Plan in the works to redevelop downtown Leeds
month.
The event, which will be free to attend, will give community members the
Pinson Council passes budget after months of delay
By Nathan Prewet, For the Tribune
PINSON, Ala. – The Pinson City Council passed the city’s budget at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7 after months of delays.
The subject of the budget has been a point of some contention between council members in their previous
From Tribune staff reports LEEDS, Ala. – Leeds Main Street will welcome representatives from Main Street Alabama and Place + Main Advisors to town later this month to begin work on the creation of a Real Estate Development Plan for downtown Leeds. The redevelopment plan will focus on identifying reuse potential for vacant and underutilized properties downtown by analyzing the local retail market and evaluating several buildings.
“We’re excited to have both Main Street Alabama and Place + Main Advisors experience downtown Leeds, review the data of where our business patrons are coming from, and what other types of businesses would be a good fit for the community,” Leeds Main Street Executive Director Kristy Biddle said. The team will be in town on Nov. 19 and 20 to evaluate the area and host a Walking Visioning Tour. Members of the community are invited to join them on their walking tour
‘A new experience;’ Trussville’s Peach Cobbler Factory reopens under new ownership
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.
– Trussville’s local Peach Cobbler Factory reopened this weekend with new faces, a new look, and new menu items that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The dessert shop initially opened in October 2023 under a different owner, but shut its doors in less than a year.
That was when a new local mother-daughter duo took ownership of the location and started working to save it.
“The opportunity came up for us to take over this one and we just love Trussville and it’s close to our home so we just couldn’t pass it up,” co-owner Pepper Cox said.
Cox and her mother
Melva Rasalan both live in Springville and had been working on opening a Peach Cobbler Factory there be-
fore they were offered the chance to run the Trussville store. Though they still plan on opening the new Springville location in early 2025, right now they are focused on making the store
in Trussville the best that it can be.
“We’re just trying to give it a little bit of a different feel since it is new ownership,” Cox said.
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and share their thoughts and ideas of appropriate businesses for the district.
The walk will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in the parking lot located at 8052 Parkway Drive.
“Main Street Alabama is proud to offer this service to our Designated Communities,” said Mary Helmer Wirth, President/State Coordinator of Main Street Alabama.
“This is just one of the many ways Main Street Alabama assists our communities to reach their full potential.”
The project is paid for through a federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Main Street Alabama in partnership with Opportunity Alabama and the Business Council of Alabama applied for and received an EDA grant, of which Main Street Alabama is using their portion to provide services to designated communities in the form of a real estate redevelopment plan, small scale production workshop, and incremental development training.
A Trussville man has been charged in the
death of Amauria Caffey, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. Malik Farris, 21, was charged with murder, first-degree theft of property, and first-degree criminal mischief.
Caffey, 20, was shot and
Leeds veterans awarded Quilts of Valor
By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
LEEDS, Ala. – In honor of Veterans Day, seven Leeds veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor last Friday night at a meeting of the Leeds Arts Council.
The presentations were conducted by Kate Starcher, the North-Central Alabama Director of Quilts of Valor, along with organizers Lyn O’Leary, Marilyn Milstead, and Phyllis Menger.
The quilts were made by members of the local quilt guilds including the Birmingham Quilters Guild, the Heartland Quilt Guild in Cullman, the West Alabama Quilters Guild in Tuscaloosa and the Evening Star Quilt Guild in Shelby County, as well as individual Quilts of Valor member and Leeds resident, Della Darby.
Those who were presented a quilt included Steve Karr, Kenneth McClure, John Patrick O’Leary, Roger Sheppard, Gary Suckow, Jonathan Wilson, and David Miller.
Steve Karr served from 1972 to 1978 at Fort Jack-
son in South Carolina and received the second highest marksman score in his company. He also served with the 167th Infantry National Guard unit headquartered in Cullman in the Leeds Company. “It is indeed an honor and I am very blessed,” he said while receiving the quilt. “It’s a beautiful quilt! Thank you very much.”
Kenneth McClure served in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1974 with the Skivvy Nine Intelligence Squadron sending messages with Morse code. After mar-
rying his wife Roseanne he was stationed in Korea and served during the Vietnam War.
John Patrick O’Leary was in the Army Security Agency from 1969-1989, stationed for a number of years in Europe as stateside training commands. He received the Meritorious Service Medal, several Army commendation medals, the Army of Occupation Medal and others. He joined the volunteer part of the Coast Guard, the Coast
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Pepper Cox (left) and Melva Rasalan (right) celebrate the reopening of Trussville's Peach Cobbler Factory. Courtesy of Pepper Cox.
From left to right: John Patrick O’Leary, Leeds Mayor David Miller, Jonathan Wilson, Steve Karr, Roger Sheppard, Gary Suckow and Kenneth McClure.
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develop a 22-home Habitat Village in the surrounding area.
The project is part of a major, multi-partner effort to reimagine the area as a “transformational agency.”
“This is huge and will be life changing for the people of East Birmingham and the surrounding communities,” Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said. “This new, innovative campus concept will be a national model for YMCAs across the country.”
The YMCA plans to take its Roebuck property and redevelop its building and land with a goal to address disparities of safe spaces, home ownership, early learning, healthcare, mental wellness and financial literacy.
They have joined with the City of Birmingham
and area partners for what is being called the Roebuck Collaborative for a $15.3 million project to improve the East Birmingham community.
The city is using money from its Community Development Block Grant and its American Rescue Plan Act fund to support the project. The Northeast YMCA will receive major renovations to its current 18,000 square foot facility and add a new 8,000 square foot addition will include a premier health care center, mental health and nutrition counseling, a family and community resource cen-
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ter providing state-funded Pre-K, and programs to support the surrounding neighborhood.
The Habitat Village will include 22 new single-family homes that will provide affordable housing for area residents. These properties, which will be completed in phases of five to six homes at a time, will sit on eight acres of a well-lit walkable neighborhood as well as include a community garden, playgrounds and a multiuse facility.
The partners for this innovative initiative are Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham, Christ Health Center, Impact Family Counseling, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, United Way of Central Alabama/ Meals on Wheels, and Alabama First Class Pre-K.
The entire project is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2026.
A map of the Northeast YMCA site redevelopment. Courtesy of the City of Birmingham.
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Trussville Rotary celebrates Veterans Day with city hall decoration
From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –
The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club adorned Trussville City Hall with ribbons this week in celebration of Veterans Day.
For nearly two decades, the club has upheld a proud tradition of honoring veterans by decorating the building with patriotic ribbons.
This project, initiated by Rotarian Linda Burns in 2005, began with yellow ribbons to show support for
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Vendors will be selling a range of items including artwork, jewelry, ceram-
soldiers and has evolved to include red, white, and blue ribbons, symbolizing the nation’s gratitude and respect for those who have served.
The Trussville Rotary Club partners each year with the Trussville Fire Department to bring this display to life, adorning city hall as a heartfelt tribute to veterans in the community and beyond.
Burns, inspired by a similar tradition in Lake Jackson, Texas saw this project
ics, baked goods, candles, wood crafts, beauty products, pottery, and much more. A limited number of booth spaces are still available, which vendors can apply for at www.tinyurl.com/
as a way to say “thank you” to service members, a mission that resonates deeply with her since her son, Justen, served 20 years in the Army.
