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Hewitt-Trussville physics teacher receives Presidential Award
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala.
– President Joe Biden announced yesterday the 336 recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
Established in 1983, the award is the highest award K-12 math and science teachers can receive from the U.S. government and honors the vital role they play in shaping the next generation of scientists, engineers, explorers, and innovators.
Among the honorees was Hewitt-Trussville High School’s own Melanie Dimler who teaches AP Physics 1 and 2 and serves as the school’s Science Department Chair.
“The Presidential Award means the world to me and confirms that I’m living my true calling and vocation,” Dimler said.
“I did not start my career
in education, but I knew deep down that being a STEM teacher would be the perfect career for me–and it is! I love teaching physics because of the multitude of opportunities to engage students through hands-on lab activities. Being recognized for all of the time, passion, and energy I put into this truly valuable work is just icing on an already delicious cake.”
Dimler earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Louisiana State Uni-
versity before working as a mechanical engineer in the energy industry for several years.
“Our community is extremely fortunate to have Mrs. Melanie Dimler, not only teaching science, but leading science for our school,” HTHS Principal Aaron King said. “As the science department chair at Hewitt-Trussville High School Mrs. Dimler ensures our students receive nothing but the best in science education. I am so thankful to see Mrs. Dimler receive the recognition she deserves, and on at the national level.”
Despite her career in industry, she always had ambitions to become a classroom teacher, and after moving to Alabama with her family, she obtained her secondary science teaching certificate and began teaching physics at HTHS in 2011.
She later earned a Master of Natural Sciences from LSU through the Louisiana
Irondale Council mourns fallen officer, sets vote for redistricting plan
By Terry Schrimscher
IRONDALE, Ala. – The Irondale City Council met for its first regular meeting of 2025 on Jan. 7 in front of a capacity crowd at Irondale City Hall. The 6 p.m. session began immediately following a memorial service in remembrance of Irondale officer Lt. Mark Meadows who was struck and killed on Jan. 6 while directing traffic at Church of the Highlands.
As he concluded his report to the council, Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. again paid homage to Meadows and asked for civility during the meeting in his honor.
“This is my prayer for the meeting tonight,” Stewart began. “We just got through, outside, talking about how wonderful Lt. Meadows is, what he meant to the city. We’ve celebrated him with prayers and I hope that we don’t come in here tonight and act a fool during the deliberations as if we don’t have any sense.”
In recent weeks, a small group of citizens has been
active on social media offering criticism of the mayor and members of the council.
“I believe, at a minimum, that’s the respect that we can give him tonight is that we deal with the issues and not talk about the personalities,” Stewart added. “I hope tonight after we’ve had that wonderful celebration outside that you all don’t get up and blow it and talk about things and talk about people and question people’s character.”
In her report, Councilmember Cindy Cuellar expressed fond memories of Lt. Meadows and asked everyone to pray for his wife and children. She also offered a
statement in response to calls and emails she received over the holiday break.
“I would like to make a statement, a report, as a means of clarification of my position and commitment to Irondale,” she began. “Experience has shown when I raise concerns about policies I believe are not in the best interest of our city, I am often dismissed and unfairly portrayed as being against the mayor or the progress of Irondale,” she said.
“I have faced sarcasm, verbal attacks, and personal insults both from this dais and communications where
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Snow blanketed Tribuneland last Friday, Jan 10, canceling school and closing roads throughout the region. According to the National Weather Service, Birmingham saw approximately 2 inches of snowfall. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency covering 37 counties, including Jefferson and St. Clair, ahead of the severe winter weather. ALEA reported that most roads were passable with no issues by Sunday afternoon. These photos by Ron Burkett show some of the sights locals woke up to on that wintry day.
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it has been my privilege and honor to serve the city of Argo,” Bradley said in a statement on the city’s Facebook page.
“I am humbled to have had this opportunity to serve the city. However, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election to the position of mayor.”
She chose to announce her decision now to “clear the way” for residents who may be interested in running for mayor.
Bradley served for four years on the Argo City Council before being elected as the city’s first female mayor in 2016.
