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Former Whataburger in Trussville

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune

Brady Flanigan, editor

The

After prolonged political lecture from Mayor Thomas, Springville Council approves pay raise for police

Irondale native helped shape Artemis program ahead of first crewed lunar mission in 50 years

By Terry Schrimscher

John Goolsby, Sports Writer

SPRINGVILLE, Ala. –

City of Argo set to host Spring Fest 2026 on April 18

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

Freddy’s property in Birmingham sells for $2.32 million

New owners of Dobbs Ford celebrate first year of managing dealership

Brady Flanigan, editor

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –

It has been a year of firsts for Dobbs Ford as new owners Joey and Rachel Goshein recently celebrated their first year as managing partners and as members of

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –The Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers property at 3720 Mary Taylor Road in Birmingham has sold for $2.32 million, according to reports published by the Birmingham Business Journal. The sale stands out as

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –

NASA aims to launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 5:24 p.m. CST.

The Springville City Council took a detour Monday night before it returned to unfinished business held over from the Feb. 17 meeting. After an extended work session and a short break, the March 3 meeting began around 6:45 p.m.

As the meeting got underway, the council approved the minutes from the last meeting in February.

The mission is expected to help pave the way for future U.S. crewed operations on the lunar surface and development of a long-term moon base.

Mayor Dave Thomas motioned for them to reconsider the minutes noting members motioned to adjourn before conducting business on the agenda without that motion being recognized.

Four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—will undertake a 10-day mission aboard the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft. The crew will orbit Earth before traveling around the far side of the moon and returning home.

focus on city business.

The Artemis program includes ties to the larger eastern Birmingham area and Huntsville, Alabama.

challenged members of the council to raise their hands if they agreed never again to leave a meeting before the conclusion of business. No hands raised. Along the way, he said the council’s lack of leadership on salaries would be a burden on the city.

afterward, Thomas said he just needed to air his frustrations because the council sometimes delays making decisions it needs to make. He discussed his motion to add unaddressed items from the February meeting to a consent calendar for approval. That approach was denied.

a crucial role in designing the Artemis program. Robinson was part of the initial study team responsible for creating the concept that ultimately became Artemis.

“It went from closeddoor meetings to planning how we were going to accomplish the national objective to get back to the moon,” Robinson said.

ARGO, Ala. – The City of Argo will host Spring Fest 2026 on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 8762 Gadsden Highway. It will be a free, family friendly event, and will feature activities for all age groups, including a car show, food trucks, live music, vendors, a kid zone with inflat-

Thomas then proceeded to deliver a dissertation, as he called it, for the next 55 minutes, cross-referencing political history, addressing recent editorials, and quoting Teddy Roosevelt, Jesus, and Socrates along the way. Although not technically a filibuster, the lecture was designed to prolong the meeting allowing Thomas to air his displeasure at the lack of

ter,” Thomas said. “The ing to adjust salaries wasn’t about their faux martyrdom, sacrificing for the greater

Dr. Kimberly Robinson, a graduate of Shades Valley High School and native of Irondale, played

opportunity to redress the error but chose otherwise, wanting to move on, show ing their frustration and the effectiveness of the filibus-

“The example they set was that if you make an error it can’t be corrected. That the error becomes a mistake,” he said. “But now the window to act has closed ling the next administration with the consequences of their actions,” he said.

Many other cities in the Tribune coverage area approve non-controversial items with a single vote through a consent agenda, a procedural process used to reduce the need for discussion and lengthy meetings. After re-introducing parliamentary rules to the meeting process, Thomas led the council through new business which involved acceptance of bids for a new sewer project which will need further action for financial decisions. The council also renewed the city’s garbage collection contract with Waste Management.

Items from the February agenda were addressed individually. The purchase

Robinson authored the project plan and charter for Artemis and helped establish the program’s first standing review board as NASA assessed designs and outlined how the mission structure would develop. She later served as payload mission manager for Artemis I, which successfully orbited the moon in 2022, the first human-rated launch vehicle to reach lunar orbit since the Apollo 17 mission, before retiring from NASA in 2021 after 31 years with the agency. Robinson later spent four years as CEO of the

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Trussville Wendy’s closes amid nationwide cuts

Human bones found by local dog are connected, coroner says From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A human skull and a left tibia found by a dog in East Birmingham last year are confirmed to have belonged to the same person, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The link was confirmed

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A Wendy’s at 1101 N. Chalkville Road in Trussville has closed, marking a local victim in a wider spectrum of Wendy’s shutdowns across the United States. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Trussville location was listed as formally closed on March 6, 2026

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Foxhound Bee Company to bee-gin construction on new education center

Pinson Council approves contract with NJCC for new fall festival

By Nathan Prewett,

Tribune

for the

PINSON, Ala. – To fill in for the recently shuttered Alabama Butterbean Festival, the Pinson City Council approved a contract with the North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce to create a new fall occasion on Main Street.

vendors. Sponsorship packages will be available in the future, she said.

She added that NJCC will begin providing information about volunteer opportunities and will also hold a car show in the summer.

Like the Alabama Butterbean Festival, the new event will take place on the first week of October.

By Chris Basinger, News Editor

IRONDALE, Ala. – Bee

The new festival will be called the “Pinson Butterbean Days.” At the March 20 meeting, Mayor Hoyt Sanders was authorized to begin searching for ways to start another tradition following the discontinuation of the Butter Bean Festival after its organizers claimed that funding had been pulled by Pinson and Clay; though leaders from both cities denied this.

enthusiasts will soon be swarming to Irondale to visit a new beekeeping education center designed to teach and community members about the world of pollinators.

schak. She explained the nonprofit’s function is to assist municipalities with recruiting and retaining businesses, organizing events, and promoting economic development, among other services.