“Our military and their families sacrifice so much for our country,” Burns said. “The least we can do is recognize them and say, ‘thank you for your service.’”
The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club meets at First Baptist Church Trussville on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m.
IrondaleArts24. The bazaar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 12 to 4 p.m. Concessions will also be available both days.
Pinson
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meetings.
Former Mayor Joe Cochran was tasked with handling the budget but his condition with ALS became a concern for some as the vote on the budget faced significant delays.
After his death in September, Councilor Robbie Roberts was sworn in as mayor.
Previously, an audit report delivered in June showed some problems with bookkeeping due to a new accounting software system and shortages with the staff. The city did not have a budget during that time.
After this audit was delivered, the council began discussions over the next few months on developing a new budget.
Finally, during the pre-council portion of Thursday’s meeting, the recently appointed Roberts brought forward a proposal after Councilor Brad Walker had urged him to complete one at the last meeting. Roberts said that he met with staff to write the proposal, who found it satisfactory.
“And at this juncture, they feel like it’s okay to have a budget proposal, or a budget, that they could load in that will not impair their work moving forward, so that was a good first step,” Roberts said.
He began an overview, beginning by stating that the proposal was put together to abide by the “spirit” of state law which requires cities that have a budget to only budget expenditures of 90% of their expected revenues.
He said that he believed the law’s intent was to allow for cities with no reserves or minimal reserves to have a “rainy day” fund, which he
said was “not a problem” for Pinson. He went on to explain the rest of the proposal and noted the income portion of it, which was $4,146,660, including a transfer from savings of $400,000. The proposed budget had total expenses numbering $4,132,599.
The $400,000 could be put back into savings by the end of the year, Roberts said. He added that this differential should meet the 10% requirement by law for a 10% in reserve. Walker disagreed with that particular part.
“I mean you’re hiding, and hiding is not the right word, you’re masking the fact that we need to cut the budget somewhere because we don’t expect the revenue to be as much,” Walker said. Though Roberts disagreed, a discussion followed that eventually ended with an agreement to increase the expected local sales tax revenue at $3,200,000 instead of the transfer. Walker believed that the change would meet the 10%.
Additionally, Roberts included an increase in funding for the fire districts. A previous proposal in the past included $20,000 for Center Point and Palmerdale, and Glenwood at $1,500. The new proposal now increases it to $100,000 for each district. He also proposed a dis-
cretionary account similar to the ones for schools. These could be used for station expansions and maintenance issues, he said.
“This is an important step,” said Walker. “And it’s going to go a long way in helping us get grants and other business the city needs to accomplish.”
The budget was approved unanimously during the regular meeting.
Towards the end of the meeting Roberts brought up appointing a new mayor protem, with Councilor Glenda Kirkland nominating Councilor John Churchwell, who was elected after a 3-2 two vote. Councilors Clinteshia Irvin and Walker opposed the motion.
Roberts also announced that applications to Council Place 3, the position he held before becoming mayor, were closed and that eight people have applied for it.
In other business the council:
Annexed
3147 Sleepy Hollow Drive, • Granted a request to allocate $1,500 to the Rudd Middle School girls basketball team for transportation, Purchased a copier for $6,259, • Announced that the Pinson Valley High School football team was given the funds from a private donor to giveaway turkeys before Thanksgiving, Pinson City Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at City Hall on 4410 Main Street. Live-streamed meetings can be seen on the city’s Facebook page.
Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.
Pinson Mayor Robbie Roberts. Photo by Nathan Prewett.
The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club hangs ribbons at city hall to celebrate Veterans Day.
Center Point HS theatre performs for a cause with food drive
CENTER POINT, Ala.
– The Center Point High School theatre program put on its first performance of the year last week, which also offered students an opportunity to help make a difference in the community.
The program partnered with First Priority of Alabama in presenting the show and running a food drive in lieu of charging admission.
“I really want them to be-
come more civic-minded as they’re starting to grow up,” said first-year CPHS theatre director Timothy Kersey.
“Rather than charging money we’re doing the food drive and that’s a way to connect with several of the local churches and some other civic organizations.”
The performance consisted of a one act play, four scenes, and three monologues.
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SPRINGVILLE, Ala. –
The man who was charged in last month’s shooting in Springville has been released on bond, according to court documents.
Adam Cornelius was charged with the murder of John Burgin, 51, at an apartment complex along Forman Street on the night of Oct. 27.
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1974 to 2002 serving in the First Cavalry Division at Fort Hood in Texas, as well as the 24th Infantry at Fort Stewart, GA, the 9th Infantry at Fort Ord, CA, two tours in Germany, the Redstone Arsenal, First Infantry at Fort Riley, Second Infantry in Korea and the Sergeant Majors Academy in Texas. During his career he received the Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, and other awards. Jonathan Wilson served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1973. He served on a remote tour in Greenland. During his career, he was also an air traffic controller officer and was stationed in California, Texas, Mississippi, and Michigan.
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Roebuck vehicle shooting leaves 1 dead; 5-year-old reunited with family
From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
A man was shot and killed while driving through Roebuck with a child in the car Monday morning, according to the BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald.
The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Enrique Cortes of Birmingham.
Just before 8 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a person shot in the 9300 block of Parkway East.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a pickup truck in the roadway and observed the driver slumped over behind the wheel suffering from a gunshot wound.
“We believe that the victim was traveling on Parkway East when a separate vehicle pulled next to the
“Even though it’s the same place, we want it to feel a little bit different.”
From reorganizing the kitchen, buying new furniture, and remodeling the dining room, the duo has been all in on getting the store to look its best.
At the same time, the veteran-owned store will be serving as a test location for new menu items, letting locals try out savory pot pie cobblers, cheesecake in a cup, holiday pecan pies, and other treats before they are available at other franchise locations.
The shop will also offer catering for parties and weddings, and though it only just reopened, they have already had their first success story.
victim’s vehicle and an unknown suspect fired shots into the victim’s vehicle,” Fitzgerald said. Cortes’ grandson, a 5-year-old boy, was also inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting. According to police, after the shooting “Good Samaritans” rushed the child to a nearby CVS Pharmacy for safety. Birmingham Fire & Rescue later arrived on
“When the store was closed there was a wedding that had a contract that they had left and it was kind of forgotten,” Cox recalled. “We were cleaning and we found the contract and we were like, ‘Hey, did you know that they’re not open anymore,’ and she said no. And so we were like oh my God what are we going to do because the store was not ready–we didn’t have any products or any licensing–so the franchise helped us and we drove to Huntsville and got cobblers, came back here and made sure we were
the scene and pronounced Cortes dead.
The child was transported by police to East Precinct and later reunited with his family.
As of Wednesday there was no one in custody.
Anyone with information about the case can contact BPD at (205) 254-1764 or remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $5,000 by calling Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.
ok with the health department and then we did the wedding.”
“All that to say we do weddings and catering,” Cox joked.
As the shop opens its doors again to the community, the new owners are hoping for it to become a gathering space for all dessert lovers and already have plans for trivia nights, local writing groups to meet there, and fun to be had.
“We’re gonna offer fundraisers too for schools and other things,” Rasalan added.
