The Trussville Tribune – May 16 - 22, 2024

Back-to-back championships for the Lady Huskies

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor

OXFORD, Ala. – The Hewitt-Trussville Lady Huskies have won backto-back 7A state championships after an undefeated run in Oxford on Monday and Tuesday. Coach Taylor Burt’s 2024 edition of the HTHS powerhouse proved to be part junkyard dog,

SPRINGVILLE, Ala. –Springville Parks and Recreation is getting ready to host this year’s Summer Bash, celebrating the end of the school year and kicking off summer.

The event will be held at Big Springs Park on Thurs-

part avenger. Beginning with the 2019 state championship, it was the fifth straight appearance in the 7A state championship game, with the Huskies winning four blue maps and finishing runner-up to Thompson in that span. There was no championship game in 2020 due to COVID, but the Huskies were ranked no. 1 in Ala-

bama by the ASWA when the season was halted. It took extra innings, but Hewitt (37-6) defeated Daphne 1-0 on a walk-off RBI by AhKeela Honeycutt that scored Peyton Hull in the bottom of the ninth inning. Both teams were scoreless at the end of regulations, but the Huskies could taste a championship and refused to relax their

bite.

MVP Sara Phillips went the distance and struck out twelve batters. The senior gave up four hits. Hits were hard to come by for both squads. Hewitt pounded out five runs but stranded runners numerous times.

Hull led Hewitt with two hits. Olivia Faggard, Phillips, and Honeycutt

each had one hit. Over the last ten games, the Lady Huskies went 100, won the area championship 44-7, won the region 13-0, and avenged early season losses to Curry, Thompson, and Hoover, the latter two being wins at State.

More photos of the game and the celebrations on Page 4.

Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Trussville Quality Inn

From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –

A woman has been charged with attempted murder and first degree robbery after police found a man with multiple stab wounds at Trussville’s Quality Inn Tuesday night, according to TPD Lt. Clint Riner. At approximately 8:18 p.m. on May 7, the Trussville Police Department responded to a 911 call at the

Quality Inn located at 4730 Norrell Drive.

Officers arrived on scene and found a black female with bloody clothes in the hotel lobby.

Police then investigated the room where the incident took place and found a black male suffering from

multiple stab wounds.

Trussville Fire & Rescue treated and transported both people involved in the altercation to area hospitals.

After collecting evidence and presenting it to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office,

investigators obtained warrants on 31-year-old Raquel Antionette Hall of Jamaica, New York for attempted murder and first degree robbery.

Hall was transported to the Jefferson County Jail where she is being held without bond.

Photo by Amy Peterson O’Brien.

Raquel Antionette Hall

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2024 Champions. Photo by Ron Burkett.

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Taste of Trussville kicks off Restaurant Week

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Trussville Rotary awards $12,000 to HTHS students

From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala.

– The Trussville Rotary Daybreak club announced its 2024 Hewitt-Trussville High School scholarship recipients this week, awarding double the amount the group gave last year.

HTHS Senior Sam Bishop was awarded a $2,000 vocational scholarship to continue his education at Jefferson State Community College.

Bishop, who volunteers with Trussville Fire & Rescue, plans to pursue a career as a firefighter paramedic.

“Becoming a firefighter paramedic isn’t just a career choice for me,” Bishop said. “It’s a calling.”

Kimberly Gagliano was awarded one of the two $5,000 Van Horne Honorarium Scholarships, which was named for one of the

founding members of the club and recognizes academic achievement.

Gagliano is a member of the National Honor Society, the “A” Honor Roll, and the school leadership team.

She plans to study theology and social work at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio.

Carter Lybrand, a Rotary Youth Leadership Award winning student, received the other $5,000 Van Horne Honorarium Scholarship.

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The brand recently celebrated surpassing 200 stands across the country.

The new stand aims to add 50 jobs to the Trussville area and is planned to open in late June.

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on the last day of school, May 23. The Big Springs Splash Pad will be open to the public for free and thanks to sponsors, the event will offer free lemonade, popcorn,

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Lybrand is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society and received the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. He plans to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham to major in biology on the pre-medicine track. He also plans to minor in Spanish. The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club meets at First Baptist Church Trussville on Wednesdays at 7 a.m.

ans Memorial Park, aiming to offer an unforgettable day of fun for all ages.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and has a rain date secured for May 25.

The festival will feature a stage lineup of local favorites including Lynnox, Evan Riley, Elvis Tribute Artist Terry Padgett, and the lively Wingnuts performing classic rock covers.

Attendees can also explore over 125 vendor booths showcasing art, crafts, delicious festival food, and much more.

There will also be activities for kids such as face

painting, pony rides, train rides, hula hoop contests, and the rubber duck race.

For canine lovers, the Creek Bark Dog Pageant will showcase dogs of all sizes and shapes, with awards and treats for the winners in various categories.

