The Trussville Tribune – Jan. 30 - Feb. 5, 2025

Springville

annexes 201 acres of private property near Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve

By Terry Schrimscher

SPRINGVILLE, Ala.

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Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. named Trussville Tribune Person of the Year

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –

Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. was recognized as the 2024 Trussville Tribune Person of the Year at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Toast of the Town banquet Monday evening.

Since being elected as mayor in 2020, he has been a driving force behind numerous projects in the city aimed to “build community” and “build the future.”

The Springville City Council met for its second regular meeting of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The Wednesday morning meet70-year-old who went missing on her way to church found dead

Irondale adopts redistricting plan for city elections

By Terry Schrimscher

IRONDALE, Ala. – Fu-

ture council elections were a major item on the agenda Tuesday night, Jan. 21, when the Irondale City Council met for the second meeting of the month at City Hall. Two separate proposals, presented by coun-

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“In choosing the Tribune Person of the Year, we are looking for someone who makes a difference in their community, for the good of the community,” Tribune

Publisher Scott Buttram said.

“When we first met Mayor James Stewart of Irondale, he shared how the city was working to bring back basic amenities that many towns take for granted. Things like little league baseball and softball so kids in Irondale

could play in Irondale. On March 1, Irondale will open new athletic fields for youth sports. A library and civic center are on the way. New retail and residential growth has sprung up around the city.”

Crews shut off broken Southern Natural gas line near Trussville

Eastern Landfill Tuesday afternoon.

The break occurred in a clearing south of Alton Drive and west of Magnolia South Drive, near the landfill, after it was reportedly hit by a backhoe.

The noise from the break could be heard as far as downtown Trussville.

There was no reported threat to nearby residents during the incident.

Buttram continued,

“Mayor Stewart has delivered on his promises to the citizens of Irondale. For that reason, and because we believe he’s just getting started, Mayor Stewart is our 2024 Trussville Tribune

Person of the Year.” In addition to the Ruffner Sports Complex that will open in just over a month, the city is building a new 16,000 square foot pubSee AWARD, Page 2

year. The majority of those

A 70-year-old woman who was last reported driving to a Huffman area church Sunday morning was found dead today.

Birmingham Police Department announced that Julia Brown, who had last

Tribune Publisher Scott Buttram presents Mayor Stewart with Tribune Person of the Year and Coach Mauldin with Tribune Sports Person of the Year. (Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune)

Gas leaks from the pipe near the landfill. (@damianoduranrealtor)

Crews respond to the leak. (Ron Burkett)

Mayor David Miller cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Dansby Valley.

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lic library, double the size of the existing facility, that will open later this year, and completed the Tails by the Rails dog park last October.

The city has also announced plans to renovate the former Zamora Temple and convert it into the new Irondale Civic Center.

In 2024, Stewart hosted a variety of new community events in the city from the Irondale Concert Series at Beacon Park to the Yo Amo Irondale Festival in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to the Irondale Prayer Breakfast where he sat down for a keynote conversation at Church of the Highlands with former Alabama Coach Nick Saban where they discussed faith and leadership.

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calls were for medical emergencies at 7,492 calls.

Springville

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ing was moved from the regular Monday night date due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Two main items were on the brief agenda.

The first item was a request for annexation of 201 acres of private property owned by the Bettis family. T.J. Johnson, a spokesman for the Bettis family, spoke on behalf of the annexation.

“[The property] has been in the family for a long time and they’re excited to bring it into the city limits,” Johnson said. “This is not a discussion about zoning or what should be done out there. Just whether if at some point something is done out there, does it happen in the city limits of Springville, and pay tax dollars to the

During his time as mayor, he has also rallied the city in the face of tragedy, most recently after the death of Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows who was killed while directing traffic.

Buttram presented Stewart with the award during Monday’s event.

“I was totally shocked because to be able to receive an award in another municipality–a lot of times you don’t know that people are actually watching the work that you’re doing–it’s very gratifying to be able to receive this award and to know that not only do people appreciate what I’m doing in Irondale but all the things that we’re doing in the region to try to make things better,” Stewart said.

“This award really means a lot to me and I just want to say thank you.”

The district also responded to 786 fires and 80 reports of hazardous conditions.

778 calls were false alarm incidents.

city of Springville, or does it happen in St. Clair County.”

“I know this property has come up in the past. I think the intentions here are very different than they were then,” Johnson said.

The property was considered for annexation previously as part of a proposed Planned Unit Development. The land, which lies north and east of Old Mill Road and north of Robinson Street behind the historic district of downtown, is adjacent to Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve.

Stewart graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and later earned his master’s in public administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He worked at the United States Postal Service for 12 years as an accountant, and in 2007 he was elected to the Irondale City Council where he served for six years, chairing the finance and library committees.

Stewart also served as pastor of The Lighthouse from 2010 to 2014. After a failed bid for mayor in 2012, he was hired on as Irondale’s city clerk and was responsible for administering the city’s $25 million budget, keeping city records, and supervising the issuance of business licenses and permits.

The district’s average response time was 5 minutes and 20 seconds.

In total, CPFD first responders transported 3,937

The annexation failed in April of 2022 when no motion was made to vote on the proposal. At the time, members of the council were concerned about adding a large housing development in the city and the strain it would cause on infrastructure.

Mayor Dave Thomas, who has long advocated for the city to purchase the property, spoke in favor of the proposal.

“It would be my desire, at some point, that the city look at buying that property,” Thomas said. He said the city could build roads and parking for the nature preserve. “I would see it as an opportunity for the city to help with the preserve that would also eliminate any rooftops being built on the property,” Thomas said.

The annexation proposal passed unanimously.

The other main item on the agenda was a resolution establishing salaries for the next administration. The salary for the mayor was set at $30,800 per year. The position of mayor pro tem-

As city clerk he earned the Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and became a certified municipal revenue officer, municipal court magistrate, Alabama planning and zoning official, and governmental accounting technician.

He was also one of 35 individuals selected to participate in the first ever Government Finance Officers Association Leadership Academy in 2019.

Stewart has also served as the president of the Irondale Downtown Redevelopment Authority and president of the Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife, Kimberly, have been residents of Irondale for 30 years and have two children–Jade and Christian.

people last year. There are currently four stations servicing the district–one in Center Point, one in Pinson, and two in Clay.

pore will receive $715 per month and council members will receive $660 per month beginning with the next administration.

The council also approved:

Transfer of the beer and wine license for new owners of the Shell station.

$3,148.51 as a match for a grant to the nature preserve from Jones Valley Teaching Farm. The addition of mental health and crisis training to the incentive pay opportunities for Springville police officers.

The next meeting of the Springville City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on February 3 with a work session at 5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting.

