster and A.J. Webster.

Family requests memorial donations be made to the National Academy of Championship Horse Shows, who supports St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. You can visit the website or Facebook page for an easy donation.

Tammy Lee Barber Danville

Funeral service for Tammy Lee Barber, 56 of Danville will be Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:30pm at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor B.K. Jones officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Barber, who was born July 17, 1967, in Three Rivers, Michigan to Garry William Seals and Sharon Lee Shutes Seals, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Huntsville Hospital. Her Mother preceded her in death.

Survivors Include her husband, Ricky Barber; two sons, Justin Barber (Megan) Josh Barber (Jessica); father: Garry Seals; brother, Todd Roberts (Debbie) and their children, Melanie Roberts, and Brandon Roberts; four Grandchildren: Delaney Barber, Piper Barber, Spencer Barber, and Paisley Barber; numerous nieces and nephews.

Sausageballs

These3-ingredient sausageballsarea realcrowdpleaser, whetheryouserve themasabreakfastor brunchtreat,aparty appetizer,agame-day nibble,oraholiday horsd’oeuvre.Savory sausage,store-bought biscuitmix,andsharp Cheddarcheeseteam upforsavory,cheesy flavorthatcan’tbe beat.

Ingredients

1poundgroundpork sausage,atroomtemperature 2cupsbiscuitbaking mix

1poundsharpCheddarcheese,shredded

Directions

Preheattheovento 350degreesF(175 degreesC). Combineroomtemperaturesausageand biscuitmixinalarge bowl;mixwithyour handsuntilwellcombined.Addshredded Cheddarcheeseand mixuntilfullyincorporated.Rollmixture intoabout30walnut-sizedballs;transfertoabakingsheet. Bakeinthepreheatedovenuntilgolden brownandsausageis cookedthrough,20to 25minutes.

Bananabread

INGREDIENTS ½cup(1stick)butter, atroomtemperature

1cupsugar

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Preheatovento375°F. Inalargemixingbowl, creamthebutter,then creaminthesugar. Beatintheegg. Inaseparatemixing bowl,siftthedryingredientstogether,then addtothecreamed mixture,thenaddthe juiceandmix.Stirin theapple,nuts,and raisins.

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Icancountononehandthe numberofarticlesI’vewrittenthathavebroughtmeto tears.Theoneonthefront pagethisweekaboutthelifeand legacyofClifKnightisoneof them.

ClifKnightwasnotjustafigure inourcommunity;hewasabeaconoflight,asymbolofresilience andatestamenttothepower ofkindnessinaworldoften overshadowedbydarkness.AsI reflectonhislife,I’mremindedof thecountlessliveshetouchedand thelegacyheleavesbehind.

ImetClifseveralyearsagowhen IfirstmovedtoHartselle.His warmthandgenerosityimmedi-

WasittheEnglishPoetwhofirst askedthequestion, “What’sinaname?” ashegazeduponthepetalsofa lovelyrose?

Ourhostsforatwo-weekvisitin Scotland,JimandMarianBarkley,haddroppedusoffatthetrain stationinEdinburghwherewe departedfortheMidlandsand thesmalltownofThirsk,homeof JamesHarriet,thebelovedveterinarianandauthor.

WeleftEdinburginanolderbut comfortablecoachandfollowed thecoastlineformanymiles beforeturninginlandandarrivingatYork.Wethenswitchedtoa newfast-speedtrainand,accordingtotheconductor,hadbroken allrecordsaswearrivedatThirsk. Wehadnotmadereservationsfor lodging.Jimhadassureduswe wouldhavenotroubleinfinding aB&B. ImustconfessIwasanxious whentherewerenobuildingsin sightexceptthesmallstation. ButJameshadbeencorrect.A youngmotherandherdaughter volunteeredtotakeusintothe

OnenightIwasataconcertindowntownNashvilleandabandIhad neverheardbeforewas openingfortheartistIhadgone tosee.Afteraboutthreesongs, Iturnedtomyfriendandsaid, “ThesefolksarefromwestTennessee.”Imakenoclaimstobe aprophet,mindyou,itwasjust somethinginthemusicthattipped meoff.Somehowthemudfrom theMississippiRiverfindsitsway intothemusicoffolksfromout there.

OnceyougetafewhoursEastof theFatherofWaters,thingschange drastically.Insteadofthesound

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atelystruck me.He Although retired,he oftenvisited thenewspaperoffice, evenjusta handfulof weeksago. Despitehis legendary statusasa newspaperman,Clifremainedhumbleand approachable,alwayswilling tolendahelpinghandoroffer wordsofencouragement. Throughouthiscareer,Clif

achievedremarkablesuccess,not onlyinjournalismbutalsoin localpolitics.Heservedasthe mayorofHartselleintheearly 2000sandonce,notlongago, Iaskedhimifheevermissedit andhejustlaughedandshook hishead.

ButperhapsClif’sgreatestlegacyliesinthewayhetreated people—withdignity,respect,and unwaveringkindness.Hehada raregiftformakingeveryonehe encounteredfeelseenandvalued. Ispoketoseveralfolkswhoknew himevenbetterthanIdidand onethreadremainedcommon:he wasoneofakind. Hewillbesorelymissedasa

What’sinaname?

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villageandto aB&Bwhich shecould recommend. Aftergetting settledinand visitingwith theownerof theB&Bwe decidedto walkafew blocksinto theheartof thetownand lookforthe villagesquareandotherplaces Harriethadwrittenabout,includinghissurgery.Ihadagoodlaugh whenwepassedasmallshopwith asigninthewindowwiththe wordsinboldstrokes:“English Spokenhere.Americanunderstood.” Welingeredaroundthecobblestonesquarelongenoughtoenjoy fishandchipsbeforebeginning ourwalkbacktoourB&Btaking aslightlydifferentroute.Aswe turnedacorner,wewereconfrontedbyabrightlylightedshop withasignontheplateglass windowidentifyingitasbeing

“H.LeeandSons,Meatery.”With anotherlaugh,IsaidtoEffiethat allthesemilesfromAlabamawe seewherecousinandneighbor HalLeehadexpandedhisbeef cattlebusiness.

Thenextdaywetookabusto Scarboroughandtheninlandto thelittletownofPickering,the startingplaceforaroundtrip onanoldtrainhighupinthe dalesandmoors.Wewereprobablytoofareasttoseetheactual daleswhereHarriethadfaithfullyservedforsomanyyears. ButhavingreadhisbooksIcould visualizehimandhislovefor“all creaturesgreatandsmall”and hispatiencewiththehardyfarm familieswhoenduredtheharsh environmentofthedales.

Thenextdayweboardedanothertrainandmadeourwayup throughthebeautifulLakeCountrybacktothelittletownofBroxburnwhereJimwaspastorofthe BaptistChurch.

Someyearslater,Iwasreminded ofourvisittoThirskwhilewaiting inlineatthecounterofOldFaithfulInninYellowstoneNational Park.Iheardavoicespeakingand

Myhomestate

fixtureintheHartselleEnquirer office;Iwillmisssaying“Well, hellothere,Clif,how’sitgoing?” whenhewouldcomethroughthe door.I’llmissreadinghiscolumn onthisverypage,asIamsure you,dearreader,willtoo. It’sclearthatClif’simpactwas profoundandfar-reaching.He touchedthelivesofsomany,leavingbehindatrailofloveand compassionthatwillcontinueto inspireusforyearstocome. Hisspiritwillliveoninthe countlessliveshetouchedand thememorieshecreated.Rest inpeace,dearfriend.Youwillbe deeplymissed,butyourlegacy willneverbeforgotten.

thoughtofthesigninthewindow oftheshoponthevillagesquare. Ibeggedthelady’spardonand askedwhatpartofEnglandshe wasfrom.Imaginedmysurprise whenshereplied“Thirskinthe Midlands.”Itoldhermyname andofourvisitandofseeinga businessbelongingtoaMr.Lee. “Ohyes”,shereplied,“thereare severalLeefamiliesinThirsk. OneMrs.Leeisinmygardenclub andanotherhasaB&B.” Assheturnedaway,Ithought ofhowsomeinmygrandfather’s familyhadtriedwithoutsuccess totraceourfamilylineagebackto GeneralRobertE.Lee.Butthey hadfoundindicationsthatour ancestorshadoriginallymigrated fromtheMidlands.Thename itselfisderivedfrom“apleasant pasture.” So,whatisinaname?Maybe morethanthepoetrealized.There isalegacy,aninheritedcharacter, eithergoodorbad.Thereisasemblanceinphysicalappearance. Letmeleaveyouwithaverse fromscripture.“AndthediscipleswerecalledChristiansfirstin Antioch.”(Acts11:26)

strivestobeanintegralpart ofHartselleandMorgan Countybybeingaleader andapositiveinfluencein ourcommunity.Wewill reportthenewsandevents honestly,fairly,andaccurately.Wewillpromotearea commerceandbusinessand provideforthewelfareof ouremployees;ourgreatest asset.Livingandworking sidebysidewithourreadersandadvertisers,wewill actaccordingtotheGolden Rule,treatingothersaswe wishtobetreated.

