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By TRUSSVILLE, Nathan Prewett,Ala. – A For the Tribune Trussville teen was recently crowned the 2026 Junior LEEDS, Ala. – TheinCity Miss Alabama Queen Alof Leedsannual has announced abama’s Little Missa series of paving projects that Alabama Pageant. willPiper address 20 full or parMadison Smith, tial streets in Leeds starting an eighth-grader at this week. Hewitt-Trussville Middle The earned $1,128,995 investSchool, the title Satment will urday, July use 11. over Piper 7istons deSee REPAVING, 3 See LITTLE MISS, Page 4
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – SPRINGVILLE, Ala. is – Rockin’ for Restoration The Counset toSpringville return to theCity Trussville cil took a detour Monday Entertainment District on night before it returned to Saturday, August 1, bringunfinished business ing another year of live held muover the Feb.Trussville 17 meetsic tofrom downtown ing. an extended work as it After supports the Will Bright session and and a short break, Foundation its mission the March rebuild 3 meeting of helping livesbegan after around 6:45 p.m. addiction. As meeting got unThethe annual concert derway, the council apwill feature 7 Bridges: proved the minutes The Ultimate Eagles from Exthe last meeting in February. perience, an Eagles tribute Mayor Daveconcert Thomas band. The is mofree tioned for them to donations reconsidto attend, though er minutes noting aretherequested. VIP memtickbers motioned to through adjourn ets are available before conducting business Eventbrite, and sponsorship on agenda without that slotsthe remain open. motion recognized. CEObeing of the Will Bright Thomas then Foundation, Lisaproceeded Bright, to a dissertation, as saiddeliver the event started from he it, for the next Pat 55 an called idea by volunteer minutes, cross-referencing Bentley and has since bepolitical history, addressing come one of the foundarecent and quottion’s editorials, core fundraising ing Teddy Roosevelt, Jesus, events. and“Five Socrates alongago, the way. years volAlthough technically unteer Patnot Bentley set outa filibuster, lecture was deto put onthe a benefit concert signed prolong the Founmeetfor thetoWill Bright ing allowing Thomas to air dation,” Bright said. “That his the lack of ideadispleasure has grownatinto Rock-
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focus on city business. At one point, Thomas challenged members of the council to raise their hands if they agreed never again to leave meeting before the in’ fora Restoration, an anconclusion of business. No nual event that’s still going hands way, strongraised. today.Along It’s the become he saidthan the council’s more a concert.lack It’sofa leadership on salaries chance to share Will’swould story, be a burden on the city. drug raise awareness about “The council had every addiction, and bring our opportunity to redress the community together in superror chose otherwise, port ofbut recovery.” wanting to move on, showThe Will Bright Founing their frustration andLisa the dation was founded by effectiveness of the filibusand Bill Bright in 2014 in
ter,” Thomas said. “The example they set by refusing to adjust salaries wasn’t about their faux martyrdom, sacrificing for the greater good,” memoryheofadded. their son, Will, theyoverset who“The died example of an opioid was if you make dose that in 2012 at the age an of error 25. it can’t be corrected. ThatWill thebattled error with becomes addic-a mistake,” he said.school “But now tion from middle into the windowHe to act hasthrough closed adulthood. went as of last Wednesday, shackmultiple rehab programs, ling the next administration and Bright said Will saw inwith the improvement consequences but of termittent their actions,” hetosaid. always returned the same Speaking to The Tribune challenge. After completing
afterward, Thomas said he just needed air return his frusrehab, it wasto the to trations the council daily lifebecause that proved diffisometimes delays making cult. decisions it needs to it make. “He could finish and He discussed his motion to he could graduate, but he add unaddressed items sober from never could stay the February meeting to a long,” Bright said. consent for apIt wascalendar that experience proval. Thattheapproach was that shaped foundation. denied. The foundation operother cities in thea atesMany Restoration Springs, Tribune coverage area apmen’s transitional recovery prove home in non-controversial Fayette County. items with ais single vote The program not a detox through a consent agenda, or traditional treatment cen-a procedural usedwith to ter. Instead,process it works reduce thehave needalready for discusmen who comsion and lengthy meetings. pleted treatment, spent time After re-introducing in recovery, or achievedparsoliamentary to the meetbriety whilerules incarcerated. ing “We’re process, not Thomas led the treatment,” council through newrecovbusiBright said. “We’re ness which involved accepery. We have to make sure tance of bids for a new sewwe keep the terms.” er project which will need Restoration Springs further action for financial helps its members overdecisions. The council also come the barriers needed to renewed the city’srecovery, garbage achieve long-term collection contract with such as securing identificaWaste Management. tion, getting a driver’s liItems from the Februcense, managing money, or ary agenda were addressed gaining employment. individually. The purchase “You graduated or See See SPRINGVILLE, CONCERT, Page 2 4
