TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A multi-vehicle crash along Interstate 59 in Trussville Tuesday morning left one dead and multiple people injured, according to TPD Lt. Clint Riner. The wreck occurred near the Chalkville Road overpass at approximately 8 a.m. and shut down northbound
Huffman High School student charged with making a terrorist threat to 2 schools
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
– A 14-year-old student at Huffman High School has been charged with making a terrorist threat toward two Birmingham schools, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald.
Clay-Chalkville High School student in custody after bringing gun to school
From Tribune staff reports
Huskies’ Jeff Mauldin to be inducted in Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.
– He led Clay-Chalkville and Hewitt-Trussville high schools to baseball state championships. He became the youngest coach in Alabama high school history to win 700 games. He sent countless student athletes to play baseball on the collegiate and professional level. And now he’s going into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mauldin got the news
last week from long-time friend and Mountain Brook baseball coach Lee Gann. “I wasn’t expecting it to come from him,” Mauldin said. “It is very humbling and it was special for him to be the one to call me.”
“I have been very blessed,” Mauldin said. “God has definitely put me in a position that I don’t deserve.”
Hewitt-Trussville baseball skipper Jeff Mauldin was one of four coaches selected to be inducted in the 2025 class. He joins Pat
Keedy of Gardendale High School, Brent Patterson of Cullman High School, and Steve Shartzer of Huntingdon College.
The ceremony will take place at the 30th annual meeting at the Winfrey Hotel on Dec. 12.
“We are very excited for Coach Mauldin and the recent announcement of his Hall of Fame induction,” Trussville City Schools Superintendent Patrick Martin said. “Coach Mauldin has won a lot of baseball games
and experienced a tremendous amount of success.
However, knowing him as I do, that is secondary to the countless lives his has impacted and the relationships he has formed with his athletes over his many years in the game.”
Mauldin is thankful for the Hewitt administration and their trust in him. “I have an administration that trusts me and lets me run a program how it should
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HTHS, Trussville Police respond to alleged threat toward students
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.
– Hewitt-Trussville High School and the Trussville Police Department have determined that a threat made toward a group of students last Thursday, Sept. 12, was not a “credible threat,” according to HTHS Principal Aaron King.
Springville anticipates budget surplus
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SPRINGVILLE, Ala. –The Springville City Council opened its first meeting of September with a work session focused largely on budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting was held on Monday, Sept. 9, due to the Labor Day Holiday. Dean Goforth, chairman of the budget committee,
Leeds Council passes budget, adopts Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds City Council held a brief meeting on Monday, Sept. 16 where they approved the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget and adopted the required Rebuild Al-
Woman involved in Edwards Lake Road crash dies from injuries
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –An Alabaster woman who was injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Edwards Lake Road last Friday has died, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Kathy Ruth Williams, 51, was driving the vehicle
CLAY, Ala. – A ClayChalkville High School student was taken into custody by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday after bringing a gun to school, according to JEFCOED spokesperson John BPD investigating death of woman shot near East Lake
Shooting threat directed at 2 Birmingham high schools, 16-year-old suspect taken into custody
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
School threats have been on the rise since the shooting in Winder, Georgia on Sept. 4. Local school officials have dealt with threats at Clay-
According to King’s email sent to HTHS parents Thursday evening, the administration acted quickly in coordination with the Trussville Police Department to investigate the situation.
Both the school and police reportedly determined that it was not a credible threat.
“The threat at the high school today was isolated between a small group of students in a classroom,” Police Chief Eric Rush stated.
“The School Resource Officers were notified and the threat was investigated fully by officers and detectives. The student will be
facing disciplinary action from the school and possible juvenile prosecution at Jefferson County family court.”
“The safety of students and staff is of utmost importance and we are confi-
dent as we ready for school tomorrow,” King wrote.
“Parents and guardians, I ask that you speak with your students this evening to ensure they know that threats will be addressed by the Trussville City Schools
code of conduct and are subject to police intervention.”
King added that additional information would be provided on how situations like this one will be handled at the systematic level.
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Police Department is now conducting a homicide investigation into the death of 40-year-old Diana Lajoyce McCall who succumbed to her injuries sustained in a shooting after spending nearly two weeks
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Hewitt-Trussville head coach Jeff Mauldin. File photo Ron Burkett/The Trussville Tribune
Head coach Jeff Mauldin shares the moment with his wife, Chrissy. Photo by Ron Burkett/The Trussville Tribune
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abama Transportation Plan, which opens up funding for road projects.
Prior to the council passing the items on its agenda, Mayor David Miller gave an update on the playground at Leeds Memorial Park, saying that the project to upgrade it has begun.
“We have the equipment, we have the contractor under contract and it won’t be long before we have a brand new, first class, state-of-theart children’s playground there,” he said. “So, it’s something we can be really proud of.”
Police Chief Paul Irwin also reminded the public that the National Night Out event will be held on Oct. 1 at the Memorial Park at 5 p.m. Afterwards the council voted to approve the budget.
An overview of the budget provided in the packet agenda presents a “forecast” for the city’s expenses in the coming year with several “key” economic factors, these being consumer spending and retail growth; housing and construction; tourism and hospitality and infrastructure and public works.
The forecast projected a positive trend for Leeds, especially because of its proximity to the Birmingham Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The budget credits investments in retailers like Buc-ee’s in an expected expansion in retail growth and consumer spending, calling it a “vital source of sales tax revenue.” In tourism and hospitality, Barber Motorsports Park was credited with contributing to the economic growth since its establishment.
However, there are also economic risks, the overview notes. This is namely in inflation, especially with construction costs, labor ex-
penses, and material shortages, and in interest rates that can affect the housing market as well as capital projects.
The full budget can be viewed on the Tribune’s website.
The council then approved the 2024 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan that Miller said was mandatory for cities in order to have funds to spend on road projects.
“What happens is the gas tax is divided up between the state, counties and municipalities and we have to agree on adopting it before we can spend that money and it has to be spent on what is allowed in that document,” Miller said.
The resolution states that, with adopting the plan, it is estimated that there will be an “anticipated” allocation of $158,000 from the act, though with increasing allocations for each following fiscal year.
Of note in the transportation plan is the Highway 78 widening project.
Lastly the council approved a liquor license request from James Carroll, owner of Neon Moon, which is set to take over the old Lynn’s Office Lounge on 8040 Parkway Drive. The request was subject to discussion for the past two meetings in which Carroll was initially declined due to the building’s 100-foot proximity to a church and library.