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Dancers Against Cancer raising funds to fight cancer at next month’s gala

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –

Dancers Against Cancer will host its 8th annual gala next month to support its continuing mission to raise money for cancer research and aid local families battling cancer.

The event, hosted by Miss Kelley’s School of Dance, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Trussville Civic Center.

The Dancers Against Cancer Junior Board, made up of 30 6th-12th grade girls, have been working since August to plan the gala, which will feature over 100 dancers from the Trussville community.

cilmembers Sims and Cuellar, were up for discussion.

Both proposals centered around the same district map presented last year by the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. The council previously presented Option 2 for approval in December but it did not pass at that time. Cuellar and Sims presented amended proposals for the Option 2 district map, distributing some households into different districts.

The council held a first reading of the amended proposal from Sims in the January 7 meeting. His proposed amendments adjusted two census blocks to neighboring districts–one moving from 1 into 5 and one moving from 1 into 3.

That evening there will be performances by teams from Miss Kelley’s School of Dance, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Dance, and the Hewitt-Trussville High School Dance, as well as a few soloists.

“It’s going to be a great night for families to come together and raise money to make a difference in our community,” Organizer Emily Lombardo said. “We will honor survivors and remember those that fought bravely.”

The dance performance voted as “Crowd Favorite” will be featured in The Tribune after the event.

Last year’s winner was Miss Kelley’s aged 5-7 class’ performance of

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 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. Cuellar’s proposal offered to move different voter blocks into the districts to avoid breaking up neighborhoods.

“There were two things that were very troubling for me. The first one was that you divided a neighborhood. In this case, the Grants Mill Valley neighborhood,”

“Pink.”

There will not be a dance dads performance this year, but they are set to return at next year’s gala.

The keynote speakers will be Tommy Gay and Emma Lombardo, who will share personal stories of how their lives have been affected by cancer.

Local businesses have contributed prizes for the raffles and auctions. Some of the items that will be auctioned off include stays at two beach condos, jewelry from Agnew Jewelers, spa packages, golf packages, photography packages, Husky reserved seating at football games, and tons of boutique items and local restaurant gift cards.

Cuellar said. “They do not want to be divided. They don’t have to be divided,” she said.

Cuellar’s second point of concern involved contiguous lines connecting districts. It was later clarified that the proposal does not disconnect pieces of the districts.

Cuellar represents District 3 on the council. Sims represents District 5.

The council adopted Sims’ amended proposal and will now file the new district maps with the probate office ahead of the May deadline.

The council also heard a proposal from Sims to amend municipal code to set new salaries for the mayor

Alan Taylor will be the emcee and Amy Blount and Stephanie Benzaia will be the event photographers. Tickets are still available and are on sale at Eventbrite.

VIP tables for 10 with priority seating and dinner included are $500, regular tables for 10 with dinner included are $250, and individual balcony seating without dinner are $20.

All proceeds will be donated to local families fighting cancer, UAB Neuro-Oncology, and the national Dancers Against Cancer organization.

For more information, email dancersagainstcancer@yahoo.com or call (205) 422-0027.

and council in the next administration. The amended pay rates proposed increased the salary for the position of mayor to $50,000 per year and increased council pay to $16,200 per year.

The amended pay schedule was not approved during the meeting and is expected to be presented in February.

In his report to the council, Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. presented several awards for his 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Service Project Contest. Winning community projects included: Michelle Barclay for Civics 101, Tallulah McDonald for literacy bags for early readers, Charli & Victor Revill for Wildflower a pollinator garden at Irondale

Esthi Moon Skin Wax & Apothecary celebrates ‘rebirth’

From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –

The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at Esthi Moon Skin Wax & Apothecary last week to celebrate its “expansion and rebirth” last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Esthi Moon, founded by Patrice Jones, specializes in professional waxing services and handmade skincare products including soap and body oils.

Jones, a licensed es-

Community School, Ann Vaphiades for microchips for pets, Lt. David Brasher for Garden Gatherings: Growing Together Project at the Irondale Senior Activity Center, Niki Guin for her Irondale Loves Ruffner Signage Project and Rosemary Maguire for Senior Portraits for Seniors. Winners will each receive a $1,000 grant to further their community projects.

thetician, relaunched Esthi Moon with a fresh vision to provide a personalized experience for its clients.

The event also celebrated Jones’ late father

der Huggins, whose legacy inspires her everyday.

“Today, we celebrate the dawn of a new chapter, one that honors the past, embraces the present, and inspires the future,” she wrote. Esthi Moon is located at 7127 Gadsden Hwy, Suites 209 and 211.

Stewart also honored Sgt. Terry Lewis of the Irondale Police Department for his retirement after a 36year career. Stewart also ceremonially renamed portions of local roads in memory and honor of local citizens. A portion of Montevallo Road was named for former mayor Dan Praytor and a portion of Overton Road for former mayor Allen Ramsey. A portion of Ruffner Road was named in memory of Lt. Mark Meadows who was killed in the line of duty a few weeks ago. A portion of 20th Street South was named for former Irondale Public Works employee Sean Littleton. A video of the full meeting can be viewed on the Tribune’s website.

The next meeting of the Irondale City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Irondale City Hall. An agenda for the meeting can be found on the Irondale website prior to the meeting.

Philan-

Moody Council approves financial support for high school golf team

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune

MOODY, Ala.

– During its meeting on Monday, Jan.

27 the Moody City Council heard a request from Tonya Sloan and Coach Chasse Biles to financially support the Moody High School Golf Team as they get ready for upcoming competitions. Sloan said that the council previously supported the team with a $500 donation last year. She added that the girls team advanced to a substate competition then.

“Mackenzie Sloan represented Moody High School and the community impeccably as an eighth grader competing,” Sloan said.

“Our boys team had three members who went to sectionals and one member who went to substate. He represented Moody High School, the community and himself impeccably.”

But the previous competitions have cost money, with the last one being approximately $3,500 for tournaments, sectionals, the substate, and the state tournaments if they advanced to

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been seen at 10 a.m. on Sunday, had been found in Birmingham Monday morning

them.

Sloan said that the team is now fundraising for their upcoming season. And unfortunately, the team has not received their solicitations so far that they received in 2024, prompting her to ask for support from the council again.

Councilor Lynn Taylor, who is chairman of the Finance Committee, advised her and Biles to speak with Principal Christopher Walters about additional funds. The council later voted unanimously to approve another $500 donation.

In other business the council:

• Approved Police Chief Reece Smith’s to renew the yearly license for Cell Bright for $10,000,

• Approved Smith’s request for lodging and expense for four SRO Officers to attend a Taasro Conference for a cost not to exceed $7,500,

• Approved Fire Chief Larry Horton’s request to purchase new rescue tools for $50,000,

• Approved Horton’s request to renew the fire

and that they had launched an investigation into the fatal vehicle crash.