The festival will also see the 8th Annual Cruising the Creek Bank Charity Car Show which will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Over 300 cars, trucks, and bikes will cruise in to raise money for Leeds Outreach and Backpack Buddies—two local organizations that provide food and other items for those in need. Registration is $10 and custom-made trophies will

be given for the Top 30 with some specialty awards. To register, contact Chris or Christy at (205) 365-7412 or (205) 283-0952.

The Knights of Columbus Leeds Council 5597 will also give away a 65-inch television absolutely free— just pick up a ticket at their booth and get a chance to win.

Official Creek Bank Festival t-shirts will also be available at the Chamber of Commerce tent for just $15 in various sizes. For more information about Creek Bank Festival festivities, events and entertainment schedule, visit https://CreekBankFestival. com.

The New 7 Brew Coffee Stand is lowered into its permanent location. Courtesy of REED Public Relations.

Sam Bishop (left), Kimberly Gagliano (center), and Carter Lybrand (right) along with Club President Dr. Kristi Bradford. Courtesy of Trussville Rotary.

The Northern Lights emit streaks of red and green light above Trussville on May 10.

Photos by Amy Peterson O’Brien.

Lady Huskies softball

The Hewitt-Trussville Lady Huskies celebrate back-to-back 7A state championships after an undefeated run in Oxford on Monday and Tuesday.

Trussville student named U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts

From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–

Nalin Reed, a senior theatre arts student from Trussville who attends the Alabama School of Fine Arts, was chosen as one of just 20 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts for 2024.

Reed was the only recipient in the arts from Alabama.

The award, presented on behalf of the President of the United States, is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

The White House Com-

mission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations, and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.

“The 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Presidential Scholars represent the best of our nation’s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 14-year-old (not a 16-year-old as previously reported by the department) suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Center Point Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene and transported the victim to Children’s Hospital for treatment of his injury.

According to the sher-

“On behalf of President Biden, I am delighted to celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage these scholars to continue to aim high, lift up others, and embrace opportunities to lead.”

The Alabama School of Fine Arts, located in Birmingham’s downtown cultural district, is a tuition-free, public school with admission being by audition only. Alabama students in grades 7-12 who attend the school can specialize in creative writing, dance, math-science, music, theatre arts or visual arts.

iff’s office, preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim may have been accidentally shot by a relative.

There has been no arrest or charges filed in the case. If there is any who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450, option 2 or Crime Stoppers at 205-2547777.

Nalin Reed in a performance of "Urinetown." Courtesy of Alabama School of Fine Arts.

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My Life As A Hobby: Dear Coach Saban

By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist

Since I wrote a letter to Kalen DeBore a few weeks ago and gave him some pointers about the south, I thought it was only fair to drop you a note and give you a tip or two about the strange new world that you are in now – retirement.

Since you’ve only been at it about 4 months, and because I’ve been at it about 4 years, you may benefit from my experience. So, listen up, aiiight?

I realize that although we both call ourselves retirees, there are some differences between us. For example, I have a nest egg, and you have the whole chicken house. Once I was recognized by someone in the local Wal Mart, and you were recognized in the Vatican – by the Pope! (That’s a joke – I think).

Nevertheless, since I’m a bit further down this road than you are, here’s a few nuggets of wisdom that will make your transition easier.

Don’t forget that acting young is the secret to staying young. We may be older models, but let’s keep the body looking good – even if the motor and transmission is showing some wear. Shoulders back, brisk walk, and alert to the environment. Any person with slumped shoulders, eyes on the sidewalk, and a slow gait will be perceived as a retiree with one foot in the grave. Clint Eastwood said it best, “Don’t let the old man in.”

That orderly group of people waiting in a restaurant is called a line. Not an offensive line, not a defensive line, just a line. These are people actually waiting

their turn to get a table and eat a meal. Join them, at the rear of course, and strike up a conversation with a stranger – you’ll be surprised how enjoyable that can be. I’m sure you may be a bit confused about another kind of line. This one is in a supermarket where people check out their groceries. Just roll with it. If you happen to be in a hurry (and now there’s no reason to be), try the self-service check out. That’s right, now you can check out your own purchases. Give it a try. And don’t worry – someone is always

close by to help you out. It’s incredible how much gas pumps have changed in the past few decades. By now you should know that all you have to do is follow the queues, then insert your credit card and get your gas. It’s kinda nice to pay at the pump, isn’t it? And don’t bother with a receipt. Once you get the hang of it, you can advance to tapping your card to pay. We’ve come a long way from your Dad’s service station in West Virginia. This sounds crazy, but think about cutting your

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own grass. Go get you a top of the line zero turn lawn mower – that’s chump change for you, then turn the key and mow away. I know lots of retirees who find cutting their lawn a peaceful way to create order out of chaos. Afterwards, you and your wife can sit on the deck, drink a glass of tea, and admire your handiwork. Go ahead and hire someone to do the edging. All that bending over can adversely affect your golf swing.