The council heard from Carroll before eventually drafting and later approving an amendment to the policy that now allows exceptions to places considered entertainment districts.
Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month at City Hall on 1400 9th Street Northeast. Agenda packets can be seen online at the City of Leeds website.
Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.
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be run, or how I feel like it should be run,” Mauldin said. “God has been over the whole thing and placing the
in my path to help me and
Mauldin credits Clay and Pelham for his success early on. “Lawrence Carter was my first principal at Clay and gave a young coach an opportunity,” Mauldin said. “There was no way I had the resume that other people had.”
“Randall Cassidy followed him and was just gold to me,” Mauldin said. “Then I went to Pelham, and Bob Lavett was a former base-
ball coach, and I had him the whole time I was there.”
“When you start thinking about how it started and how I got here, it goes back to Joe Mason,” Mauldin said. “He was a scout for the Mets and lived in Millbrook, Alabama. He came to watch my best friend, and I just happened to be pitching,” Mauldin said. “He picked up the phone and called Jim Case, the UAB pitching coach, and told him that he just saw this right-handed pitcher in Virginia that he needed to sign.”
“The funny thing is that I didn’t even know what UAB
stood for,” said Mauldin.
“Trussville City Schools celebrates this achievement and congratulates him, his family, and his Huskies athletes and baseball staff,” he said.
Mauldin became just the sixth coach in Alabama high school history to reach 700 wins and he accomplished the milestone as the youngest coach ever to do so. His 76% winning percentage is the highest among the six coaches.
Mauldin has won 328 games in his 12 seasons at Hewitt-Trussville. He won
176 games at Pelham from 2007-2012 and he won 218 games at Clay-Chalkville where he began his coaching career.
“I want to congratulate Coach Mauldin on this well-deserved honor,” Hewitt-Trussville Athletic
Director Lance Walker said.
“His HT Baseball program is one of the most respected programs in the state. I appreciate the positive impact he has made on so many students over the last several decades. We are excited about the future of Husky Baseball.”
Photos by Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune
Leeds begins work on splash pad and playground upgrades
From Tribune staff reports
LEEDS, Ala. – While this summer is coming to an end, the City of Leeds is already setting its sights on next year by starting construction on upgrades to two major children’s play facilities.
The work includes the demolition and new construction of the large playground at Leeds Memorial Park on Montevallo Road as well as at the Leeds Splash Pad on Park Avenue.
Leeds Mayor David Miller said the city has
discussed some of the details, including a surplus for the last fiscal year.
“We had a budget surplus, once again, which is a good thing,” Goforth said.
“We’ve consistently had a budget surplus for the last several years which, I think, tells you two things. One, you’re running a pretty good business and it’s growing because your revenues continue to climb.”
Goforth indicated the final numbers would not be known until the fiscal year closes and actual numbers are available, but he estimated the surplus to be approximately $845,000.
earmarked approximately $750,000 to replace all of the old playground equipment, complete upgrades to meet ADA accessibility standards, and replace the rock and shavings ground cover with newer, safer materials
The Leeds Memorial Park project is expected to be completed in a few weeks, according to Miller who added that it will “give Leeds one of the finest children’s play facilities in the state.”
After the city’s splash pad closed early due to ma-
The proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes a 2% cost of living pay increase for city employees.
“We did use the budget surplus which is certainly fine for us to do,” Goforth said. “Everything’s gone up. The cost of living has gone up for everybody and I don’t think we were able to put one [pay increase] in last year.”
The council moved the next regular meeting to Sept. 23 to allow everyone to study the budget in anticipation of a vote at the next meeting.
During the work session, Chief of Police Wayne Walton also updated the council on the construction of a Law Enforcement Memorial at
jor equipment malfunctions, the decision was made to completely renovate it with all new water features, plumbing equipment, and a new surface.
“We have major leaks under the concrete and our pumping equipment is in bad shape,” Miller said.
“I’m happy to announce that a complete remake of our splash pad will commence shortly and will give us what is essentially a completely new facility.”
Miller added that the project will be completed in time for its spring opening
The Springville City Council on Sept. 9, 2024.
Big Springs Park. The memorial, which was primarily funded with donations, was approved in September 2023. Walton asked the council to approve funding for a flagpole at the site to complete the project. The council approved $2,931.83 for the purchase during the regular council meeting.
The council also approved the use of $14,000
and that access will continue to be free of charge to Leeds residents and other designated personnel.
These projects come after the preschool playground at the park was completely renovated in August 2023 with all new playground equipment, designed for children aged 2-5, that focuses on the child’s developmental needs and play styles.
It includes sensory activities, age-appropriate climbing activities, and interactive elements to improve fine motor skills.
from the general fund for the purchase of fire safety equipment.
The total amount of the purchase is approximately $850,000 but $808,000 will be funded by a federal grant.
The grant is shared with Argo, New London, and Shoal Creek, and those neighboring communities will contribute approximately $27,000 in matching funds.
The council also approved an agreement with Wilbanks Engineering to certify work on streambank restoration and a memorandum of understanding with the Nature Conservancy outlining responsibilities for maintaining the work.
The council also ap-
proved a resolution to require construction of the new junior high school to preserve environmental and ecological protected areas during the building process.
The measure was proposed to protect waterways and endangered species indigenous to Springville from erosion, dangerous leaks and other factors.
Speaking to the Trussville Tribune, Mayor Dave Thomas commented on the accomplishments from the meeting.
“I’m thrilled with the resolution passing, regarding the new junior high construction and the flagpole being funded. The memorial is the only one of its kind in the county, remembering the
fallen [law enforcement] officers from St. Clair County,” Thomas said. “And not to omit the significance of the creek bank restoration project finally moving forward, it’s exciting to know what’s coming.”
In other business, the council approved an annual transportation plan as required by the State of Alabama.
All communities receiving Rebuild Alabama funding must file a plan to designate the funding for road work.
The next meeting of the Springville City Council will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 with a work session at 5:30 p.m. prior to the meeting.
Sealed Bids will be received by Trussville Gas and Water located in Trussville, Alabama, until the local time set forth below, for furnishing all labor, equipment and doing the work of constructing, according to Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of Trussville Gas and Water, the project hereinafter described. No bid will be received after the time set forth below; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.
Interested contractors can obtain prequalification applications from TG&W Engineering Department (“Engineering Department”), 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173; Telephone: (205) 655-3211 and must submit the completed prequalification application to the Engineering Department at the above address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024.