According to police, she was supposed to have driven her blue Nissan Rogue

3 arrested during drug seizure in Irondale

From Tribune staff reports IRONDALE, Ala. – Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office seized nearly 50 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Wednesday, which led to the arrest of three suspects on drug charges.

Detectives found a total of 22,679 grams of marijuana loaded into suitcases in the back of the suspects’ vehicle. The drugs and $5,727 were seized by detectives.

All three suspects–Dennis Alexander Marroquin, Yolanda Alessandra Tapia, and Alexandro Marcos Favela–have been charged with drug trafficking and are in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.

Marroquin, 42, and Tapia, 41, are being held without bond. Favela, 41, has a bond of

and EMS reporting software for $15,298.50,

• Approved Horton’s request to renew an alternator on a department vehicle for $2,711.25,

• Approved Horton’s request to send two firefighters to the Spring Fire Marshals Conference in Guntersville for a cost not to exceed $1,175,

• Approved Horton’s request to purchase medical supplies for $635, Purchased nine WIFI access points for City Hall for $1,827, Purchased a new firewall for City Hall for $3,600,

• Purchased 35 Cisco DUO Essentials License for Multi Factor Authentication for $1,225,

• Reappointed Joe Kelly to the St. Clair County EDC Board for a three term and

• Adjusted Judge Terry Cromer’s salary to $1,500 per month. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Moody City Hall on 670 Park Ave.

with a white driver’s side door to church in the Huffman area.

“Our hearts are with her family during this difficult time,” BPD stated.

$500,000.

The traffic stop occurred at I-20 East and

Alabama lawmakers considering changes to school funding

By Ryan Hall, CBS 42

MONTGOMERY, Ala.

– Some lawmakers want to fund schools based on student need, rather than student headcount. The Study Commission on K-12 Funding met Thursday and considered two ways to make that happen.

Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), Chairman of the Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee, explained one option is to adopt a new funding based only on student needs, such as poverty, English learners, and special education.

“And the needs that we’ve seen in the public schools has changed in that time. We’re not addressing that. Other than, as we saw on the last slide, 1.2% of our budget is allocated toward student needs,” he said.

Another “hybrid” option would keep the current method, but add more money to student needs. Both

Republicans and Democrats said something needs to change.

“I’m excited about this,” said Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley). “I have grandchildren now. It’s a whole different world. And I want them to experience the best right here in our state.”

“And some of the rural schools, like I represent the poorer schools- their gap has been getting wider,” said Sen. Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro). “So, I think this is an opportunity to close that gap.”

But they do have some concerns about accountability. “I think as long as we can say that we have to pin it down, if I give you money for English Learners, you have to use it for English Learners,” said Sen. Singleton. “If you do it for poverty on weight, you have to spend that money in that area.”

“Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) said “Making sure they also spend the money on the need rather

than football fields or whatever else.” Both parties said they favor the hybrid approach.

Rep. Garrett said the change can be made without raising taxes, and it would boost Alabama’s workforce in the end. “The all in goal would be to improve the quality of education, improve our outcomes, and improve our workforce,” he said. “Which would; the way we fund education, and heavily rely on income and sales tax, would be beneficial to that. So, I think those initiatives have shown progress. They’re working. But, we’ve got a long way to go.”

The commission will now adopt a report and present these options to the legislature. Another option is to not make any changes to the current way of funding.

Depending on what lawmakers decide, they hope to bring a bill during this upcoming session- that will kick off on Feb. 4.

The Moody City Council gathers for its meeting. (Nathan Prewett/Trussville Tribune)

Kilgore Memorial Drive.

From left: Dennis Alexander Marroquin, Yolanda Alessandra Tapia, and Alexandro Marcos Favela. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

Center Point man arrested on drug trafficking charges, held on $1 million bond

From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –

A Center Point man is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a total bond of over $1 million after being arrested last week on multiple drug charges.

Kiplin Little, 32, is fac-

Police

ing two counts of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His total bond amount is $1,010,500.

He was booked by the Trussville Police Department on Jan. 16.

Kiplin Little

find body of man believed to

have been dead for ‘several months’ following standoff in Shelby County

By AJ Holliday, CBS 42

SHELBY COUNTY,

Ala. – One man was killed while another was found dead following a standoff with police in Shelby County Tuesday.

According to Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego, officers arrived to the 200 block of Narrows Drive on a mental pickup order for an older man when no one would answer the door. As a result, officers opened the door and “raked a window” to cause a distraction. The person inside then fired at deputies through the window.

The entry team then backed out of the door, when the person came down the hallway shooting at the entry team. Officers returned fire and visibly saw where the subject was hit. Deputies

then tried to negotiate and received no response. Using tactical tools, officers sent drones inside and discovered the subject sitting in a recliner in the living room, but he would not respond.

Samaniego said that around 11:30 a.m., officers deployed gas into the home and received no response, but they could see the subject laying in a bed in the bedroom. Following the gas being deployed, officers deployed a flash bang, which yielded no response. The entry team then went

in and discovered the suspect dead in the bedroom. While clearing the house, officers found the man who the mental pickup order was for, in the bathtub dead. Samaniego said it appeared like he had been “deceased for several months.”

Shelby County Chief Deputy Clay Hammac said the pickup order was for a father in his 70s, and the other individual involved was his son.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s SBI unit is investigating.

From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

– A Pinson man died of a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday night after shooting at Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

Just before 8 p.m., deputies responded to a private residence at the 5200 block of Old Pinson Road on a report of a “mentally disturbed person threatening to harm himself.”

Ricardo Louis Augustus Sutherland, 39, reportedly shot at deputies who respond-

ed before shooting himself. The coroner’s office will perform an autopsy today to document injuries and determine the cause and man-

Suspect accused of killing 11 people in Birmingham pleads not guilty

By Scott Minshall, CBS 42

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

– Damien McDaniel, the 22-year-old man allegedly responsible for up to 11 of Birmingham’s homicides, including two mass shootings over the summer, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

Jefferson County Deputy District Attorney Shawn Allen says McDaniel pleaded not guilty to four capital murder charges and one in-

tentional murder charge he is facing. McDaniel has also been charged with three attempted murders and 27 assault charges. His appointed attorney, John Robbins, entered an arraignment waiver on those charges.

Allen says Robbins asked for a status hearing Wednesday morning, which will be the next time McDaniel appears in court. A date for that hearing has not yet been set. According to Allen, McDaniel will have multiple court appearances before a trial date is set.

ner of the death. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Damien McDaniel

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ICHBW: What Does It Truly Mean to Be Authentic?