Thank goodness that between Alabama and ESPN, you’ll have a couple of nice

something to be said for that. Lots of retirees come out of comas. There’s all kinds: Salesmen’s Comas, Attorney’s Comas, Manager’s Comas, Doctor’s Comas – any career that you devoted your whole life to and excluded everything else, creates a coma, and it’s not healthy. I once worked for someone who told me that I gave 110%, but he wanted 150%. A attitude like that will cause you to miss out on more important things in life. Fortunately, now there’s time to correct that.

part time jobs. The structure will be good for you. My financial planner told me that the key to a successful retirement is to have a reason to get up every day. Well, that along with a nice sized nest egg, and we’ve already discussed that. I know this won’t be a problem because I can’t envision you sitting in an easy chair, stuffing your face with Little Debbie snacks, and watching Judge Judy all day. I saw where Miss Terry said it seems like you just came out of a 50-year Coach’s Coma. There’s

Nick, we have to admit that we are in the 4th quarter of our lives. We don’t know what the clock says: it may be early, or we may be approaching the two-minute warning. What we do know is we have less time left than we’ve already lived. And just like a football game, it’s time to finish well. What does that mean? Reconnect with old acquaintances, friends that you drifted away from because life got in the way. Did you do something in your life you still need to apologize to for? Do you need to thank someone for something they did or said to you? Do it. Tie up those loose ends. And spend time with those grandchildren. They’re wonderful – kids you can spoil, and then give back to their parents. Oh, and play lots of golf. It doesn’t have to be 18 holes. Try going out on the course late in the afternoon to play 3 or 4 holes and catch a sunset. I find that invigorating.

And if you need someone to play with, give me a call. I’m almost always available. After all, I’m retired too.

Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist

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Busy Alabama 2024 Legislative Session Finally Comes to an End

By Paul DeMarco

Now that everyone is back home after another session of the Alabama Legislature, we can look back to evaluate what lawmakers did and did not get done. There is plenty of good, bad and ugly that happened the past few months.

There were a number of bills that will increase public safety that became law and a few that would have weak-

ened the justice system that failed. Thank goodness there are some legislators who listened to their constituents who made it clear that public safety must be the foremost priority. No question though, lawmakers will have to fight efforts by progressive advocacy groups to release more violent felons back on the streets in next year’s session. There were record budgets that were appropriated for the

general fund and public education that were approved that may be the last for a while with the questions about the economy making legislators nervous for the future. There has been a lot of money put in rainy day accounts that may come into play soon.

There was major education reform and election integrity bills that passed that were major wins for the citizens of the state. These were

a long time coming but finally gained majority votes to make it to the governor’s desk.

Of course, the controversy related to in vitro fertilization was addressed very quickly by state representatives and senators. We will see if that issue is resolved or will lingering questions be addressed in coming sessions.

But what has gotten the most attention was the Alabama Legislature came one

vote away from approving a Constitutional Amendment to allow voters to decide on whether they would approve the legalization of gambling in the state. This debate has been going on for decades but came the closest in 25 years to positioning the state to allowing gambling in Alabama.

There is always the possibility that Governor Kay Ivey could call a special session this year, but it is unlikely un-

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less some major issue that is time sensitive comes up. For now, everyone is back home, but there will still be a lot of discussion on the past legislative session and what it will mean for the next one in 2025. Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. He can be found on X formerly Twitter at @Paul_DeMarco

Sean of the South: Long Live Sunday Dinner

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary

Birmingham is sunny. The weather is chilly, but not unpleasant. I am in a tiny church, sitting beside my cousin, his wife, and his three kids. His two girls wear white dresses. Times have changed. Once upon a time, I remember when all girls wore Sunday dresses. Today, I don’t see more than four or five in the congregation. Also, I don’t see any penny loafers on the little boys. As a boy, my mother never let me attend church without wearing a pair of medieval loafers. There are forty-two people in this room. Elderly couples, young families, a few high-schoolers, some children. It’s a trip back in time. A reminder of the days when Sunday school teachers taught

us to say grace by rhyming:

“God is great, God is good, let us thank him for our food…”

The congregation sings from hardback hymnals. Then, a sermon from a man with white hair, who pronounces “Lord” as “Lowered.”

I just read an article that said more Americans are working on Sundays than ever before in history. “Sundays are a thing of the past,” the article claimed. Say it ain’t so. The pastor tells the congregation that he and his wife have been married for fifty-two years. The church applauds. Fifty-two years is a rarity.

When the pastor and his wife moved into their first parsonage, his wife placed a large cardboard box beneath her bed, she warned the pastor never to touch it.

“This box is private,” she

explained. “Promise me you’ll never open it.”

He crossed his heart and hoped to die. For fifty-two years, the Baptist man honored his word.

Until a week ago. He opened the box, and it surprised him. Inside, he found it full of cash and four eggs.