She has been an Argo resident for over 25 years and holds a degree in business administration from UAB.
“I have been blessed in this journey with countless hardworking city employ-
ees, department heads, staff, my colleagues on the City Council, Zoning Board, ZBA board, and citizens who have supported me,” Bradley continued. “Together we have tried to make the city of Argo a great place to
Argo Mayor Betty Bradley (File Photo)
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manager, Neilson Holt, comes from the Pinson and Springville Parks and Recreation departments there before coming to Moody.
“Thank y’all for this opportunity,” Holt told the council. “Moody’s a big city. Glad to be here and be a part of the stuff that y’all are doing.”
Mayor Joe Lee also expressed appreciation and spoke highly of Holt.
“I was in the interview process and [Holt] comes to us with quite a bit of experience, so we’re looking forward to having him on board,” Lee said.
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ing her vehicle swerving off the road while she attempted to elude police.
The woman has been identified as Jasmine Nelson of Vestavia Hills.
She has been charged with felony theft and felony attempting to elude.
The council also heard reports from department heads for the month of December. Police Chief Reece Smith reported 961 calls, 40 traffic accidents, 95 citations, 126 reports written, 67 misdemeanors, 36 felonies, two juvenile cases, 34 arrests, and $3,464.44 spent on vehicle maintenance.
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I was not even involved,”
Cuellar said. “For the record, I want to make it clear that I am not against the mayor. In fact, I have frequently voted in support of his proposals, especially when they clearly benefit our city.”
Cuellar noted her duty to represent her district and the entire city with integrity and question proposals when necessary.
“When I vote against a proposal, it is not a personal statement against the mayor or any councilmember. My decisions are guided solely by what I believe is best for the citizens of Irondale. It is deeply unfortunate that my concerns are often met with hostility and that my character is unfairly questioned,” she added.
“This treatment has led me to consider the distressing possibility that it may be influenced by my unique
Fire Chief Larry Horton reported 216 responses,
identity on this council as a Hispanic woman,” Cuellar said, echoing concerns she expressed in the Sept. 3, 2024 meeting.
In their reports, Councilmembers Box, Sims and Spivey also expressed their admiration and respect for Lt. Meadows. Councilmember London was not in attendance until later in the meeting.
Most of the business was contained in the consent agenda but one item of ongoing discussion on the regular agenda was focused on the redistricting proposals for city elections.
The council conducted a first reading of a proposal to approve an amended Plan 2 for redistricting the city. Municipalities are required by law to redistrict when census figures show significant changes in population. Districts must be contiguous and roughly the same size population in each district. New districts must
three fires (one residential, one vehicle, and one woods, grass or rubbish), 120 emergency medical responses, 12 wrecks, 26 public services, 29 lift assists, 26 false alarms, and mutual aid given and received twice. There was one fire pump inspection, 64 annual inspections, and five re-inspections.
be approved and submitted to the State of Alabama at least six months prior to the next election cycle.
The plan was created by the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham which assists many municipalities in Alabama with drawing districts.
The Redistricting Map Option 2 originally failed at the last December council meeting, but was brought back before the council with two amendments proposed by Councilmember Sims.
The amendments adjusted two census blocks to neighboring districts–one moving from 1 into 5 and one moving from 1 into 3.
A public hearing and second reading is expected at the Jan. 21 meeting of the council. If approved, the plan will be filed with the state prior to the May 2025 deadline.
The full council meeting can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page and on The Tribune’s website.
According to TPD Lt. Clint Riner, Trussville police were dispatched to Kohl’s on a report of shoplifting at approximately 12:36 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
When officers arrived, Nelson reportedly left the store, got into a vehicle, and attempted to elude officers
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Math and Science Teacher Institute.
Dimler is passionate about the Physics Modeling instructional approach, which she learned about at a workshop at Arizona State University, and has seen student engagement skyrocket since employing this teaching methodology.
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education software provider PowerSchool.
The company’s software supports over 60 million students and provides Trussville City Schools with its student information system.