TheHartselleEnquirerwelcomessubmissionsofnews itemsandcommunityevent itemsfromitsreadership.All

ofbargesand theechoesof monstrous floodsreverberatingoff thecliffs,you begintohear steelguitar andfiddle tunesfloatingalongthe breeze.Bythe timeyoumake ittoNashville, you’veleft therock-androllswagger ofMemphisbehindandfound

yourselfintheshadowsofgrand universitiesthatleadfolksaround theretocallthatcitytheAthensof theSouth.It’stheplacewherethe world’sgreatestmusiciansmigrate toinordertomakesomething ofthemselves.Andit’stheplace wheretheysweepbrokendreams offthestreettomakeroomforall thetouristslookingforanightout onthetown.

Driveonanothercoupleofhours, andonceyou’vecrestedafewhills youfindyourselfinEastTennessee,homeoftheUniversityof TennesseeandtheGreatSmoky Mountains.Theregionisdefined bytheAppalachianMountains,

Blastfromthepast

whichrunsfromGeorgiaallthe wayuptoCanadaandhasahauntingmystiquetoit.Youcandrive intothosemountainsandyou mightaswellbeonanotherplanet fromMemphisandNashville. Thethreeregionsarewhythe Tennesseeflaghasthreestarson it;thesethreedivisionsmakethe statewhatitis,eveniftheyseem sodifferent.Ipersonallyloveall threeforwhattheybringtothe world,andeventhoughIlaymy headdowninAlabamaandprobablywilltilJesuscallsmetoglory, therewillalwaysbeapartofme thatcallsthatplacehome.

JacobHatcher Community Columnist

InterioroftheStewart-Bennettbuilding,dateunknown.PhotocourtesyoftheHartselleHistoricalSociety.

Falkvillemayor KenWinkleswas welcomedhome fromthehospital thispastweek. Winklesexperiencedastroke March5and recentlyunderwenttwoweeksof rehab.CommunitymembersgatheredatTownHall withcardsand hugstowelcome himhome.

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“RoyalScandal” ByAimeeCarter

Inthisanticipatedsequel, EvanBrightisnowtakingherplaceastheKing ofEngland’sillegitimate daughter.TheKing,the Princess,andtheother workingroyalshave spentmonthspreparingEvantowork towardsbeingaworkingroyal.However, nothingisaseasyas itseemsinpractice. Thepressattacks fromeveryangle. Theyscrutinizeher clothesandher manners.Every tinymisstepor mistakeisblownup andputoutfortheentire worldtojudge.Thisconstantpressplusherillegitimatestatushasmadeher thevillainofRoyalFamilyfans.So,deaththreats aren’tnew.Theyarepretty normforthecourse.Except,

ules pinchoffineseasalt 1/2cmeltedbutter(unsalted) 1/2cunsweetenedapplesauce 2Tbwater

½tspvanillaextract 1/4ccoconutsugar 4eggs

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Lineastandardmuffinpan withpaperliners,andsetit asidefornow. Inyourmixingbowl,sift togethertheflours,baking soda,bakingcocoaandsalt. Setthisaside.

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WhentheMI5can’tfind anyconcreteproofwhat’s happening,Evan mustfinditherself. Butwhatiftheassassinationattemptsare onlyplanAforthe attackers?Whatabout theirbackupplanfor eachRoyalfamilymember? Thisyoungadult novelisperfectforreaders wholikeagoodmystery, highlyinvolvedmurder plots,andtheroyalfamily. Youcanfindthisbookin theLibrary.

“TheRuleBook”

BySarahAdams

NoraMackenziehasfought toothandnailtobecome asportsagent.She’ssacrificedfriendshipsandrelationshipstogetwhereshe is.WhenNorafinallygets herfirstplayer,she’sfaced withherpast.Herclient happenstobeheroldcol-

MeetShiloh!

Heisavery sweetabout5 yearsolddog. Heishouse trainedand kidfriendly accordingto hiskennel card.Would liketobethe onlydogin hisnexthome.

Guesson breedisabeaglemix.OTI sohe’savailableforimmediateadoption orrescue.He’s hopingyou’ll pickhim! KennelCard#

legeboyfriend, DerekPender. Noraisdeterminedtomake thisworkevenwith howthingsended betweenthemyears ago,theycreatea rulebooktomakeit work.Derekonthe otherhanddoesn’t wantNoraashisagent. Whensheconvinceshim togiveherashot.Derek decidestomakeitsodifficultforNorathatshe quits.Thatbackfiredreallyfast.Onabusinesstrip toVegasthetwowakeup drunkandmarried.Totry andsalvageNora’sjob,they decidetoselltheirstoryto appearlikeitwasplanned. Thetimethatforcedthem togetherallowedthetwoto confronttheirpastandgive theirfutureashot.

FansofSarahAdamswill surelyenjoyhernewest sportsrom-com.Likeallof herotherbooks,thisone

oozessarcasmandwitty banter.There’snothird actbreak-uptodread. “TheRuleBook”is readytocheckout atthelibrary!You’ll alsowanttocheck out“TheCheat Sheet”alongwith

orsomething takesittoofarandstarts actingonthosethreats. Evanandseveralother RoyalFamilymembers starthavingassassination attemptsmadeonthem.

Mosquitoesmaketheirpresencefeltinmanyareaseach summer.Thesepesky,often hungryinsectscancarrydisease,andtheirbitescanbe painfulanditchy.Homeowners cantrythesethreetechniques tokeepmosquitoesoutoftheir backyards.

1.Removestandingwater. Standingwaterisabreeding groundformosquitoes,who don’tevenneedalotofwatertosuccessfullybreed.Adailywalkaroundthepropertymayuncoverkids’toys,empty owerpotsorothersmallreceptaclesthatcan collectwater.Evencloggedgutterscanleadtotheaccumulationofasmallamount ofwater,andthatcanbeenoughformosquitoestobreed.Removethesepotential breedinggroundswhenyou ndthem,anddosoeachday,asmosquitoesmature fromeggstonymphsinroughlyfourdays.

2.Mowregularly.

Mowingthelawnsothegrassnevergetstoohighis anotherwaytomakeabackyardlesshospitableto mosquitoes.ThepestexpertsatTerminix¨notethat mosquitoesseektallgrasstoprotectthemfromthe elements,includingwindandhotsummersun.Mowing enoughsograssnevergetstoohighinsummercan makebackyardslessinvitingtomosquitoes.

3.Plantwithmosquitoesinmind.

ThehomeremodelingexpertsatHGTVnotethatplantscanbepartofhomeowners’ strategytorepelmosquitoes.Variousplantshavemosquito-repellantqualities.For example,beebalmreleasesafragranceasitgrows,andmosquitoesdon’tlikethat fragrance.Homeownerscanspeakwithalocallawnandgardenprofessionalfor recommendationsaboutplantsthatcanthriveintheirregionandrepelmosquitoes atthesametime.