He confessed to his wife what he’d done, then asked her about the box.

“Well,” she explained, “when we married, my mama said, ‘Darling, a preacher’s wife has to listen to a lot of bad sermons. Every time you hear a really bad sermon, place a hen’s egg in the box.’”

The preacher thought about this. He felt very proud of himself.

“You mean, after fifty-two years, I only preached FOUR bad sermons?” he shouted. “That’s marvelous! But, what’s all the money for?”

“Well,” his wife went on, “Whenever I’d collect a dozen eggs, I’d sell them for cash and put the money in the box.” Church lets out. It’s time for lunch. We pile into an SUV and ride backroads, weaving northward through the hills of Jefferson County.

Finally, my cousin arrives at a house, located on acres of green. The kids leap from the vehicle and run for parts unknown.

“Don’t get your clothes dirty!” their mother hollers. They ignore their mother like all good children will.

So my cousin’s wife tackles her children, smacks their hindparts with her bare hands, and warns them to never ignore her again. Then, she asks for forgiveness from the Lord because it’s Sunday.

Inside, the house is pure heaven. Women in the kitchen are dusting a counter with

flour, stamping biscuits with a glass. Men gather in the den, swapping stories—telling blatant lies about fish, deer, and women they’ve known.

Children chase one another. Most have already gone outdoors and ruined their Sunday clothes.

A Labrador, named Big Al, is following anyone who smells like food. Today, it must be me. Now it’s time to eat.

Twenty-three people gather in the kitchen. We all come from different walks of life. There are eleven Baptists; six Methodists; five Episcopalians with more money than a show horse could jump over; and a handful of children with grass-stains on their clothes. Everyone joins hands to pray. One elderly uncle suggests that his eight-year-old niece say grace. A girl steps forward. She is a towhead,

wearing a dress. She clasps her hands.

“God is great,” she begins.

“God is good, let us thank him for our food…”

We all know the words, and we say them in unison. Everything changes. Life changes. Friends come and go. So does happiness. Careers die. Loved ones pass from this world. Life throws a wrench into every plan you ever had, then it bills you for the damage.

But on Sunday, for a few hours these things don’t exist. We see old friends, we eat meals around big tables. Preachers deliver goose-egg sermons. Women bless us with flour and cholesterol. And we say childish prayers. It all reminds me that somehow, by some great miracle, we all are fed. Please, Lord, don’t let us lose Sundays.

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ruby Molly Persad, age 91, of San Fernando, Trinidad WI, on May 5, 2024.

Mrs. Persad was a pillar of her community known for her generosity and unwavering devotion to her family. Her grace, wisdom and kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a pioneer of her time, owning her own business named The Favorite Store in San Fernando Trinidad for over 40 years.

Mrs. Ruby Persad was preceded in death by her husband Roland J Persad and her loving daughters Sushilla Subran and Angie Persad. She is survived by her eight children: Pamela Keeling, Robin Persad, Steve Persad, Chandra Jeffcoat, Usha Kokatay, Shakilla Sookram, Joe Persad and Mala Gargus . She is also remembered dearly by her sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

There were many friends and family members who lived far away whom she missed a lot and spoke of often. They were always in her heart and thoughts. Mrs. Persad’s presence brought joy to all who knew her, and her memory will forever be cherished by us all.

Joe Bennett

february 16, 1937 — may 5, 2024

Joe Bennett, 87, beloved husband, father, Pawpaw and Great-Pawpaw, was called to his eternal resting place on May 5, 2024. He entered this world on February 16, 1937, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, born to Elmer and Bessie Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Madelyn Bennett; his children Sharon Branton, Karen Mark, Lisa Colvert (Greg) and Alan Bennett (Jackie).

Grandchildren: Jeremy Randolph (Amanda), Amanda Bosque (Nick), Stephanie Thompson (Keith), Abbey Archer (Crimson), Tyler Colvert (Tiffini), Emily Hall (Jonathan), Whitney Bennett, Jenna Bennett and Andrew Bennett.

Great Grandchildren: Claire Randolph, Nicholas and Caroline Bosque, Baylee and Josie Thompson, Brennen and Bryant Archer, Kyleigh and Madelyn Colvert, Hadley and Hayden Hall. He also is survived by many nephews, nieces and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, Alabama. Visitation w ill be at 1:00 pm, with services to follow at 2:00 pm. Pallbearers: Jeremy Randolph, Tyler Colvert, Andrew Bennett, Nicholas Bosque, Brennen Archer and Greg Colvert.

Jennifer Kyle

november 30, 1955 — may 9, 2024

Jennifer Norris Kyle was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She left this world on May 9, 2024 at age 68. She was born to Bill and Jadean Norris on November 30, 1955. After graduating from high school, Jennifer welcomed two sons: Dwayne and Brent. After the boys, she started a career that eventually landed her a position as an Operations manager at Merchandise Vending Inc. It was during this time she met her long term companion Phillip Kyle.