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – The Springville Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying a By ChrisinBasinger, suspect a bank robbery News Editor Monday afterthat occurred noon. TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The robbery happened Thearound Trussville Council at 12:38City p.m. Monpassed a proclamation day, July 13, at PNCduring Bank Tuesday night’s meeting in Springville, according to honoring Hewitt-Trussville officials. High School Physics Police said a manteacher wearMelanie Dimler. ing a motorcycle helmet,
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Holding Doors in Manhattan Sean Dietrich
We arrived in New York City and tried our best to avoid the chaotic crowds of pedestrians downtown. But this proved to be difficult inasmuch as our cab driver was driving on the sidewalks. We tried to ask him to slow down, but he was too busy on a video call. Ah, New York. Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate this place, but I appreciate it in much the same way I appreciate, say, dental implants. This is a stressful city. Namely, because everyone here is in a big hurry. You can feel everyone’s energy constantly pulsing around you with the intensity of a trauma unit. Downtown, I was perpetually approached by people on the street who were either trying to sell me something, trying to save my eternal soul, trying to collect my spare change, or attempting to welcome me into a reputable place of business with a name like, “G-String Theory.” Meanwhile, I was dodging bike messengers traveling upwards of 60 mph whose pupils were the size of subatomic particles. Years ago, the first time I visited New York City, one of the first things I learned was that few residents know what to do when they meet someone who holds open the door for them. I was raised to hold open the door for anyone approaching a place of business, restaurant, community establishment, or penal institution. So, I held the door for an elderly woman who was exiting a restaurant. She looked at me aghast and said, “What, you don’t think I can open my OWN door?” “Huh?” I replied. “Are you a sexist?” “No, ma’am, it’s just…” “‘MA’AM!?’ Who you
callin’ ma’am? Are you saying I’m old?” “No, ma’am… I mean, Miss, I was just…” Then she cracked a smile. “Relax,” she said with a grin, “I’m only teasing. Welcome to New York.” Then she touched my shoulder and added quite sincerely, “Now give me your [bleeping] wallet.” Then we just laughed and laughed. But not very hard. So everyone in New York is very cool. They wear the latest fashions and the most current trends. New York is a place so hip that coolness experts call it “the pelvis of America.” Here, they wear highend shoes and brandish the most geometric hairstyles. Walking around this place while clad in my khaki shorts and my “George” T-shirt purchased directly from Walmart ($6.98) makes me feel about as hip as a root canal. The people here are so cool that even their pets wear sunglasses. Seriously. I saw a guy downtown whose chihuahua was wearing aviator shades. The dog’s name was Taco. Taco was very fun, and he even had a tip jar. Whenever Taco had to use the bathroom, if there were no trees around, his owner would unfurl a small piece of absorbent astroturfing and place it on the sidewalk directly beneath
Taco’s little anatomical region. During Taco’s moment of evacuatory reverie, his owner would play a recording of Richard Strauss’s “Zarathustra,” the opening theme of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and passersby would applaud heartily. Taco earned many tips for this. “New York,” his owner remarked. “Hell of a place.” We spent most of the day exploring. We even rode the subways, which was fun. One nervous and jittery subway passenger was looking at me as though he recognized me. I know he was thinking this because he was mumbling, “You look like Brandon.” “Brandon must be a very handsome man,” I replied. “Brandon eats [bleep]!” he shouted. I smiled. “Maybe Brandon has a nutritional deficiency.” “Brandon can go to hell!” I offered a friendly grin and jingled the change in my pocket. “We’re already there, brother.” After an interesting subway ride, we did some sightseeing, then stopped at a coffee shop to address our physiological need for caffeine. Inside the shop was a young man, dressed in rags. He was hanging out at the counter, speaking to the baristas in gibberish. “Do you want any cof-
fee, Brandon?” said my wife. I smiled. But not with my heart. “Yes, please.” I kept watching the young man in rags. A few of the young man’s words were recognizable, but most of them were unintelligible vowel sounds. But the baristas just patiently listened to him as a long line of customers grew behind the young man. The servers just nodded and smiled at the young man even though they obviously didn’t understand a word he was saying. Finally, one of the servers interrupted, “Would you like a coffee, Larry?” Larry started nodding, and he even began to cry. “Yes, yes! But no money!” “I know, Larry,” said the server. “No money!” cried the young man. “It’s alright, Larry,” said the server again. “I know you don’t have money.” Whereupon the barista handed him a hot cup, and the young man left. The next customer in line, an older businessman, was so moved by what we had all just witnessed that he placed cash on the counter. He said, “I’d like to pay for the coffee you just gave that young man.” The barista smiled and said it wasn’t necessary. Larry always comes in here, she said. It’s no big deal. At which point, the woman in line behind the businessman dug into her purse and said, “And I’d like to pay for the other coffees you’ve probably given that boy.” Now the barista looked like she might cry, too. “Does he come in here often?” asked one man. The server nodded. “Almost every morning. He’s my brother.” New York. Hell of a place.