“We want to be very community oriented so we plan to be very involved,” Cox continued.
The Peach Cobbler Factory is located at 5870 Trussville Crossing Boulevard and is open 365 days a year from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Drug trafficking arrest made in Center Point
From Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT, Ala. –
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that it conducted a drugs and weapon seizure earlier this week in Center Point that resulted in an arrest.
On Nov. 5, JCSO Vice and Narcotics detectives received a report of drug activity and conducted an operation in the Huffman Road and Center Point Parkway area.
Law enforcement later conducted a traffic stop on a black Honda Accord on Center Point Parkway, which resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old Trayveon McBride.
During the stop, officers seized 5.28 grams of oxycodone, 0.43 grams of hydrocodone, and 29.11 grams of marijuana along with a Glock pistol.
McBride has been charged with drug traffick-
ing, first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is now out on a $28,000 bond from the Jefferson County Jail. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with additional information on the case to contact them at (205) 325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.
Leeds PD searching for suspected wallet thief
From Tribune staff reports
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds Police Department is searching for a man suspected of stealing a wallet, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.
According to a report filed with Leeds PD, the theft occurred on Oct. 23 at the Shops of Grand River.
Detectives obtained these photos from video surveillance and are asking the public for help with identifying the person shown.
Anyone with informa-
Trayveon McBride
Drugs and the firearm seized in the arrest.
Police vehicles parked near the scene of the shooting.
Courtesy of BPD.
Images of the suspect released by Leeds PD.
Why Do I Need a Dictionary to Date?
Picture this. There I was, sipping a mimosa out on the lawn of the Trussville Entertainment District. The kind of morning when the city feels like your own personal backdrop. Suddenly, my phone buzzes with a notification, and who should it be but a guy I’d been on a few promising dates with. You know the type—great smile, decent conversationalist, and didn’t mind my quirky wit or my obsession with eclectic art and fashion. But then, like a magician’s disappearing act, he vanished without a trace.
A week passed. Then two. Eventually, a month had gone by, and like any rational person navigating the minefield of modern romance, I’d chalked it up to another case of ghosting. But just when I’d closed the book and moved on, I get a text. A simple “Hey, how have you been?” from Mr. Houdini himself, as if he’d merely stepped out for coffee and got lost in the line.
I couldn’t help but wonder—was this some form of romantic resurrection? Indeed, my friends, I had been “zombied.” The term sounds like it belongs in a low-budget horror flick, but in the realm of modern dating, it’s all too real. Zombieing is that delightful phenomenon where someone who once ghosted you suddenly re-emerges from the dating graveyard, acting like nothing happened. It’s a bit like running into an ex while wearing sweatpants—with a hole in them.
Naturally, this sent me spiraling into the digital depths of dating terminology. Did you know there’s an entire lexicon dedicated to this stuff? Benching, where someone keeps you on the
sidelines. Cuffing, the seasonal urge to find someone to snuggle up with during the colder months. Lovebombing, where someone overwhelms you with affection and attention, only to vanish or dial it back sharply. And let’s not forget orbiting—when someone ghosts you but still engages with your social media, keeping just enough presence to drive you bonkers. Another term that just baffles me is breadcrumbing which is basically giving someone enough attention to keep them hooked. My thoughts? Why respond to breadcrumbing when I can have the entire loaf?
I realized that navigating the dating world today is like going on a treasure hunt without a map. You think you’ve found a gem, but it turns out to be a mirage. And here I was, a grown woman, flipping through what felt like the Webster’s of dating, trying to understand what on earth was happening.
The real revelation, however, was this: it’s not about us. It’s about the bizarre behaviors some people have normalized. In a world where communication could not be easier, the lack of it is truly astounding. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from this chaotic landscape, it’s that you must remember not to take it per-
sonally. The truth is, it’s not you—it’s them. Toxic people have become skilled in the art of non-communication and emotional manipulation.
For all the parents, singles, and brave souls returning to the dating pool, equip yourself. Not just with the knowledge of these terms but with the understanding that you deserve better than a half-hearted “hey.” Keep your standards high and your heart open, because somewhere in this modern mess, there are genuine souls searching for the same.
And who knows? Maybe the next time your phone buzzes at that café, it’ll be the start of something beautiful—and zombie-free.
Enter Sophie, a beacon of wisdom and wit in my dating saga. We met during a group yoga class, bonding over our shared inability to master the crow pose. As a professional counselor, Sophie blends sass with sage advice in a way that can transform a “why me?” into “why not me?” quicker than you can say down-dog.
“Why are we letting the whims of these ghostly apparitions define our self-worth?” she pondered once, over an impromptu ice cream session. “Honey, let them drift away like clouds. You’re the sun in
your own sky!” She held my gaze, her eyes brimming with a knowing empathy. Sophie isn’t just about doling out feel-goodery. She dives deep into the psyche, unraveling the knots that these modern dating woes often create.
Her approach is delightfully direct yet filled with compassion. She insists on embracing the art of non-attachment—not an easy feat when you’re craving love
and connection. “Listen, darling,” she’d chime in her signature style, “Your value isn’t determined by someone’s inability to appreciate it. Sooner or later, the right person will see you for the magnificent being you are. Until then, hold your head high. There’s power in knowing your worth.” With a wink and a smile that somehow makes everything right in the world, Sophie reminds us that whether it’s
ghosting, zombieing, or any other monster of the dating deep, nothing is ever worth losing ourselves over. If you’re navigating the tangled terrain of love in the digital age and have stories or experiences to share, I’d love to hear from you! Email your anecdotes, thoughts, or musings to Columnist@ICHBWColumn. com. Stay engaged, stay connected, and as always, stay fabulous… XOXO
My Life As A Hobby: The Vine That Ate The South
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist
I remember the first time I really paid attention to it. I was a young teenager riding in the countryside with my father. We passed a broad swath of it, covering what once was pasture land. Some kind of leafy vine not only had the ground blanketed, but the trees and telephone poles on the property appeared to be drowning in a sea of green. An abandoned house resembled a giant chia pet more than it did a home.
Dad looked at it, shook his head and said, “Kudzu and Southern Baptists are taking over this state.”
That’s a true statement –although nowadays privet hedge and Pentecostals are giving both of ‘em a run for their money.
Kudzu is called “the vine
that ate the South” – and that ain’t a compliment. We hate it. Why? First of all, it has a scary name – it actually rhymes with voodoo. And if you give it enough time, kudzu will engulf anything, leaving trees, poles, and houses looking like a scene from a 50’s horror movie. We even have a name for them – kudzu monsters. Of course, all of us have heard stories of it growing a foot a day (not a wives tale, it really can happen). Finally, a field of kudzu looks like it’s full of snakes. I did some research before I wrote this piece and learned a lot about this fuzzy-leafed menace. Kudzu did indeed come from the Orient. I always thought that some fool imported this stuff from Japan to help with erosion. That’s not quite right. It was first brought over from Japan in 1876 to
an international exposition where it was marketed as a garden plant. It’s hard to believe that this stuff was originally used to landscape around houses. Not today. I don’t think you’ll ever hear someone say, “Honey, you know what would look nice by our azaleas? A big ol’ bed of kudzu.”