Mosquitoescanmakeithardtoenjoyabackyardoasis.Butvariousstrategiescan helphomeownerskeeptheseunwantedguestsoutoftheirbackyards.

Hartselle’sPeytonSteele(14)stepsontohomeplateafterhittingagrandslamagainstDecaturduringthegameinHartselleApril4.Seemorephotosonpage9.

SteeleshinesonseniornightasHartselletakesdownDecatur

ByCalebSuggs FortheEnquirer

Itwasanemotionalnight ThursdayatSparkman ParkasHartselledefeated Decatur12-2. Itwasseniornightfor Hartselle'sbaseballteam, andtheTigerswerehonoring11seniors.Butnotonly that,theyweredoingit infrontoftheirlegendary

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

TheHartselleLady TigerstraveledtoMadisontoplayintheKent ChambersClassicthis pastweekend. TheLadyTigersdefeatedScottCo.(Ky.),Giles Co.(Tenn.),WebsterCo. (Ky.)andBoydBuchanan (Tenn.)whilefallingto HuntsvilleandSilverdale Baptist(Tenn.).Thewins overGilesCo.(Tenn.), WebsterCo.(Ky.)and BoydBuchanan(Tenn.) cameinbracketplay.The LadyTigerswerescheduledtoplayHuntsvillein thetournamentsemifinals asofpresstime. Hartselle9,Boyd Buchanan(Tenn.)3

TheLadyTigerserupted forsevenrunsinthebottomofthefifthinningto erasea3-2deficittowin 9-3overBoydBuchanan (Tenn.)KatieGillottled Hartsellewithtwohits, fourRBIsandastolen base,whileRyleyCate Wolfhadtwohits,includingahomerun,three RBIsandtworunsscored. KatieNorgardfinished 2-for-3withtwoRBIs. KaeylnJonesaddedtwo hits,includingadouble, scoredtworunsandhad astolenbase.BlayneGodfreyearnedthewinafter allowingthreerunson fourhitswhilestriking outeightinsixinnings. Hartselle15,WebsterCo. (Ky.)1

Hartsellescoredfive inthefirstinningand cruisedtoa15-1winover WebsterCo.(Ky.)inthe secondgameofbracket play.KatieNorgardled

formercoach. RetiredHartsellehead coachWilliamBooth,who holdsthestaterecordof 1,183wins,wasinattendance.Havingbeenbattlingsickness,itwasthe firstgameheattendedthis season. The11seniorscouldn't haveaskedforabettergift. "Ihadnoideahewas goingtobehere,"said seniorAlabamasignee

theLadyTigerswith fourhits,includingtwo homerunsandadouble, fiveRBIsandfourruns scored.KaelynJonesfinishedwithahomerunand atriple,threerunsscored andtwoRBIs.KJPrater addedtwodoublesand twoRBIs.ABMcCormick hadahitandtwoRBIs. Wolfaddedahomerun andanRBI.BlayneGodfreyearnedthewinafter pitchingthreescoreless innings,allowingonehit whilestrikingoutseven. Hartselle8,GirlsCo. (Tenn.)1 TheLadyTigersopened bracketplaywithan8-1 winoverGilesCo.(Tenn.) Jonesfinished2-of-3with atripleandahomerunto leadtheHartselleoffense. Shescoredthreeruns andhadtwoRBIs.Gillottaddedahitandtwo RBIs,whileKJPraterhad twohitsandanRBI.Wolf hadahitandanRBIand ChloeGrayaddedanRBI. KenleeSmotherspicked upthewinafterpitchingacompletegame.She allowedoneunearnedrun onthreehitswhilestrikingoutseven. SilverdaleBaptist(TN) 2,Hartselle1 Hartsellefell2-1toSilverdaleBaptist(Tenn.)in apitchersdual.Blayne Godfreytookthelossafter allowingtwounearned runsontwohitswhile strikingouteight.Silverdale’sEllCunningham struckout15LadyTigers inpickingupthewin. BrityanGodfreyhadtwo ofHartselle’sfourhitsand theLadyTigersonlyRBI.

PeytonSteele."Itwasa pleasantsurprise.It'sso goodtoseehim." Forsuchamomentous occasion,Steelemadesure todeliveramemorable performance.Thesenior finishedthegamewith threehitsandsevenRBIs, includingtwohomeruns. "Itmademereminisceto myfreshmanyear.Ihad agamewhereIhitthree homeruns,"Steelesaid.

"I'mthankful,andIthank GodeverydaythatI've beenabletoplaybaseball here."

Onemomentduringthe gamesawSteelequestion astrikecallthatwould've beenballfour.Apitch later,hesentagrandslam overthefence.

"That'sjustbaseball sometimes.Itdidfeelgood tosenditoverthough," Steelesaid.

Inthegame,Decatur cameouthot,takinga2-0 leadoffaTreyGreenwell two-RBIdouble.Butthe RedRaidersstruggledto keepupwithHartselle's batstherestoftheway. TheTigerstookthelead

Hartsellewillalsosay goodbyeto10other seniors,eightofwhomwill playbaseballincollege. ThatincludesDivision IsigneesJoWilliamson (Alabama)andCadeMiles (JacksonvilleState.) "Culturematters,"said anemotionalHartselle coachJakeMiles."The culturehereisreallygood. Theseguyscareabout eachother,andtheyplay sowellasateamtogether. Theirchemistryisoffthe charts."

PHOTOSBYJERONIMONISA

ByDavidElwell FortheEnquirer

TheTimMorganstoryis likesomethingoutofaHollywoodmovie. It’sataleofatalented shootingguard fortheDanville Hawksinthe

1970s.Morgan soaredtostardomearlyin hishighschool careeronlyto havehissenior seasoncutshort duetoaknee injury.

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collegesthathadcourted Morganbeforehisinjury backedawayfollowingknee surgery.Oneschoolthat didn’twastheUniversity ofNorthAlabamawithits legendarycoachBillJones. Thedecisionpaidoffina hugeway.

Despitenaggingknee

injuriesthroughcollege, Morgan’slastgameeverin 1979endedwithhimand histeammatescelebrating MarchMadnesssuccess withaNCAADivisionII nationalchampionship.

“Therewerealotofgreat peopleinDanvillewhenI wasgrowingup,”Morgan said.“Oneofthemwas WayneBowling(Danville’s basketballcoach).Hemade mestrivetobemybestin everythingIdid.Thedisciplinehetaughtmegotme throughtheinjury.

“Ihadsomereallygood teammatesatDanville.You winwithgoodpeople.If itwasn’tforthem,Idon’t knowwhereIwouldbe today.”

Morganwillbeinducted intotheMorganCounty SportsHallofFameonMay

BowlingcoachedbasketballatDanvillefor37years andwon683games.His teamswereknownforhavinggreatshooters.Thelist ofgreatones thatworethe Danvillepurple includedMorgan. “Timmywas oneofthepurestshooters Ieverhad,” Bowlingsaid. “Itseemedlike everytimeI drovepasthis house,Timmy wasoutsideathisgoal workingonhisshot.

“Ihadsomeplayerswith moretalentthanTimmy, butheworkedatlearning thegameallthetime.He knewhowtoplaythegame. Youtakethosekindsofplayersovertheoneswithmore talent.Hewasjustacountry boywholovedtoplaybasketball.”

Afterseeingsomeplayingtimeonthevarsityas afreshman,Morganburst ontothesceneasasophomoreaveraging25pointsa game.HemadeTheDaily’s 1974All-Countyteamas thelonesophomoreona 10-playerteamdominated bynineseniors. Thenumbersgoteven betterforMorganinhis juniorseasonwith27points agame.Inonegamethat seasonvs.Athens,Morgan scoredacareerhigh46 points.

Morganwentintohis seniorseasonin1975asone ofthetopprospectsinthe areawithatleast50schools inthehuntforhisservices. Afterscoring20pointsina

season-opening79-75victoryatMarsHill,UNAjoined thelistofschoolsoffering Morgantheopportunityto fulfillhisdreamofplaying incollege.Hefollowedthat gamewith36pointsagainst defending1AstatechampionAthensBible.