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Jersey finger: the soccer injury nobody talks about Joseph M. Ingram, M.D. Sponsored Content
When most people think about soccer injuries, they picture knees and ankles. ACL tears, sprains, and collisions involving the lower body tend to dominate the conversation. It makes sense. Soccer is played primarily with the feet. But what often gets overlooked is how frequently the hands and fingers are involved. From youth leagues to competitive play, upper extremity injuries occur more often than expected. One commonly missed
injury is called jersey finger. Despite the memorable name, it is not widely recognized outside of orthopedic circles, and that lack of awareness can lead to delayed treatment and longterm problems. What Is Jersey Finger? Jersey finger occurs when a player grabs another player’s jersey and the finger is suddenly forced straight while the tendon that bends the fingertip is actively contracting. This can cause the flexor tendon to pull away from the bone. At first glance, jersey
finger may not seem severe. There may be swelling, soreness, or stiffness. These symptoms are easy to mistake for a simple jammed finger. One key sign, however, is the inability to actively bend the fingertip. Because the injury does not always look dramatic, it is often ignored or brushed off during a game. The challenge is that this injury becomes more difficult to treat the longer it goes unaddressed. Over time, the tendon can retract further into the finger or hand, making repair more complex and, in some cases,
Irondale drops AI branding, Freedom 250 truck from annual event
IRONDALE, Ala. – The City of Irondale is reviving the original name of its annual “I Love Irondale Day” and removing a new mobile history exhibit after a swift flood of criticism from the public. Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. announced that the July 18 event will not be branded as “AI Love Irondale Day” any longer. The city initially planned the title as a cheeky play on words, intending to add community events related to STEM and artificial intelligence to the celebration. “Initially, we called it AI Love Irondale Day, but it was a play on words,” Stewart said in a Facebook video. “However, because people misinterpreted the title, it’s not about AI, it’s not about data centers, we decided to give it its old name, I Love
Irondale Day.” The change followed criticism by residents for its branding, citing concerns about recent debates over data centers across the country, environmental impacts, and artificial intelligence at large. The city is also removing its Freedom 250 mobile history truck from the event. The traveling exhibit is tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary but has drawn criticism in communities over its ties with the Trump administration and sponsorship by the conservative media group PragerU. “We were scheduled to be able to have the Freedom 250 truck as well,” Stewart said. “But the city of Irondale is a bipartisan city. We are a city for everyone.”
Stewart clarified that the city has “no agenda” and is not tied to any political party, which contributed to officials deciding to remove the exhibit. The city’s decision drew mixed responses online. Some residents complained of its removal from the event, while others supported the decision and criticized the exhibit’s politically charged nature. I Love Irondale Day will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at Irondale City Hall. The event will include live music, a kids’ zone, 500 free meals, and a drone show. “Please come out so that you can have fun, fellowship and food with individuals in your community,” Stewart said.
Birmingham man, 23, charged in Irondale double murder IRONDALE – The suspect in the Irondale double murder on Sunday has been apprehended in Talladega County, according to the Irondale Police Department. The double murder occurred on July 12, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the 700 block of Stonewall Drive in Irondale. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Stonewall Drive following reports of gunfire, according to Irondale Police Lt. Jason Hill. “Upon arrival, officers located two individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds,” Hill said. “Despite life-saving efforts, both victims were pronounced deceased by medical personnel.” 33-year-old Andrew David Cole, of Huntsville, Texas, and 32-year-old Alexis Josephine Coates, of Birmingham, were shot multiple times, according to reports. Coates was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:26 p.m. Cole was transported to UAB Hospital,
limiting the chance for full recovery. Early recognition is critical. Other Common Hand and Wrist Injuries in Soccer Jersey finger is just one example of how the hands can be injured on the field. Goalkeepers are particularly at risk and frequently sustain finger fractures or wrist sprains while blocking or catching the ball. Field players are not immune either. Falls onto an outstretched hand can lead to wrist fractures, which are among the most common orthopedic injuries across all sports.