The general description and approximate principal quantities for the project are as follows:
Furnish and Install approximately 300 L.F. of 8” dual rotary drilling
Furnish and Install approximately 300 L.F. of 8” (0.375” wall thickness) steel casing
Furnish and Install approximately 40 L.F. of 16” (0.375” wall thickness) steel casing
Furnish and Install Aquifer Testing
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for the project described above are open to public inspection at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Telephone: (205) 655-3211.
Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.
No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.
If said bid equals $20,000.00 or more, a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. The payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water.
Contractor agrees to comply with all specifications, plans and contract documents as furnished by Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34 Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Prior to submitting a bid for this project, contractor must be prequalified as a well drilling contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequalification applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.
Construction begins at Leeds Splash Pad.
Courtesy of the City of Leeds.
Jefferson County man wanted on drug trafficking charge
From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY,
Ala. – A Jefferson County man is wanted on multiple felony warrants charging him with drug trafficking and possession of a controlled substance, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.
Joe Douglas Vines, 48, is 6 feet tall and weighs 140 pounds.
He has short gray hair and blue eyes.
His last known address was at the 5700 block of Lazy Acres Trail, between Pinson and Clay. Tips from the public that lead to the solving of a felony case, a felony arrest, or the issuance of a felony warrant could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
Anyone with information about this individual can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling (205) 254-7777.
Threat
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Chalkville High School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, Huffman High School, and Huffman Middle School within the last week.
Friday morning, Alabaster Police said they were investigating a threat at a local school and Birmingham Police announced that a student was in custody related to a shooting threat at Carver and Parker high schools.
Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald said that on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with the assistance of the Homewood Po-
lice Department, the BPD Intelligence Unit alerted BPD School Resources Officers (SROs) that someone made a social media threat to carry out a shooting at Carver and Parker High School.
“The BPD Intelligence Unit notified BPD Felony Assault detectives,” Fitzgerald said. “BPD Felony Assault detectives obtained a search warrant in connection to this investigation. BPD Narcotics Unit carried out a search warrant on a residence in Northern Birmingham. The search warrant aided detectives in their investigation.”
A 16-year-old male juvenile who is a student at Carver High School was
identified as the suspect, according to Fitzgerald.
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, BPD SROs took the suspect into custody at Carver High School. BPD Felony Assault detectives interviewed the suspect at BPD Headquarters; the suspect confessed to making the online threats.
“BPD SROs transported the suspect to the Jefferson County Youth Detention Center where he was taken in for making a terrorist threat first-degree,” Fitzgerald said. “The Birmingham Police Department will continuously demonstrate that terroristic threats made towards our students will be investigated using all available resources.”
Clay-Chalkville
Huddleston.
“We had a student bring a firearm to ClayChalkville High School today,” Huddleston said. “To our knowledge that person never took the weapon out or threatened anyone with it.”
According to officials, another individual who found out about the weapon reported it to the proper authorities. The school resource officer immediately took possession of the firearm and took the student into custody.
“We appreciate the individual that reported the information and followed the
proper protocols and procedures,” Huddleston said.
“We also appreciate our School Resource Officers and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office for their quick response in dealing with the situation.”
Clay-Chalkville High School
Joe Douglas Vines
Deaths of 2 men at Birmingham senior living facility classified as murder-suicide
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
– The Birmingham Police Department has classified its investigation into the deaths of two men who were found shot to death in a senior living apartment last Thursday as murder-suicide, according to a statement issued by BPD.
The two men who were found dead were identified as 66-year-old Roosevelt Walker and 68-year-old Larry Collins.
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Jefferson County Medical Examiner Dr. Daniel Dye informed BPD homicide detectives that the manner of Walker’s death was ruled a homicide and the manner of Collins death was ruled a suicide.
According to police, the case will be ex-cleared due to the death of the suspect. Just before 11 a.m. on Sept. 5, officers received a call of two people down at Freedom Manor Apartments, a senior living facility in the 1600 block of 5th Avenue North.
On Tuesday, Sept. 10,
School Resources Officers (SROs) were alerted of a
carry out a shooting at Huff
man Middle School and Huffman High School.
BPD SROs quickly notified BPD Felony Assault detectives, and BPD’s Narcotics Unit carried out a search warrant at a residence in East Birmingham, which reportedly aided detectives in their investigation.
BPD SROs, Felony Assault and Narcotics detectives, BPD’s Intelligence Unit, the Alabama Fusion Center, and the FBI identified a possible suspect–a 14-year-old male student at the high school who has not
Officers arrived and found the two men on the floor of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both of the men were unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene
High School.
been identified. BPD SROs took the suspect into custody at Huffman High School. BPD Felony Assault detectives interviewed the suspect in the presence of his parents. During the interview,
the suspect reportedly confessed to making the online threats.
BPD SROs transported the suspect to the Jefferson County Youth Detention Center where he was charged with first-degree making a terrorist threat.
by Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel.
According to the statement, a friend with a key to the apartment called 911 after he stopped by Thursday morning and discovered the bodies.
Irondale woman wanted on chemical endangerment of a child charge
From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – An Irondale woman is wanted on a felony warrant for failing to appear in court to face a charge of chemical endangerment of a child, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.
Jaylesa Deshawn Savage, 31, is 5 feet 10 inches tall and has short black hair and brown eyes.
Her last known address was at the 600 block of Terry Lane, Irondale. Tips from the public that lead to the solving of a felony case, a felony arrest, or the issuance of a felony warrant could be eligible for a
reward of up to $5,000. Anyone with information about this individual can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling (205) 254-7777.
in UAB Hospital, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald.
On Wednesday, Aug. 28 at approximately 7:20 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7700 Block of 5th Avenue South on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and found McCall lying on the sidewalk suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and
Rescue personnel arrived and transported her to UAB Hospital. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, McCall succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. According to police, the preliminary investigation suggests the shooting stemmed from a physical fight involving two separate females and an adult male. McCall was reportedly then involved in a confrontation with the adult male, who was involved in the original fight.
During the confrontation, the adult male reportedly shot McCall and fled the scene.
BPD Homicide detectives have identified all parties involved and will present case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. There is currently no one in custody.
Anyone with information on the case can contact BPD’s Homicide Unit at (205) 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at (205) 2547777.
Huffman
Photo by Tanna Friday.
Police park in front of the Freedom Manor Apartments.
Jaylesa Deshawn Savage
2 killed in Etowah County I-59 crash
From Tribune staff reports
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. – Two people died in a single-vehicle crash last Saturday, Sept. 7, along Interstate 59, according to a statement from ALEA Senior Trooper Cody Farrar.