In the 1930’s farmers began to use it to stop erosion.
In fact, the government encouraged it’s use by growing millions of seedlings and then paying anyone who would sow the vine.
And you thought people hate the government now –wait until they discover that the Feds are responsible for helping to spread kudzu. In the mid 40’s the government quit paying subsidies, and the planting stopped.
Too late – over a million acres had been cultivated. Unfortunately, it thrives in
the south. For example, Alabama is estimated to have 250,000 acres of the stuff, so it’s something we’ll have to deal with forever.
Most parts of the plant are edible. Yep, we can eat kudzu. That seems like a good idea – after all, it’s eating up everything around us, so let’s eat it back. After all, once redfish was consid-
ered trash until some fisherman accidentally burnt it in a cast iron skillet. Now it’s called “blackened” and it goes for big bucks in fancy-schmancy restaurants. So maybe Paula Dean could give us a recipe for a kudzu casserole – just add a bunch of butter and bacon to it, that’ll make anything taste good. Or fry it – goodness knows we fry everything else down here. Honestly, I think I’d be afraid to eat the stuff. Lord ya’ll, I’m still afraid that if I eat watermelon seeds, the plant will start growing out of my ears. Eating kudzu could be worse – my entire body may end up full of vines.
Perhaps we could find another kind of use for kudzu that would really put a dent in this stuff. How about a weight loss drug, or a wrinkle remover? And I’ll bet if we discovered that it cured ED, men would be harvesting it on the roadsides. The kudzu problem would be solved, but it could become a problem for a lot of middle-aged housewives.
Of course, if smoking kudzu would get you high, we’d have a shortage of the stuff in six months. Before you say I’m crazy, remember there are people out there who will eat mushrooms that grow on cow manure.
I guess some people say if you can’t beat it, celebrate it. For example, there’s a town in South Carolina has a kudzu festival complete with a parade, arts and crafts, and even a beauty pageant. I’m not sure how many Miss Americas started out as Miss Kudzu. And if they’re looking for a sponsor, let me suggest Roundup.
Sean of the South: Bring the Sunshine
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary
Gray weather feels a lot like taking a field trip to Hell. I don’t like overcast days. Whenever the sky gets like this, I sit by a windowsill and entertain the idea of composing Russian poetry. I love the sun. I need the sun. When it disappears, I start to miss the sun in much the same way I would miss trees, grass, or ice cream, if those things were to vanish behind clouds. I wouldn’t want to lose those things. Just like I wouldn’t want to lose muddy creeks and rivers, or large mouth bass. Or sau-
sages from Conecuh County, biscuits made by hand, macaroni and cheese, and barbecued ribs. As it happens, I hold a longstanding county-fair record for eating the most consecutive ribs without being admitted into the ER. I’ll show you my trophy sometime—if ever these godawful clouds go away. I wouldn’t want to lose kids, either. If clouds covered all the kids up in the world, I’d miss them. Especially babies. Fat ones that wiggle when they laugh in your arms, flexing their little stomachs as they cackle, their plastic Huggies getting heavier with each laugh.
I love children. They remind me of who I truly am inside. I am not an adult. Not really. I am really just a tall kid with a mortgage. All attempts to appear otherwise are fruitless.
And since I’m giving big fat opinions, here’s another: I wish pop-singers would quit dressing like giant marital aids. Don’t they know kids watch them on television? Don’t they know there’s more to music than The Carnal Urge? Do they even know what real music is? Consequently, why is crappy music so popular? Why are pop artists with the collective IQ of room-temperature mayonnaise fa-
mous?
I realize this is not a new problem. Idiocy has always been in fashion. Each generation in history had popstars and musicians which drive that generation’s parents completely bat-excrement crazy.
But frankly, I think we all owe Elvis an apology. He might have shaken his pelvis on national TV, but at least he didn’t take it out and show it to anybody.
You want to know what real music is? I’ll tell you. Go visit a classroom full of 5-year-olds singing, “Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man.” Or: “This Little Light Of Mine.” You’ll hear all the real music you can stand.
I’ve never smiled as big as I did when I taught Sunday school, watching 24 kids shatter lightbulbs using only voices. Although my class rarely completed any actual lesson-work because students kept raising hands and expressing a violent need to use the bathroom inasmuch as their parents evidently fed them a steady diet of prunes and Raisin Bran. We used to sing like them, you and I.
I’m glad we were children once, before the gray clouds of adulthood came. Because in those days, we were naive enough to be singers, finger-painters, and storytellers.
We had small vocabularies, yes. But we knew all the important words. And we weren’t too proud to say them, the way adults are.
“I love you, Mom.”
“Thank you.” “I need help.”
“Will you hold me?” “I’m scared.”
Sometimes I wish we had small hands and stinky feet again. I wish we were curious, easily excitable, and too distracted to be sad. I wish we all laughed so hard we were in danger of public urination. I wish we all hugged more than we do now. I wish we could find a way to be children again.
But most of all, I wish these clouds would go away and the sun would come out.
Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist
Samuel Dennis Motley II
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july 27,1948— may 30,2024
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december 12, 1938 — october 15, 2024
Samuel Dennis Motley II (Sam) passed away, peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Ascension Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born in Holt, Alabama on December 12, 1938 to Dr. Jewett P. Motley and Elinor Scull Motley.
Sam was raised in Ensley, Alabama. As a youth, you could always expect Sam to have a ball in his hands whether it be a football, basketball, or baseball; he loved all sports! He graduated from Ensley High School as part of the January Class of 1957. He also attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Sam proudly served in the United States Army, and U. S. Army Reserves from 1958-1964. He was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone and achieved the Rank of E-6 Sta Sergeant. After completing his responsibilities to the Army, Sam went
Roebuck. He started as a Sporting Goods Sales Representative and quickly moved
come the Store Manager of the new Catalog Store in CenterPoint, Alabama in
He spent several years as a successful Automobile Sales Rep., then Real Estate Agent, both in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1980 he remarried and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Here he changed career paths and started working in the Petroleum tank testing industry where he installed and monitored equipment to clean contaminated soil from petroleum spills. After that he owned and operated SD Demolition, a demolition and asbestos abatement company until retirement.
Throughout his life he was an avid fisherman and loved fishing with friends and family. He was a huge fan of Alabama Crimson Tide football. Roll Tide! He was an exceptional cook, enjoyed a good Martini and always had an ‘open door’ policy for “Neighborhood Happy Hour” on Friday evenings.