When Should You Seek Evaluation? After any hand or finger injury, certain symptoms should prompt further evaluation. These include an inability to fully bend or straighten a finger, swelling or bruising that does not improve within a few days, pain with gripping or a popping sensation at the time of injury. These signs can indicate more than a minor sprain. Treatment Options Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. Some conditions can
be managed with splinting or protective taping, while others, like jersey finger, may require surgical repair. Timing plays an important role. Early evaluation allows for simpler treatment and better outcomes. Hand and finger injuries in soccer may not get the same attention as knee or ankle injuries, but they can have a lasting impact if overlooked. Recognizing the signs and seeking care when something does not feel right can make a meaningful difference in recovery and long-term function.
Birmingham man with charged with murder sentenced to 20 years on drug, gun charges BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Birmingham man previously convicted of murder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on drug and firearm charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama. 33-year-old Francis Williams, who also goes by “Mookie,” was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Corey Maze to 20 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. In March, Williams pled guilty to distribution of methamphetamine and using and carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime. According to court records, Williams sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant on two occasions in April and May 2023. According to prose-
cutors, Williams displayed a pistol during one of the sales. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issued arrest warrants in September 2024 on charges of trafficking methamphetamine. Williams was arrested Jan. 26, 2025, by the U.S. Marshals Service after leaving a residence on Worchester Court in Birmingham. A search warrant was executed thereafter. ALEA agents recovered a SCCY 9mm handgun and a Glock 9mm pistol equipped with a full-automatic conversion device, often referred to as a Glock
switch. Both firearms had been reported stolen. Prosecutors said the SCCY pistol had been reported stolen from Homewood in November 2023, and the Glock had been reported stolen from Birmingham in 2021. Williams was already prohibited from possessing a firearm due to multiple prior felonies, including a 2013 murder conviction in Jefferson County Circuit Court. “Violent individuals who continue to commit crimes in our communities will be met with the fullest extent of the law,” U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. said. Homeland Security investigated the case alongside the U.S. Marshals Service and ALEA. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel S. McBrayer prosecuted the case.
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where he was pronounced dead at 10:57 p.m. On Monday night, Laderrick Landen Broadnax, 23, of Birmingham was arrested and charged on outstanding warrants for capital murder, according to a statement from Irondale Police. “On 7/13/2026, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Broadnax was taken into custody in Talladega County and is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond,” Irondale officials said. “Based on the investigation, detectives have determined that Broadnax acted alone, and the Irondale Police Department is not seeking any additional
suspects in connection with this case.” According to Irondale Police, the United States Marshals Service and the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office assisted in locating and apprehending Broadnax. “Their professionalism, coordination, and partnership were instrumental in bringing this case to this stage,” officials said. “Although the investigation remains active, there is no ongoing threat to the community related to this incident.” Police said the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information will be released at this time.
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main so through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. The program will provide fully stocked backpacks to 500 children across the state. Full Moon expanded the program this year from 400 to 500 recipients in recognition of the restaurant’s 40th anniversary. Every child selected will get a Nike backpack filled with school supplies such as notebooks, crayons, pencils, pens, markers, highlighters, folders, a color changing Full Moon Bar-B-Que water bottle, a $25 Walmart gift card, and a $25 gift card to the restaurant. According to the company, each package is valued at more than $200. “Backpack Blessings is one of the most rewarding initiatives we take part in each year,” said co-owner Joe Maluff. “As we celebrate 40 years in business, it felt only right to expand the program and help even more students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.” Since beginning in 2020, Backpack Blessings has provided more than 1,400 backpacks to kids across
scribed as the founder of the Character Girls Club, a twotime published author and illustrator, public speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur. She has completed 500 hours of community service through her anti-bullying initiative Take Bullying by the Horns, with the goal of eradicating bullying and inspiring young people to take leadership positions in their daily lives. Piper’s victory secured her a $1,000 scholarship. She will be speaking at Trussville Dog Daze on August 1, saying she looks forward to signing her books, meeting families, and sharing her mission of building confidence and stopping bullying. She also holds the titles of NAM Miss Trussville Preteen 2026 and UCA Miss Southern States Preteen 2026.
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Alabama, an investment the company describes as worth more than $325,000. “Every backpack represents more than school supplies,” Maluff said. “It’s encouragement, confidence, and a reminder that their community cares about their future.” Winners are selected through online nomination. Nominations should include details about why the child
would benefit from receiving a backpack. Recipients who are selected will be notified directly and will have 48 hours to claim their backpack. Backpacks must be picked up by July 26 at the Full Moon Bar-B-Que location picked during the nomination process. More details are available on Full Moon Bar-BQue’s website.