At approximately 12:25
p.m., a 2023 GMC Box Truck driven by 64-year-old James Dayries of Baker, La. left the roadway and struck a tree.
Dayries and 72-year-old
Mairi Scott of Knoxville, Tenn., who was a passenger in the GMC, were both pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash occurred on I-59 near the 195 mile marker, approximately 12 miles north of Attalla.
Nothing further is available as Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
Head-on collision in Blount County leaves 1 dead, multiple injured
From Tribune staff reports
BLOUNT COUN-
TY, Ala. – On Sunday, a two-vehicle crash near Snead claimed the life of a Cullman man and left others injured, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey.
At approximately 5:50 p.m., 63-year-old David Davis was critically injured when the 2004 Ford F-150
he was driving collided head-on with a 2018 Mazda 3 driven by Adam Schottl, 20, of Gadsden. Davis was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash.
He was transported to St. Vincent’s Blount Hospital for treatment where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Schottl was also injured and airlifted to UAB Hospi-
tal for treatment.
The passenger of Ford, 60-year-old Cindy Davis of Cullman was also injured and transported to St. Vincent’s Blount Hospital for treatment.
The crash occurred on U.S. 278 near Pearman Road, approximately four miles east of Snead.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division will continue to investigate.
Leeds City School District receives Cognia accreditation
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds Board of Education met on Tuesday, Sept. 10, where they heard a report on their recent accreditation by Cognia, a non-profit organization that helps schools advance learning and awards accreditations worldwide, from Elementary Education and Federal Programs Director Burke Wren.
Superintendent John Moore said that over the years the process of accreditation has changed from being awarded to individual schools to now being given to districts.
“So that means our students, when they graduate, wherever they may go, are fully accredited based on world standards,” Wren said. “So if they decide to go international or decide to go, you know, parts unknown, their credits are recognized.”
He also described the accreditation process, where information about the district is compiled both in terms of where they are and where they are going.
“Back in the day it used to be ‘How well have we done?’ ‘What have we done in the past?,” he said. “Now it’s forward thinking. What are we doing now and how can we improve into the future.”
He went on to say that part of the information collection involved stakeholder feedback where they took surveys of parents, students, and staff.
It also included a student performance analysis and evaluation of learning environments, as well as an analysis on the culture of
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learning, engagement, and growth, among other things.
Another highlight was scoring under different standards including test scores, which he said the district scored well in.
However, one area that was noted where the district could improve on was the role of technology in the classroom.
“It’s not that we’re not doing that,” Wren said. “But they wanted to see more students engaged in technology in a collaborative effort, because as they move into the adult world, they’ll be in work environments where they’ll work with other people and technology is definitely a component of that. But how can we engage (smaller) groups and use technology not just for information purposes only but also to engage them as learners.”
At the end of the process, Cognia assigned a score based on what they called the Index of Education Quality, and Wren was pleased to report that the Leeds district scored an above average rating, meaning that they meet
expectations for accreditation.
Wren said that the accreditation rating lasts for six years.
“It’s reflective of Leeds City Schools,” Wren said.
“That’s why I’m proud to say that I work here because it’s a great testament to our people and where we’re at.”
In his comments, Moore said that enrollment has increased, particularly at Leeds Elementary Schools.
Among his other comments were that the bid opening for their projects is Sept. 24, with eight bidders expressing interest in qualifying.
He added that there is a local bid out for the upcoming special needs program at the elementary school, which he hopes will be completed at the end of the semester.
The next meeting was set tentatively for Thursday, Oct. 17.
The Leeds Board of Education meets at 10 a.m. at the Leeds Board of Education Building located on 1517 Hurst Avenue. Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.
Sealed Bids will be received by Trussville Gas and Water located in Trussville, Alabama, until the local time set forth below, for furnishing all labor, equipment and doing the work of constructing, according to Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of Trussville Gas and Water, the project hereinafter described. No bid will be received after the time set forth below; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.
Interested contractors can obtain prequalification applications from TG&W Engineering Department (“Engineering Department”), 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173; Telephone: (205) 655-3211 and must submit the completed prequalification application to the Engineering Department at the above address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2024.
Project Name: Midway Tanks Interior and Exterior Coating
Project Number: 3-007-23
Bid Date and Time: November 5, 2024 at 10:00 am Local Time
The general description and approximate principal quantities for the project are as follows:
1. Furnish and Install Complete Containment of the entire tanks during ALL exterior blasting and coating operations
2. Furnish and Install interior and exterior sand blasting
3. Furnish and Install interior and exterior coating systems
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for the project described above are open to public inspection at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Telephone: (205) 6553211.
Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.
No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.
If said bid equals $20,000.00 or more, a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. The payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water.
Contractor agrees to comply with all specifications, plans and contract documents as furnished by Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34 Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Prior to submitting a bid for this project, contractor must be prequalified as a tank coating contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequalification applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.
Elementary Education and Federal Programs Director Burke Wren shows the accreditation recently awarded to the Leeds City Schools district.
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Lass But Not Least: The Neighborhood Bully
By Ken Lass
There is a bully living at my house. He is mean and aggressive and condescending, and I am afraid of him. Which is weird, because this bully is three inches tall and weighs one ounce.
Several years ago Sharon started hanging a hummingbird feeder outside of our breakfast nook window. It’s a cute little thing, with a thatched red roof resembling a tropical hut, overhanging a red base with six orange ports surrounded by little yellow flowers. Hummingbirds are attracted to bright colors, and this thing is bright enough to be spotted by an orbiting satellite. We had visions of flocks of hummers coming to drink from the multiple ports. We looked forward to watching them frolic and buzz as we munched on our meals.
But almost immediately the feeder was taken over by Brutus. Brutus is a crotchety little guy with green feathers down his back and wings, and a white breast. I named him Brutus for good reason. There is a black mask across his eyes which makes him look mysterious, malevolent, and intimidating. And if you’ll excuse the bad grammar, he don’t take nothin’ off nobody.