Councilor Dawn Tanner expressed appreciation and read a brief mission statement from the chamber saying that it seeks to strengthen communities.

“And that’s all what we want to do,” Tanner said.

opened on Saturday.

Prior to approving the contract on Thursday night during a special-called meeting, the council entered into a 30-minute executive session before hearing a presentation from NJCC President Heather Lebi-

Birmingham-based Foxhound Bee Company is preparing to break ground on the 5,000 square foot facility

in the coming weeks, which will serve as an expansion from its current location in Hardware Park. In addition to educational opportunities and STEM programming, the center will also sell a range of products sourced from bees, including honey and beeswax, as well as supplies for beekeepers.

Afterwards, the contract was unanimously authorized for $15,000. A website for the event is already live at www. pinsonbutterbeandays.com along with a Facebook page.

Vendor registration is officially open, though Lebischak said that registration by application is not guaranteed as the NJCC will vet

It will be built across from the all-new Ruffner Sports Complex, which

“We want to be friends with our neighbors. We want to be able to go to the festival and whatever. So I think starting this new page, this new chapter, this is a good way to do it.”

“When looking for a place to build our new beekeeping store, we continued to hear comments about how Irondale was doing great things,” said founder Adam Hickman.

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.

“Everyone on the project seemed to speak highly of working with Irondale and its leadership. So, when we approached the

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Leeds High School freshmen take action to address rising school shootings

Clay-Chalkville High School teacher, coach arrested on domestic violence charges

By Tanna McGuire

sentiment, emphasizing thecal toll that school shootings take on students and their families. “You shouldn’t have to worry about beinging to learn,” Johnson said.

stronger safety measures in schools. Their project, which will be presented at the FCCLA state conference in March, aims to raise awareness about the devastating impact of school shootings and propose actionable changes to improve safety protocols in Alabama

LEEDS, Ala. – A ClayChalkville High School teacher and wide receiver football coach was booked Monday, March 23, into St. Clair County Jail on an outstanding warrant for domestic

vocating for more frequent and comprehensive drills.

“When people’s lives are on the line, we can’t just do the bare minimum,” Davis said.

“Schools should take intruder drills as seriously as they do fire or tornado drills.” Johnson echoed this

cording to the Leeds Police Department. St. Clair County Jail records show Justin Burdette, 32, of Leeds, was booked at 10:19 p.m., March 23 by the Leeds Police Department on a charge of domestic vi-

“We need to make sure that every school feels safe and ready to handle anything that could happen.”

McCormick highlighted the importance of turning awareness into action.

“School shootings are such a huge problem, and we

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The Mourning Scroll

Wake up. Start coffeemaker. Turn on TV. A panicky news journalist is saying America is doomed and only minutes away from exploding. And if not America, at least my house.

Turn off TV.

Coffee is ready. Pour said coffee. Check my phone. Look at emails. The first subject line attracts my attention. “YOU ARE NOT A TRUE AMERICAN IF YOU DON’T READ THIS!!!”

I want to be a true American, but for the next few minutes I’ll have to settle for being a fallacious one. Namely, because it’s a little early to be reading anything in all caps.

Sip coffee. Massage eyeballs. Leash up dogs. Take them outside for morning walks. It’s still dark.

One of my dogs doesn’t want to pee. So we walk in tight, concentric circles through the neighborhood as I whisper-shout, “Go pee!” As though these two words have ever helped a canine successfully urinate

Artemis

U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville before retiring last summer. Huntsville plays a key role in the Artemis program through the NASA Marshall Space Flight Cen-

within the long and noble history of dogdom.

I check my phone. To give my dog privacy. Hop on social media. My newsfeed is nothing but politics. Whatever happened to cute kitty videos?

The first post I see shows the picture of an American flag covered in mud, or perhaps it’s a more organic substance. The first words are: “PREPARE TO HAVE YOUR MIND TOTALLY FREAKING BLOWN, AMERICA!”

The user who shared the

ter, which leads development of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that powers missions beyond Earth orbit. Engineers and scientists at Marshall oversee propulsion systems, including the RS-25 engines, core stage development and mission integration, continuing Alabama’s long-standing role in U.S. spaceflight dating to the Apollo program era.

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brain-blasting patriotic item is my childhood Sunday school teacher. A woman whose wardrobe once consisted entirely of polyester. Her profile picture is a bald eagle wearing a bikini.

Soon, I am walking through a dark neighborhood near my house. My dog is sniffing the millions of locations where other dogs peed. I’m encouraging my dog to leave her mark on this world so we can go back home.

Surrounding me are yard signs galore. There must be

hundreds, perched in ev-

eryone’s yards. Each sign has some urgent message. Some political aphorism or watchword, printed in bold letters. A few of them have cusswords.

Signs are all around me.

Like I’m walking through a red-white-and-blue Times Square. I actually find one sign I agree with. The sign is huge, adorned in stars and stripes, and it reads:

“I’M NOT RUNNING FOR ANYTHING, I JUST WANTED A SIGN IN MY YARD.”

Dog finally pees. We go back home. I’m checking my phone again because it notified me that I had an urgent private message. The direct message comes from a coworker I haven’t seen in decades. We aren’t friends in real life, but he insists on sending me important American videos. Usually these are political ads that require a bottle of Maalox after watching.

Today, however, the video was titled, “CUTE KITTY ON TRAMPOLINE.” There is a God.