On Dec. 28, PowerSchool reportedly identified unauthorized access to certain customer information through its PowerSource portal.
by driving up Chalkville Mountain Road toward Grayson Valley. As depicted in the video, her vehicle eventually veered off the road into a ditch during the pursuit and she was taken into custody.
Using that approach, she starts each new physics unit with an opportunity for students to discover scientific and mathematical models for themselves through guided inquiry.
Dimler is also the sponsor of the SWENext Girls in Engineering Club, co-sponsor of Science Olympiad, and advisor for the School’s Chief Science Officers, and this year she was voted by
TCS was notified of the incident, which affected school districts across the country, on Jan. 7.
“The company has assured us that the incident is contained, and there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized activity or operational disruptions,” TCS said in a statement.
Affected personal data may include names, addresses, and email addresses.
The district has stated that social security numbers
“Please stop coming to our city to shoplift, we will not tolerate it here,” Cpl. James McCool said in the video. The full video can be viewed on The Tribune’s website.
HTHS students as the teacher “Most Likely to Make a Scientific Discovery.” All of the teachers honored with the award will receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation and a trip to Washington, D.C. to celebrate their accomplishments and participate in professional development activities with fellow STEM educators from across the nation.
were not involved in the incident.
“PowerSchool has implemented enhanced security measures, deactivated the compromised credentials, and is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services for certain impacted individuals,” the district added.
TCS will provide additional information as it becomes available from PowerSchool and the Alabama State Department of Education.
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Neilson Holt. Photo by Nathan Prewett.
Jasmine Nelson
My Life As A Hobby: Drones Fell On Alabama
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist
These drone sightings over New Jersey remind me of a time years ago when mysterious lights were spotted over Birmingham, Alabama. I know because I’m the one that did it.
I have to make a confession: UFOs have always fascinated me. Maybe that’s because I watched The Day The Earth Stood Still when I was a kid, and it scared the bejeezus out of me. I always bought UFO magazines with my allowance.
In fact, I can still remember one of the articles I read years ago. It told readers how to make fake UFOs using dry cleaning bags, birthday candles, and drinking straws. Supposedly, they would drift in the air with an unearthly glow. For whatever reason, that stuck with me. Boys always like the idea of making something that flies.
Years went by, and this nonsense was forgotten. However, one day my wife Carol brought home supplies for our young son’s birthday party, including tiny candles and plastic straws. And when I walked in the house with my dry cleaning and hung the bag over a kitchen chair, my inner child began yelling, “Look! Remember
the UFOs? Everything we need to build one’s right here!”
I smiled and nodded. Listening to my inner child oftentimes got me in trouble, but it was usually lots of fun! I immediately grabbed everything and headed downstairs, when I heard another voice.
It was Carol, who asked, “What in the world are you doing?”
I gave her the standard husband reply.
“Nothing.”
“Then why are you going to the basement with all of that?”
“I’m doing an experiment. It’s nothing, really.”
She rolled her eyes and said, “Oh, I’m sure.”
Ignoring her sarcastic comment, I disappeared down the stairs. Soon, I managed to jerry-rig straws and candles to the bottom of the bag.
“This is never gonna work.” I thought.
“Have faith,” my inner child responded.
I took the contraption outside and began lighting the candles. Soon, the bag billowed from the warm air. It looked like a big plastic amoeba.
My inner child giggled and said, “This sucker’s gonna fly!”
And it did. The bag float-
ed out of my hands as softly as a butterfly and drifted about 20 feet over my head before it gently descended.
Eureka! I grabbed the balloon and immediately headed down the street to my best friend Richard’s house. He loved immature shenanigans like this. That’s why my inner child and his inner child were best buddies. Within a half hour, the balloon had been reengineered, and we headed to a nearby playground for a test flight. We were delighted. The balloon climbed up in the sky, reflecting an eerie light from the candles.
The next day, we began producing balloons that could fly hundreds of feet high for almost 10 minutes. My mind raced with possibilities.
Our wives were not amused. Sadly, they saw this as a complete waste of time! I’m sure the Wright Brothers also faced this kind of resistance.