From late spring to early fall, Brutus makes it clear to every neighborhood bird that he runs the show. Trussville enjoys a wonderful variety of birds and critters, and our backyard bird pole attracts many of
them. Cardinals, robins, finches, and bluebirds feast on the pole, while crows and blackbirds and mourning doves patrol the ground, sharing dropped seeds with nosy squirrels and chipmunks. An occasional rabbit will join the party. Once we had a blue heron, who apparently got lost on his way to the beach, take a stroll through our backyard. All of these creatures are many times the size of Brutus. There is even a massive hawk that occasionally makes a stop in the yard and perches on the neighbor’s fence, surveying the layout, and perhaps deciding who will be his lunch. All the other birds and animals clear out. All the others, that is, except Brutus. Nobody, not even a hawk, messes with his domain. That especially applies to other hummers. Every day visitors make a run at the feeder, only to be bullied and chased away by Brutus. He will spend an entire day perched on one of the ports, not even drinking, just keeping watch. And he’s got an attitude. When we stare at him through the kitchen window, he glares back at us with a look that seems to say “So what are YOU lookin’ at?” If you were to come and sit in our screened-in porch, Brutus would check you out, hovering just outside the screen, his wings flapping more than fifty times per second, darting left and right, up and down, straining to get a good look at you. I’m kind of afraid to have company over.
Eventually he will take a break from his guard post and fly into a tall nearby tree, where his nest is apparently located. Other hummers are fooled into thinking the coast is clear and buzz up to the trough, desperate to take a drink. Ah, but Brutus is always watching, quick to arrive back on the scene to drive his brethren away. It frustrates us. There is plenty of nectar to go around. Six different ports. Why does he have to be such a hog? Can’t he find some flowers and bushes around town on which to graze? Soon, Brutus will take off for his winter home, somewhere on the coast of Mexico or Central America. We always kind of hope that, when another spring rolls around, he will find another spot in Trussville he likes better, opening up our feeder for multiple new hummers. But I read that these longbilled flyers have excellent memories, and they will almost always return to their favorite places. Brutus has been with us for at least three or four years now. Maybe next year we will hang up several additional feeders, just to see if Brutus can defend all of them. If nothing else, it may wear him out and make him too tired to be a bully. Sharon says I should just go out there and shoo him away. I’m hesitant to do that. He is a beautiful bird and his antics are sometimes entertaining to watch.
And besides, I think he could take me.
Sean of the South: Alabama or Bust
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South
It is raining. It has been raining for the last two days. Almost non-stop. My yard is a river. There are kids in our neighborhood, in the street, playing with jet skis. When I first moved to Alabama, people said the weather was going to be the worst thing to contend with. And they were right, to a point. The weather is unpredictable, as though your senile uncle Albert is fiddling with the weather controls.
I moved to Birmingham in the spring. During our first week, we received 22 inches of rain in two days, whereupon a local man exiting his vehicle drowned on a sidestreet downtown. The very next day it snowed. The following day it was 80-odd degrees and people were cutting their grass, wearing cutoffs.
Bad weather doesn’t scare me. I grew up in Florida, where tropical weather changes every few seconds due to a combination of coastal breezes and overwhelming suntan lotion fumes. But Alabama is WAY different. And the residents seem have grown accustomed to it.
Recently, for example, I was in a local Alabama restaurant, watching a baseball game at the bar when there was a loud boom. Pictures fell off the walls, the tables rattled. The bartender, who was drying glasses, casually said, “Just an earthquake.”
Nobody in the restau-
rant seemed alarmed. The woman beside me at the bar demanded a refill and said, “Turn it up, the Braves are down to their last hitter.”
FACT: There have been 33 earthquakes in Alabama in the last year.
But it’s not just earthquakes and bizarre weather. It’s the current events that happen here. There is a unique vibe to the Alabama headlines unlike anything you’ll see elsewhere.
I didn’t think anything could be more eccentric than Florida headlines.
Almost each morning you’d read national news items like: “FLORIDA MAN CAUGHT DRIVING BEACH VEHICLE MARKED ‘BOOTY PATROL’ FACES CHARGES.”
But headlines in Alabama have an arguably wackier flavor to them.
Some actual recent Alabama headlines:
“NUDE MAN IN HUNTSVILLE EVADES POLICE AFTER ATTEMPTING TO STEAL OFFICER’S CAR.”
“MAN TRIES TO MARRY HIS COMPUTER: JUDGE SAYS ‘NOT
WITHOUT A PRENUP.’”
“GUN FALLS OUT OF MAN’S REAR BODY CAVITY DURING JAIL BOOKING.”
“12 INMATES ESCAPE WALKER COUNTY JAIL USING PEANUT BUTTER.”
“FORMER GOVERNOR ANSWERS FRONT DOOR IN UNDERPANTS.”
And yet, this has been one of the most wonderful phases of my life, living in Alabama. I am proud to be an Alabamian. Not only because of what a beautiful state this is—you can see the mountains and the beach in Alabama on the same day.
Not only because Alabama is home to groundbreaking inventions like the windshield wiper, the automotive airbag, and the Super Soaker water gun.
But because people in this state are among the most gracious you will ever find.
Case in point. The other day I was in a supermarket where a woman dropped her wallet. The man who found the wallet was homeless, just trying to get out of the rain. He found the woman in the cashier lane, where he not only returned her wallet, but bought her groceries. And when he was in the parking lot, attempting to leave the store, two separate customers tracked him down and gave him $100 bills. So there’s something in the air here. I don’t know what it is. But it’s wonderful. And I intend to explore this subject further, if the rain would only stop.
Sean Dietrich (Photo courtesy of seandietrich.com)
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Important Safety Information About The Gas Lines In Your Area
Most natural gas pipelines are buried underground. This is not only for safety reasons, but also to protect them from the weather and ensure reliable service for all consumers. Although pipeline leaks and incidents rarely occur, keeping the delivery of natural gas for everyone remains our highest priority.
Natural gas utility companies like ours set high standards to keep natural gas pipelines incident free. The natural gas industry invests billions of dollars in research, testing, damage prevention, training and awareness to ensure pipeline safety. The natural gas pipeline system is regulated by numerous federal and state government agencies.
In your area we work closely with public fire and safety officials to promote natural gas safety. Damage prevention education and training takes place at least once a year, so local officials are prepared and know how to respond if there ever is a natural gas emergency.
As your neighbors and a part of your community, we know the importance for everyone to be well informed and know how to respond in case of a natural gas emergency.
Detecting A Natural Gas Leak
Natural gas is one of the safest, most reliable and environmentally friendly fuels in use today, but leaks can occur. There are three key ways to recognize a natural gas leak.
Look
Blowing dirt, bubbling creeks or ponds, dry spots in moist areas or dead plants surrounded by green, live plants also may indicate a natural gas leak.
Listen
An unusual hissing sound near gas lines or appliances may indicate a natural gas leak.