Thethirdgameoftheseasonwasathomeagainst rivalBrewer.Earlyinthe contestwhiletryingtomake amovenearthesidelines, Morganwentdownwitha rightkneeinjury.

“Ihadneverreallybeen injuredbeforeanddidn’t knowhowbaditwas,”Morgansaid.“Idefinitelyknew itwasnotgood.”

Themedicalresourceshigh schoolsportsteamshave todaywerenotavailablein 1975.

“Wedidn’thavetrainers. Allwehadwasbasically acoachwithsometape,” Bowlingsaid.“Wedidn’t knowifitwasjustasprain orsomethingthatneeded surgery.Wecertainlydidn’t wanttodoanythingtojeopardizehischancestoplayin college.”

Morganhobbledhisway backtoplayineightmore games.Eventually,hegave intohavingseason-ending surgery.Heplayedinjust 11gamesandaveraged18.6 pointstofinishhiscareer witharound1,700points. Heshotover50%fromthe fieldandover80%fromthe freethrowline.

Despitemissingsomany games,Morganwasnamed totheBirminghamPostHerald’sClass1AAll-State team.

Meanwhiletherecruiting trailhadprettymuchdried upforMorgan.UNAkeptin touchandheldtoitsscholarshipoffer.Acoupleof juniorcollegesinvitedhim toplayforthem.Ontheday MorgansignedwithUNA, hecouldbarelywalktohis signingceremony. “JohnnyLongwasthe UNAtrainerandhecame toDanvillethatsummerto showmewhatIneededto doforrehabbeforeschool started,”Morgansaid.“It wasalotofhardworktobe

ready.”

Justacoupleofweeks beforethestartofUNA’s basketballpracticeonOct. 15,Morganinjuredtheknee againinapreseasonworkout.

“That’swhenIstarted wonderingifIwouldever gettoplayagain,”Morgan said. Thekneedidrespondto rehabandMorgangotback tothecourt.Heevensaw playingtimethatseason afteracoupleofteammates wentdownwithinjuries.

Morgan’sroleatUNAwas vastlydifferentfromwhathe experiencedatDanville.He wascomingoffthebench

forlimitedminutes.Hisjob wastogettheballdownlow totheLions’bigguysinside. Hisfreethrowshooting skillsearnedhimminutesin crunchtimelateingames.

“Ialwaysworkedonshootingfreethrowsandhada routinedown,”Morgansaid. “Ialwaystriedtohit100in arow.Idon’trememberif Ieverdidit,butIknowI cameclose.”

TherightkneecontinuedtobeMorgan’sbiggest obstacleincollege.Hehada secondsurgeryin1978.

“Thatwastoughmentally. Itreallytookthewindoutof mysails,”Morgansaid. Morganpushedthrough

thegrindofrehaband returnedtotheteamforone moreseason.Hestartedout the1978-1979seasonasthe 13thplayerona13-player team.Hedidn’tevenmake thetravelsquadforthe team’sfirstroadtrip. Theseasongotofftoa roughstart.UNA’srecord stoodat8-7onJan.22after an80-66losstoTroy.That wouldberockbottomfor aseasonthatturnedina positivedirection.TheLions won9oftheirnext11tofinishsecondintheGulfSouth Conferenceandearnabidto theNCAAIInationaltour-

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PricevillebaseballwinsfourinKentucky

ByRussellFrye FortheEnquirer

ThePricevilleBulldogs travelednorthforspring breakandcameawaywith fourwinsoverteamsfrom Kentucky. Priceville9,GraysonCo. (Ky.)7

TheBulldogsbattledback froma6-2deficitandthen heldoffGraysonCo.(KY) fora9-7wininthefirst gameoftheirspringbreak triptoKentucky.TydeBordenledPricevillewiththree hits,fourRBIsandtworuns scored.WesWalkeradded twohits,includingahome run,andtwoRBIs.ThomasFergusonaddedahit, twoRBIsandthreestolen bases.CasenDuttonpicked upthewinwiththreescorelessinningsofrelief,allowingthreehitswhilestriking outfour.EthanSherwood earnedthesavewithtwo inningsofrelief.

Priceville12,WesternHills (Ky.)0

TheBulldogsdefeated WesternHills(KY)12-0. SherwoodledPriceville withahitandthreeRBIs.

FergusonandTrentSivley eachhadahitandtwoRBIs. Fergusonalsohadtwostolenbases.JakeEnglandand Walkereachaddedtwohits andanRBI.Bordenearned thecomplete-gamewin withfourshutoutinnings. Hestruckoutsevenwhile allowingtwohits. Priceville10,NorthOldham(Ky.)0

WalkerledPricevillein their10-0winoverNorth Oldham(KY).Walkerhit twohomerunsandhadfour RBIsinthevictory.Deacon Halladdedtwohitsandan RBI,whileSherwoodhada hitandanRBI.KaneDunn addedtwoRBIs.Colman Gannearnedthewinwith aperfectgame,allowingno hitsorwalkswhilestriking outeightinfiveinnings. Priceville10,MeadeCo. (Ky.)6

Pricevillecloseditsnorthernroadswingwitha10-6 winoverMeadeCo.(KY). EnglandledtheBulldogs withthreehits,twoRBIs andtworunsscored.JaidanGordonhadahitand twoRBIs,whileJakeHamilton,Sherwood,Borden

andFergusoneachhadan RBI.Sivleyearnedthewin followingthreeinningsof relief,allowingonerunon threehits.Fergusongotthe startandallowedfiveruns onfourhitswhilestriking outseven. Danville14,HollyPond1 TheHawksplatedsixin thefirstinningandcruised toa14-1winoverHolly Pond.JacksonRandolph ledDanvillewithtwodoubles,threeRBIsandtwo runsscored.SawyerTapscottaddedtwohits,includingatriple,twoRBIsand tworunsscored,whileNoah Dry,KadeTaylorandKasen JeffreyseachaddedanRBI. DryandTayloreachhad twohits.AJHolidayearned thewin. LawrenceCo.10,Danville 9 LawrenceCo.scoredfour inthetopoftheseventh toovercomea9-6leadby Danvilleanddefeatthe Hawks10-9.EliCokerand Tapscotteachhadtwohits andtwoRBIstoleadDanville.HolidayandCodyBarberalsohadRBIsforthe Hawks.AveryBrewertook

thelossafterallowingfour runsinoneinningofwork. EastLimestone4,Brewer 2 ThePatriotslost4-2in gameoneoftheirarea seriesatEastLimestone. LoganPowersandBrayden MurphyledBrewerwith anRBIeach.Powersand ChaseSmitheachhad twohits.Powerstookthe lossafterallowingfour unearnedrunsonfourhits insixinnings. EastLimestone12,Brewer 2 Brewerdroppedgametwo 12-2toEastLimestone.Cole Drinkardhadthreehitsto leadthePatriots.Murphy hadahitandtwoRBIs. SusanMoore9,Falkville8 SusanMoorescoredfour runsinthebottomofthe sixthandthenheldoffa Falkvillerallyintheseventh todefeattheBlueDevils 9-8.JacksonEdmonson, BryantOwensandOwen Teagueeachhadtwohits toleadFalkville.EdmonsonandTeagueeachhad andRBI.KoleFitzgerald andDenverComstockeach addedahitandtwoRBIs.

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JonesandGillottalsohad hitsforHartselle. Hartselle4,ScottCo.(Ky.)