The following Saturday evening our spouses ordered us to stop the aerial foolishness and run to the grocery store. That was fine with us because my inner child had an idea that would make our trip worthwhile. Before
we got in Richard’s truck, I grabbed a balloon. It was Saturday night, and the shopping center was buzzing. Every store was packed full of people. Richard and I wisely bought our groceries first, then pulled behind the store. In less than a minute, our little UFO was lit and slowly rising in the sky. Earthlings beware!
A surreal scene greeted us when we pulled back around front. It looked like time was frozen. Traffic had stopped. Shoppers were gaping at the sky and pointing. We began laughing uncontrollably.
In a stroke of comedic genius, Richard took our prank to the next level. He pulled up to a couple, and began questioning them about the mysterious lights.
“Hey, what is that thing?”, Richard asked a couple of Earthlings staring at the object, now hundreds of feet in the air.
The man pointed and replied, “Dunno. Maybe it’s a weather balloon.”
Richard would have none of that. “No, it’s not one of those. Weather balloons don’t glow. Look at those tiny little engines. It’s a UFO.”
The Earthling agreed, saying, “Could be. It ain’t making a sound. Maybe
it’s somethin’ the military’s testing.”
His wife spoke up, saying, “Well, it’s scary for somethin’ to just appear out of nowhere like that.”
The balloon climbed higher. Soon, it started dropping tiny fireballs. This always happened when the candles began melting the straws. But the onlookers thought it was something more sinister. Someone pointed and shouted, “Hey, look! It’s shootin’ somethin’!”
And as if on cue, the balloon flickered and went out, vanishing in the night sky.
Everyone was stunned.
“Did ya’ll see that?”, the Earthling said loudly.
“It’s gone! That thang just went into hyperspace!” Both of our inner children were laughing uncontrollably.
Fast forward over fifty years. Last night, I took my 12-year-old granddaughter to dinner, and we began talking about the New Jersey drones. She said, “Granddaddy, do you think they’re like those balloons you and Richard flew over the grocery store?
I smiled and answered,
“I don’t know, honey. Maybe somebody had that same UFO magazine as I did.”
I’m sure I heard my inner child laughing.
ICHBW: What Does Respect Look Like in Dating?
I Couldn’t Help But Wonder,
By Dixie Dreamer
For me, I didn’t realize how badly I had been disrespected by so many men in my life… until I was finally respected. Isn’t it funny how we don’t recognize a red flag until we see a green one? Respect—it’s such a simple word, yet in modern dating, it feels like a rare gemstone, elusive and often overshadowed by our desire to connect. But here’s what I’ve learned the hard (and slightly humiliating) way: respect isn’t optional. It’s foundational. Looking back, I cringe a little at how often I was stuck trying to check boxes on someone else’s list instead of wondering if they checked any of mine. I’d find myself saying “yes” to things I didn’t want to do, brushing off comments that didn’t sit right, or ignoring those pesky gut feelings that whispered, This isn’t it. I thought if I bent over backwards, it would make me more lovable—but spoiler alert—it didn’t. Then, I met someone who flipped the narrative, someone who
made me feel seen, heard, and yes, respected. Sounds dreamy, right? But here’s the kicker—I didn’t even know how to accept it at first.
I’ll never forget the moment he pulled my chair out for me on our second date, a small, timeless gesture. I literally froze, questioning his motive. Wait, why’s he doing that? Is he pulling out the chair for me? I thought. And that’s when it hit me— I’d been so accustomed to doing everything on my own, to being overlooked or undervalued, that the simplest act of courtesy felt foreign. That moment wasn’t about chivalry or old-school manners (though, yes, I swooned). It was about acknowledgment, care, and respect. He was showing me that he valued me, and it changed everything.
Now, don’t get me wrong—respect in dating doesn’t have to look like someone moving a chair for you. It’s not about grand gestures or meticulously planned candlelit dinners (though, who’s complaining?). It’s about the small things that add up to show
you’re valued as a person. Respect means listening without interrupting. It’s asking how your day went and actually caring about the answer. It’s waiting to meet you, not pressuring you into rushing milestones you’re not ready for. It’s calling when they said they would. It’s simple yet revolutionary—a partnership, not a balancing act where you’re left tipping overboard.