I Couldn’t Help But Wonder…

By Dixie Dreamer

I couldn’t help but wonder… in a world so cleverly curated, are we losing the magic of just being ourselves? Everywhere I look, there’s a new trend telling us how to dress, how to act, how to talk—promising that if we conform just enough, we’ll finally be enough. But at what cost? Swipe through TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll see everyone chasing the same aesthetic, the same vibe, the same version of “perfect.” We’re bending, twisting, and molding ourselves into something else entirely. And honestly? It’s exhausting.

This kind of performance doesn’t just end with social media filters or a painfully small waistline shoved into this season’s must-have jeans—it sneaks into our dating lives too. The pursuit of love, once a hopeful and romantic adventure, becomes a minefield of compromise. But not the good, healthy kind of compromise. I’m talking about the slow erosion of self—the kind of compromise that chips away at who you are for someone who, quite frankly, isn’t worth the pain. Been there. Lived that. Sasha is 5’11” and absolutely stunning, turning heads wherever she goes. She has a love for high heels, a bold fashion choice that accentuates her height and exudes confidence. But her choice often drew unsolicited comments from her dates. Many would fixate on her height, making a big deal of it as if it were a secret she hadn’t already owned. Some went so far as to suggest

that her heels were a symbol of dominance, implying that her personal style was somehow a challenge to their masculinity. Sasha, however, was never one to mince words. Her response was unapologetic and delivered with graceful authority: “My fashion choices have nothing to do with an insecure man.” It was a powerful reminder that authenticity isn’t about shrinking to fit someone else’s comfort— it’s about standing tall, literally and figuratively, in one’s truth. Sasha embraced her uniqueness and encouraged others to do the same, one confident step at a time.

And just when Sasha thought the night couldn’t get any more surreal, her date, with a smirk that could melt granite, leaned in and said, “You don’t just look tall, Sasha—you live tall. You stand with shoulders back, head high, and own it as you should!” Isn’t it funny how the highest compliment can hit you like a bolt out of the blue? I mean, isn’t that what we’re all secretly hoping for—someone who sees us, really sees us, and calls us out in the way we most want to be called out? And in that moment, as Sasha stood there in her mile-high heels, I had to wonder—are we all just waiting for the right person to remind us that our true height has nothing to do with inches?

Then there was the time I dated this guy who didn’t just dislike my accomplishments—he resented them. I’d tell him about a work project I nailed or a piece I wrote that I was crazy proud of, and he’d manage to twist every success into something… less. “Well,

wasn’t that kind of small publication for you?” he’d say casually, like he didn’t just smack the confidence out of my voice with a passing comment. Here I was thinking we were building something together, while he stood there poking cracks in my foundation. It took a while, but I realized his insecurity wasn’t something I could fix. My light wasn’t his shadow to resent. Turning down my glow for the comfort of someone else wasn’t the love story I want-

ed to write. Spoiler alert—I chose myself over the carefully curated digs to my self-esteem.

And don’t even get me started on the man who tried to fix the way I spoke. Every time we talked, he found a way to critique me. My accent was too Southern (is there such a thing?). My phrasing is too playful. My vocabulary, apparently unworthy of his Ivy League education. I’d try to explain something funny or interesting, and he’d interrupt

with, “Don’t you think it’d sound better if you said it this way…?” By the third date, I’d stopped talking at all. Me! The girl who could craft sentences like grande lattes! It didn’t last long. Because here’s the thing—if I have to quiet my voice for someone to hear it better, they’ll never really hear me. What I’ve learned from Sasha’s encounters, Grammar Man, and Mr. Something-to-Prove is this: the right one will love the quirks, not try to fix them. We spend so much of our lives trying to shape ourselves into someone else’s ideal, forgetting that, in doing so, we rob them—the real them—of the chance to love who we actually are. Our authentic selves. The selves that talk too fast when we’re excited, laugh a little too loud at bad jokes, and dance around the house in socks that have no matching pair. And maybe that’s the secret—to stop chasing the illusion of perfection and just

be real. We are all, in our messy, lovable, beautifully flawed ways, thoughtfully made. Whether it’s an unfiltered selfie, admitting you hate sushi even though it’s trendy, or saying no to that leather jacket your ex swore “suited” you, staying true to yourself is the most powerful thing you can do. Because somewhere out there, someone is waiting to love the real you.

I couldn’t help but wonder… Instead of trying so hard to fit into someone else’s template, what would happen if we leaned into who we actually are?

Wouldn’t it be something if, in the process of being true to ourselves, we found someone who finally felt like home?

If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear your story. Share your thoughts, experiences, or moments of authenticity by emailing me at Columnist@ICHBWColumn.com. Your voice matters, and I’d be honored to listen. I also invite you to join the conversation on social media! Follow me at @ICHBWColumn for more reflections, insights, and a community that celebrates the beauty of being real.

Remember, being fabulous begins with being unapologetically you. There’s no greater power than owning your authenticity and letting your true colors shine. The world doesn’t need more copies; it needs originals—and that’s exactly what you are. So step into your light, celebrate your uniqueness, and never forget that being authentic is always in style. Keep being fabulous, because no one else can do it quite like you!

XOXO

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South

I was on the way to the shed. Walking through the yard. I saw something in the grass. It was fluttering in the weeds. I could see its wings. I squatted for a closer look. It was a bird. Lying on its back. The creature was kicking its legs. The mouth was open. A shrill squeal was coming out of its open beak. It looked scared.

So I turned the bird onto its side. I thought maybe it was just stuck on its back. But the bird was still crying. You could tell something was wrong with its neck because the bird couldn’t seem to move its head.

When I picked up the creature, I didn’t mean to but I started crying. Because I could see life draining out of its small body. I could

Sean of the South: A Little Bird

hear its faint cries getting weaker.

“Sssshhh,” I said, wiping my own tears. And I couldn’t think of anything to do but stroke its little breast and touch its tiny head. I realize I was probably terrifying the creature, but I’d like to think it could sense the love I was feeling.

“I’m sorry this happened,” I said, with streams rolling down my face. “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

The bird quit kicking its legs and its eyes were blinking progressively slower, with long pauses between each reopening.

“It’s okay,” I said. “Just rest.”

I saw one of my neighbors in their yard.

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“This bird is dying,” I said. My neighbor smiled and edged away from me as though I were Anthony Perkins. But I was too busy at the moment to care. I knelt in the grass and watched the bird’s life expire.

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The bird’s squealing finally ended. Its cries were silenced, its legs quit kicking, its black eyes closed. I used a spade to dig a small hole, and placed the bird into the dirt.