Linda LeeMones passedawayonMay 30, 2024 in Encinitas, Californiaaftera briefbattle with cancer.She wasbornonJuly27, 1948, in Long Beach, California, Lindawas thebeloved thirdof tenchildrenborntoBill andMedaNorman. Shewas preceded in deathbyher parents, hersisters BarbaraCooley andMerlene Atkinson,andherbrother SteveNorman. Linda leaves behind alarge andlovingfamily,includinghersix brothers andsisters: Bill Norman,BonnieFairchild,Penny Laming ,Jeanette Leap,Tim Norman,and AprilCarl. Sheisalsosur vivedbyher cherished children,ArleneRentz (Lee)and JasonMones (Nicole),andher adored grandchildren, Olivia,Joseph, andLee RentzIV. Linda’s childrenwereher prideand joy. Sheloved travelinganddoingwater excursions with her daughter,Arlene, whetheritwas watchingdolphins or taking aboattoCoronado. With herson,Jason, sheshareda specialbondthrough theirdeepand meaningful conversations.Linda’s career in nursing wasmarkedbydedication andexcellence. Shethrived in nursing andlater in home healthcare.Her work in hyperbaric medicinebeganinLongBeach andeventuallyledher to Birmingham, Alabama, wheresheplayed akey role in startinghyperbaricmedicinethere. Linda’s career progressedtosurgery intensivecare, whereshe often served as head nurse in variousdepartments. After movingback to Californiain1997, shefoundhertruepassion in home healthcare,particularly in workingwithpeoplewithdementia.She cherishedthe one-on-one interactionswithher clientsand theirfamilies, always goingout of herway to ensure theircomfort andwell-being.
Sam was preceded in death by his Parents and wife Vicki Noel Motley. He is survived by his sisters, Linda Motley and Elinor J. Scull (KC). Daughter, Pat Motley. Sons, Samuel D. (Buddy) Motley Jr. (Leigh Ann), Richard Noel (Thanh), Donnie Noel (Tracy). Grandchildren, Jennifer Motley, Kadie Motley, Joseph Motley, Mathew Noel, and Lindsay Noel. Great Grandchildren, Tyler Hayes and Brooklyn Albanese. Also survived by several Nieces and Nephews that truly loved their “Uncle Sam.”
Linda will be remembered forher hardworkingand caringnature.She gave herall to herworkand thepeopleshe loved, leavinga lasting impact on everyone whohad theprivilege of knowingher. Amemorialser vice will beheldin herhonoron herbirthday, July 27 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Homesand GardensinTrussville,Alabama.
A special thanks to Margaret (Maggie) Loar, Sam’s first wife. They reconnected and spent the last years of his life…living, laughing, traveling and loving until his passing. Also, thanks to Ernestine Thompson, Everette Washington, Jennifer Motley, and the Fairhaven Nursing Home SCALF LPN’s, CNA’s and Homemakers for the care and compassion shown during the last few months.
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Sam lived his life to the fullest. His compassionate soul, sense of humor, and the ability to forgive and forget endeared him to all who knew him. He modeled the characteristics of generosity and acceptance. His absence leaves a void in the hearts of all that knew him, but his memory will be forever cherished. May he rest knowing he was loved and will be deeply missed.
march 3, 1943— july 13,2024
A Celebration of Life for Sam will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at Evergreen Church in Ashville, Alabama.
Patricia “Patti” Garner Staton
may 20, 1956 — november 4, 2024
BonnieE.Spearman, age81, passedawayonJuly13,2024. She wasprecededindeath by herhusband CharlesSpearman;parents,Charles andMarie Gordon,Sr.;brother,Charles Gordon, Jr.; niece, Terri AnnBusk. Sheissur vivedbyher daughter,Regenia (Chip) Keith; twosons, CharlesMcAllisterand Eric (Cathy)Jennings;sister,SandraHollis; nieces,Tammy Gulledgeand Tina (Russell) Zientek; special friend, NolenShivers andnumerousgrandchildrenand other loving family members.
Patricia “Patti” Garner Staton, born on May 20, 1956, passed away peacefully on November 4 2024, at the age of 68. A beloved member of her community, Patti leaves behind a legacy defined by her dedication service and her unwavering commitment to helping others.
Be tty Ca ro lG os s
july 17,1948— july 19,2024
Patti had a longstanding career at RE/MAX Realty, where she touched the lives of many through her expertise and generosity. Her professional life was not only characterized by her career successes but was also complemented by her volunteer work. Since 2008, she volunteered regularly at St. Vincent’s East Hospital, demonstrating her compassion and desire to uplift those around her.
Patti was a proud graduate of Huffman High School, and her educational foundation served as a stepping stone for her future endeavors. She was known for her warm spirit and kindness, qualities that endeared her to friends and colleagues alike.
Betty CarolBrown Goss at theage of 76 died at home in Pinson AlabamaJuly19,2024. Betty lovedher family more than she lovedherself.Shehada passion forlife. Sheloved thelordwith allher heart. Betty worked as ahairdresserand latermoved into workingretail.
Her graveside service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, located in Trussville, Alabama. Friends are invited to gather in remembrance of a remarkable woman whose contributions to her community and the lives she touched will never be forgotten.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William Glenn Garner and Barbara Duffy Garner; and brother, William Obie Garner.
Patti leaves a lasting imprint on the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her, and her memory will be cherished by many.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Patti’s memory to the Salvation Army or the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega, AL.
Betty is preceded in deathbySon –EarlRobertGoss, Father – Herschel Brown, Mother –Saloma(Chip)Brown,Sisters–SueChamblee, CharoletteJones,Glenda Faye Brown, Patricia Brown, Brothers –Donaldand JamesBrown. Sheissur vivedbyHusband of 54 yearsEarlRansomGoss. Sons Edward RayGossand TimLovell. Friday nightgirlAngelaLewis.One granddaughter Marisa LyndseyGoss. Alongwitha host of nieces,nephews,family andfriends. Herfuneralser viceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialinTrussville on TuesdayJuly23,2024.
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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings and extend a helping hand to those in need. There are numerous ways you can help those in your community have a warm and welcoming holiday season. One impactful option is by volunteering at a local food bank, where you can help sort and distribute meals to families facing food insecurity. Another meaningful option is to participate in a community meal program, offering your time to serve food and provide companionship to those who might otherwise spend the holiday alone. These acts of kindness not only support those in need but also foster a sense of community and gratitude. This Thanksgiving, take the opportunity to make a difference— reach out and lend a hand to those who need it most.
Paul Majors
Je rry Co ss
january 30,1944— july 13,2024
july 20, 1944 — october 31, 2024
Paul Baker Majors, 80, was called home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, after a sudden illness. Born in Selma, Alabama on July 20, 1944 to J.P. and Marie Majors, he graduated from Orville High School in 1963 and from Auburn University in 1968 with a degree in Industrial Design.
While devoted to his work as a plumbing contractor and homebuilder, he also enjoyed deep-sea fishing, hunting, and art.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, J.P. Majors and Marie B. Majors, his brothers Herman and Leon Majors, and his wives, Sandra Chandler Majors and Violet Hancock Majors.
Paul is survived by his son, Christopher Majors and wife Jennifer, of Montgomery, and his daughter, Elizabeth Bertrand and husband Sean, his grandson, Clark Majors of Montgomery, and two nieces, Melynda Majors of Milpitas, California and Shannon Anderson of Gulf Shores.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 7 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Chapel in Trussville. Visitation began at 1:00 pm.
Jerr yThomasCoss, age80, of Northport,AL, born Sunday, January 30,1944, in Nashville, TN,passedawayonSaturday, July 13,2024, in Fayette,AL. He is preceded in deathbyhis father andmother, Wilbur andMae Coss; and hisfather-in-law andmother-in-law,James and Sara Barker.Heissur vivedindeath by hiswife, Brenda Coss;his son, PatrickCoss(wife)Kris; grandchildrenLaurenBingham (husband) Riley andGrayson Coss; sister,Pat Reynolds (husband) Jerr yofArdmore,TN; brother, Randy Coss (wife) LindaofAllenPark, MI;brother-inlaw, Ronnie Barker (wife) PattiofBirmingham AL:sister-in-law ConniePendley (husband) Ronnie, of Rowland, NC;manyniecesandnephews.