Artemis II marks a significant milestone for NASA as the United States prepares to send astronauts back to deep space for the first time in more than 50 years, paving the way for future lunar landings and long-term human presence on the moon.

Drive Out ALS Charity Car Show set for April 11 in Leeds

LEEDS, Ala.

– The 7th

Annual Drive Out ALS Charity Car Show is set for Saturday, April 11, from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. in the front parking lot of The Shops of Grand River in Leeds.

Sponsored by Miss Alabama 2025 Emma Terry and hosted by The Shops of Grand River, the event is designed to raise money for ALS patients and their families via The ALS Association. Admission is free, and vehicle entry is $20.

The show will include a range of vehicles on display; among them classic cars,

Joe Hobby

I woke up at three AM, which is not unusual. At my age, the bladder rules. It was time to take a bathroom break, return to bed, and then think of something boring until I conk out again. That’s normal. What is not normal, however, is what I saw when I turned over and opened my eyes.

Once they focused, there it was, no more than six inches away. I was staring at the business end of my dog, Roscoe. He was lying between me and my wife - and believe me, she had a much better view than I did. I felt like a puppy proctologist.

Properly startled and disgusted, I quickly got up and made my pit stop. Upon returning to the bed, I discovered that Roscoe had moved, claiming my cherished sleeping territory.

street rods, muscle cars, late models, 4x4s, trucks, and motorcycles. Organizers said both exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to join in an afternoon centered around cars, community, and charity.

“This event holds such a special place in my heart,” Terry said. “My Grandy loved restoring classic cars and attending cruise-ins until his health declined with ALS. This event is my way of honoring him while continuing the fight against ALS. I hope everyone will come out and be part of

something truly meaningful.”

Proceeds will benefit The ALS Association through Terry’s Steps for Stewart: Stomping Out ALS

Community of Hope Fund. According to organizers, the money raised helps provide equipment, services and aid for ALS patients and their families.

Awards given at the event will include five Stewart’s Award trophies and one People’s Choice trophy. Registration can be done through contact@ shopsofgrandriver.com or by signing up on the day of the event.

Terry, who currently holds the Miss Alabama title, has used her celebrity to push for people affected by ALS. Her previous titles include Miss Leeds Area Outstanding Teen 2020, Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen 2021, Miss UAB 2023, Miss Jefferson County 2024,

Two Dogs, One Bed, No Dignity

I suppose he thought that possession is nine-tenths of the law. However, since he doesn’t pay the mortgage, I whispered in my library voice, “Roscoe, move over.”

He lifted his head, looked at me like I had just suggested rearranging the furniture during a church service, and then calmly put his head back down. Unceremoniously dissed by a dog. Undaunted, I put both hands under his body and gently flipped him like a 50-pound omelet until I carved out just enough space to lie down. Predictably, this commotion woke up his sister Reese, who decided this was the perfect time to get up, turn in circles, sigh, and flop down in the exact spot I was about to claim.

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dogs that bedtime in our house has the feel of a home invasion. We have two of them, so every night I’m outnumbered and end up negotiating for space in my own bed. It’s like trying to get on a crowded elevator.

Since I am the last one to turn in, by the time I get to bed, my wife and the dogs are already in place. When I say “in place,” I mean fully committed. My canines have been there all day. While I’ve been out contributing to society, those two have been at home running a bed and breakfast - meaning they go back to bed right after they eat breakfast. So, when I get ready for bedtime, there’s no sense that they are “sharing” anything. No, sir. I am a late arrival to something that is already underway.

I can tell by the look they give me. It’s not un-

friendly—it’s like, “Oh good, you’re here. Try not to mess this up.”

At first, it looks manageable. Reese curls up at my feet like a little angel. Roscoe finds a spot between me and my wife. I think, “Well now, this might not be so bad.”

That is a big mistake. Dogs do not stay where you put them. Dogs expand. They stretch out in ways that would impress a yoga instructor. Roscoe starts out the size of a throw pillow and, over the course of the night, somehow becomes the length of a canoe. Reese begins sleeping in a tidy little ball, only to morph into a furry boulder by morning. It’s like they’re conducting a slow-motion land grab. Next thing I know, I have been contorted into a shape no chiropractor would approve of. One leg

bent, one leg straight, one arm pinned, the other hanging off the side of the bed like I’m signaling for help. And heaven forbid if I try to move.

I think dogs have a sixth sense about that. You can be dead asleep, not bothering anybody, but the second you even think about rolling over, they beat you to the punch. And dogs don’t simply roll over. It’s more of a repositioning with intention. It’s like they’re reading my mind and cutting me off at the pass.

I lie there, trying to process how my life brought me to this moment. I consider my options, which are limited. Perhaps I could nudge the dog, but that might trigger a full-body repositioning. That means I could find myself hanging halfway off the mattress, flapping like a sheet on a clothesline. So, I

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Organizers noted that Terry’s advocacy was previously been recognized by the City of Leeds and Congressman Gary Palmer. The popularity of the event has grown with support from groups like the Dixie Vintage Automobile Club. The Shops of Grand River is home to more than 70 retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues, including the Grand River Drive-In and the Grand River Entertainment District. For more information, visit shopsofgrandriver.com

just stay still and stare at the ceiling, accepting the circumstances and questioning my judgment.

And then morning comes. My dogs stretch like they’ve just completed a spa treatment, and they look at me with loving satisfaction. Like, “That was great. Same time tonight?”

And here’s the part that doesn’t make any sense. I say yes. Because somewhere between the paw in my ribs, the loss of personal space, and the late-night… view, there’s something about having them there. They are family, part of who we are.