Jennifer loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family. She had a recipe for EVERYTHING plus some. She was also an animal lover and avid gardener. Plants filled her home each marked with their “given” name.

Jennifer is now reunited with her parents Bill and Jadean Norris, her older brother Phillip B. Norris, and life companion Phillip Kyle. Surviving family includes children: Dwayne Coleman and his wife Christie Coleman. Brent Coleman and his wife Kimberly Coleman. Grandchildren: Tayler (Tanner)Cose, and Matthew Coleman. Great-granddaughter: Rylee Kate Cose.

A graveside service is scheduled for 3 pm on May 17, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, Al. Attendees are requested to wear bright colors.

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Mozelle Oakes

september 2, 1926 — may 5, 2024

Mozelle Williams Oakes “Gugh-Gugh”, 97, originally from Mississippi and a resident of Trussville, Alabama since 1965, went to be with Jesus (her Lord and Savior) on May 5, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on September 2, 1926. She married the love of her life, Hardy Oakes on August 28, 1948, but was widowed on January 24, 1987. She was a devoted Christian mother and grandmother who exemplified toughness, tenacity, and perseverance. Her witty and delightful sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter Lynda Oakes Justice (Barry), son Daryl Alan Oakes (Dana), grandchildren Austin Justice (Taylor), Alec Justice (Riley-Kate), Anna Leigh Justice (engaged to Heath Horn), Angie Oakes Watts (Chad), Jason Oakes, Lara Oakes Wood (Tyler), Bethany Oakes, Madison Oakes Redd (Derek), DJ Oakes (Lydi), Gavin Oakes, Jaden Oakes, Brooklyn Oakes, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Mozelle was preceded in death by her husband Hardy Oakes, sons Darryl Hugh Oakes, Larry Wayne Oakes, father Ira Harvey Williams, mother Ollie Bell Henley Williams, sister Marcelle Williams Zeller, and brothers Harvey Deshay Williams, James Paul Williams Sr, W.C. (Mike) Williams, and Ira Lynn Williams.

Mozelle dedicated her life to being a homemaker. She worshipped at First Baptist Trussville.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Birmingham, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First Baptist Church Trussville.

Elizabeth

“Libby” Cotney

february 15, 1930 — may 10, 2024

Martha Elizabeth Broome Cotney, affectionately known as Libby, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama, May 10, 2024. Born on February 15, 1930, to Hubert L. Broome Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Johnston. Libby was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 56 years, Donald Cotney. Libby is survived by her two children, Donna Elizabeth Cotney Tyner (Randy) and Donald Scott Cotney (Jennifer); five grandchildren, Christina Elizabeth Tyner, Jeffrey Scott Tyner (Brittany), David Jordan Tyner (Whitney), Jackson Scott Cotney and Jordan Elizabeth Cotney; four great-grandchildren, Davis Lanier Tyner, Miller Broome Tyner, Analise Catherine Fragapane-Tyner and Colton Hayes Tyner. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Hubert L. Broome Jr., Robert Lee Broome, and sister Mary Ruth Broome Baker.

A devoted member of the Methodist Church, Libby accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She graduated from Shades Cahaba High School and held a deep love for all things Auburn, celebrating the graduations of her children, their spouses, and grandchildren from the university.

Following the birth of her children, Libby dedicated herself to raising her family before embarking on a career with Passavant Corporate and later Bellsouth Corporation. Upon retirement, she and Donald enjoyed traveling across the U.S. and Europe, creating cherished memories together. Libby took immense pride in her family’s military service, with her husband, son, and grandson serving in the US Army, US Navy and the US Marine Corps.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Chris Mayberry for providing care and comfort to Libby during the last year of her life and to the nurses and staff at Grandview Medical Center.

Services to celebrate Libby’s life will be held Wednesday, May 15th, in the Chapel at Church of the Highlands Grants Mill

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Springville Tigers win second straight 5A soccer championship

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

The lone blemish came at the hands of Northridge High School in the first game of the season. The Tigers then won the next 23 games straight. Friday seemed to be just another day at the office for Meg Arney’s girls, but it was not for the community, as Springville had an e-learning day so the students could attend…and they did. “Our whole entire school is here,” said Arney.

The energy brought by the students, faculty and community members who were there really helped the Tigers pull away in the second half of the game for the win.

The scoreboard would not indicate just how close this game was between two great teams. The score was tied at two at the midway point of the game after Avery Daniel scored in the 31st minute of the half.

The second half was far different. At the 19:05 mark of the half, Audrey Duckworth put one in the net to make it 3-2 Tigers. After that, Rebecca Sierra-Burciaga, who won the game MVP

with her hat trick, scored twice under the eight-minute mark to seal the 5-2 victory and Springville’s second straight state championship.

Arney said, ““I’m so

proud of them. It’s hard to win it once, but it’s really hard to go back-to-back.”