Jerr ywas aser vant of Godand man. He wasa faithful member of theNorthport Church of Christ.Heser vedthe Mountain Brook PoliceDepartmentasa patrolman, warrantofficer, andthenretiredasa detective after 27 yearsofser vice.Hewasan outdoorsman,asanavid hunter andfisherman, whowas happytotakeyou in thewoodsoronthe lake anytime.Jerry lovedcoachinglittleleague andmorethanany thingheloved beingwithfamily andfriends. We will carr yhim in ourheartsforever.
Larry Norman Norred, Sr.
february 11, 1938 – october 9, 2024
Larry Norman Norred, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 9th 2024 with his family by his side. Larry was born on February 11, 1938 in the home of his great grandparents in McKenzie, Tennessee. He spent the early days of
Funeralser viceswereheldatJeffersonMemorialFuneralHomeand GardensinTrussville, AL ,onFriday, July 19,2024. Theser vice wasofficiatedbyhis brother-in-law,Jerry Reynolds. Apolicehonorsgraveside servicefollowed. Hispallbearers were:Grayson Coss, Ryan Barker, Brett Barker,Matt Pendley,Tim Reynolds,and Mike Reynolds.
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ck ie Dewa yne “Way ne ”F re de ri ck
july 2, 1969— july 14,2024
the 20th Special Forces) until honorably discharged in
Larry’s career was in the window, door and millwork business. Which took
Eufaula, AL before returning to Birmingham. He furnished the first phase of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and was part of the inaugural tournament held at the Links course. Later in his career, he focused on architectural millwork restorations including the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Larry Norred, Sr. was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church where he taught both adult and 1st grade Sunday School. His main interest and passion was golf. He played his first round with his father at Roebuck Golf Course at 14 years old. In his lifetime he played over 500 different courses around the world – even Senior PGA Open Qualifying tournaments! Being very social in nature, golf was a natural fit for his gregarious, outgoing personality. Larry was a wonderful storyteller. He loved people and making them laugh with his jokes. He also had a love for vintage cars, classic movies and family vacations.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan Charlotte Roper Norred. His son, Larry Jr. (Paige), his daughters, Laura Joan Norred (Milton Fritts) and Julie Marie Elliott (Jeff). His granddaughter, Anna Paige Norred of Shreveport, LA and grandsons, Jackson David Elliott and Preston Cole Elliott of Hoover, AL. His brother, James Edward Norred of Inverness, FL and many nieces and nephews.
Jackie Dewayne“ Wayne” Frederickwas born July 2nd, 1969 in Hamilton Alabama. He passedaway peacefully July 14,2024 at GrandviewHospitalin Birmingham,Alabama following an extendedillness. He wasprecededindeath by hisfatherPeterJackFrederick,his grandparentsWilliamand Ruth Frederickand Alee andOra MaeMitchell. He is survived by hismotherPeg gy Mitchell, stepmother Sherri Frederick, brothers JimmyFrederick (Amy), Eric Frederick(Candy), MichaelSanderson, andsisters SabrinaMorden, Pamela PharrAguilar (Julio), DianePharr andspecial uncle JamesMitchell. Wayneisalsosur vivedbya host of nieces and nephews andextendedfamily members. Waynewas agraduate of HackleburgHighschool. He wasa furniturebuilder fornumerousyears.Duringthattime,hereceivedcountless awards forhis perfectattendance over hislife. Waynewasan avid wrestlingenthusiast.He wasa particularfan of Hulk Hogan. He hada deep love forhis family making sure he checked in on ever yone often.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Preston Norred and Faye Elizabeth Dinwiddie and his brother, Thomas Norred.
Jane Barker
To ourbrother Wayne, your laughter,loveand kindness will be greatlymissedbutnever forgotten.Wecelebrate thestrengthanddetermination youshowedthroughoutyourlife. Though ourheartsare heav ywithgrief,wefind comfortinthe memories we shared.Rest peacefully,dearbrother.Yourbattlesare over but youwill foreverliveoninourhearts.The funeralwas held at UnionHillFreewill Baptist Church in Hackleburg, AlabamaonTuesday July 23rd, 2024.
august 8, 1937 — november 2, 2024
Amma Jane Barker, age 87, passed away on November 2, 2024, after a long-term illness, at Bay Breeze Senior and Rehabilitation Center.
Jane was born August 8, 1937 in Birmingham, AL. She was married to James Dewey Barker, Sr. on June 16, 1959. They were married for 56 years, before his death in 2015. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Jane worked for Hayes Aircraft, where she was an executive secretary/ typesetter in the early days of the space program, during the Saturn program. After taking time off to raise her son, she became a successful realtor in the Birmingham area. She worked in real estate for 35+ years. Jane was a member of Huffman Baptist Church for 50+ years. She was also a long-time member of the Birmingham Area Board of Realtors.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Dewey Barker, Sr. Survivors include her son, James Dewey Barker, Jr. (Libbra) of Gulf Breeze, FL, two grandsons, James Ryley Barker and Micah Lee Barker, both of Gulf Breeze, FL, and one brother, Walter Herbert Smith of Clovis, NM. There will be a graveside service only on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, Trussville, AL. Dr. Larry Wimberly will officiate.
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Moody blows past Arab to get to round two
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
MOODY – The Moody Blue Devils may be the hottest team in 5A and they proved on Friday night as they hosted Arab in round one of the playoffs, walking away with a 49-7 win to propel them to the second round.
The Blue Devils started the game with the ball and, just three minutes after the action started, Charlie Johnston was finding Josiah Dozier for a 10-yard touchdown. At the 9:01 mark of the first quarter, the home team would find themselves on top 7-0.
The Moody Defense would continue to show that they are one of the most dominate units in all of football as they held Arab to a punt on their first drive.
Moody would go to work and at the 3:42 mark of the first, the deadly combination of Johnston to Dozier would strike again, this time from 39 yards away, making it 14-0 Moody.
Moody would hold the Knights to another punt, but Kaleb Goff would fumble the ball at the 10-yard line.
Arab would use a reverse pass to cover the 10 yards and put up their first points of the game. With 10:47 to go in the second, Arab would close the gap, making it 14-7 Moody.
After a penalty on the kickoff, the Blue Devils found themselves backed up to their own two-yard line. Johnston would find both Dozier and Braden Wright for big plays on the drive, setting the offense up at the one-yard line where Bravis Cave Jr would punch it in for the score and make it 21-7 Blue Devils.
Arab would get the ball back and try to convert on a fourth and short, but the Moody defense would hold them. With 3:58 to go in the second, Johnston would find Dozier for the third time on the night, this time for a 21yard score to make it 28-7 Moody.
Another failed fourth down would lead to a La’Kamren Meadows touchdown from three yards out. The halftime score would be 35-7, all Blue Devils.
The Kevin James show would officially start in the third quarter as the third-
string running back would run the ball on every drive of Moody’s first offensive drive, including a six-yard dash into the end zone to make it 42-7.