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TheLadyTigersdefeated

SENIOR CONTINUEDFROMPAGE1

ScottCo.(Ky.)4-0inpool playthispastFriday.Blayne GodfreyledHartsellewith twohitsandtwoRBIs. Jonesaddedtwohitswith adouble,twoRBIsanda stolenbase,whileWolfhad atriple,anRBIandarun scored.Smothersearned

theyneverlookedback. BrodyLeathersadded twohitsfortheTigers,and Williamshadahitandtwo RBIs. SamStephensonled Decaturwithtwohits, whileGreenwellhadahit andtwoRBIs. NextweekDecatur

thewinwithacomplete gameshutout.Shestruck outsevenwhileallowing onlytwohits. Huntsville11,Hartselle6 Huntsvillejumpedoutto a5-0leadaftertwoinnings andheldoffaHartsellerally towin11-6.BrityanGodfrey

willlooktobounceback againstMuscleShoalsin itsfinalareaseriesofthe year.TheRedRaidersare stillinthedriver'sseatfor aplayoffspotafterdefeatingCullmanearlierthis season. Withtheserieswin

ledtheLadyTigerswithtwo hits,includingadouble, andtwoRBIs.Norgardhad adoubleandanRBI,while Jonesaddedtwohitsandan RBI.BlayneGodfreytook thelossafterallowingnine runsonninehitswhile strikingoutfour.

overDecatur,Hartselle clinchedaplayoffspotand willlooktoclinchthearea championshipnextweek againstCullman. "It'stimetogowin anotherstatechampionship,"Steelesaid.

COURTESYUNIVERSITYOFNORTHALABAMA

Danville’sTimMorgan,lowerleft,hadakeyroleintheUniversityofNorthAlabama’s runtotheNCAADivisionIInationalchampionshipin1979.

NATHANG.WATKINSJR. PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 04/10/24,04/17/24,04/24/24

ADID591454

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFROBERTM. SMITHAKAROBERTMARTIN SMITHSR.,DECEASED PROBATECOURT

LettersTestamentaryontheEstateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe4thdayofApril,2024,by theHon.GREGCAIN,Judgeof theProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

JENNIFERS.WHITE PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 04/10/24,04/17/24,04/24/24 ADID591473

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFJAKETYLER FROMHOLD,DECEASED PROBATECOURT

LettersofAdministrationonthe Estateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe22nddayofMarch2024, bytheHon.GREGCAIN,Judge oftheProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

JAMESDOUGLAS FROMHOLD PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID589427

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFPEYTONEVAN SPEEGLE,DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

LettersofAdministrationonthe Estateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe22nddayofMarch2024, bytheHon.GREGCAIN,Judge f C f

oftheProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

THERMANJ.SPEEGLEAKA THURMANJ.SPEEGLE PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOF

SAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24

ADID589264

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFWILLIAMHENRY THOMAS,DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

LettersTestamentaryontheEstateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe20thdayofMarch,2024, bytheHon.GREGCAIN,Judge oftheProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

JEFFREYSTEVENTHOMAS PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24

ADID589029

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFBETTYETHOMAS

MATKIN,DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

LettersofConservatorshippursuanttoAL§26-2A-153where theformerlyprotectedpersonis deceasedandtheConservator hasacquiredthepowersanddutiesofaPersonalRepresentative totheEstateofsaiddeceased, havingbeengrantedtotheundersignedonthe18THdayof March2024,bytheHon.GREG CAIN,JudgeoftheProbate CourtofMorganCounty,Notice isherebygiventhatallpersons havingclaimsagainstsaidestate areherebyrequiredtopresent thesamewithintimeallowedby laworthesamewillbebarred.

PATRICIASTEVENS CONSERVATORONTHEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24

ADID589026

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFMARYANITA DALY,DECEASEDPROBATE COURT

LettersTestamentaryontheEstateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe21stdayofMarch,2024, bytheHon.GREGCAIN,Judge oftheProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby

requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

JudyA.Rudell PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID589004

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFCHESTERWAYNE WALKER,DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

LettersTestamentaryontheEstateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersignedonthe20thdayof March,2024,bytheHon. GREGCAIN,JudgeoftheProbateCourtofMorganCounty, Noticeisherebygiventhatall personshavingclaimsagainst saidestateareherebyrequired topresentthesamewithintime allowedbylaworthesamewill bebarred.

STUARTRAYHOWELL PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID588977

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFJOEP.HOWELL, DECEASEDPROBATE COURT

LettersTestamentaryontheEstateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe20thdayofMarch,2024, bytheHon.GREGCAIN,Judge oftheProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

VIRGINIAT.HOWELL PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOF

SAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24

ADID588889

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFDONNALYNN CAMPBELLAKADONNA SHAFERCAMPBELLAKA DONNAS.CAMPBELL,DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

LettersofAdministrationonthe

Estateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe18thdayofMarch2024, bytheHon.GREGCAIN,Judge oftheProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby

requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

WESLEYM.CAMPBELL PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID588730

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFBILLYWAYNE MCINTOSH,DECEASED PROBATECOURT

LettersofAdministrationonthe Estateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersignedonthe18THdayof March2024,bytheHon.GREG CAIN,JudgeoftheProbate CourtofMorganCounty,Notice isherebygiventhatallpersons havingclaimsagainstsaidestateareherebyrequiredtopresentthesamewithintime allowedbylaworthesamewill bebarred.

MATTHEWSHANEMCINTOSH PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID588715

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFJAMESCAROS MCANEAR,DECEASED PROBATECOURT

LettersTestamentaryontheEstateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe18thdayofMarch,2024, bytheHon.GREGCAIN,Judge oftheProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred.

JAMEST.MCANEARAND CHERYLMCANEARMCCAMY CO-PERSONALREPRESENTATIVEONTHEESTATEOFSAID DECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID588709

NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENT TOBEPUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOROR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFCANDY STEPHENSONTYLERAKA CANDYEVONTYLER,DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

LettersTestamentaryontheEstateofsaiddeceasedhaving beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe5thdayofMarch,2024,by theHon.GREGCAIN,Judgeof theProbateCourtofMorgan County,Noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstsaidestatearehereby

requiredtopresentthesame withintimeallowedbylaworthe samewillbebarred. KIMBERLYMCCLUNG PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID588561 NOTICEOFFORECLOSURE Defaulthavingbeenmadeinthe paymentoftheindebtednessdescribedinandsecuredbythat certainMortgageexecutedbetweenSHANAK.HURLEY,a marriedwoman,STEVENW. HURLEYandSHANAK.HURLEY,husbandandwife,and HOLLANDHOLDINGS,LLC,an Alabamalimitedliabilitycompany,toNEWTEKSMALLBUSINESSFINANCE,LLC,dated June30,2021,andrecordedJuly 2,2021,intheOfficeofthe JudgeofProbateofMorgan County,Alabama,inMortgage Book2021,Page35989.Said defaultcontinuing,noticeis herebygiventhattheundersignedasholderofsaidmortgagewillunderpowerofsale containedinsaidmortgage,sell atpublicoutcryforcashtothe highestbidder,duringlegalhours ofsaleonthe21stdayofMay, 2024,atthemainentranceofthe CourthouseofMorganCounty, Alabama,thefollowingdescribed realpropertysituatedinthe CountyofMorgan,StateofAlabama,beingthesameproperty describedinthereferencedmortgage:

Beginningatthepointwherethe NortherlymarginofRogers StreetintersectstheEasterly marginofBarkleyStreet;thence NortherlyalongtheEasterlymarginofBarkleyStreet170.0feetto thetruepointofbeginning; thencecontinueNortherlyalong theEasterlymarginofsaid BarkleyStreet54.0feet;thence South84degrees34minutes East95.2feet;thenceSouth2 degrees19minutesEast64.2 feet;thenceNorth78degrees40 minutesWest100.2feettothe truepointofbeginning;lyingand beingintheNE¼oftheNE¼of Section15,Township7South, Range4West.

Alabamalawgivessomepersonswhohaveaninterestin propertytherighttoredeemthe propertyundercertaincircumstances.Programsmayalso existthathelppersonsavoidor delaytheforeclosureprocess. Anattorneyshouldbeconsulted tohelpyouunderstandthese rightsandprogramsasapartof theforeclosureprocess.