Quite the accomplishment for Springville as they have gone 44-3 in the backto-back championship sea-

sons and there are no signs of slowing down. Rebecca Seirra-Burciaga, Avery Daniel, Audrey Duckworth and many others will return next year. Only Emily Clendenin, Annie Grant, Maggie

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Nalley, Brooke McQueen, Madison Smith, Mia Miller, and Finley Childress graduate

this team. The ros-

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team.

The 2024 Springville Tigers girls soccer team, who won their second straight 5A state championship. Photo by: SHS Athletics

their

Springville baseball season ends with final four appearance

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

ALEXANDRIA –

The 2024 edition of the Springville Tigers baseball team will go down as one of Jonathan Ford’s best. The bad news for other 5A teams is that the Tigers graduate just one player, team leader Tanner Oakes, and will be just as good next year, if not even better.

Ford has been at Springville since 2007. He has won eight area championships along with an elite eight appearance in 2017 and a state championship in 2018, Ford’s best team in his tenure, which went 34-7 on the season. 2024’s team resembled that elite eight team, winning 29 games (the 2017 team

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Blue Devils shock Boaz, dominate Alexandria

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

ALBERTVILLE – The Lady Blue Devils of Moody have made themselves known amongst the best of the best in 5A softball on day one of regional tournament play, winning both of their games in an attempt to punch their ticket to the state championships next week.

The first win of the day for Moody was quite an eventful one. The Boaz Pirates had their way earlier on as they held a 6-2 lead after four innings of play. The fifth and sixth would go scoreless for both teams. In the seventh, the Blue Devils got into the bottom of the inning without the lead changing and that is where the drama ensued. Down by four runs, Abi Gray doubled in the first atbat of the inning. Cheyenne Moore singled to left field and then Emma Kyle got a single of her own to score Gray and Moore and make it 6-4. Taylor Rogers and Ken-

and Southside to make it to state

dall Trimm would each get walked, putting the tying run on base. Bella Turley would tattoo a ball to center field and get a double, bringing home Kyle and Rogers to tie the game at six apiece. With Turley on base, the Pirates decided to walk Charleigh Chaisson and bring up Lacey Nichols. Nichols would slam one to center field for a double that brought home Trimm and pinch-runner Mya Long for the walk-off win. Ryleigh Hodges started on the mound, giving up three hits and six runs while striking out one. Turley took over and picked up the win, allowing four hits and no runs and striking out a batter as well. Turley, Kyle and Nichols all had two RBI each to lead at the plate.

After the big celebration, the Blue Devils would have to regain focus and play another game, this time against the Alexandria Valley Cubs. A letdown was not in the cards for Moody as they whipped Alexandria 12-5. Once again, the Blue Devils

used a big inning, this time the fifth, to seal the deal. Until the fifth inning, Moody was tied with Alexandria. In the fifth, the Moody bats would explode to the tune of seven runs. Each team would score one in the sixth and two in the seventh to end in the 12-5 Moody win. Bella Turley went the distance, allowing 12 hits and five runs and striking out a batter in the win. Emma Kyle would lead at the plate with three RBI. Needing just one win on Wednesday to make it to the state championship, Moody

took on Southside and kindly whipped the Panthers in five innings to win the East Region’s number one

The Blue Devils jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the first inning and used two runs in the second and four in the fourth to get the 12-1 victory over the Panthers. Southside would get their lone run in the bottom of the first. Libby Higgins had four RBI with a home run to lead at the plate to go along with three RBI from Charleigh Chaisson.

Springville softball season comes to an end with region tournament loss

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

FLORENCE – The Springville Tigers had quite a season, spending much of it ranked atop the ASWA polls for much of the season and advancing to the regional tournament. A tough Tuesday and Wednesday ended the season for the Tigers as they dropped their opening game to Russellville, rebounded with three blowout wins and then, in the game that would determine who made it to state next week, came up just a bit short.

Tuesday started a bit rough for these ladies as they dropped their first game against Russellville by a single

run third inning proved to be enough for the Golden Tigers to hold off Springville. The Tigers could only manage a single run in the fifth

as Leah Bowden singled to third to bring home

for the

Bella Bullington had a good night on the mound as she went seven innings, allowing four hits and two runs and striking out five.

This sent the Tigers into the loser’s bracket and that apparently did not sit well with these girls. The Knights of Arab would be the unfortunate opponents to fee the wrath of Springville after a loss and the Tigers would pour out their wrath in a 17-0 thrashing that, thank-

qualifier.

Moody Blue Devils softball team with their Regional Qualifier #1 plaque. Photo by: Nick Rutledge

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Springville Baseball team during

2024 final four run.

Photo by: Angel Brown

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run, 2-1. A two-

Cheyenne Conner

score.

The 2024 Saint Clair County Champion Springville Tigers.