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The former teenagers, now little old ladies, were lapping it up like a dog eating Gravy Train. One lady gave him roses. I thought I saw someone throw her granny panties (or maybe they were Depends Diapers) at Herman while he was on stage. Dozens of women reached out to touch him.

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like a flagman on a road crew. Unfortunately, another woman got there first, so Carol, shoulders slumped like a scolded child, ambled back to her seat. Naturally, I did what any sensible husband would do – pretended I didn’t know her.

Within seconds, it was over, and we headed for our car. But Carol’s teen-like behavior continued. She kept chanting, “I can’t believe I just met Peter Noone! I can’t believe I just met him!”

However, life is full of second chances. As the concert wound down, Herman announced that he would be signing autographs after the show. The minute they sang

Finally, I could take no more. “Good grief”, I said. “He’s a singer in a band. It’s not like he’s Nick Saban.” She gave me the bug zapper look and said, “You’re so immature. Nick Saban’s just a football coach. How many albums has Nick Saban ever sold?” I answered, “How many championships has Peter Noone ever won?” It was a quiet ride home.

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Linda D. Willia ms

july 27,1948— may 30,2024

O bi tu ary

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december 4, 1948 — january 19, 2025

Linda Diane Williams, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Trussville, Alabama, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Riverside, AL, at the time of her passing. Born on December 4, 1948, in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, Linda led a life defined by her dedication to family, community, and her faith.

Linda was preceded in death by her devoted spouse, James L. Williams; her beloved daughter, Kim Yvette Jones; her cherished grandson, Mason Corey Marchand; her parents, Cleveland David Stewart and Lena Irene Zopfi Stewart; and brother, Robert Cleveland Stewart

She is survived by her children: D. Michelaine Jones Baker (Rusty), Pamela Jo Watson Allred (William), Christi Irene Watson, and Cynthia Diane Williams Harris. Linda was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren: Seth Andrew Mikell, Elise Michelaine Mikell, Mikah Allred, Madelen Harris, Remington Harris, Arlington Michael Harris, and Aaron Christopher Goodwin. She also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Isabella Allred, and Emma Grace Marchand who brought her endless joy; and brother, Earl Stewart.

A graduate of Woodlawn High School, Linda pursued her passion for caregiving and graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Jefferson State Junior College. Her professional career was marked by excellence and service. She managed Lewis Holley and Associates for over 20 years before concluding her professional journey with Walmart Management.

Linda LeeMones passedawayonMay 30, 2024 in Encinitas, Californiaaftera briefbattle with cancer.She wasbornonJuly27, 1948, in Long Beach, California, Lindawas thebeloved thirdof tenchildrenborntoBill andMedaNorman. Shewas preceded in deathbyher parents, hersisters BarbaraCooley andMerlene Atkinson,andherbrother SteveNorman. Linda leaves behind alarge andlovingfamily,includinghersix brothers andsisters: Bill Norman,BonnieFairchild,Penny Laming ,Jeanette Leap,Tim Norman,and AprilCarl. Sheisalsosur vivedbyher cherished children,ArleneRentz (Lee)and JasonMones (Nicole),andher adored grandchildren, Olivia,Joseph, andLee RentzIV. Linda’s childrenwereher prideand joy. Sheloved travelinganddoingwater excursions with her daughter,Arlene, whetheritwas watchingdolphins or taking aboattoCoronado. With herson,Jason, sheshareda specialbondthrough theirdeepand meaningful conversations.Linda’s career in nursing wasmarkedbydedication andexcellence. Shethrived in nursing andlater in home healthcare.Her work in hyperbaric medicinebeganinLongBeach andeventuallyledher to Birmingham, Alabama, wheresheplayed akey role in startinghyperbaricmedicinethere. Linda’s career progressedtosurgery intensivecare, whereshe often served as head nurse in variousdepartments. After movingback to Californiain1997, shefoundhertruepassion in home healthcare,particularly in workingwithpeoplewithdementia.She cherishedthe one-on-one interactionswithher clientsand theirfamilies, always goingout of herway to ensure theircomfort andwell-being.

Linda had a gift for creativity, expressed through her love of crafts, sewing, knitting, and quilting. She created pieces that brought warmth and beauty to the lives of those around her. But her greatest joys in life came from spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she adored and cherished deeply. Linda’s life was deeply rooted in her faith. As a dedicated member of Riverside Baptist Church, she found strength, solace, and community in her church family over many years. A life well-lived and a legacy of love, Linda will be profoundly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Linda will be remembered forher hardworkingand caringnature.She gave herall to herworkand thepeopleshe loved, leavinga lasting impact on everyone whohad theprivilege of knowingher. Amemorialser vice will beheldin herhonoron herbirthday, July 27 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Homesand GardensinTrussville,Alabama.

Linda’s warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith will remain in our hearts forever.

Wallace “Wally”

Bo nni eS pe ar man

Bascom

Riggins Jr.

march 3, 1943— july 13,2024

december 14, 1942 – january 22, 2025

Wallace “Wally” Bascom Riggins Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born on December 14, 1942, to Wallace and Geneva Riggins of Trussville, Alabama.

Wally was a believer of Jesus Christ. His favorite Bible verse was “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

BonnieE.Spearman, age81, passedawayonJuly13,2024. She wasprecededindeath by herhusband CharlesSpearman;parents,Charles andMarie Gordon,Sr.;brother,Charles Gordon, Jr.; niece, Terri AnnBusk. Sheissur vivedbyher daughter,Regenia (Chip) Keith; twosons, CharlesMcAllisterand Eric (Cathy)Jennings;sister,SandraHollis; nieces,Tammy Gulledgeand Tina (Russell) Zientek; special friend, NolenShivers andnumerousgrandchildrenand other loving family members.

Wally graduated from Hewitt High School in 1961. Wally attended The University of Southern Mississippi, and proudly served in the 252nd Transportation Helicopter Company of the National Guard. He joined his father and three brothers in co-owning W.B. Riggins Tallow Company in Trussville.

Be tty Ca ro lG os s

july 17,1948— july 19,2024

Je rry Co ss

J. Nelson Deaver Sr.

january 30,1944— july 13,2024

november 3, 1946 — january 20, 2025

John Nelson Deaver, Sr., age 78, of Pinson, AL, passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John Alexander Deaver and Mary Ella Deaver (Nelson).

Nelson worked as a Xerox technician, servicing Xerox machines in and around the Birmingham area during the height of the copier era in the 80s and 90s. He was a music enthusiast, particularly fond of delta blues, the Muscle Shoals sound, and The Rolling Stones. In July 2024, Nelson, his son John, daughter Jill, and grandson Will traveled to Atlanta to see The Rolling Stones perform. It was a memorable trip, cherished by all three generations of Stones fans.