Smell
In its raw state, natural gas is colorless and odorless. Natural gas utility companies add a substance called mercaptan to create the familiar, rotten-egg like odor you associate with natural gas. You should take action even if you detect only the faint odor of natural gas in the air.
Take Action For Safety
Here are some keywords to help you remember what to do if a natural gas leak is suspected.
Leave
Leave the area immediately. Do not try to find or stop the leak.
Don’t Touch
Do not smoke, use any type of phone, flashlight, turn on or off any lights or appliances or operate any kind of vehicle or equipment that could create a spark.
Dial Immediately notify us.
(205) 655-3211 or 1-800-755-3211
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur if a natural gas appliance is operated in an enclosed space that has no access to fresh air. Because improper installation of gas appliances can lead to carbon monoxide build-up, it is important that only qualified, licensed service personnel install your gas appliances.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble flu symptoms and include headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have any of these symptoms get fresh air immediately.
You may decide to purchase a carbon monoxide detector. If so, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission recommends that the model you choose meets the Underwriters Laboratory Standard 2034. Under no circumstances should a carbon monoxide detector be used as a substitute for regular inspections by qualified service personnel.
Maintaining Gas Lines
Trussville Gas & Water is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that carry natural gas to your meter. However, you are responsible for all gas lines on your side of the meter. These lines include all piping that goes:
• From your gas meter to the appliances on your property
• From a curb side meter to the home, when the meter is not right beside the home
• From your meter underground to a building, pool, spa heater, barbecue or other gas appliance.
Not maintaining gas pipelines could result in potential hazards due to leakage. To properly maintain your gas lines, you should have them periodically inspected to identify unsafe conditions including corrosion and leaks, and repair any unsafe conditions immediately. A licensed, qualified professional can assist you in finding, inspecting and repairing your buried gas lines.
Markers Indicate Pipelines
Most natural gas pipelines are buried underground. Markers indicate only the general, not exact location of pipelines. They also show the natural gas operator and emergency phone number. The markers do not show the depth of the pipelines or the number of pipelines. Underground gas lines on your property are not marked in most cases, so you should know the location of your gas meter. Be cautious when digging in areas where the lines may connect or extend from the meter to appliances on your property.
A major cause of pipeline leaks is thirdparty damage. This may include contractors or excavators digging, grading, and working along roadways. Please always notify Alabama One Call by dialing 811 no less than two days before starting any excavation.
What To Do if You Disturb Or Damage A Pipeline Or Natural Gas Line
Even if you cause what appears to be only minor damage to the pipeline, immediately notify the pipeline company. A gouge, scrape, dent or crease to the pipe or coating may cause a future rupture or leak. It is imperative that the pipeline owner inspects and repairs any damage to the line or related apparatus. Many states have laws requiring damages to be reported to the facility owner. Do not attempt to make repairs to the line yourself.
Call Before You Dig
Pipelines may be located anywhere. This is why it is important to know where they are before digging for any reason.
When digging, excavating, drilling or moving earth in any way that could damage underground utility pipelines, you must contact Alabama One Call by dialing 811 no less than two days before starting the excavation. This will help avoid costly damage or injury.
A new, federally mandated national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, was created to help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects.
Every dig job requires a call, even small projects like planting trees or shrubs. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you can harm yourself and those around you, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood and potentially be responsible for fines and repair costs. Smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional excavator, one call to 811 gets your underground utility lines marked for free. Don’t assume you know what is below. Protect yourself and those around you– call 811 every time.
We Need Your Help
The nation’s infrastructures, including pipelines, are a matter of national security. If you witness suspicious activity on a pipeline right-of-way, please report it to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible or call Trussville Gas & Water at (205) 6553211. Threat advisories may be found at the Department of Homeland Securities Web site at www.dhs.gov.
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Janice Cummings
january 6, 1948 — september 6, 2024
Janice Diane Cummings, age 76 of Pinson, passed away on Sept. 6, 2024. Janice had retired from Winn Dixie after numerous years of service. She loved cooking for family, sewing and gardening.
Mrs. Cummings was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Gary Cummings; her daughter, Melissa Norris; her parents, Vonda and Lavern Early.
She is survived by her daughter, Robin Norris; sister, LaVonda Carter; sons, Greg (Gisille) Cummings and Bryan (Elizabeth) Cummings; daughter, Karen Maze; grandchildren, Sarah (David) Franklin, Chad (Meliaha) Radcliff, Garrett, Evan, Chase, Anna, Gregory, Stephanie; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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There will be a visitation from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home with burial to be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
Carolyn Summerford Dunn
february 7, 1953 — september 11, 2024
Carolyn Summerford Dunn, age 71 of Center Point passed away on September 11, 2024. She was a native of Center Point and grew up in Center Point. She graduated from Erwin High School and also obtained her Associate’s Degree from Jefferson State Community College. She retired from Jefferson County Department of Health and was a member of Palmerdale Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Eric Dunn (Lindsay) and Amanda Dunn; step-children, Mark Dunn (Bonnie) and Chris Dunn; grandchildren, Christopher, Alexis, Marissa, Emerson, Blake and a 6th grandchild on the way; great grandchildren, Natalie, Elizabeth and Grayson; brother, Howard Summerford (Charlotte). She also leaves behind many cous -
ins, friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the animal rescue of your choice. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 11 am to 12 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Services will follow at 12 pm in the chapel. Burial will take place at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.
Rosemary Lawson
september 14, 1930 — september 10, 2024
Rosemary Lawson, age 93, of Trussville passed from life to everlasting life on September 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Trussville where she enjoyed teaching and mentoring young married women for many years. She was a proud Navy wife who loved her country and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Master Chief James Edward Lawson.
Rosemary is survived by her daughters Donna (Curtis) Stevens and Linda (Bill) White; five grandchildren, Brittany (Chip) Elmer, Jacob (Brittany) Stevens, Hudson (Sarah) White, Jessica (Wilson) Holland, Jenna Rose White; five great grandchildren, Micah Elmer, Caleb Elmer, Issac Elmer who has gone to be with the Lord, Ellie White and Will Holland. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 9:00 am, followed by a Chapel service at 10:00 am. Burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. We are all going to greatly miss our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, but we will look forward to seeing her again in Heaven one day.
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Charles “Ricky” Martin, Jr.
september 20, 1954 — september 6, 2024
Graveside Services for Mr. Charles “Ricky” Martin, Jr., age 69 of Richardson, TX, were held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens where Michael Jones officiated.