Respect looks like someone who opens a door for you—not just physically, but metaphorically. Someone who opens a door to conversation, who welcomes your quirks, and shares the spotlight instead of hogging it. It’s someone who doesn’t ghost you in an era of matching profiles and unmatched priorities. It’s mutual accountability—because, no matter how charming someone is, they don’t get a free pass to treat you like an afterthought. Isn’t it funny how one of the simplest acts of respect—just waiting for someone to come out of the bathroom—can feel like a rare treasure these days? I mean, how many times
have I walked out, my heart racing, only to find myself doing a frantic 360 spin like I’m auditioning for “Lost at the Gas Station”? Was I forgotten, or worse, left behind like yesterday’s coffee cup? It’s not exactly a confidence booster. Respect doesn’t need to be wrapped in a grand romantic gesture or a diamond necklace. Sometimes, it’s as basic as saying, “Hey, I’m here. I see you. I’ve got your back.” After all, isn’t life just a series of little moments stitched together—and wouldn’t it be nice if those stitches were made of kindness?
And it’s not just offline that respect matters. Dating in the digital age has its own set of challenges. Respect in a text thread means no unsolicited photos (you know
the kind I mean). It’s not future-faking for the sake of keeping you hooked, or vanishing as soon as things get real. Respect means communicating your intentions openly—even if they’re not what the other person wants to hear. A “Hey, I’m not feeling this” might sting, but it sure beats being breadcrumbed into emotional exhaustion.
when respect is absent, it’s not just disappointing, it’s damaging. It teaches us to settle, to question our worth, and to second-guess what we deserve. But when you experience true respect? It’s a game changer. It tells you there are people out there who sincerely want to treat you the way you want to be treated. You’ll stop settling for the crumbs when you realize there’s someone willing to serve the whole cake. The truth is, respect shouldn’t be a privilege—it should be a prerequisite. It’s the ingredient that makes love flourish, trust grow, and connections deepen. And trust me, once you’ve experienced it, there’s no going back.
Whether you meet someone through swiping left and right or through a good old-fashioned meet-cute in the coffee shop, respect doesn’t have an expiration date or a “one-size-fits-all” guide. It’s just about treating someone the way you’d want to be treated. Whether you’re 16 or 60, the principle remains the same. And here’s the thing—
What about you? What does respect look like in your dating life? Have you had an “aha” moment like mine? I couldn’t help but wonder…what stories or lessons do you have to share? Email me at columnist@ICHBWColumn.com. Your voice matters as much as your heart does—so don’t hold back. Together, maybe we can make respect the rule, not the exception.
Joe Hobby, Tribune columnist
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Trussville Public Library
● LRN2PLAY: Friday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. - Tabletop RPG and Gaming club where we test out new and different RPG systems.
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● Video Games for Kids: Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m.
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LindaLeeMonespassedawayonMay 30,2024inEncinitas,Californiaaftera briefbattlewith cancer.She wasbornonJuly27, 1948,inLongBeach,California,Lindawasthebelovedthirdof tenchildrenborntoBillandMedaNorman.Shewaspreceded indeathbyherparents,hersisters BarbaraCooley andMerlene Atkinson,andherbrotherSteveNorman.Lindaleavesbehind alarge andlovingfamily,includinghersixbrothers andsisters: BillNorman,BonnieFairchild,Penny Laming ,Jeanette Leap,Tim Norman,andAprilCarl.Sheisalsosurvivedbyhercherished children,ArleneRentz(Lee)andJasonMones(Nicole),andher adoredgrandchildren,Olivia,Joseph,andLee RentzIV. Linda’s childrenwereherprideandjoy. Shelovedtravelinganddoingwater excursionswithher daughter,Arlene,whetheritwas watchingdolphinsor taking aboattoCoronado.Withherson,Jason,sheshareda specialbondthroughtheirdeepandmeaningful conversations.Linda’s careerin nursing wasmarkedbydedicationandexcellence.Shethrivedinnursingandlaterinhomehealthcare.Her workin hyperbaricmedicinebeganinLongBeachandeventuallyledher to Birmingham, Alabama,wheresheplayed akey rolein startinghyperbaricmedicinethere. Linda’s careerprogressedtosurgery intensivecare,wheresheoftenservedasheadnursein variousdepartments.Aftermovingback to Californiain1997,shefoundhertruepassioninhome healthcare,particularlyin workingwithpeoplewithdementia.Shecherishedtheone-on-oneinteractionswithherclientsandtheirfamilies,always goingoutofherway to ensure theircomfort andwell-being.