Thissaleismadeforthepurpose ofpayingtheindebtednesssecuredbysaidmortgage,aswell astheexpensesofforeclosure. Thispropertywillbesoldonan “ASIS,WHEREIS”basissubject toalleasements,encumbrances, andexceptionscontainedinthe Mortgageandthosecontainedin therecordsoftheOfficeofthe JudgeofProbatewherethe above-describedpropertyissituated.Thispropertywillbesold withoutwarrantyorrecourse,ex-

intheRealPropertyonOctober 23,2023,thatDefendantsremaininpossessionoftheReal PropertyafterNoticetoVacate, andPlaintiffseeksajudgment ofpossessionoftheRealProperty. OnMarch10,2024,theCourt enteredanOrderthatserviceof processuponGAYLEWALLACEandALLOTHEROCCUPANTSbemadebypublication. Allpersonstowhomthisnotice isaddressedareherebydirectedtoplead,answerorotherwiserespondinwritingtothe Complaintinthiscauseonor beforethe30thdayafterthe lastpublicationofthisNotice,or ajudgmentofpossessionby f

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andDisposalFollowinga DeclaredDisaster AlabamaDepartmentof Transportation NorthRegionTuscumbiaArea Colbert,Franklin,Lauderdale, Lawrence,Limestone,Morgan Counties Sealedbidswillbereceivedby theAlabamaDepartmentof Transportationuntil10:00amon Friday,May10,2024,andatthat timepubliclyopenedforaretainercontractfordebrisremoval,reduction,anddisposal followingadeclareddisaster,in theNorthRegion,Tuscumbia Area.Thebidopeningwilltake placeattheAlabamaDepartmentofTransportation,North Region,TuscumbiaAreaoffice, ConferenceRoom.

QualifiedGeneralContractors holdingacurrentAlabamaState licenseareinvitedtobid.This contractisforthepurposeofretainingaqualifiedGeneralContractorwhoseserviceswouldbe employedintheeventofaTropicalStormeventorotherdeclareddisaster.

Copiesofthecontractdocumentsandspecificationsmaybe inspectedand/orobtainedatthe followinglocations: AlabamaDepartmentofTransportation NorthRegion–TuscumbiaArea Hwy20East Tuscumbia,AL35674 Phone:(256)389-1401

Digitalcopiescanbefoundunder the“SpecialNoticetoContractors”sectionat https://alletting.dot.state.al.us/ Sealedbidsmaybemailedor delivereddirectlytotheOwner priortothebidopening.Such sealedbidsmustbeclearlyand legiblymarked“DebrisRemoval, Reduction,andDisposalFollowingaDeclaredDisaster–TuscumbiaArea”ontheoutsideof theenvelope. Themostqualified,responsive, responsible,andhighestranked bidwillbeacceptedwithkeyconsiderationbaseduponthebenefit tothepublic;however,theAlabamaDepartmentofTransportationreservestherighttoreject anyandallbids,towaiveanyirregularityinthebidsreceived, andtoacceptorrejectanyitems ofthebidforthebenefitofthe public. Noconditionalbidswillbeaccepted.

Nobidmaybewithdrawnfora periodofthirty(30)daysafterthe scheduledclosingdateandtime forthereceiptofbids.

JohnCooper TransportationDirector 03/27/24,04/03/24,04/10/24 ADID589215

STATEOFALABAMA INTHEPROBATECOURT MORGANCOUNTY

INTHEMATTEROFTHEPETITIONOFKELLYO’DELLDELIBERALI TOPROBATETHELASTWILL ANDTESTAMENTOF RICHARDN.O’DELLAKA RICHARDNELSONO’DELL DECEASED.

TO:NathanRichardO’Dell, WhereaboutsUnknown,and JoshuaRaymondO’Dell whereaboutsunknown,LKA 7166SouthHemlockLane, MountMorris,Michigan, 48458

ANDTOALLUNKNOWN HEIRSATLAWANDNEXTOF KIN,IFANYTHEREBE, WHETHERTHEYBEMINORS ORPERSONOFUNSOUND MIND.

TO: JALESAELLIOTTLKA224 TAMMYSTREETSW,DECATUR,AL BRANDONLANGFORDLKA 41912THAVESW,DECATUR AL ANDTOALLUNKNOWNHEIRS ATLAWANDNEXTOFKIN,IF ANYTHEREBE, WHETHERTHEYBEMINORS ORPERSONOFUNSOUND MIND.

YOUWILLTAKENOTICEthat onthe 30TH dayof September, 2022,andthe11thdayofOctober,2022itwaspresentedtothe Courtpetitionstoadministerthe estateofDARRYLLAMONTELLIOT,deceased,andalsofiled therewith their petition,inwriting,prayingfororderoftheCourt ofadmittingsaidinstrumentto probatetheAdministrationof DARRYLLAMONTELLIOTT,deceased,andthatthe 4th dayof June, 2024,at9:00o’clock AM wasappointedasadayandtime f

forhearingsaidpetition,atwhich timeyoucanappearandcontest, ifyouseeproper.

Givenundermyhandthisthe 26th dayof March, 2024. /s/GregCain JudgeofProbate 04/03/24,04/10/24,04/17/24 ADID590064

STATEOFALABAMA MORGANCOUNTY INTHEPROBATECOURT

INTHEMATTEROFTHEPETITIONOFLARRYCHARLES CANNON TOPROBATETHELASTWILL ANDTESTAMENTOFJOSEPH W.CANNONJR.,DECEASED.

TO:STEPHENCANNON,521 STERLINGROAD,VIRGINA BEACH,VA23464,GRANDSON OFJOSEPHW.CANNONJR., DECEASED.

YOUWILLTAKENOTICEthat f

onthe2nddayofFebruary, 2024,LARRYCHARLESCANNON,presentedtotheCourtan instrumentinwritingpurportingto betheLastWillandTestamentof JOSEPHW.CANNONJR.,DECEASED,andalsofiledtherewithhispetition,inwriting, prayingfororderoftheCourtof admittingsaidinstrumenttoprobateastheLastWillandTestamentofJOSEPHW.CANNON JR.,DECEASED,andthatthe 1stdayofMay,2024,at10:00 O’clockA.M.,isappointedasa dayandtimeforhearingsaidpetition,atwhichtimeyoucanappearandcontest,ifyousee proper.

Givenundermyhandthisthe3rd dayofApril,2024.

/s/GregCain JudgeofProbate 04/10/24,04/17/24,04/24/24 ADID591070

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STATEOFALABAMA MORGANCOUNTY PROBATECOURT

INTHEMATTEROFTHE ADOPTIONOFOPHELIAJO HUCKEBA,MINOR,BY CHRISTOPHERCURTIS RIGONIANDERINCULLITON

RIGONI

NOTICETO:UNKNOWN FATHERS,WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN Youwilltakenoticethat CHRISTOPHERCURTIS RIGONIANDERINCULLITON RIGONI,filedtheirpetitionon February22,2024,toadopt OPHELIAJOHUCKEBA,a minor,allegingthatthesaidunknownfathers,whereaboutsunknownhaveabandonedsaid child.Pleasebeadvisedthatif youintendtocontestthisadoption,youmustfileawrittenresponsewithinthirty(30)days hereofwiththeattorneyforthe Petitioner,whosenameandad-

YOUWILLTAKENOTICE that onthe26thdayofJanuary,2024, presentedtotheCourtaninstrumentinwritingpurportingtobe theLastWillandTestamentof RICHARDN.O’DELLAKA RICHARDNELSONO’DELL, deceased,andalsofiledtherewiththeirpetition,inwriting,prayingfororderoftheCourtof admittingsaidinstrumenttoprobateastheLastWillandTestamentofRICHARDN.O’DELL AKARICHARDNELSON O’DELL,deceased,andthatthe 29thdayofMay,2024,at9:00 o’clockAM,wasappointedasa dayandtimeforhearingsaidpetition,atwhichtimeyoucanappearandcontest,ifyousee proper. Givenundermyhandthisthe 26thdayofMarch,2024. /s/GregCain JudgeofProbate 04/03/24,04/10/24,04/17/24 ADID589682 STATEOFALABAMA MORGANCOUNTY INTHEPROBATECOURT INTHEMATTEROFTHEPETITIONOF JASMINEDANIELLE ELLIOTT,ANDALICEELLIOTT TOPROBATETHEESTATEOF DARRYLLAMONTELLIOTT

CHURCHCALENDAR OFWORSHIP

LivingHopeChurchof GodinChrist,locatedat901 McDanielStreet,hasSunday schoolat10a.m.,Sundayworshipat11:15a.m.andBible studyTuesdaysat7p.m.