And tonight, just like every other night, I will climb back into the bed—which is technically mine—and try to get a good night’s sleep in a place where, deep down, we all know…we’re just guests.

a sizeable real estate exchange in the broader Trussville area, though it does not appear to signal any immediate changes on the consumers end. The restaurant remains operational, implying the deal is more about control of the property than anything counter-side. In that sense, the sale appears to be an investment deal above all else. Rather than changing hands as a vacant building or rebranding, the Freddy’s property was traded as an active, operational business. Sales of this sort often imply a growing valuation of the national chain’s

nizations. Booth spaces are $25, and space is limited. Vendors can register online.

ables, and a helicopter fly-in.

Organizers are encouraging attendees to bring their own lawn chairs and enjoy a day of community fellowship and entertainment.

Spring Fest is intended to bring together the residents of Argo, its local businesses, and the surrounding communities.

Vendor opportunities are still available for local businesses, artisans, and orga-

mingham near Trussville, is listed publicly as a former Whataburger—a 3,117 square foot building sitting on a 1.61 acre outparcel with an integrated drive-thru. Records reviewed by the Tribune show the buyer was one Alabama Commercial Property Investments, LLC, a company formed in December 2025. The purchase was financed through Community Financial Services Bank, and tax notices tied to the sale were directed to an address in Hickory, Kentucky connected to a Kevin Newell.

due to “Complete lack of hot water.”

The local closure comes

The City of Argo also recognized several community partners supporting the event, including Argo Christian Fellowship, Hope Fellowship, Clearbranch, Central Baptist Church, and Crosspoint Baptist.

Spring Fest will be overseen by the newly formed City of Argo Parks & Recreation Board, marking one of its first community initiatives. According to the

Newell has a well established background in the quick service restaurant industry. Trade publication QSR identified him in 2023 as the CEO and owner of Supreme Foods, a restaurant operations company in connection with 36 Burger Kings, 34 Popeyes and three Taco John’s. Another industry report said entities led by Newell purchased 16 Burger King and eight Popeyes stores in Kentucky and Indiana in 2022. Publication Restaurant Business also reported in 2023 that an Alabama firm tied to Newell, Newell-Berg Alliance AL, was part of a stalking-horse bid for 31 Burger King

among a broader trend of closures as Wendy’s continues shrinking its footprint. In late 2024, the company announced it would close 140 underperforming

strength, and this location in specific, which is located along a busy commercial stretch of east Birmingham. In short, Freddy’s is still Freddy’s. On paper however, the $2.32 million transaction marks another addition to the larger trend of commercial growth around the Trussville area and eastern Birmingham.

city, the board is focused on expanding recreational opportunities, family-friendly activities, and quality park spaces for Argo residents.

The event is also supported by Unite Argo, a community initiative created by local leaders to encourage connection, service, and neighborly support throughout the city. City officials said the initiative reflects a shared vision of bringing residents together and strengthening the sense of community in Argo.

stores in North Alabama.

This still does not definitively answer the question of what, if anything, is going into the former Whataburger location at 5931 Trussville Crossings Parkway. No public filing reviewed by the Tribune identified a future tenant for the site, and available marketing materials did not point to one either. Still, given Newell’s documented ties to Burger King—including prior dealings in Alabama— and the loss of a nearby Burger King on Chalkville Mountain Road after a 2023 fire, Burger King does not feel like a wild guess, but a guess nevertheless.

restaurants. Again in February 2026 it stated that it expected to close about 5% to 6% of its U.S. locations— roughly 298 to 358 stores— in the first half of this year.

Consumer Reports compares grocery prices across major retailers

A February Consum-

er Reports comparison of grocery prices found that Walmart was not the lowest cost retailer in its national survey of regional and national grocers, with several chains coming in below it and others significantly above it.

Consumer Reports said it used Walmart as its baseline retailer not because of it being the cheapest store in the study, but because of it being the nation’s largest and most ubiquitous grocery retailer. The pricing data originated from research commissioned by Consumer Reports, conducted by New York-based grocery and market research firm Strategic Resource Group.

In the national average across six metro areas, Costco ranked as the least expensive chain, coming in 21.4% below Walmart. Following close behind was BJ’s Wholesale Club at 21.0%. Lidl averaged 8.5% below Walmart. Aldi was 8.3% cheaper. Winco was

3.3% cheaper, and H-E-B was 0.2%.

On the other side, several chains came in above Walmart. Target averaged 5.9% more expensive, Kroger 14.8%, and Publix 20.3%. Piggly Wiggly averaged 22.6% more expensive, Trader Joe’s 24.6%, and Whole Foods was 39.7%, making it the highest-price retailer based on the study.

Consumer Reports said the analysis compared baskets of commonly purchased items, including packaged goods, produce, and meat. Basket sizes varied depending on availability at each retailer, meaning comparisons were strongest among mainstream grocers who carried wide selections of comparable nationally distributed goods. Stores that focused primarily on private label products or specialty goods were compared using smaller baskets. The publication noted that in one example from Chicago, baskets that com-

pared Walmart, Target, and several other mainstream retailers consisted of 56 items, whereas baskets comparing Trader Joe’s to Walmart contained only 23.

Prices were collected in person from stores in late summer 2025, and all prices were gathered over a 48 hour period across metro areas. The figures reflected sale prices and discounts available through any free store loyalty card, but did not include coupons from manufacturers or savings that were only available through specialty smartphone apps.