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Redemption now operates as a restaurant where comfort food meets chef-inspired dishes. The menu included lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends. The business said all three of its branches use the same foundational ingredients, recipes made from scratch, attention to good service, and a commitment to hospitality.
America’s founding. Additionally, the The Doris Stanley Memorial Library sponsored a time capsule project that contains the names of active service members from Moody. It will be opened on July 8, 2051, which will be 275th year of America. Helping to fund the event was $2,500 from the America250AL Semiquincentennial Community Grant “This year’s Thunder in the Park celebration was one for the history books. I want to personally thank every individual who contributed
to making the event what it was — from our vendors to the city employees who had been preparing for this night for months,” said Mayor Nick Rutledge. “I also want to thank the America250AL Semiquincentennial Community Grant for their generous contribution of $2,500, which made this night possible for the citizens of Moody and surrounding communities to properly celebrate the birth of our nation. My hope as Mayor is to prepare Moody to grow and prosper for the next 250 years.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A 25-year-old Birmingham man has been charged in the deaths of Eric Ashley, Jr., Akira Berry, and Landon Brooks, who were shot and killed while driving last summer. Jacorrian McGregor, 25, has been charged with capital murder (two or more persons) and is being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond. On July 13, 2024, Ashley (28), Berry (28), and Brooks (5) were shot in their car in the 1700 block of Indian
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Summer Drive, just outside of Center Point. Officers found the vehicle with multiple bullet holes in the side of it wrecked in the front yard of residence. All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Police believed it was a targeted shooting and that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. Following an investigation, BPD’s BPD’s Crime Reduction Team partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force and the State of Alabama
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following a DNA analysis of the bones, though authorities still do not know the identity of who they belonged to. The coroner’s office has reported that multiple missing person cases have been ruled out by the DNA analysis as the identity of the remains. The skull was discovered by a homeowner on dumpy,” Bright said. “Evthe shoulder of the roadway erything we residence do, I think, next to his near ‘What would I have the 1300 block of 5thwanted Place for NWWill?’” on Aug. 20, 2024. “We do it with believe excelInvestigators lence because want them the skull was we moved from to that they’re its understand original location, which worth it,” unknown, she said. to the remains In addition to Restoproperty by the homeownration Springs, the foundaer’s dog. tionThe provides scholarships coroner’s office perfor people entering Christian recovery programs and advocates for expanded access to non-opioid pain-management across
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riding pants and a riding jacket entered the bank, placed a handgun on the counter and demanded money from the cash drawer. The suspect left with an undetermined amount of cash and fled on a motorcycle, traveling on Village Springs Road toward Clay, police said. No injuries were reported. The Springville Police Department is investigating the robbery with assistance from the FBI and other lo-
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened its newest Alabama location at 1430 Gadsden Highway, Suite 100, in Trussville. The national chain took over the former Starbucks space and is now serving customers. This marks the fifth Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurant in Alabama. The planned opening was announced in March. The Trussville outpost offers the chain’s signature fresh-baked bagels, madeto-order breakfast sandwiches, lunch items and specialty coffees. More than 20 bagel varieties are baked daily on site, including classics such
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users, tell them they’d won, and trick them into handing over their login information. Block knew about these scams and kept running the promotion anyway, for years. In the settlement Block agreed to the following terms: • Maintain customer sup-
as everything, sesame and onion, along with signature flavors like asiago cheese, cheesy hash brown, jalapeño cheddar and six-cheese. Egg sandwiches include options such as the Texas Brisket and Farmhouse. Lunch selections feature items like Nova lox, turkey and ham and Swiss. The menu also includes housemade shmears, or cream cheese spreads, and baked goods. Einstein Bros. Bagels, founded in 1995, operates as one of the larger bagel franchises in the United States. The company promotes fresh ingredients and runs a rewards program that
lets customers earn points toward free menu items. The new Trussville restaurant provides dine-in, takeout, online ordering and catering. It joins other recent Einstein Bros. locations that opened earlier this year in the Birmingham area. Operating hours and the full menu are available on the Einstein Bros. Bagels website or through the company’s app. The chain typically opens early to serve the breakfast crowd. The opening adds a convenient quick-service breakfast and lunch option along the Gadsden Highway corridor for Trussville residents and commuters.
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• Discontinue marketing practices known to increase fraud on the platform. • Directly educate consumers about common types of fraud. • Fulfill its legal obligations to investigate fraud claims and reimburse users for unauthorized transactions. 46 states took part in the lawsuit.