Beyond his professional life, Wally enjoyed travel, good food, many kinds of music. He received his private pilot license and loved flying his plane, and always cheered for the Crimson Tide.

He had a deep love for the outdoors where he spent countless hours hunting and fishing. He enjoyed calling turkeys at Lappatoddy Lodge, tracking deer at the camphouse in Springville, and catching Pompano off Holiday Isle in Destin; often accompanied by friends and family. These activities were more than just hobbies to Wally; they were a way to create lasting memories with those he cherished.

Betty CarolBrown Goss at theage of 76 died at home in Pinson AlabamaJuly19,2024. Betty lovedher family more than she lovedherself.Shehada passion forlife. Sheloved thelordwith allher heart. Betty worked as ahairdresserand latermoved into workingretail.

Wally is preceded in death by his parents; his faithful and devoted wife of 44 years, Joyce Walker Riggins; their daughter, Tiffany; their son, Wes; and his brother, Wayne. He is survived by his son, Bass (Paige); granddaugh ters Ali Howard (Heath), Madi Crow (Keith), and Walker Riggins; grandsons Bass Riggins, Kenneth, and James Rittenhouse; and four great-grandchildren, Hayden, Nova, Oliver, and Deacon. Wally is survived by his sister in law Sheila Riggins, and by his brothers Philip (Bambi), and Donnie (Lee Ann) Riggins.

Wally is also survived by his loving wife and constant companion Elizabeth Alexander, his stepsons Ben Giles Ste vens (Katherine) and Hooper Stevens (Kevin Khuong); and his step-grandchildren Wesley and Oliver, loving nieces and nephews and many beloved friends. He was devoted to his pets Gucci, Izzie, Bonnie Blue, and Henry Angel. Services will be held at 12 noon in the chapel at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville on Tuesday, January 28th. Visitation will be held from 11 to 12.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Wally’s name to Unforsaken Ministries @ unforsakenministry.org or St. Jude’s Children’s Hos pital.

Betty is preceded in deathbySon –EarlRobertGoss, Father – Herschel Brown, Mother –Saloma(Chip)Brown,Sisters–SueChamblee, CharoletteJones,Glenda Faye Brown, Patricia Brown, Brothers –Donaldand JamesBrown. Sheissur vivedbyHusband of 54 yearsEarlRansomGoss. Sons Edward RayGossand TimLovell. Friday nightgirlAngelaLewis.One granddaughter Marisa LyndseyGoss. Alongwitha host of nieces,nephews,family andfriends. Herfuneralser viceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialinTrussville on TuesdayJuly23,2024.

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Have you ever wondered if there is a difference between an obituary and a eulogy? While both serve to honor the deceased’s memory and legacy, the most notable difference is that obituaries are written documents, typically published in newspapers or online, while eulogies are meant to be spoken aloud at a service or funeral. Let’s explore a few other key differences between the two.

An obituary provides essential information about the person’s life, including notable achievements, funeral arrangements, and birth and death dates. Its primary function is to offer logistical details for those who wish to pay their respects. On the other hand, a eulogy is a speech that focuses on the personal qualities and experiences of the deceased. Eulogies celebrate their life and legacy, often recounting personal stories or memories to highlight their impact on others. Eulogies offer comfort to mourners by providing a space for reflection and remembrance.

JerryThomasCoss, age80, of Northport,AL, born Sunday, January 30,1944, in Nashville, TN,passedawayonSaturday, July 13,2024, in Fayette,AL. He is preceded in deathbyhis father andmother, Wilbur andMae Coss; and hisfather-in-law andmother-in-law,James and Sara Barker.Heissur vivedindeath by hiswife, Brenda Coss;his son, PatrickCoss(wife)Kris; grandchildrenLaurenBingham (husband) Riley andGrayson Coss; sister,Pat Reynolds (husband) JerryofArdmore,TN; brother, Randy Coss (wife) LindaofAllenPark, MI;brother-inlaw, Ronnie Barker (wife) PattiofBirmingham AL:sister-in-law ConniePendley (husband) Ronnie, of Rowland, NC;manyniecesandnephews.

Nelson was also an exceptional billiards player. For decades, he participated in the American Poolplayers As sociation league with several teams—DeJa Voodoo and Midnight Blues, to name two—playing around the Birmingham, Hoover, and Pelham areas. He had a deep respect for the game, and he was highly respected by teammates and competitors alike for his skills and sportsmanship.

A long-time member of Deerfoot Church of Christ, Nelson and his wife Rickie attended every service and devotional they could. Before joining Deerfoot, they were also members of Center Point Church of Christ and Ashville Road Church of Christ. Nelson is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Rickie” Deaver (Sewell); his son, John, and his wife, Angela, and their son, William; his daughter, Jill Deaver, and her husband, Brian Moon; and his sisters, Kay

Jerrywas aser vant of Godand man. He wasa faithful member of theNorthport Church of Christ.Heser vedthe Mountain Brook PoliceDepartmentasa patrolman, warrantofficer, andthenretiredasa detective after 27 yearsofser vice.Hewasan outdoorsman,asanavid hunter andfisherman, whowas happytotakeyou in thewoodsoronthe lake anytime.Jerry lovedcoachinglittleleague andmorethananythingheloved beingwithfamily andfriends. We will carryhim in ourheartsforever.

Funeralser viceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialFuneralHomeand GardensinTrussville, AL ,onFriday, July 19,2024. Theser vice wasofficiatedbyhis brother-in-law,Jerry Reynolds. Apolicehonorsgraveside servicefollowed. Hispallbearers were:Grayson Coss, Ryan Barker, Brett Barker,Matt Pendley,Tim Reynolds,and Mike Reynolds.

Robert D. Brannum

Ja

ck ie Dewa yne “Way ne ”F re de ri ck

july 2, 1969— july 14,2024

committed every word to memory and gave you his undivided attention.

Family was Robert’s whole world, and while he may have had a hand-wringing worry when it came to them, he was always there to love and support however he could. He loved to read mystery and suspense novels, and since his retirement, he went through them like water. Robert was a member of First Methodist Church of Trussville and the Masonic Lodge. A loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Robert will be dearly missed by those he meant so much to.

He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Brannum Carter (Jeremy) of Oxford, his brother, Charles Brannum (Pam) of Birmingham, his grandson, Cade Carroll of Jacksonville, three nieces and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Ware and Carl Laverne Brannum.

Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Carter, Cade Caroll, friends and family.

Charles Brannum and Rick Barlow will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Per Robert’s wishes, the family has chosen to hold a private service in his memory with Dr. Stephen Strange officiating.