Consumer Reports noted the difference between the highest and lowest mainstream supermarkets exceeded 33% and grew wider when warehouse clubs, like CostCo and specialty grocers were included. The publication framed store choice as one of the most clear ways consumers can strategically lower spending on groceries as food prices remain high.

By Jeff Poor

While making the media rounds during an apparent image-repair tour in response to his leaked comments about the Alabama Republican Party, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter repeatedly highlighted the House's conservative record.

He did it in his apology letter to the Republican Party and in at least three separate media appearances.

"I think our record speaks for itself. I mean, you know, since I've been Speaker, Alabama has become the most conservative legislative body in the country," he declared on Alabama Public Television. "And so, we're proud of that. We're proud of the accomplishments we've had this quadrennium alone. We've already cut $1.5 billion worth of taxes."

"So, along with the CHOOSE Act — I mean, the list is so long. And our members have done a great job. And I think they are due all the respect that they need."

Something about saying Alabama has the most conservative legislature in the country doesn't sit right.

It certainly isn't a leftwing legislature. Despite regular complaints from the usual suspects, lawmakers have passed a substantial social conservative agenda over the past decade to dispel allegations of being "liberal."

However, those measures, often unenforceable because of federal law, are breadcrumbs tossed with the hopes of placating the rabid elements of the base.

Ledbetter and his counterpart, Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, can cite the 2019 abortion ban, school choice, constitutional carry or the divisive concepts ban when making the case, as if they were all ready to be printed on a glossy mailer, soon to arrive in your mailbox.

When you read it aloud, there is no other conclusion but red-blooded American conservatism.

But like most things involving government and public policy, it is way more complicated than an anecdotal presentation of highlights from the past decade.

National third-party scorecards regularly rank Alabama in the top 10, but any outside group trying to

assess the Alabama Legislature will face challenges.

critics scoff at self-claims of conservatism and will point to the passage of the 2019 gas tax increase.

The perception from the Republican-leaning voting public in Alabama seems to be that as long as the GOP is in control, we'll be OK. That is typically based on the Democratic Party's brand, as portrayed by Fox News or national talk radio.

Do conservatives allow special interests to plot against the will of the voters to change the regulatory structure of basic necessities like utilities or the governance of public education by abolishing the elected school board for an appointed one?

Given the customs and traditions of the Alabama Legislature, it is difficult to take a formulaic approach by plugging in a bunch of numbers and lawmaker votes to assign comparative grades to other statehouses across the United States.

Because of our state constitution, local governments' home rule powers are limited. That means, for example, that if a local government wants to increase taxes or regulations, it is often subject to approval by the Alabama Legislature.

from voting on so-called local legislation. However, if that legislation involves measures that raise taxes or increase regulation for that locality, it counts against those members and the entire chamber on the scorecard.

One harsh critique, based on that scoring method, led Club for Growth president David McIntosh to declare that lawmakers "should be ashamed by their voting record."

What is the reality? If you set aside headline-grabbing legislative gestures that lack an enforcement mechanism or face federal judicial scrutiny, there is still room for improvement. If Alabama is governed by the "most conservative" state legislative branch in the country, why haven't there been significant strides in quality of life?

Fundamentally, is it textbook conservatism to put an extraordinary emphasis on economic incentives in the name of recruiting out-ofstate industry that, by definition, is picking winners and losers?

If Alabama had the "most conservative" legislature, wouldn't we have sensed a tangible change by now?

To compensate for this, legislators usually abstain

The assessments are all across the board. Left-leaning legacy media types will tell you that the Alabama Legislature is a reactionary right-wing institution. Some

How does the most conservative legislature allow for a transportation policy that has persistent traffic jams on Interstate 65 in Chilton County that seem to be a product of checkout time in Orange Beach, 224 miles away?

Why does the price tag on a new Elmore County mega-prison double in two years and not trigger more fallout?

Such a declaration should not be made lightly. Sure, put your record up for discussion, if that's what you need to do for the sake of saving face with the Alabama Republican Party, but acknowledge there is still a long way to go. Alabama is not a fast track to being a conservative utopia. It is the same Big Mule-run state it was when Democrats were in charge 20 years ago, but with a better balance sheet and moral clarity on some important cultural issues.

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Dorothy Faye Stack, 84 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away at home surrounded by family on March 22, 2026. Dorothy Faye Stack was born the second of five children and the second of three daughters to John and Artie Stack on June 4, 1941. Dorothy was just a baby during WW2.

While her mother held down the fort at home, her daddy was off in the Alaska territory fixing engines for the Army air Corps. As the war drew to a close Dorothy would spend her formative years playing hopscotch with her schoolmates in the post-war boom times before the cold war began in earnest. It was a time when America was taking its place as the preeminent power in the world. American culture was dominated by the rise of television and Rock and Roll. And American culture was global culture. Dorothy, like many girls her age, was a huge Elvis fan, and in 1959 she graduated High School just in time to see the space race heating up. The Soviets were ahead, with the first Lunar fly-by, impact, and first photographs of the dark side of the moon. NASA replies by debuting the first American astronauts. Dorothy, in the midst of this began to crave adventure, and decided to join the Army like her father before her. She was instantly forbidden. Wanting change, she got busy pursuing an associate’s degree from business school. After this she landed

a job at a small medical hub school doing clerical work. Before the decade was out this insignificant enterprise would become the titan we now know as UAB. Psychedelia and civil rights were the order of the day with the space race still bubbling away in the background. Star Trek first made its appearance in the latter half of the decade, and the scenery-chewing charisma of Shatner’s Captain Kirk made it an instant hit with Dorothy. She had a good job, she was happy, and she met a guy she liked a lot. It was a perfect time for Dorothy to get married, have a son, and get divorced just as quickly. She lost her job, she lost her marriage, but she still had her supportive family, her baby, and Captain Kirk. The space race was over. We’d got to the moon, the remains of 60s counterculture were fading away. And as the age of Disco arose, she raised that innocent child on a steady diet of Disco and Star Trek. That child was me, your humble narrator. But the bills had

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Father: John Frank Stack. Millwright at Sloss Furnace for 33 years. WW2 Army Mechanic. Skilled hunter, fisherman, rifleman, archer, and stock car racer.