Lindawillbe remembered forherhardworkingand caringnature.She gave herall to herworkand thepeoplesheloved,leavinga lastingimpacton everyonewhohadtheprivilege ofknowingher. Amemorialservicewillbeheldinherhonoronherbirthday, July27 at JeffersonMemorialFuneral HomesandGardensinTrussville,Alabama.
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march 3,1943— july 13,2024
BonnieE.Spearman,age81,passedawayonJuly13,2024.She wasprecededindeath by herhusbandCharlesSpearman;parents,CharlesandMarieGordon,Sr.;brother,CharlesGordon, Jr.;niece, TerriAnnBusk. Sheissurvivedbyherdaughter,Regenia(Chip) Keith;twosons, CharlesMcAllisterandEric(Cathy)Jennings;sister,SandraHollis;nieces,Tammy GulledgeandTina(Russell)Zientek;special friend,NolenShivers andnumerousgrandchildrenandother loving familymembers.
BettyCaro lG os s july 17,1948— july 19,2024
Marilyn disdained gossip and preferred to offer advice, or suggestions, that were delivered in a quiet manner. She loved reading and nothing made her happier than a leisurely visit to a bookstore or a library. She fostered creativity in her children and grandchildren, always had art supplies to nurture their talents. There were many reasons people loved her: She was always kind, supportive, was interested in everyone’s lives, was good at listening and then helping with direction, always willing to forgive a harm or mistake. Marilyn and Harry created a family Endowment at Notre Dame University for Care of the Whole Patient, after losing a son to Hodgkins Lymphoma; the fund supports palliative care education for students at Notre Dame in health sciences. Marilyn also volunteered and supported the Catholic Center for Concern in Birmingham. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband of seventy five years, Harry, their son Thomas Gerard Reich, and is survived by six children: Catherine Pitek ( Michael), Anne Sunkel (Stephen), Mary Genevieve Letts ( David), Peter Reich, (Lori), David Reich ( Lisa), Elizabeth Pittman (John), eighteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. A favorite saying of Marilyn’s, when someone had done a notable good deed, was “ You’ve earned a star in heaven” The family is grateful to caregivers Bernadette McCollough, Kris McCullough, Gwen Johnson and Vivica McCollough and to the Compassus Hospice Team. Family suggests donations be made to: Benedictine Sisters Sacred Heart Monastery 916 Convent Road N E Cullman AL 35055 256-734-4622, or The Catholic Center for Concern 712 Fourth Court W Birmingham, AL 35204 205-786-4388, in Marilyn’s memory, or a charity of your choice. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Tuesday 14th of January 2025 11:00 AM. Visitation and luncheon to follow at 12:30 PM in the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall.
BettyCarolBrownGoss at theage of76died at homeinPinson AlabamaJuly19,2024.Bettylovedher familymore thanshe lovedherself.Shehada passion forlife.Shelovedthelordwith allherheart.Betty workedas ahairdresserandlatermovedinto workingretail.
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BettyisprecededindeathbySon –EarlRobertGoss, Father – HerschelBrown,Mother –Saloma(Chip)Brown,Sisters–SueChamblee,CharoletteJones,Glenda Faye Brown, Patricia Brown,Brothers –DonaldandJamesBrown.
Shirley Ann Owens, age 86, passed away on January 6, 2025. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Robert Owens, Sr.; parents, William S. and Litha Hammer McCoy; great grandson, Michael Calamusa. Mrs. Owens is survived by her five children, Pam Calamusa, Robert Owens, Jr., William Steve Owens, Cindy Mangos, Chris Owens; niece, Maggy Massey and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family and will be missed by everyone she touched.