Jackie Dewayne“Wayne” Frederickwas born July 2nd, 1969 in Hamilton Alabama. He passedaway peacefully July 14,2024 at GrandviewHospitalin Birmingham,Alabama following an extendedillness. He wasprecededindeath by hisfatherPeterJackFrederick,his grandparentsWilliamand Ruth Frederickand Alee andOra MaeMitchell. He is survived by hismotherPeg gy Mitchell, stepmother Sherri Frederick, brothers JimmyFrederick (Amy), Eric Frederick(Candy), MichaelSanderson, andsisters SabrinaMorden, Pamela PharrAguilar (Julio), DianePharr andspecial uncle JamesMitchell. Wayneisalsosur vivedbya host of nieces and nephews andextendedfamily members. Waynewas agraduate of HackleburgHighschool. He wasa furniturebuilder fornumerousyears.Duringthattime,hereceivedcountless awards forhis perfectattendance over hislife. Waynewasan avid wrestlingenthusiast.He wasa particularfan of Hulk Hogan. He hada deep love forhis family making sure he checked in on everyone often.

Walter Larry Sykes

To ourbrother Wayne, your laughter,loveand kindness will be greatlymissedbutnever forgotten.Wecelebrate thestrengthanddetermination youshowedthroughoutyourlife. Though ourheartsare heav ywithgrief,wefind comfortinthe memories we shared.Rest peacefully,dearbrother.Yourbattlesare over but youwill foreverliveoninourhearts.The funeralwas held at UnionHillFreewill Baptist Church in Hackleburg, AlabamaonTuesday July 23rd, 2024.

july 15, 1937 — january 19, 2025

Walter Larry Sykes, age 87, passed away on January 19, 2025. The joy of

She was a 1958 graduate of Gadsden High School. She attended the University of Montevallo, Gadsden Junior College, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Jacksonville State University. She worked for the Etowah County Department of Education seling from the University of Alabama. She worked for the Etowah Board of Education as a teacher at Alma Hinson for four years. After marrying Beatty Holladay in 1973, they moved to Hueytown, Alabama. She worked for the Jefferson County Board of Education as a guidance counselor at

atty; and her niece, Kelli Bland. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Karen) Pruitt, of Rock Creek, Alabama; her sister, Serie (Richard) Bland of Signal Mountain, Tennessee; grandchildren, Benji (Savannah) Pruitt of Helena, Alabama, Sarah Pruitt of Helena, Alabama, Brittany Pruitt of Calera, Alabama, Angie (Nick) Brown of Hueytown, Alabama, Tim (Kristen) Hall of Birmingham. Alabama, Lindsey Cotton of Hoover, Alabama, Tyler McDonald of Rock Creek, Alabama; and great-grandchildren Jerry Oglesby, Gracie Pruitt, Maddie Pruitt, Breanna Brown, Will Brown, Brody Cotton, Audrey Cotton, and Olivia McDonald; cousins, Randy (Kaye) Stephenson of Gadsden, Alabama, Phyllis Wilson of Jasper, Alabama, Tommy Roberts of Jasper, Alabama; and dear friend Pam Pruitt of Visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Alabama from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. A graveside service will be

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Husky Baseball Coach Jeff Mauldin honored as Trussville Tribune Sports Person of the Year

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

TRUSSVILLE, Ala.

– Hewitt-Trussville High

School Baseball Coach Jeff Mauldin has been named the 2024 Trussville Tribune

Sports Person of the Year.

Mauldin was presented with the inaugural award by

Tribune Publisher Scott But-

tram at the Trussville Chamber’s Toast of the Town banquet Monday night.

“Because high school sports are such a big part of the nine cities covered by the Tribune, we have considered presenting a Trussville Tribune Sports Person

of the Year for several years. This year, we felt the timing was right to move forward,” Buttram said.

“The 2024 recipient is a guy who has won state championships at two schools in the Tribune coverage area. He’s had his teams in several other championship series throughout his career. Jeff Mauldin’s teams consistently compete at the highest level, and, through baseball, he has impacted countless young people throughout our coverage area.”

Mauldin had a stellar year, becoming the youngest coach in Alabama high

school history to win 700 games and just the sixth coach ever to reach that mark.

In December, he was inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

“I was very surprised and shocked. I was lied to by my wife, Scott Buttram, my main man Jeff Schrupp–I thought I was coming here to introduce him. I’ve been working on his speech all day,” Mauldin joked.

“It’s very humbling. I’ve been blessed by God to have really good people around me and the kids that play the game,” he continued. “It’s

just very humbling and I’m very appreciative.”

Since becoming the Huskies head coach in 2013, Mauldin has won 328 games, made five Final Four appearances, and took home the state championship in 2016.

Over his career, he has sent over 120 student athletes to play at the collegiate level and had 11 players drafted into Major League Baseball.

Mauldin has also fostered the next generation of coaching, having seen eight former assistants go on to become head coaches at the high school level.

Rolex 24 at Daytona kicks off 2025 racing season

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports & Racing Editor

DAYTONA – The 2025 racing season got off to a roaring start at the Rolex 24 At Daytona this past weekend. The 63rd running of the 24-hour race saw a repeat overall winner in the #7 Porsche Penske Motorsports Porsche 963 and a renewed American muscle car rivalry in the GTD PRO and GTD classes that harkened back to the 1960s and ‘70s.

A field of 61 cars with

a combined 107 Rolex 24 class wins, 67 24 Hours of Le Mans class wins, drivers from 31 countries, 25 NASCAR Cup wins, 14 former F1 drivers, 13 IndyCar titles, six Supercar championships and one Daytona 500 and Indy 500 win turned 134,877 miles on the famous 3.56-mile course over 24 hours.

Felipe Nasr drove the #7 Porsche Penske 963 to a 1.335-second overall win over the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06. The Acura made a late charge and passed the #6 Porsche with less than five minutes to go but couldn’t get past Nasr.

The win was Porsche’s 20th overall win at the 24,

and Nasr became the first driver to win the four big 24-hour endurance races: Daytona, Le Mans, Spa, and the Nurburgring. The #6 Penske Porsche of Matt Campbell, Mathieu Jaminet, and Kevin Estre rounded out the podium in the GTP class.

In GTD Pro, Dennis Olsen, Frederic Vervisch, and Christopher Mies drove the #65 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Mustang GT3 to victory over the #3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.

Olsen got his Mustang past the sister #4 Corvette on the final restart with 38 minutes left, leading to the finish. The #3 Chevrolet, driven by Alexander Sims, cut the lead to less than a second throughout the final 20 minutes but could get no closer. The #4 Corvette, a strong contender, saw its chances of a win diminish after an incident between it and the #1 Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO in Turn 1 late in the race.