Mother: Artie Mae Doss. Mother of five. Skilled Cook and textile artist, producing delicious meals, quilts and a wide range of knitted, and crocheted creations.

Pallbearers will be: Scott Allen, Bill Bebb, Aaron Coleman, Theresa Hawkins, Greg Skaggs, Derek Stack.

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Doris Gillean, 93, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 24, 2026. She entered this world on January 27, 1933. She is survived by her daughters Diane Thompson and Renea Steele and son-in-law, Michael Garrett; grandchildren Michelle (Philip) Echols, Michael (Ellen) Thompson, Melissa (Rod) Pitts, Ryan (Brenna) Steele, Morgan (Will) Banks, eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Gillean, daughter, Susan Garrett; parents Cecil and Blonnie Morgan and 5 sisters.

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Palou Dominates at Barber

By John Goolsby, Motorsports Editor

BIRMINGHAM – Alex

Palou earned his second NTT INDYCAR SERIES win of the season and the 21st of his career with a dominant performance in the Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park.

The three-time champion and defending race winner started from the pole and led 79 laps in a caution-free race, finishing 13.2775 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet while driving the No. 10 Ganassi DHL Honda.

Palou was pleased with his race and his team’s performance all weekend.

“I’m glad the 13th pole didn’t affect the result. That was on my mind,” Palou said. “Apart from that, everything was great.

While Palou appeared to be on cruise control to the average fan, the race was very physical and the strategy was not as straightforward as it seemed.

“It was a very tough race. I guess you guys cannot really see it from the outside, but we struggled quite a lot. We had to run a used set of primaries in our third stint, which we never, ever do. We used the same set from Practice 2. We did that because we thought it was going to

be a red race.

“Yeah, Lundgaard was getting very close. Rahal was getting very close. I think we got lucky there with the pit exchange that they lost some pace or some time.

“I’m glad everything worked out for us in the No. 10 car.”

With the win, Palou cut Kyle Kirkwood’s points lead to two. Lundgaard moved into third place in the standings, 35 points out of the top position.

This was the second consecutive year without any cautions at Barber.

Lundgaard started 10th and moved to the front midrace, leading 10 laps on the day. The Dane saw his chance of victory vanish when trouble struck during his pit stop with right-rear issues.

“Obviously you win races on Sunday, so that’s when you need to have a good car,” Lundgaard said. “I think we need to put ourselves in better positions. Even with the pace and how the race panned out today, we had the car to win the

race. We had the pace and the track position at the time.

“I’m not really sure what happened in the pit stop. I’m not sure I can comment too much on it. Again, it’s unfortunate. Obviously, I came out behind Graham there on the last stint and really just wanted to get that second place for the team as well. It wasn’t just for me.

“That’s where we were. At least with a bobble on pit road, let’s get the same result, not worse. We had the pace. Got by Graham. That was nice.”

There was drama late in the race as Lundgaard passed Graham Rahal, No. 15 RLLR Fifth Third Bank Honda, for second place in Turn 5 with three laps to go. Rahal then held off David Malukas’ No. 12 Verizon Penske Chevrolet over the final two laps.

“It’s a great reward for the guys and gals. Everybody has worked so hard to be back here,” Rahal said. “We’ve heard all the noise and BS that we get to hear all the time.

“All weekend the car was in really good shape — very competitive and very comfortable. The race was actually the most challenging it was. It was extremely stable, but in the race, as you guys could see, I was losing the rear a lot, no matter what I

Grave Digger wins back-to-back in Birmingham

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

BIRMINGHAM – The year on the calendar may have changed, but the results were the same on Saturday night. In front of a sold-out crowd at Protective Stadium, the third installment of Monster Jam at Birmingham’s stadium ended with a familiar face, and truck, receiving the night’s largest prize at the end of the night.

Tyler Menninga and the world’s most recognizable monster truck raced, flipped and jumped his way to another win on the season and closed in on Ryan Anderson and Son-uva Digger, narrowing the points gap between first and second place to just eight points as the season nears its end.

The night started with the racing portion of the event, where Son-uva Digger competed in the finals with Grave Digger with the former getting the best of the latter by less than a second.

Next up was the skills challenge and that is where Menninga and the Grave Digger truck did their damage. The crowd favorite beat out Tech Deck Wreck Deck by less than a half of a point. Son-uva Digger finished in fourth place, giving Men-

ninga the lead. Anderson had a chance in the freestyle event as he and Menninga closed the show, but could not take the lead from Grave Digger. The star of the freestyle competition was Bryce Kenny in the Tech Deck Wreck Deck. He was the show-stealer of the event off with a near flawless performance, earning himself a 9.445 score that would keep him at the top of the pack for the remainder of the freestyle competition portion of the event. Sonuva Digger would keep it interesting, finishing second in freestyle with a 9.349, but Grave Digger’s 9.169 would be enough to win the night.

Menninga beat Ander-

son by one point on the night, 33-32 in the battle of the Diggers.