Mr. Martin passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at his home.
Born in Birmingham, he graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High school.
After graduation, he attended and graduated from R.E.T.S. Electronic school and worked for Drawing Board, Heidelberg and Fort Deerborn in the printing industry. Ricky enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., fishing, and supporting his favorite football teams, Alabama and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved getting hugs and kisses from his four grandchildren, Jackson, Ranger, Dominic and Remi. Ricky coached soccer teams for both of his sons, Chuck and Chris, and was a member of the Hewitt-Trussville High school Marching Band. He was loved by all of his family and friends, he loved to eat and never knew a stranger. Ricky was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend that will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Martin, his two sons, Chuck Martin (Casey) and Chris Martin (Leslie), his grandchildren, Jackson Martin, Ranger Martin, Dominic Martin and Remi Martin, his brother, Jeff Martin (Michelle), his two sisters, Neysa Martin and Krista Roddam (Buster), numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephews and lots of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Bill” and Lois Martin, his brother, John Martin, his grandparents, Jessie and Louise Martin and John Israel and Mary Melissa Wilson, and numerous aunts and uncles.
Active Pallbearers were Chuck Martin, Chris Martin, Bill McKay, Peyton Caswell, Joseph Rogers, Adam McDowell and Danielle Strunk.
A.J. Lassiter and Jessie Martin served as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and until service time on Saturday.
Richard E. Widick
october 17, 1928 — september 12, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard E. Widick, age 95 of Trussville, Alabama on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Richard lived a full and vibrant life, touching all who knew him with his kindness, wisdom and always present smile. Born on October 17, 1928 in Whitehouse, Tennessee, Richard was the 7th son of 9 boys.
and Richard spent his
V&W Supply Co., which still is a thriving business today. He retired in 1996.
His life was defined by his strong faith, work ethic, generosity and a great love of family.
Richard is survived by his children, Mike Widick (Darlene), Karen Widick Blanton, Gregory Widick (Rhonda), Stephen Widick (Joyce), Jeffrey Widick and Brett Widick (Linde), his brother, Christopher Widick, 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren who will forever cherish their memories of him. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a loyal friend.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Rochelle Widick, his mother, Annie Hodierne Widick, formerly of Coventry, England, his father, Luther M. Widick, and his brothers, Bruce Widick, Francis Widick, James Widick, Larry Widick, Derrick Widick, Jack Widick and Billy Widick.
Active Pallbearers will be Matthew Hearn, Malcolm Johnson, Michael Widick, Justin Walsh, Nick Steward, Tyler Patterson and Isaac Widick.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Trussville, AL from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M., with a Funeral Mass at 2:00 P.M. Procession and Burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
He will be dearly missed, but his legacy of love and kindness will live on. May he rest in peace.
Eddie Seal, General Manager
Cougars handle Mounties
By Brittney Bailey, For the Tribune
CLAY, Ala. - The ClayChalkville Cougars remain undefeated and stamped their third shutout of the season Friday night at home against the Shades Valley Mounties.
The Cougar defense showcased their consistent dominance, holding the Mounties to 12 total offensive yards on the night.
Although the Cougars’ offense started sluggishly, they still scored 42 points. The first set of points was the product of Cougar quarterback Aaron Frye finding none other than wide receiver Jabari Staples on a 17-yarder in the first quarter.
Cougar running back Aaron Osley showed up per usual with a 12-yard run with 40 seconds left to go in the first, sliding through a slew of defenders to increase the Cougar lead to 14 after the PAT from Joseph Del Toro.
Running back Josh Woods snuck in the endzone on a 3-yard pass from Frye to up the lead to 21-0 just before the half.
Osley wasted no time in the third quarter, jetting for a 42-yard touchdown run to pack on six more for the Cougars.
The third quarter ended with a 60-yard bullet from
Frye to wide receiver Kumar Robinson to put the Cougars at the Mounties’ 18-yard line. Frye capitalized on the opportunity with a touchdown run to make it 35-0 after the Del Toro PAT. Woods iced the cake for the Cougars in the 4th quarter on a 19-yard run for a 42-0 final.
“Offensively, it was messy. They had something to do with that; they’re pretty strong up front. It took
us a while to adjust to what they were doing defensively,” said Cougar head coach Stuart Floyd, “Offensively, I thought we were sluggish; defensively, I thought it was the opposite; they were outstanding. We have to get it to where we’re consistent on both sides.”
Shades Valley will take on Pinson Valley in region play next Friday at home. Clay-Chalkville has a bye next week and will head to Thompson September 27th.
Eagles soar behind Moore
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
JACKSONVILLE, Ala.
- The Center Point Eagles continue to flex their offensive muscle. This week, George Bates’ Eagles traveled to Jacksonville and came away with a 40-21 region win.
Deon Moore got the Eagles on the board first with a 64-yard touchdown pass to Keywone Posey. The twopoint conversion failed, and Center Point led 6-0.
Jacksonville answered with a 44-yard touchdown run to take a 7-6 lead.
Moore hit Jaquoryae Busby with a 29-yard pass in the second quarter to put the Eagles up 12-7 after the two-point conversion failed.
Moore extended the lead to 18–0 with a 30-yard touchdown run. The twopoint conversion failed.
Jacksonville then cut the lead to 18–13 on a 13-yard touchdown run. The Golden Eagle’s two-point conversion failed.
The Eagles closed out the scoring in the first half with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Moore to Antonio Garfield. The successful two-point conversion gave Center Point a 26–13 lead at the half.
Julius Finnerson pushed the Center Point lead to 32–13 on a 2-yard run. The two-point conversion failed.
Jacksonville cut the lead to 32-19 on a 13-yard run in the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion failed again.
Moore closed out the scoring for the Eagles on a 26-yard run to give Center Point a 40–19 lead after a successful two-point conversion.
Jacksonville added a safety late off a Center Point punt fumble, and the Eagles left Jacksonville with a 40–21 win.
Moore was six of eight passing for 145 yards and three touchdowns. He ran for 151 yards on 13 carries and added two rushing touchdowns. Finnerson added 116 yards on 14 carries with one score. Defensively, Busby had
two interceptions and double-digit tackles.
“Moore is doing what he did last year,” said Bates. “Moore has been doing it on the offense side the last couple of weeks along with Julius Finnerson rushing the ball, and Moore has been spreading the ball to the receivers.”