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds City Council wants to buy back a space adjoining City Hall from the Leeds Water Works Board. The action was not originally on the agenda Monday night, but was added after a discussion took place between council members about access to the space. At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Eddie Moore expressed his wish to put a fire door where an older doorway once existed between the space owned by the Leeds Water Works Board and a section of City Hall with access to a bathroom and kitchen area. The doorway had been a subject of controversy since 2022 when David Miller served as mayor and had the door blocked. Located on 1408 Ninth Street, the space had been lent out to the Leeds Main Street program to hold meetings there. When questions arose about why he made the decision, Miller insisted it was for security reasons, namely to prevent unauthorized access to city records in a nearby room, though it resulted in the kitchen and bathrooms becoming inaccessible. This was met with confrontation from Councilor Eric Turner. Turner maintained his criticism of why the door was sealed, stating that some in the previous administration held a grudge against the Leeds Main Street program. “It was a waste of money, on engineering and construction,” he said. “And it was nothing but vindictive because people in the previous administration detested Main Street. We all know we
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love our Main Street guys. They built that wall just to hold them up but fortunately they have succeeded tremendously despite some of the previous administration’s efforts to stop them.” The space is currently being used as storage, said Councilor Sabrina Rose, who expressed concern that the board would not be notified of the pending action to unblock the door, to which Mayor Eddie Moore replied that the city would work with the them. Rose then said that she received an email stating that the facilities could not be used at certain times and may hinder who could use the bathrooms, given that the Leeds Main Street members are not city employees. “There needs to be some kind of guardrail up to who’s going to have access to the city facilities,” she said. “Because if the general public can’t have access to the facilities, neither can the nonprofit group.” Councilor Cary Kennedy proposed that the building be bought back to adjust the policies. He later spoke briefly about the possibility of installing another public restroom in the area. It was decided to repurchase it for an amount not to exceed $192,000. Toward the end of the
meeting, the council voted to clarify the end terms for members of the Housing Authority, which will all be in November on dates ranging from 2026 to 2030. Members of the Housing Authority are Lana Cornelius, Kathy Dozier, Dennis Mitchell, Rickey Williams and Joe White. The council also voted to have Councilor Dale Faulkner serve as the council designee to the Planning and Zoning Commission, with members having been appointed by the mayor. Named were David Montgomery, Susan Carswell, Julie Hubbard, Heath Drake, John Musgrove, Ethan Kennedy, Jimbo Moore as the mayor’s designee, and Jody Courson as the administrative designee. Rose abstained, citing that she had been made aware of the appointments only recently and stated that she was unsure that they could be appointed by the mayor without discussion with the council. The remaining council members voted in favor of the action. Leeds City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at City Hall on 1400 9th Street Northeast. Agenda packets can be seen online at the City of Leeds website.
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Doggone Good Joe Hobby
It’s the sound more than the smell that takes me back. Not a loud sizzle like bacon, but quieter, softer. As a kid, when I heard that low hiss from a cast-iron skillet, it meant supper was going to be hot dogs. Hot dogs – also known as tube steaks, franks, weenies, or coneys – are so deeply American that we practically wrap them in the flag and give them a seat of honor at every Fourth of July barbecue or Labor Day picnic. It’s hard to believe the hot dog, which is ranked right up there with baseball and apple pie, actually came from German immigrants. Leave it to us to take another country’s wurst and make it
our best. Hot dogs established themselves as street food in New York City about 150 years ago. At first, they were a quick lunch for working men. Before long, their popularity spread to Coney Island and beyond. Summer officially marks the beginning of hot dog season in America. But growing up, it was a year-round meal in our house. My dad fancied himself a coney connoisseur, so the kitchen became his kingdom anytime hot dogs were on the menu. His specialty was slightly blackened wieners cooked in a cast-iron skillet, then topped with kraut, onions, a dusting of cayenne, and his “secret sauce,” a concoction of mustard,
ketchup, and what seemed to be the contents of every bottle on our spice rack. He was also a regular at several hole-in-the-wall hot dog joints scattered across Birmingham back when there was one on every street corner. His favorite was Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs, a local landmark so small you could reach out and touch both walls. I accompanied him there more than once and watched as he consumed a half-dozen dogs like a competitive eater warming up before the main event. All of it was washed down with a pint of sweet milk. Don’t ask me why – lots of Pete’s customers did the same thing. I tried it too, although my favorite beverage was a
Grapico. My mother claimed that one time Dad ate ten hot dogs at Pete’s and was too embarrassed to order any more. So, he walked half a block down to Tom’s Coneys and finished out the dozen. That story has become family legend. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans consume nearly eight billion hot dogs. That is not a typo. That’s about 23 franks for every man, woman, and child in the country. If they were laid end to end, it would be enough wieners to stretch almost 1.2 million miles—roughly five trips to the moon, fueled entirely by nitrates. Honestly, I think my father could have been person-