SheissurvivedbyHusbandof54 yearsEarlRansomGoss.Sons Edward RayGossandTimLovell.Friday nightgirlAngelaLewis.OnegranddaugseyGoss.Alongwitha host ofnieces,nephews,familyandfriends. HerfuneralserviceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialinTrussvilleon TuesdayJ y2
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Center Point hires Dre’Mail King as new football coach
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
CENTER POINT – In mid-December, the Center Point Eagles found themselves without a head football coach as George Bates resigned after seven years at the helm. On Thursday, the Eagles announced the hiring of their next head coach, Dre’Mail King.
King is no stranger to high school coaching starting at his alma mater, Central High School, as an assistant. In 2013, he took over at Sumter Central, where he went 2-8 in the third season in program history.
King moved to Georgia to be an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Meadowcreek High School in Gwinnett County. He left there to go to Carver High School in Columbus, GA where he spent one year as an assistant and another as the head coach. He also coached in the East/West All-Star game in Georgia and was named Gwinnett County assistant coach of the year in 2014.
In 2018, he returned to Alabama and became co-defensive coordinator at American Christian Academy under Chris Smelley. Two years later, King took over the Greensboro head coaching job where he went 6-5 in his lone year at the helm.
King’s last stop was at West Blocton, where he served as head coach in 2022 and 2023 and compiled a 12-10 record in his two years there, going to the playoffs in both of those years before departing after the 2023 season.
King did not coach anywhere in 2024.
Dr. Terrell Brown, Principal at Center Point, spoke of the hiring. “We went through a thorough process in finding a coach because Coach Bates has done so well at developing our pro-
gram and we did not take it lightly. We wanted someone who was going to come in and hit the ground running and that was Coach King. He has changed trajectory of every program he’s been at. He has been able to develop players and young men and given them the opportunity to play at the next level. He has been at places that did not have success before him and he was able to turn them around. The other thing that stood out was how prepared he was. He came in prepared like he was the coach. He
was telling us what he was planning on doing in the next 10, 30, and 90 days. That really impressed me. We are in a hotbed of where great football is being played so we had someone who was ready to get our program to exceed what we have been doing.”
King takes over a Center Point program that, under Bates, is riding a seven-year streak of making it to the playoffs. The 5-6 2024 record is the worst they experienced under Bates.
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is a great accomplishment and something we want to continue to build on what he did,” said King. “I see the foundation has been laid here by him and the facilities are clean, the players carry themselves well so I know the foundation is there and there was a good coach there. We want to build on that and elevate it and I am happy about being a part of that.” King continued, “I have met with the players and looked at some film. We are going to be very young and
I embrace that. There were a lot of seniors who are gone. I like that because I can set the foundation. It allows a fresh slate with these young men and establish our culture and how my staff and I do things differently. I was able to express how excited I am about this.”
Coach King also spoke of improving community involvement in the football program. “I hope that this changes. It will be a major goal of mine. It may be affected by the name change and I am going to go out and attack that and let everyone know that Erwin High School is Center Point High School. The name may be different but we are one and we want to be able to live on both legacies. We will wear the name that we have, but we are going to give back and ask for support from Erwin and their community. I install a care program that heavily involves the community and alumni and we will do things throughout the year to engage with them. We have a game plan for this.”
King’s message to the community, players, parents and Center Point family is simple, “We are going to raise the expectations of coaches and players and of our school. We want to do that because we want to become first. We are going to hit the field running!”
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New Center Point head football coach Dre'Mail King. Credit: Tuscaloosa News
Springville hires Chris Metcalf as new football coach
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
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SPRINGVILLE – On November 7, Springville found themselves without a head football coach as Jon Clements resigned his position at the helm of the program after four years. In a board meeting on Tuesday morning, Chris Metcalf was voted in as the next head football coach for the Tigers. Metcalf comes to Springville with no previous head coaching experience, but he does have a good bit of experience as a successful assistant.