PricevilleChurchofChrist, locatedat143RobinsonRd inPriceville,holdsSunday Schoolat9:00,Sundaymorningworshipat10:00;Sunday eveningworshipat5:00and Wednesdaynightat7:00.Call 256-431-4770formoreinformation.

LawrenceCoveBaptist,142 PineBlurrRd,Eva,AL35621, holdsSundaySchoolat10am andworshipat11amwith PastorStevenSmith.Formore infocontact256-482-2247.

Mt.NeboBaptistChurch, 860Mt.NeboRoad,Falkville, holdsSundayschoolat10 a.m.,worshipat11a.m.and Sundayeveningworshipat 6p.m.Wednesdayevening Biblestudyisat6p.m.For moreinformation,call256476-5201

FlintBaptistChurchholds worshipservicesandchildren’sservicesat9:30a.m.on Sundaysandaprayerservice andchildren’sdiscipleshipon Wednesdaysat6:30p.m.The churchbuildingislocatedat 4119Hwy31SouthinDecatur.Formoreinformation,call (256)353-7429.

TheRevivalTabernacleholds servicesSundaysat10a.m. andWednesdayeveningat 7p.m.Thechurchislocated at1109MainSt.W.Pastors JasonandGingerThayerwelcomeeveryonetoattend.

EastHighlandBaptist Church,1030MainStreetE, holdsSundaySchoolat9:15 a.m.,worshipat10:30a.m., WednesdayBiblestudyat 10:00a.m.and6:30p.m.The churchalsoholdsAmerican HeritageGirlsandTrailLife meetingsMondaynightsat6 p.m.Formoreinformation,call 256-773-4157.

ChristOurRedeemerLutheranChurch,locatedat721PickensSt.SWinHartselle,invites everyonetoSundayschool at9:15a.m.andworshipat 10:30a.m.eachSunday.The churchofficeisopenMonday andWednesdayfrom9-11:30 a.m.FindthechurchonFacebookandvisitthewebsiteat www.corhartselle.org.Formore info,call256-773-2121oremail corhartselle@gmail.com.

PennylaneChurchofChrist,

locatedat615PennylaneSt.SE, holdsservicesat11a.m.each Sundayand6p.m.Wednesday. MinisterWilliamL.Turneycan bereachedat256-683-4660. HowardDickinsonservesthe churchastheassistantminister.

TheFalkvilleUnitedMethodistChurchholdsserviceson Sundayat11a.m.withSunday schoolat10a.m.Theyouth meetat5p.m.Sundays.The publiciswelcometoattend. Thechurchislocatedat253 MainSt.EinFalkville.

PineyGroveChristianChurch hostsserviceseachSunday schoolat10a.m.,preaching at11a.m.,eveningserviceat 6p.m.andWednesdaynight Biblestudyat6p.m.

FirstBaptistChurchFalkville, locatedat305E.MainStreetin Falkville,hasthefollowingserviceschedule:SundaySchool, 9:15a.m.,SundayWorshipServiceat10:30a.m.andnoSundaynightservice.Wednesday EveningServicesstartat6:00 p.m.StephenCannonisthe pastor.Formoreinfo,call256784-5827,orlogontowww. fbcfalkville.com.

LighthouseBaptistChurch holdsSundayschoolat10a.m. andworshipserviceat11a.m. and5:30p.m.onSundays. Wednesdayworshipisat6:30 p.m.ThepastorisBro.John Reid.

LibertyBaptistChurch,1206 LaneRoadNW,holdsservices eachSundaywithBiblestudy at9:45a.m.,Biblepreachingat 11a.m.WednesdaynightBible Studyat6:30p.m.

WalnutGroveBaptistChurch islocatedat622SouthBethel RoadinHartselle.Thepastor isJohnD.Bain.Sundayschool isat10a.m.,worshipserviceis at11a.m.andeveningworship serviceisat6p.m.Wednesday serviceat6p.m.Formoreinfo, visitusonFacebookorlogonto http://walnutgrovebaptistchurch.weebly.com.

FirstBaptistChurchof Hartselle,210WoodlandSt. NW,offersworshipservices asfollows:onSunday-ContemporaryWorshipat9am, SundaySchoolat10am,and TraditionalWorshipat11am; onWednesdayat6pm–Bible Study,Student&Children’s activities.Dr.ClaytonSpeed isthepastor.Formoreinfo call256-773-5500orvisit fbchart.org.

McKendreeChristianFellowship,anon-denomina-

tionalchurch,locatedat2795 Highway55W.,Danville, holdsservicesSundaymorningat9:30a.m.forBible class,worshipat10:45a.m., Wednesdaynightpotluckat 6:30p.m.andBiblestudyat 7p.m.

PattilloStreetChurchof GodholdsSundayschool at9:30a.m.andpraiseand worshipat10:30a.m.ASundayeveningserviceisheld at5p.m.andaWednesday Biblestudyat7p.m.,includingyouthactivities.The churchislocatedat1211PattilloSt.SWinHartselle,and thepastorisGaryPhillips.

NewSongFamilyChurch, locatedat4309Highway31 S,Decatur,AL35603,has servicesonSundaysat11:00 am.WorshipisledbyJan Byrd.

PleasantViewHolyChurch ofChristonHoganRoad inFalkville(Massey)offers servicesasfollows:Sunday school,10a.m.;worship,11 a.m.;Sundaynight,5p.m.; andWed.nightBiblestudy, 6:30p.m.Formoreinfo, callPastorRickieBallat 256-462-3715orRefordand CindyWilliamat256-4623573.

PineStreetIndependent BaptistChurch,135PineSt., Falkville,AL,inviteseveryonetoSundaymorningworshipat11amandevening serviceat6pm.Wednesday nightbiblestudy6p.m. FormoreinfocontactPastorRustyHodges,256-6120266.

NoFencesCowboyChurch ofMorganCounty,located at3544WestLaconRoadin Falkville,hasthefollowing serviceschedule:Sundaysat 10:00a.m.andWednesday AdultandyouthBiblestudies at6:30p.m.JoshSparkman isthepastor.Formoreinfo, call256-784-5448,orlogon towww.nofencescc.com.

FirstChristianChurch,in Hartselleinvitesyoutojoin usonSundaymorningsfor SundaySchoolat9:00am andWorshipServiceat10:00 am.Wehave“Nocreedbut Christ”,andpartakeofHoly CommunioneachSunday. WeholdmonthlyCommunionServicesatColumbia Cottage,enjoymonthlyFellowshipSuppers.Nursery provided.OurpastorisMickeyJohnson.Pleasevisitour websitetoviewoursermons. www.FCCHARTSELLE.

Wherewillyou turninbadtimes?

Thereisarecurringtheme intheOldTestament. TheIsraelitesareblessed byGod,thentheygettoocomfortable.Theyturnawayfrom Godandtheblessingscease. ThentheyreturntoGod,Heforgivesthem,andthecycleseems tostartalloveragain.Afew timesastheIsraelitesarewanderinginthewilderness,they becomefrustrated.Theybegin tocomplain,infacttheysaytheywould rathergobacktoEgyptandbeenslaved againratherthanbefreewithGod.Does thissoundfamiliar?Webecomesocomfortablesometimesweforgethowgood wehaveitwithGod.Maybetoughtimes havecome,andwedon’tquiteunderstandwhy,andwearereadytogiveupon God.WejustlooktoHimandsay,“where doIgofromhere?”