The final touchdown of the night came on what would be the play of the night. Johnston would throw a deep ball to Dozier with a defensive player in position to make the play. Instead, Dozier high-pointed the ball and took it from the defender and hit the ground running for the 78-yard score. Moody would go up 49-7 on that play and that would be the final.
Johnston finished the night 14 of 18 for 302 yards and four touchdowns. Dozier had six catches for 185 yards and four touchdowns on the night. Kevin James led the team in rushing, going for 123 yards on 14 carries and the one touchdown. The defense held Arab under 100 total yards of offense.
“All glory to God, like
I said last time we talked at the Leeds game. Without Him, I’m nothing. It takes hard work and dedication,” said Josiah Dozier. “I battled some health issues this week.
Charlie is the best!”
Johnston said, “All glory to God. I am really proud of our team. It was a good week of practice and it showed on the field. We had a good mindset and the coaches made good calls. Line protected great. I am very proud of our team. Josiah is someone I can trust. I can throw to him and he’s going to get it. All of our receivers are reliable.”
Bailey Abercrombie said, “This means a lot. I love Moody. They took me in when I moved from Gardendale to here. They do everything well and prestigious and top notch. It helps us to get big wins like this. Offensive lines have to pick between me and Cam (Mallory). We can’t be blocked one-on-one. It’s fun playing with him.”
“I’m very proud of our team. It was a complete game. We played complimentary football tonight. With the exception of a few drives, we scored. On defense, outside of giving them the ball at the 10, we stopped them all night. I thought, on tape, they were
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Cougars maul Titans
By Britney Bailey, For the Tribune
CLAY – The ClayChalkville Cougars have gained their first victory of the playoff season in round one to advance after defeating the Gadsden City Titans at home Friday night 33-3. Xavier Starks started things off for the Cougars with a 72-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff. The PAT from Joseph Del Toro gave the Cougars a seven-point lead with mere seconds off the play clock. Aaron Osley added to the Cougar lead with a 33yard touchdown run at the 6:00 mark. Del Toro added another PAT to up the lead to 14-0. Osley’s touchdown was an impressive finish to a 5-play drive for 70 yards for the Cougars. Osley finished the night with 90 yards on ten carries. The Titans scored their
first and only points just before the second quarter with a 32-yard field goal from Chris Thomas. Despite heavy efforts from Cougar quarterback Aaron Frye and tight end Jacari Johnson, the Cougars could not reach the endzone in the second quarter. However, Del Toro delivered with two field goals of 22 and 26 yards to put the Cougars up 20-3 going into the half.
A pick-six at the hands of Cougar cornerback Lance Lee added on six more for the Cougars at the 1:41 mark in the third, giving the Cougars a 26-3 after an unsuccessful PAT attempt.
The night’s final touchdown came in the top of the fourth quarter with 9:59 to go in the contest. Cougar running back Joshua Woods punched in a oneyard touchdown run to end
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The Moody Blue Devils enter the playing field for round one of the playoffs against Arab. Credit: Johnny Sanders
Clay quarterback Aaron Frye with the throw. Credit: Ron Burkett
Pirates sink Eagles’ season
By Shane Paschal, For the Tribune
BOAZ – Center Point traveled to Boaz in the first round of the AHSAA 5A Playoffs, making their seventh straight trip under seventh-year head coach
George Bates.
The Eagles (5-5) were the third-place team from Region 6, while Boaz (8-2) was the second-place team from Region 8.
The game started slow for both teams. There was no scoring in the opening quarter, and the only threat by either team was a drive by Center Point, which ended in a fumble.
The second quarter would see more action, with Boaz opening the scoring on a seven-yard pass for a touchdown, and with the extra point, the Pirates would lead 7-0 with 10:48 left in the half.
The teams would trade possessions, and then Boaz would punt to the Eagles, which would be returned 48 yards by Jaquoryae Busby for a touchdown. Moore would run in the two-point conversion, and with 4:15 left in the half, Center Point held an 8-7 lead over the Pirates. That would be how the half would end.
Center Point got the ball to start the second
half, drove down the field, and had a first-and-goal at the Pirate eight-yard line.
The Eagles went backward from there and were sacked at the Boaz 22-yard line on fourth down, turning the ball over.
Boaz took the ball and drove down the field, culminating in a twelve-yard quarterback keeper for a touchdown. The two-point pass was good, and with 2:56 left in the third quarter, Boaz led 15-8.
The third quarter would end with Boaz ahead 15-8. Boaz scored again early in the fourth quarter on a tenyard quarterback keeper, and with the extra point, the Pirates extended their lead to 22-8 with 9:05 left in the game.
Center Point would have a pass intercepted on their next possession at their 29-yard line with 8:15 left. Boaz would drain the clock and score on a seven-yard run. With the extra point, the Pirates extended their lead to 29-8 with 4:34 left.
The Eagles would get the ball back but could not get a first down, turning the ball over on downs with 2:30 left in the game. Boaz then ran the ball and drained the rest of the clock to win the game, 29-8.
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Greenwave win a thriller over Guntersville to advance
By Will Heath, for the Tribune
LEEDS – According to Taylon Gaiter, Friday night’s epic first-round matchup turned on a simple request.
Tied at 28 with 6thranked Guntersville and facing 3rd down at their own 32 with 28 seconds left, Leeds called its final timeout. In the huddle, Gaiter says, he asked for the football.
“I said, ‘Coach I want it,’” Gaiter said after the game.
And so, in a game the 9th-ranked Green Wave had dominated on the ground, senior quarterback Conner Nelson dropped back and lofted a pass down the middle of the field to his streaking wide receiver.
“That safety just shot down, and I knew Taylon was open on that post route,” Nelson said. “I just threw it and I had faith in him.”
Gaiter never broke stride. The 68-yard touchdown sent Leeds (9-2) to the second round of the AHSAA 5A playoffs in epic fashion, with a 35-28 victory. They’ll travel to face Fairview next Friday.
“We get another Monday,” Nelson said on the field in between handshakes from fans. “We get another Monday.”
That earned Monday is in no small part due to Nelson’s efforts. Facing a Guntersville team that Jerry
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the contest with a 33-3 final score. The Clay offense generated 185 yards through the air and 153 on the ground.
The Cougars limited the
Hood called the third-highest scoring offense in Class 5A, Nelson accounted for 347 of the Green Wave’s 427 yards of offense. He ran for 186 and four TDs, threw for 153 and the game-winning score, caught one pass at the receiver spot and played much of the game at safety.
“They (Guntersville) got a bunch of athletes,” Nelson said. “I just feel like down here we’re way more physical and we just played every snap, every second of the game, just as hard as we can.”
That effort was necessary to counter the Wildcats (9-2), who rolled up 337 yards of offense themselves. Guntersville QB Street Smith threw for 141 yards
Titans to 160 total yards.
“Our defense played well, and they answered the challenge we gave them Monday. They didn’t play well last week, so they responded well,” Cougar Head Coach Stuart Floyd
and ran for 64, account for all 28 of the visiting team’s points.
“He (Smith) played so hard,” Guntersville head coach Lance Reese said. “I thought my guys fought to the very end.”