The two-time Birmingham winner said, “Honestly, it’s you fans! You guys have sold out Protective Stadium and you are the reason we drive this Grave Digger truck. That freestyle event got me pumped up! Bryce Kenny, Ryan Anderson, Barri. Those guys had great runs and I knew I had to come out here and lay it down. Birmingham, you guys are awesome! I hope I will be back next year!”

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De Tullio Claims First Career NXT Victory in Dominant Barber Performance

By Drew Goolsby, For the Tribune

BIRMINGHAM – AJ

Foyt Racing’s Alessandro de Tullio led all 30 laps and claimed his first career victory and Foyt’s first NXT win since 2003 in the second race of the INDY NXT BY FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ALABAMA

DOUBLEHEADER.

The race was clean for most of the event. Lap 1 was the only caution of the day, after teammates Myles Rowe and Max Garcia got together.

Rowe received a 30 second stop and hold penalty for the contact with Garcia. driving the No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing machine.

“Yeah, it’s a great feeling to finally get it done here,” de Tullio said. “We had some racing stuff happen in Arlington, starting on pole. Same thing yesterday. It’s part of racing, it happens. But yeah, we kept our head cool. Kept working hard. We never gave up. Hopefully we keep going like this. Yeah, the pace has been good. The team has done a phenomenal job, so it’s a

great feeling to finally get it done.”

Max Taylor, driving the No. 28 Susan G. Komen Andretti Global car, battled hard for a second-place finish. “Yeah, I think we definitely had a race-winning car out there,” Taylor said.

“Andretti put together a really good package for this weekend. We came up just shy of the win. Didn’t get the pole in qualifying just ’cause I think I was in the first group, which is a bit unfortunate. Yeah, I made probably a mistake in the race yesterday, bit too much of an aggressive move. Bad decision at the end of the day. Yeah, no, I learned from it. I kept the pressure up all day on Ale. He did a good job not to fold under it. That’s all I could do. We had a faster car, but it’s difficult to pass around here. So second place, not too bad.”

Josh Pierson received a penalty for avoidable contact. He had to give up three positions. Both Jack Beeton and Matteo Nannini moved up 6 spots. Beeton started 15th, finished 9th. Nannini started 19th, finished 13th. Johnson holds a 23 point

lead over Max Taylor as the series heads to the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Race Results: 1. Alessandro de Tullio (R) 2. Max Taylor 3. Nikita Johnson (R) 4. Enzo Fittipaldi (R) 5. Tymek Kucharczyk (R) 6. Jordan Missig 7. Bryce Aron 8. JM Correa 9. Jack Beeton (R) 10. Seb Murray 11. Salvador de Alba

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McIntosh turns in complete game as Huskies win 8-2

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor

OAKLAND, Tenn. –Hewitt (16-4) banged out 14 hits in an 8-2 victory over Science Hill (TN).

Hudson Mitchell’s RBI scored Jace Riggan and Taylor Alfano in the first inning to put the Huskies on the board.

The Huskies put another run on the board in the second when Riggan doubled to score Sawyer Jackson. Andrew Walkers homer in third game Hewitt a 4-0 lead.

Walker doubled to score Bilodeau and Wes Hardy sacrificed to score Bales in the fifth to make the score

6-0. Bildeau stole home, and Jackson’s single scored Bryson Clements, giving Hewitt an 8-0 lead. Cale McIntosh earned the win with a complete game. The left-hander gave up five hits and two runs in seven innings of work, strik-

ing out

Hewitt-Trussville travels to James Clemens for its next game Tuesday.

Chris Metcalf steps down at Springville

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

SPRINGVILLE – For

the second time in as many years, the Springville Tiger Football program finds itself “on the clock” once again, searching for a new head coach.

Chris Metcalf spoke to the team on Tuesday, March 17, to inform them that he was stepping down to take an assistant coaching job at Mountain Brook.

“I am very grateful to the administration and faculty at Springville as well as the parents and community,” said coach Metcalf. “Springville is a special place. However, I will be moving on to another op-

portunity. I am excited for this new endeavor and what it will mean for our family.”

Metcalf’s Tigers finished the 2025 season with a 1-9 record. The realignment for 2026 did not make things easy on the program as they will now compete in a re-

gion with powerhouses like Clay-Chalkville and Oxford. Before taking over at Springville, Metcalf served as an assistant at Minor. He took over for Jon Clements, who resigned after four years at the helm for the Tigers.

Lady Tigers go 5-2 at Gulf Coast Classic

By, Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

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While many students took the spring break off, the Springville Lady Tigers headed south to Gulf Shores to play some softball and brought a 5-2 record back home with them after a very good showing at the beach.

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Anna George had two RBI on one hit while Aida Locklear, Georgia Chancellor, and Kennadi Samuelson each tallied two hits in the game. Chancellor pitched two innings, allowing no hits nor runs and striking out two. Samuelson came in for the final four innings, allowing two hits and two runs and striking out one. Monday ended with a tough 8-6 loss to the Enterprise Wildcats, dropping the Tigers to 1-1 in pool play.

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Chancellor would go the distance and allow one hit while striking out three.

Next up would be the Pisgah Lady Eagles and this one got out of hand, ending in four innings. Springville scored two runs in each of the first three innings and six in the fourth. Pisgah attempted a comeback with two runs before the mercy rule was called.

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Bowdon and Maddie Nolan each had three RBI at the plate while Chancellor continued to shine on the mound with another game allowing no hits nor runs and sitting four batters down. Samuelson also did well pitching, allowing four hits and two runs and tallying three strikeouts herself.