ally responsible for at least a quarter of that mileage. The city that consumed the most hot dogs last year was Los Angeles, which surprised me. I always heard California was full of health nuts. Maybe they’re topping their coneys with kale instead of kraut. Hot dogs have never been fancy fare. Nobody lights candles and serves them on fine china. You don’t make reservations at a hot dog emporium unless your life has taken a very strange turn. Instead, it’s paper plates, paper napkins, and plastic cups. But maybe that’s part of the appeal. Hot dogs belong at baseball games, church picnics, lake trips, backyard cookouts, and family reunions
where your uncle tells the same stories every year. They’re tied to summers when kids ran barefoot through sprinklers and ate hand-churned ice cream. When parents sat in aluminum lawn chairs, sweating through their shirts while sipping beer or iced tea, and insisting the heat “wasn’t that bad.” Even now, the sound of a hot dog cooking carries me back to that place and time. I can still see my dad standing over that skillet as if he were preparing a fivestar gourmet meal instead of browning discount wieners from the Piggly Wiggly. And honestly, to me, they probably tasted better than anything served in a fancy restaurant.
Put a MAGA hat on it Jeff Poor
The Alabama Department of Transportation rolled out its latest proposal in an on-again, off-again saga for the new Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway. The project will be the most expensive highway project the state has ever undertaken. When completed, it will offer a much-needed improvement to a section of the I-10, a transcontinental route that stretches from the shore of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Fla., to the Santa Monica Pier in Southern California. The bridge would connect Mobile and Baldwin Counties, a dilemma that has plagued transportation policymakers ever since the automobile arrived in Alabama more than a century ago. Initially, the primary means to get from Mobile to Baldwin County’s Eastern Shore was by ferry. It was expensive.
In 1927, the Cochrane Bridge, a vertical lift bridge, opened. It connected Mobile to the newly built Causeway and ultimately made ferry transit for that crossing obsolete. Later, the Bankhead Tunnel came in the 1940s and provided a more direct approach than the Cochrane Bridge to the existing Causeway from downtown Mobile. In the 1970s, both I-10, with the Wallace Tunnel, and I-65, with the General WK Wilson Jr. Bridge, also locally known as the “Dolly Parton Bridge,” were completed, offering travelers those two routes from the north and east into the city. In the early 1990s, the cable-stayed version of the Africatown-Cochrane Bridge opened, replacing the Cochrane vertical-lift bridge. Now, here we go again with what appears to be another solution to this age-old problem. Last week, ALDOT re-
vealed its latest plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, which now includes a base toll of $7.70 per trip. If that sounds ridiculously high, it is because it is. To be fair, the state is offering some discounts on tolls aimed at local and regular commuter traffic — a so-called ALGO Pass that lowers the toll to $3 per trip or a monthly pass rate of $60. The idea here is to bilk traffic on I-10 passing through Alabama from Mississippi to Florida, and vice versa. Why should Alabama taxpayers bear the burden of building infrastructure for those who are just using Alabama as a pass-through? Because if Alabama is the beneficiary of a coastline, including a port, tourist economy, etc., why shouldn’t it foot the bill for maintaining the necessary infrastructure of being on the coast? That is part of the responsibility
that comes with having nice things. But that is a discussion for another time. The problem for our elected officials is selling this idea of an exorbitant toll to the public. A $6 toll doomed an earlier version of the project in 2019. Despite lukewarm support from elected officials in the early stages of that proposal, that support evaporated as backlash organized against Gov. Kay Ivey and Transportation Director John Cooper. Local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) removed it from their Transportation Improvement Plans, which ended the possibility of federal funding and forced Ivey to cancel the project. The million-dollar question for the local elected officials this go-around is: How do we avoid what happened in 2019 this time? Rather than go with a
whiteboard approach to lay out the figures and offer an intellectually sound cost-benefit analysis, our masters of the universe have decided to tie the merits of the project under this plan to President Donald Trump. Alabama’s two U.S. Senators, Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, co-bylined an op-ed praising Trump and his administration for their efforts to make the Mobile project possible. The three components of the Trump administration’s efforts go back to grant money awarded under the Biden administration. However, the grant money has fewer strings attached, which they claim is allowing the State of Alabama to proceed with the project. Yes, they put a “Make America Great Again” hat on what I expect will ultimately be an unpopular proposal for the new bridge. The timing is noteworthy. Kay Ivey and John Cooper will be out of office in less
than a year. The struggle to get the bridge in the works has been a decades-long effort, but apparently, it could not wait until the beginning of 2027 with a new governor and transportation director. Perhaps the idea is to let the lame-duck administration take the fall for any unpopularity before the new governor is sworn in. It is still a big ask, given the very underwhelming product that has resulted from the 2019 Rebuild Alabama gas tax increase. Rather than having a new set of eyes and ideas evaluate the best approach, we’re beholden to an administration that deemed a more-than $1 billion West Alabama Corridor through the middle of nowhere its top highway priority. While this project will only impact a limited number of Alabamians regularly, beware because if it works this time, it could be coming to a much-needed highway or bridge project near you.