The Wildcats opened the game with a lightning-fast drive, scoring on the fourth play from scrimmage on a 31-yard pass from Smith to Dadrien Waller. After Nelson’s first TD tied the game in the second quarter, Smith needed 5 snaps to score again, this time on a 1-yard sneak.
Nelson answered that with a 12-yard TD run, and the Green Wave took the lead on a 3-yard Nelson run in the third quarter following a Miles Jones interception.
said of his defense stepping up in the win.
The Cougars advance to the second round, facing Muscle Shoals on the road. They met at this same time last year and won.
“They’ve got a lot of ex-
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Smith answered with a 28-yard scramble for a TD.
“That team is unbelievable, from Guntersville,” Leeds head coach Jerry Hood said. “They played awesome.”
After Nelson scored his fourth TD — a 58-yard run in the fourth quarter — Smith led the Wildcats on a 65-yard drive to knot things up again. The QB snuck in for a 1-yard TD, then found Waller for a 2-point conversion that tied the game with 2:01 remaining.
Hood said the final TD pass was “better than playing for overtime.”
“There was nothing negative about it,” he said. “Just take a shot.”
Hood and the Green Wave also endured a scary moment just before Guntersville scored to tie the game, as defensive back Miles Ashford left the game on a stretcher following a collision. Hood said Ashford was moving and talking on the field before paramedics strapped him to the gurney.
“He got a stinger somewhere around his neck,” he said. “It was precautionary.”
Leeds now prepares to face Fairview, the Green Wave’s fifth straight season playing in the second round of the playoffs.
“What we do understand, is, you get in this game, let it hang out,” Hood said. “Because if not, your season’s over, right?”
perience like we do in the playoffs; they’re a third, fourth round team year in and year out, there’s a lot of experience with them and their coaching staff,” said Floyd on the familiar matchup.
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Center Point’s George Bates. Credit: Ron Burkett
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Springville’s Jon Clements resigns
By Johnny Sanders and John Goolsby
SPRINGVILLE –
Springville’s Jon Clements resigned as head coach of the Tigers football team on Wednesday morning. He met with the players on Thursday morning to let them know.
The 2023 Tribune Coach of the Year recipient spent four seasons at the helm of the Tigers and compiled a 13-28 record with one playoff appearance.
2009.
The 2024 season was tough, as the bulk of the offensive production from the previous year was lost to graduation. Those departures, plus a late-season torn labrum for quarterback and team leader Jake Conner, led to a 3-6 record.
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Huskies fall on the road
By Sherry J. Parker, For the Tribune
MOBILE – The eighthranked Hewitt-Trussville Huskies traveled to Mobile to face the number nineranked Baker High School Hornets and their old offensive coordinator in the first round of the 7A playoffs.
With the game’s last snap, first-year head coach Juan Johnson’s Hornets defeated the Huskies 17-14 and claimed the school’s first playoff victory in 40 years.
Baker responded by scoring a touchdown on their first play and forcing a second overtime.
Hewitt’s defense held and forced a Baker field goal in the second overtime period, putting the home team ahead 17-14.
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“It’s hard, man,” said Clements. “One thing I want to be remembered for is being a player’s coach,” he said. “When they needed me, I was there. I may not be the best coach they’ve ever had, and the next coach may be way better than me, but no one can out-love me when it comes to those kids.”
“I want to thank Former Superintendent Mike Hoard and former Assistant AD Wayne Trucks for having the confidence in me to hire me,” said Clements. “Thank you to Dr. Moore and Warren House for trusting me and always believing in me.”
The first half, which featured goal line stands for each team’s defenses and missed opportunities to score for the offenses, ended in a scoreless tie.
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James Kelly broke through the Baker defense to score the night’s first touchdown, putting the Huskies ahead 7-0.
With Hewitt’s last opportunity to advance in the playoffs on the line, the Huskies opted to go for a touchdown instead of settling for a field goal to tie the game. Dobbins fumbled a high snap, and the Huskies were stopped short of the goal.
With the stop, Baker took a 17-14 victory, and the Huskies’ season came to a heartbreaking end.
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Before arriving at Springville, Clements was the head coach at Corner High School for two years. There, he was 13-9 and made back-to-back playoff appearances.
Clements took over the program, led the previous
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three years by Michael Graben in 2021, and went 4-6 his first year. In 2022, the Tigers dropped from 6A to 5A and suffered through a 1-9 season. The 2023 campaign was much better for Clements and the Tigers. In the off-season, a trip to the Air Force Academy led to implementing a new offense. That daring change led to a 5-5 record in the regular season, the school’s first non-losing record since 2011, and the Tigers’ first playoff appearance since
“Had a refreshing week of practice with this week’s team,” said Center Point head coach George Bates. “Coaches had a good plan, and the players executed it well.”
“Tough to win when you have 17 plus penalties and two scores called back,” he said. “Super proud of the coaches and this week’s team attitude and effort.
the best offensive line in 5A and I feel like our defensive handled them well tonight. Josiah is having some
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great nights now. In the past three games, he had nine catches and seven touchdowns. On offense now we are finding our rhythm. Defenses have to make a decision on stopping the run or
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Clements is one of the biggest cheerleaders for the city of Springville. “The community of Springville, thank you for making Friday nights what they are, and that’s fun,” he said. “You always supported my boys, and I am grateful for that.”
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Springville Principal Dr. Gregory Moore said, “Coach Jon Clements has resigned as head football coach of Springville High School. We will begin the process of searching for a new head football coach in the next few weeks.”
The Huskies’ offense had a difficult time during both opening quarters, resulting in multiple turnovers and a missed field goal.
However, Hewitt-Trussville’s defense remained strong. The unit intercepted two passes, blocked a punt, and prevented Baker from scoring points.
Baker capitalized on a Husky turnover on the ensuing drive, tying the game at 7-7 with 1:40 remaining in the third quarter.
While Baker’s offense began finding its stride in the fourth quarter, the Husky offense went backward and lost 11 yards on four drives without gaining a first down.
Two of the best defenses in the state flexed their muscles. Both offenses ran 71 plays and only compiled 201 and 202 yards, respectively, for a 2.8 yards per play average.
“I hate it for our seniors to end like this, said Floyd.
“They made a few more plays than we did. I love this team, and I love these kids,” he said.
Tough way to end the season and head into an offseason of the unknown.”
Center Point ends its season with a 5-6 record, while Boaz improves to 9-2 and moves on to a second-round game at Corner next week.
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The Blue Devils will travel to Wenonah next week to take on the Dragons, who beat Russellville 30-28 on Friday.
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Hewitt head coach Josh Floyd emphasized the importance of holding onto the ball and creating first downs to move the ball down the field. His words seemed to resonate with the team as they returned to the field.
At the 8:06 mark of the third quarter, running back
Baker missed a field goal with a little less than four minutes remaining in the game, and both teams ended with a tie in regulation.
Hewitt-Trussville had the initial possession in the first overtime, and Noah Dobbins hit Dylan Cope on first down to give the Huskies a 14-7 lead.
“A lot of people didn’t have high expectations for them when the season started, but we did,” he said.
“They did a great job this year. I hate how it ended for our seniors because I appreciate all they have done for our program.”
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Springville football coach Jon Clements. Photo by: Ron Burkett