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Not a stranger to Tribuneland, Metcalf is a ClayChalkville graduate (2008) who went on to UAB and finished his education at Auburn University with a degree in math education. His coaching career started at John Carroll while he was in class at UAB, where he coached under his father in 2010. He coached ninth grade football while at Auburn as well.
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After college, Metcalf started his teaching and coaching career at Hoover on Josh Niblett’s staff. That staff included Sam Adams (Oxford), Aryvia Holmes (McAdory), Chad Eads (formerly at Gardendale), and Adrian Abrams, Metcalf’s previous head coach at Minor. During his time on staff, Metcalf coached both offense and defense. His final year at Hoover was as receivers coach, where he coached greats like Shedrick Jackson (Las Vegas Raiders) and George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers)
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After being on the Hoover staff, Minor High School’s head coaching job opened up and Metcalf was part of a trio who would leave the Bucs’ staff and fill the vacant spots. “We
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were all together at Hoover. It’s funny, when the Minor job came along. Coach Holmes and Abrams both interviewed for that job. They had an agreement in place that whoever got the job would hire the other as his coordinator. Adrian is a defensive guy and Aryvia is an offensive guy. I was sort of the third piece in that. I was going to get to be the other coordinator. So we got to be there together for three years before Aryvia got the job at McAdory. I was also offensive coordinator at Minor during covid and then I went back to defense for my final three years.” I feel confident coaching both sides of the ball.”
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In 2021, Metcalf was selected as the scout coach for the Alabama team in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game. Adams was the head coach on that team and Sam Shade, Pinson Valley head coach at the time, served as defensive coordinator on that team as well. Metcalf has also been asked to speak at the ALFCA convention, discussing “DB Player Development” amongst the best coaches in the state.
The process was not an easy one and many names were considered for the position. Dr. Gregory Moore, Principal at Springville, said the following. “We tried to have as detailed of a process as necessary. It was tough. We had a lot of great applicants and we narrowed it down to those we wanted to interview. We brought them in to spend time with office staff and with the remaining coaches here and talk football a little bit. Coach Metcalf stood out because of his core values as a person. We look at intangibles. The candidates were all football people. He fell in line with what we are trying to instill
in our kids. He has also been under some great coaches, been on some state championship teams. He’s also an educated, smart young man who brings these things to the building.”
As far as expectations of the new coach, Moore said, “We obviously want to be
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competitive. We want him to help mold young men. If we can do that, along with hard work and detail, we will have a chance to be successful. That success will be measured on and off of the field. He has that drive to do that as well as have some folks excited about football.
He is excited and we are excited too. At some point, someone has to give him a chance. We just trust God and follow the process.”
2024 was not so kind to the Tigers as they finished 3-7 in Clements’ final year at the helm.
“What really made Springville attractive to me was the people. I grew up down the road and knew some folks who lived here. I talked to folks leading up to this hire and it all kept coming back to amazing people and an amazing community. Everyone is supportive and they love each other and this place and I want to be a part of that. Getting people to buy into the culture and setting a foundation is what you have to do day one. Even at the places where we had success, we didn’t talk about that success. We talked details. At Hoover and at Minor, we had a recruiting coordinator and the head coach is very involved in getting kids recruited and getting them exposure that they deserve and allow them to do what they want to do. There are colleges everywhere who look for good kids and smart kids and I think they will find it here.”
Coach Metcalf’s message to the Springville family is, “We want to build a lifestyle of greatness. Greatness is ongoing and you never really achieve it finally. That will be what we preach. Build greatness in all that we do. It will leave a legacy. Coach Niblett said, ‘The legacy that you leave is more intimidating than the day itself,’ and I felt that was a great quote. We want to put a product on the field that the community is proud of.”
Metcalf takes over a program that experienced an offensive overhaul two years ago as Clements and his staff moved to a triple-option offense. While somewhat controversial at the time, the new offense led to a non-losing season in 2023, the program’s first since 2011. They also reached the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
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New Springville football coach Chris Metcalf and his wife, Jessica. Credit: SHS