Photo by: SHS Softball

Stallions spoil McCarron’s return

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor

BIRMINGHAM – For-

mer Crimson Tider AJ McCarron returned to Alabama for his first game since the “Kick Six” in 2013.

The Stallions came from behind and handed McCarron’s Battlehawks their second loss of the season in front of 14,000-plus fans.

Birmingham (7-0) played an uncharacteristic game but overcame their mistakes to rally for a 30-26 win over St. Louis (5-2).

Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez continues to make a push for league MVP.

Martinez was 21 of 33 passing for 230 yards and three touchdowns. He added 60 yards on the ground on seven carries.

After the two teams traded punts on their opening possessions, Birmingham’s A.J. Thomas picked off a McCarron pass.

Birmingham punched it in the endzone three plays later on a CJ Marable oneyard touchdown run.

The scoring drive was kept alive after Birmingham head coach Skip Holtz challenged a pass interference no-call.

The PAT failed, and the Stallions led 6-0 with 6:32 remaining in the opening stanza.

St. Louis responded with a 13-play, 60-yard drive that took 7:49 off the clock. Andre Szmyt kicked a 38-yard field goal to cut the Birmingham lead to 6-3 with 14:14 on the clock in the second quarter.

The Stallions responded with their own long drive. Birmingham held the ball for 8:32, going 62 yards in 13 plays.

Ramiz Ahmed’s 27-yarder gave the Stallions a 9-3 lead at the 5:11 mark.

Three minutes later, the Stallions found themselves trailing to St. Louis. A Mc-

Carron 44-yard completion set the Battlehawks up at the Birmingham eight-yard line.

Jacob Saylor scored on a one-yard run and then converted the two-point attempt to give St. Louis an 11-9 lead with 2:06 remaining in the half.

The Stallions put together a methodical 9-play 64-yard drive that resulted in a 5-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Deon Cain.

Marlon Williams’ run gave Birmingham a successful two-point attempt and a 1711 lead with 16 seconds on the clock.

Birmingham committed an unnecessary roughness penalty on McCarron with 11 seconds to go. The penalty moved the ball to midfield for the Battlehawks.

On the next play, McCarron completed an eightyard pass to the Stallions’ 42-yard line.

With one second on the clock, Szmyt connected on a 61-yard field goal to cut the Birmingham lead to 17-14 as the two teams headed to the break.

The Stallions moved the ball to the St. Louis 23-yard line to open the second half but came away empty after Ahmed missed a 41-yard field goal attempt.

The top-ranked Birmingham defense forced the Battlehawks to punt but turned the ball back over to

St. Louis on an Isaiah Zuber muffed punt at the Stallions’ 11-yard line.

Three plays later, McCarron gave the Battlehawks a 20-17 lead on an eight-yard completion to Saylor with 6:17 remaining in the third quarter. The PAT failed.

With 5:03 left in the third, Birmingham faced a third and six at their own 43.

The Stallions were called for holding and found themselves facing third and 16.

Adrian Martinez picked up the first down on a 17yard run to keep the drive alive.

Minutes later, the Stallions entered an unfamiliar situation: heading into the fourth quarter without the lead.

Fortunately for the Stallion faithful, Martinez gave Birmingham back the lead with a four-yard completion to Williams.

The Stallions held a 2320 lead with 12:20 remaining after the PAT failed.

The Battlehawks then put together a ten-play 70yard drive that took almost seven minutes off the clock. The drive culminated in a Saylors seven-yard touchdown run. St. Louis led 2623 with 7:34 remaining after the PAT failed.

The Stallions took only two minutes to regain the lead. Martinez hit Kevin Austin, Jr with a 40-yard touchdown pass to go back

on top. Martinez then connected with Jace Sternberger for the one-point PAT. Birmingham led 30-26 with 5:23 remaining.

McCarron, with an injured lower leg from the previous series and an intense Birmingham pass rush, was unable to move the Battlehawk offense.

The Birmingham offense took over with 3:10 remaining in the game after the St. Louis punt.

The Stallions were able to take 2:30 off the clock but could not run it out. On fourth down the Battlehawks’ Chris Garrett blocked the Drue Chrisman punt.

With 40 seconds remaining in the game, St. Louis had 47 yards to go for the win. The Stallions’ defense forced a fourth and two with 16 seconds left in the game.

Kyahva Tezino forced a McCarron incompletion and the Stallions escaped with the win.

“Wow, what a great game,” said Holtz. “We talked about before the game that this was two good football teams that were going to battle all the way down.”

“Just two teams fighting their tails off,” he said. “But I am very, very proud our team was able to come away with a victory today even with some of the mistakes we made.”

McCarron finished with 19 completions on 32 attempts for 161 yards.

The Stallions rolled up 349 yards and held St. Louis to 214 yards.

Ricky Person, Jr. rushed for 42 yards on ten carries.

Austin, Jr. led the Stallions with 59 receiving yards on three receptions.