“Defensively, we missed too many missed tackles and gave up a lot of rushing yards because of the missed tackles,” Bates said.
“Hats off to Jacksonville,” he said. “Their backs ran hard and had a lot of yards after contact.”
“We didn’t gang tackle and must return to the fundamentals.”
The Eagles host region foe Saint Clair County Friday.
Woods scores. Credit: Brittney Bailey
Center Point’s George Bates. Photo by: Ron Burkett
Moody flexes muscle in 47-0 win
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
ODENVILLE, Ala. –
The Moody Blue Devils went on the road and came home with a big 47-0 win over Saint Clair County.
Calvin Overton got Moody on the board with a 34-yard field goal with 3:58 in the opening stanza.
La’Kamren Meadows punched it in on a five-yard run, and then Bravis Cave, Jr. scored on a two-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining in the first period.
Cave made it a 19-0 game on a ten-yard run with 4:11 remaining in the half.
Neither team could put any points on the score, and the Blue Devils went to the
locker room with a 19-0 lead.
Meadows opened the scoring in the second half with a 38-yard jaunt 24 seconds into the half to push the Moody lead to 26-0. With 5:40 in the third, Charlie Johnston got in on the scoring. The senior hit Jalijah Rutledge with a 43yard strike to extend the Moody lead to 33-0. Johnston wasn’t done for the night. With 4:30 left in the third period, he hit Josiah Dozier with a 28-yard pass to the endzone to give Moody a 40-0 lead. Kevin James finished out scoring on a nine-yard run to give Moody a 47-0 lead at 7:16 in the game.
“I’m telling you we were
clicking the first half but had some stupid penalties and effort penalties,” head
coach Jake Ganus said.
“Man, the deep ball looked [good]. That’s what we’ve been waiting on.”
“We were connecting and hitting some really big targets by Charlie,” he said.
“I’m just really proud of the O-line, clean pocket, and blocked our butts off running and passing, and I just overall was a really good win.”
“I think special teams won the field battle, and we’re explosive plays there.”
“The standard is the standard,” he said. “I’m proud of the guys.”
Moody travels to take on Helena next Friday.
Tigers weather Hurricanes
By Ross Atkinson, For the Tribune
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. -
After a short lightning delay, the Springville Tigers and the Hurricanes of Alma Bryant squared off in Tiger Stadium.
After a Springville punt, Bryant took over and moved the ball quickly to the Springville 15-yard line.
After fumbling on back-toback plays, the Hurricanes were forced to attempt a 42-yard field goal that sailed wide right.
Springville’s second drive went three and out, and after a very short punt, Bryant’s offense began their possession with excellent field position. The Tigers’ defense proved stingy and held on a fourth-and-sevenyard attempt.
Springville’s offense went to work doing what they do best: they got the
ground-and-pound game going. Led by eight consecutive carries by Gavin Webber, they worked the ball to the Bryant three-yard line.
Freshmen Trigg Murdoch would score but have it negated by a holding call.
Two plays later, Jake Connor would stick it in from ten yards out to make it 7-0 in favor of the Tigers.
Bryant’s next drive looked promising before an interception by Reed Wallace cut it short.
Springville would extend the lead when Connor hooked up with Brodie Frederick for a 52-yard bomb to make it 14-0. After forcing a punt, Springville would get going again quickly on offense.
Connor had another long run down to the 27-yard line and would hook up with Frederick again to make it 21-0 at the half.
The second half would
see a lot of the Bryant offense punching and the Springville defense counterpunching.
Bryant would finally get on the board with a field goal after a Springville punt hit their player and left them with a short field. The Tigers led 21-3.
The next Hurricanes’ drive looked promising but was stopped on a 4th down try by a big-time sack by Cody Parker.
After another Springville punt, Bryant would take over and drive it to the Tigers’ 16yard line. The Springville defense would again flex their muscles to seal the deal with a fourth down stop.
Coach Jon Clements would praise his defense after the game. “I’m really, really proud of our defense; they played relentlessly tonight,” he said. The Tigers travel to Lincoln next Friday night.
Moody’s Charlie Johnston. Photo by: Michael Evans
The 2024 Springville Tigers. Photo by: Johnny Sanders
Greenwave rolls over Lincoln
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
LINCOLN, Ala. - It was a first-round knockout for the Leeds Greenwave inside Keith Howard Memorial Stadium.
The Greenies scored early and often, scoring 42 points in the first 18 minutes and 14 seconds of the game to defeat Lincoln 42 to 14.
ZJ Dale started the scoring with a 2-yard run two minutes into the game.
Quarterback Nelson Conner got in on the action and went 28 yards to make it 14-0 with 7:38 in the first quarter.
A 30-yard completion from Nelson to Tailon Gaiter set the Greenwave up at the Lincoln 10-yard line.
On the next play, Nelson hit Gaiter with a 10-yard pass,
giving Leeds a 21-0 lead with 4:34 remaining in the first period.
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Freshman Jaccarious Davis scored on a 37-yard run with 8:46 left in the half to give the Greenies a 42-0 lead.
Tyler Vandiver was perfect on six PATs.
Lincoln added two touchdowns in the third period but could get no closer.
Leeds’ only punt of the first half came at the 4:30 mark of the second quarter.
Meanwhile, the Leed’s defense spent much of the first half in the Lincoln backfield and gave up only two first downs in the first half.
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The Huskies ended the night with a heartbreaking last-minute 8-7 defeat to the Bucs in Region 3.
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The opening quarter of play remained scoreless until CJ Davis broke free for a 43-yard gain, positioning Hewitt’s offense at the goal line with a first-and-goal situation.
Despite their offensive woes, the Huskies appeared to have sealed the victory after turning the Bucs away after a twenty-play, 80-plus yard drive that ended on fourth and goal with a little more than three minutes on the clock.
With 2:13 remaining before halftime, Noah Dobbins made the one-yard sneak for a Husky touchdown; with the Colton Argo PAT good, the Huskies held a 7-0 lead.
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The Bucs put together a 52-yard drive that culminated in a one-yard touchdown run with 26 seconds left on the clock. Hoover converted a two-point conversion and
Kelly stepped out of bounds with two seconds on the clock. That set up a 44-yard field goal attempt by Hunter Curtis. The field goal sailed wide right and the Bucs left Trussville with an all important region win.
“I told the guys that we had to find a way to win,” Trussville’s Coach Floyd. “The weather didn’t exactly cooperate, but no excuses. No matter what the conditions, we have to play hard; play our best and find a way to win as we look toward next week.”
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