Whenwegetinthosesituationsthere areafewdirectionswecouldgo.Oneis toreturntothefamiliarityofthatoldlife.

com.Wearelocatedat209 EastMainStreet.256-7736911.

OakRidgeMissionaryBaptistChurch,151HardyRd. (quartermileoffVaughn BridgeRd),servicesSunday schoolat10am,Worshipat 11am,Sundaynightat6pm andWednesdaynightat 6pm.Everyoneiswelcome andBrotherJimmyChenault isthepastor.

FirstIndependentMethodistChurch,locatedat3 OxmoreFlintRoadinDecatur,holdsworshipat10:30 a.m.onSundaysandBible studyat6p.m.onWednesdays.HalDiagreisthechurch pastor.

FellowshipBaptistChurch onSetterAvenueinDecatur (justwestofCrackerBarrel) holdsSundayschoolat9:45 a.m.andworshipat11a.m. Call256-355-8414forinformation.

ChurchofGodProphecy, 503StewartSt.inHartselle, holdsthefollowingweekly services:Sundayschoolat10 a.m.,worshipserviceat11 a.m.andWednesdaynight serviceat6p.m.Pastoris ChrisBates.

SerenityBaptistChurch, locatedat1062PerkinsWood Rd.,Hartselle,welcomesa newpastor,Bro.LynnMorgan(2024).SundaySchoolis heldat9:45a.m.withSundayWorshipat11am.

ForestHillBaptistChurch,

That’swhattheIsraeliteswantedtodo.Inthosemomentsthat mayseemlikeagoodidea.We probablyrememberthegood thingsaboutthatoldlifeand forgetthebad,becauseofwhat’s happeningrightnow.AccordingtoGod’sWordthat’snotthe routetogo(Luke9:62).Many times,wetakeanoffroadofthis pathandthatistostayinthe comfortofthoseoldsins.Satan hasawayoftrickingusintothinking thingsthatarebadforusaregood.The longerwestayonthispaththeeasierit istobelievethatlie.It’sbesttoavoidthis pathbecauseifwestaythere,wedon’t knowGod(1John3:4-9.)Theonlypath worthtakingmaybethetoughest.It’s theonewherewekeepfightingthrough difficultiestomakeittothepromised land.ThisistherouteGodencourages ustotake(John16:33.)Itwillbeworth itintheend(Rev.21:4).Wherewillyou gofromhere?

1947BluffCityRd,Somerville,AL35670inviteseveryonetooldhymnsinging KJVpreachingeachSunday Schoolmorningat10am, ChurchServiceat11am,Sundaynightat6pmandWed. nightat7pm.Formoreinformation256-754-5226.

Mt.CarmelBaptistChurch locatedat287Mt.Carmel Road,Falkville,AL35622, offersSundaySchoolat 10am,worshipserviceat 11amleadBrotherDavidTaylorandSundayeveningworshipat6pm

Gandy’sCoveCommunity ChurchlocatedonGandy’s CoveRdinFalkvilleoffers SundaySchool11a.m.;WorshipService10a.m.and WednesdaynightBiblestudy 6p.m.

UnityBaptistChurch, locatedat4506NorrisMill RoadinDecatur,withpastor Bro.JoelSnyderhasSunday schoolat9:30a.m.,worship serviceat10:30a.m.,Sundaydiscipleshiptrainingat 5p.m.,eveningworshipat6 p.m.andWednesdayworship serviceat6:30p.m.Call3534315formoreinfo.

SanctuaryCommunity Churchislocatedat1149 WestMainSt.Hartselle.SundaySchoolisheldat10a.m.; servicesat11andWednesday nightBiblestudyat7p.m.

FalkvilleChurchofChrist, 18West2ndSt.,Falkville, meetseachSundaymorning forBibleSchoolat9a.m.

withMorningWorshipserviceat10a.m.Sundayeveningworshipserviceisat6 p.m.andWednesdayEvening BibleStudyat7p.m.Please joinus.

SouthwestBaptistChurch, 1705RidgedaleDr.SW, Hartselle,hasSundaySchool beginningat9:45eachSunday,morningworshipat11:00 amandeveningworshipat 6:00pm.Wednesdaynight servicesareat6:00pm.Bro. GregBurchamisthepastor. Formoreinformation,call 256-773-5994.

CedarCreekFreeWillBaptist Church,locatedat1303Cedar CreekChurchRdinHartselle, hasSundayschoolat10a.m., worshipat11a.m.and5p.m., andWednesdayeveningserviceat6p.m.Theirdoorsare alwaysopen.Formoreinfo, callPastorCliffTomlinson 256-898-4198.

WordAlive!Churchand pastorBrianCulbreathhave weeklyradioshowsonSundaysat1:15p.m.on91.3FM andMon.throughFri.on 106.3FM.

ValhermosoBaptistChurch, locatedat7312Hwy.36Ein Lacey’sSpring,holdsSunday schoolat10a.m.andworship servicesat11a.m.and5p.m. Discipleshiptrainingandworshipareheldat6p.m.onWed. evening.Children,youthand adultclassesareat6:30p.m.

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nament.

Thehotstreakcontinuedin Florida with two wins in the regional in Lakeland. That earned a trip to the eightteam championship finals in Springfield, Missouri. The underdog Lions advanced to the finals to play WisconsinGreenBay,whichhadlostin thefinalstheyearbefore. “There’s no doubt we were considered the underdog,” Morgan said, “but when a team gets on a roll you start believingyoucan’tgetbeat.”

Green Bay opponents that season averaged just 50 points a game and shot just 36.9% from the floor. Those numbers would not stop UNA from a 64-50 victory and the school’s first ever national championship.

UNA’s Perry Oden received the Most Outstanding Player Award. Teammates Ron Darby and OtisBoddiealsohadstandout performances, but it was Morgan who came up bigbyhittingsevenofeight free throws in the last five minutes. “I’m so glad Bill Jones took a chance on me after my injury,” Morgan said. “Not a lot of people can say they played on a national championship team.”

By Russell Frye

For the Enquirer

Hartselle Park & Rec baseball and softball seasons opened last week with a full slate of games.

Below are the scores from April 1 - 6. Baseball

6U Braves 18, Royals 3 Marlins 12, Diamondbacks 4 Braves 17, Diamondbacks 2 Cubs 11, Marlins 7 Marlins 14, Royals 13 Dodgers 20, Tigers 0

8U Savages 18, Reds 4

Braves 11, Orioles 2 Pirates 15, Orioles 10

Savages 13, Phillies 6 Pirates 18, Reds 13

Braves 20, Savages 17

After college, Morgan started a career as a coach and teacher that eventually movedintoadministration.

Dr. Morgan recently retired as the Superintendent of SheffieldCitySchools.Now hegivesbacktoalmamater as a member of the North Alabama Lions Athletic Club.

Hartselle Park & Rec Scores

10U Diamondbacks 15, Rays

13 Cubs 11, Royals 5 Softball

6U Pink Sox 4, Bulldogs 0 Pink Panthers 8, Tigers 4 Pink Sox 11, Bulldogs 0

8U Queen Bees 9, Legends 8 Legacy 8, Legends 5

10U Blue Angels 14, Schofield 4

12U Heat 10, Rockettes 6

Heat 10, Bulldogs 9 Heat 11, Bulldogs 8

18U Hot Shots 5, Vipers 1 Mafia 9, Outlaws 0 Vipers 6, Hot Shots 5

“When we have our meetings at Flowers Hall, I make sure to go in through the front entrance because it takes me past the championship banners for all the sports,” Morgan said. “I always look for our banner from1979.It’sreallyspecial to know I was a part of that team.

PHOTOS BY JERONIMO NISA Clockwise from top, Hartselle’s Brody Leathers hits a single against Decatur; Hartselle’s Cade Miles (3) throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Decatur’s Bradin Dupper at second during the game in Hartselle April 4; Steele hits a grand slam; Steele, second from left, celebrates with his team after his two run home run against Decatur; Hartselle’s Nic Chumley on the pitcher’s mound against the Red Raiders.

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