Williams and Cain had four receptions apiece.

Tezinoed led the way defensively with eleven tackles.

The Stallions host the Houston Roughnecks this Saturday night at 7 PM.

Trussville’s Kenleigh Cahalan earns softball All-SEC Honors with Tide

From Tribune staff reports

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.

– The Southeastern Conference announced its annual softball awards for the 2024 season Friday, with Alabama’s Kenleigh Cahalan earning All-SEC Second Team honors.

The award is a first for Cahalan, a Hewitt-Trussville High School graduate. Cahalan went 23-for-80

(.288) for the Crimson Tide against SEC opponents, earning a hit in 16 of the 24 league games this season including five multi-hit performances.

Nine of her 11 hits went for extra bases, including six doubles, two triples and a home run. Alabama now boasts 119 All-SEC awards in program history, with multiple honorees every year since 2017.

Mobile’s Marlon Williams Credit: Birmingham Stallions

Kenleigh Cahalan. Courtesy of the University of Alabama.

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went 24-13) and making a deep playoff run. If history is any indication, 2025 could be quite the year for the Tigers.

But, 2024 was not that year for these boys, despite the success. On Tuesday, the Tigers met the Alexandria Valley Cubs, who is made up mostly of seniors.

“We knew going in that Alexandria was really good,” said Ford. “They have 15 seniors and some really good arms. We felt like we would have a good chance to win if we played our best. Unfortunately, we did not do that last night. We made some mistakes early that cost us and

nings, allowing two hits and a run and striking out three. Bella Turley and Hannah Rutledge saw time in the fifth to finish things out and

then some momentum that we were not able to squelch.”

In game one against Alexandria, the Tigers fell 8-1 in a game that saw Alexandria consistently score throughout. The Valley Cub pitching held Springville to just three hits total while getting 10 hits for themselves. Game two would be similar as the Valley Cubs would get the win in five innings by a score of 10-0. A seven-run fifth inning is what would end the game. Springville had another three-hit game with no runs and Alexandria put up their 10 runs on eight hits.

The Tigers’ season ended on Tuesday night with an impressive 29-11 record, and the future certainly looks

secure the win. The 5A state championship will be played in Oxford at Choccolocco Park on Wednesday and Thursday.

bright for Coach Ford and his Springville baseball team.

“I told the guys that one bad day cannot take away from an outstanding season,” said Ford. “These guys have battled and competed all year and deserved to be where they were. We only had one senior, Tanner Oakes, who was a great leader all season. He will be missed but we have a very strong group returning and hope to be able to make a run again next year. But, we know it will take a lot of hard work to get there!”

With names like Carter Samuelson, Alex Holland, Grant Martinez, Jake Conner, Kade Willis and others returning, this team could be tough to deal with in 2025.

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fully for Arab, only lasted three innings. Springville scored four runs in the first, five in the second and eight in the third to mercy rule the Knights and move to the next round. Georgie Chancellor owned the mound with three innings pitched, allowing three hits and no runs and striking out four. At the plate, Leah Bowden, Alex Layfield and Ashlyn Cooley all had three RBI each.

Pleasant Grove would be the next victim for the Tigers and, even though it was the next day, the Tigers were apparently still not happy to be in the loser’s bracket. This time it was a 10-0 win for Springville. Bullington pitched the first four innings, allowing no hits nor runs and striking out six batters. Shelby Hathcock came in for the save, going the final inning and preserv-

ing the no-hitter and striking out one herself. Kiley Christopher had two RBI at the plate to lead all batters. In game three, Springville would have the opportunity to stop taking out their frustrations on other teams and beat the team that beat them on Tuesday with a re-match against the Golden Tigers of Russellville. An 11-1 win for the Tigers would be the end result, sending Russellville home. The Tigers would put up two runs in the first, third and fourth before banging out five in the sixth inning. Chancellor was the pitcher, going six innings and allowing five hits and a single run while striking out seven. Christopher led at the plate with three RBI.

While Springville had revenge on their minds against Russellville, Hayden apparently had the same on their mind for the Tigers beating them twice to win the area.

Hayden would doll out their

revenge to the tune of a 3-2 win that ended Springville’s season and sent the Wildcats into the state championship next week. Bullington pitched the final game, going the distance and allowing three hits, three runs and striking out three batters.

Shelby Hathcock and Kynlee Taruc each had an RBI in the losing effort.

JP Taruc, in his third year, has won the area championship each year.

The Tigers finished this year with a 37-12 record.

Coach Taruc said the following about his team,

“I am extremely proud of my girls and coaches for a great season; although it did not end like we wanted it to.

I love how my girls played through adversity, fought through the season, and became better softball players.

I have always told the girls that winning is the ultimate goal as a team; however, when the season ends I hope they become great players.

Sara Phillips – Hewitt-Trussville Softball and Rebecca Sierra-Burciaga – Springville Girls Soccer