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Chancellor went the entire game and gave up three hits and three runs and earned 12 strikeouts. Taruc, Locklear, Brantley, and Samuelson all had an RBI.

Springville would make the next one against Jasper interesting as the game started with five scoreless innings before the Tigers got one run in the sixth. Jasper could not answer and Springville put up five more in the seventh to blank the Vikings 6-0.

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Locklear had two RBI at the plate and Chancellor once again owned the rubber going the entire game with two hits earned and no runs and getting eight strikeouts.

The final game for Springville would be a 6-3 loss to Wetumpka.

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After the 5-2 showing at the beach, the Lady Tigers sit at 10-4-1 on the season. They will host Center Point on Thursday.

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5,000 commemorative George W. Barber pins were distributed to staff, volunteers and race participants and INDYCAR drivers displayed GWB decals on race cars and select helmets.

Prior to the race, Birmingham Stallions head coach A.J. McCarron rode in the IndyCar two-seater.

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MOODY, Ala. – Coming off a matchup at Oxford the night before, the Moody Blue Devils returned to the diamond Saturday afternoon to host a doubleheader on Senior Day, defeating White Plains 8-1 in Game 1 and Minor 14-4 in Game 2 for the sweep.

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JP Sands was untouchable from the mound. The left-hander pitched a no hitter through three innings, retiring the side in order three times and striking out six. Jake Whiddon relieved him in the fourth and sat down five more batters over two innings. Asher Griffin escaped a jam in the seventh and closed it out to earn the save. Moody struck out 12 total and gave up two hits in seven innings.

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Two runners cleared the bases for Moody in the first inning. Jayden Hicks stole home on a passed ball and Jagger Ludolf was right behind, scoring on the same play caused by a throwing error. The Blue Devils tallied three more in the third to lead 5-0. With the bases full, JB Leatherwood knocked in two on a grounder through the hole, and Levi Crowe hit one down the middle for a single to bring in Leatherwood.

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The lone run for the Wildcats came during the fourth inning, but Moody kept the bats active, producing another three runs highlighted by Crowe’s second RBI of the game on a liner to left field for a double.

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● Young Adult D&D: Friday, March 7 at 4 p.m.D&D for ages 18-25

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Leatherwood went 2-for2 with two RBI. Crowe had two hits, a double, and two RBI. Hicks, Crowe and Marshall Teofilo each recorded two stolen bases.

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tripled and Marshall Teofilo drove him in on a rope to center field to end the game in six innings.

- An evening Adult Book Club meeting at Ferus Artisan Ales

● Ukulele Club: Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. - Beginner ukulele club

Prior to the second game, the 11 Moody seniors were recognized. Early on, Minor carried momentum and got on the board first. Teofilo tied it at one apiece and beat the catcher to the plate, but infield mistakes put the Tigers up 3-2 heading into the bottom of the third.

Coach Eammon Kelly sent the team a message.

● Preschoolers at Play: Wednesday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. - Join us for a short movement and story with Ms. Alicia followed by free play with various toys

● Children’s Storytime: Thursday March 13 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. - Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun

“I had to get in their tails a little bit,” Kelly said. “Go out there, play baseball, make routine plays and get on base. When you can get on base, good things happen. Finally in the third or fourth inning, we were able to scratch some runs across and really piece it together.”

● Homeschool Hangout: Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. - A place for homeschool teens to hang out, socialize, and play games

Moody rallied with four runs in the third. Crowe dropped a two run single into right field to push the Blue Devils back on top. Hardin extended it to 6-3 on an RBI single. Minor’s defense fell apart, committing multiple errors as six more runs crossed in the fourth to make it 9-3. Asher Griffin

● Cult Classic Cinema: Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. - An evening highlighting the other half of Trussville’s Core Collection of movies–Cult Classics. This month’s feature: “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986)

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● Dahl’s Delightful Kits: March 3-8, All week - Join us as we celebrate the imaginative world of Roald Dahl! Stop by the library

- Our theme is Smell. We’ll read books, have fun, do a craft, & have a snack

Crowe finished 2-for3 with a two-run double, four RBI and started on the bump, ringing up five batters. Hardin laced a double and delivered a run. Teofilo notched one RBI.

Kelly spoke about the growth of his team compared to last season. “It’s been the players,” he said.

● Goat Yoga: Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. - Announcing “Goat Yoga” with our friends at Olive Valley Farms & our host, “Yoga with Kayla.” This will be a day of yoga, laughter, & the adorable company of friendly goats! Registration required

● Tech Tuesdays: Tuesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. -

“They’ve bought into the culture of this group and playing for one another. The football team won a state championship and some of them came over and brought that fight and toughness.

Drop by for helpful tech tips and tricks with Mr. Keith!

We’re 14-4, but we haven’t played area games yet.”

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The Blue Devils stand at 14-4 overall and open 5A Area 11 play Tuesday at home against rival St. Clair County.

“It’s not hard to get ready for a rival, but it’s also something that’s a double-edged sword,” he said.

● Geek Guild D&D (Teens): Tuesday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. - We’re playing Dungeons & Dragons! Delve into the Forgotten Realm in this fantasy Role-Playing Game.

“Emotions can get high and you never want to let that dictate the game. We’ll spend Monday preparing for a three-game series against St. Clair and get after it.”

● Junior Jamz: Wednesday, March 12 at 10 a.m. - Bring your little kiddos to jam at the library! We’ll provide a variety of musical instruments for the children to explore

● Let’s Jam!: Thursday, March 13 at 4 p.m. - Are you learning to play an instrument or have you been playing for years? Come jam at the library!

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