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Coach Jeff Mauldin is surprised with the Tribune Sports Person of the Year Award. (Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune)

Penske Porsche 963. Credit: Penske

Springville finishes runner-up in wrestling duals

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

BIRMINGHAM –

Matthew Lee and his Springville Tigers continued making history on Saturday as they competed in the duals state finals for the first time in school history, finishing as the runner-up in 5A after a 57-22 loss to now three-time champs, Scottsboro.

The Tigers started the day out on the mat with Beauregard as their only obstacle in the way of the state finals. It did not start well for Springville as Beauregard got up on them 35-30. Freshman Cam Spence was down in his match by 5 but pinned his opponent to get the Tigers back in it. Freshman Alec Swallows and senior Armani Lucas picked up wins to seal the win for Springville and junior Caleb Holloway beat the number one wrestler in the state in the 140 lb weight class to propel Springville into the finals with a 47-35 win.

In the finals, the Tigers met an absolute buzzsaw of a wrestling team in Scottsboro. The Wildcats came into the day as the two-time defending duals champions and they showed no signs of slowing down. They dominated Elmore 65-11 in their semifinal match before beating Springville 5722. Despite the loss, senior Talan Swallows, freshman Fischer Lundberg, freshman Alec Swallows, and freshman Callen Hettich gained wins in their matches in the finals. The seniors sounded off on their thoughts on the season.

Armani Lucas said, “I thought the season as a whole went very well and was a very positive turn for our team. I hope next years team can carry that same success back to the championship even though we did not get the result we hoped for today.”

Talan Swallows said, “I am proud of how far our team has come and that we had a chip on our shoulder because of people doubting us. That’s what pushed us to get better as the dual season went along.”

Landon McKendree said, “I have felt this season the team did more than we expected and more than anyone else expected. We had some tough teams to beat to make it this far but our whole team pushed as hard as we could and worked as hard as we could to achieve what we did.”

Matthew Lee, in his first season as the head wrestling coach at Springville, has brought the team to new heights and does not look to slow down with a very young team coming down the line. He spoke of the day and the duals season as a whole. “First, I want to congratulate Coach Staton and Scottsboro. They are

the gold standard program in our state and we have nothing but respect for their program. Our team this year was special. The coaching staff kept reminding the guys that nobody believes in us but us. This team we have at Springville is amazing with youth and leadership from top to bottom and each member will always have a special place in my heart. I hope the young guys look at the foundation our seniors have laid and will want to put in the work to leave an even greater legacy. We will now shift to preparation for sectionals. I think if the kids keep preparing, we have a good shot to bring a bunch to state.”

Sectionals are February 6-8 back at the Crossplex in Birmingham. State will be February 13-15 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville.

Full Results: Springville 47, Beauregard 35 (Semifinals)

• 108 pounds: Parker Van noy, Beauregard

pinned Fisher Lundberg, Springville, Fall 1:53

• 115 pounds: Aiden Turley, Beauregard pinned Cam Marino, Springville, Fall 0:43

Harman, Beauregard

pinned Mason Ruple, Springville, Fall 2:26

• 128 pounds: Aiden Hand, Springville pinned Christopher Alford, Beauregard, Fall 0:22

• 134 pounds: Kaden Bell, Beauregard pinned Christian Dorsett, Springville, Fall 2:37

• 140 pounds: Caleb Holloway, Springville pinned Brody Edwards, Beauregard, Fall 5:38 146 pounds: Noah Crawford, Springville pinned Chirstopher Sanchez, Beauregard, Fall 2:51 152 pounds: Reese Thorn, Beauregard pinned Caleb Adams, Springville, Fall 0:48 159 pounds: Carl Bell, Beauregard dec. Callen Hettich, Springville, MFF 167 pounds: Cam Spence, Springville pinned Aaron Hollinger, Beauregard, Fall 5:57

• 177 pounds: Alec Swallows, Springville pinned Brody Morand, Beauregard, Fall 0:39

• 192 pounds: Armani Lucas, Springville dec. Cristian Perez, Beauregard, TF 15-0

• 217 pounds: Landon Mckendree, Springville pinned Jonthan Mackey, Beauregard, Fall 1:01

287 pounds: Talan Swallows, Springville pinned Eli Cooper, Beauregard, Fall 1:54

*-Beauregard’s team score was adjusted by -1.0 for unsportsmanlike conduct bench decorum

Scottsboro 57, Springville 22 (Finals)

108 pounds: Fisher Lundberg (Springville) dec. Sam Roney (Scottsboro) Maj 19-9

122 pounds: Cole Snyder (Scottsboro) won by forfeit

128 pounds: Stone Staton (Scottsboro) pinned Aiden Hand (Springville) Fall 3:49

134 pounds: Jackson Dupree (Scottsboro) pinned Riley Gray (Springville) Fall 1:44

140 pounds: Isaac Fer-

guson (Scottsboro)

pinned Caleb Holloway (Springville) Fall 2:39

• 146 pounds: John Stewart (Scottsboro)

pinned Aiden Griffith (Springville) Fall 1:04

• 152 pounds: Josh Draskovic (Scottsboro)

pinned Caleb Adams (Springville) Fall 0:34

• 159 pounds: Callen Hettich (Springville) pinned Cohen Osborne (Scottsboro) Fall 4:59

167 pounds: Jj Ake (Scottsboro) pinned Cam Spence (Springville)

Fall 2:42

177 pounds: Alec Swallows (Springville)

pinned Vinny Jaqubino (Scottsboro) Fall 3:34

192 pounds: Jacob Anderson (Scottsboro) pinned Armani Lucas (Springville) Fall 5:17

217 pounds: Luke Calfee (Scottsboro) dec.

Landon Mckendree (Springville) Dec 13-6

• 287 pounds: Talan Swallows (Springville)

pinned Briar Cornelison (Scottsboro) Fall 0:48

• 122 pounds: Brandon

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Andrew Pinkerton, cohost of the Tribune’s Green Flag podcast, was the engineer and strategist for the #66 Gradient Racing Mustang GT3.

The Mustang showed flashes of speed, setting the fastest lap in GTD some four and a half hours into the race, but a clutch failure ended

the race in the early hours of Sunday morning.

“Definitely stings not to finish the race, especially when we had such a fast Gradient Racing Ford Mustang,” said Pinkerton. “That’s the negative, but we come away from the event with a better handle on the new car and IMSA’s new torque sensor-based BoP (Balance of Power) process.”

“The new BoP process seemed to produce very close racing; anecdotally, it seemed that we had no major outliers on either end of the performance spectrum,” he said. “Very much looking forward to Sebring already and a straight-up fight against some of the best race teams in the world.”

2024 St Clair County Champions, Springville Tigers. Credit: St Clair County Tournament

2024 St Clair County Champions, Moody Lady Blue Devils. Credit: St Clair County Tournament