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Velma Thomas Jones
July 16 - 22, 2026
Obituaries
june 9, 1935 – july 5, 2026
Born on June 9, 1935, in Oneonta, Alabama, Velma was the daughter of the late Elmer and Essie Thomas. She attended Appalachian High School and later, devoted her life to caring for her family as a loving mother and homemaker. She will be remembered for her resilient spirit, quiet strength, wisdom, and unconditional love for her family. She had a remarkable ability to face life’s challenges with grace, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Velma lived a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. She found joy in caring for those she loved and created a home filled with warmth, generosity, and lasting memories. Her gentle spirit and steadfast love will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Essie Thomas; her first husband, Herman Rennie Jones Sr.; her second husband, Lloyd Ingram; her son, Herman Rennie Jones Jr.; her infant daughter, Lennecia Faye Jones; and her siblings, Willy Thomas, Winfred Thomas, and Vera Thomas Phillips She is survived by her sons, Frank Jones (Tracy) and Barry Q. Jones (Candi); her daughter, Debra Lindsey (Tim); her brother, Elwyn Thomas (Linda); her grandchildren, Erika Lindsey, Daniel Jones (Kelly), Kenny Cordell (Katie), Katie Jones Calvert (Michael), Renlee Mac Jones, and Adlee Jones; her great-grandchildren, Caroline Jones, Elliana Cordell, Lainey Calvert, and Charlotte Jones; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. Though her family grieves her passing, they find comfort in knowing that she is at home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her legacy of faith, love, strength, and devotion to her family will live on through the generations she leaves behind.
James William “Bill” Dudley
october 25, 1945 — july 8,
2026
James William (Bill) Dudley of Trussville, born October 25, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 8, 2026. He was a much-beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all he knew. His first priority was always his family that he loved dearly. Caring for and loving his family brought him the most happiness and joy of anything else in his life. He loved nature and all of God’s creation, and he enjoyed sharing that love of all that is beautiful with his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. Bill was a graduate of Banks High School in Birmingham, Alabama, and Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tennessee, where he received a BS degree in Civil Engineering. He was a member of the Alabama Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and was proud that he had maintained his Professional Engineering License for over fifty years. He spent most of his professional career at Earl Dudley Associates where he was Manager of Optical Tooling. He was proud to have served his country as a member of the US Army Reserves as a member of the 87th MAC. He was a member of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church where he was a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. His favorite pastime for much of his life was the Scouting program in which he was active as a youth. He shared that interest by first working with his daughter’s Girl Scout Troop. Later, when his son was a Scout, Bill served in many roles, including Pack Leader and Scout Master, with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Troop 216 in Trussville. Bill was also an avid photographer. Thanks to him we have photos and videos of all of the milestones in our family as well as many candid shots of everyday life that keep memories alive. Finally, because Bill enjoyed sailing, he was a longtime member of the Birmingham Sail Club. Visitation was held at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church at 8090 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Alabama, on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. and was be followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Internment took place at the Columbarium at the church following the funeral mass. Bill was pre-deceased by his parents, Earl and Elizabeth Fex Dudley; his brother, John Dudley; and his brother-in-law, Earl Gillespie. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Meeks Dudley; his daughter, Lori Dudley Theriot (Chris); his son, Michael Dudley (Emily); his grandchildren, Juliette Theriot, Evans Dudley, Pearlie Dudley, and Noah Dudley; his sisters, Jane Gillespie, Elizabeth Dudley,
Mary McClean (Kevin), and his brother, Tom Dudley (Terry); his sisters-in law, Joy McWhorter (Doug); Linda Meeks Meadows (Johnny), and many precious nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Martin Juarez and all of the members of the PD Fight Club for their camaraderie and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity, to the Building Fund of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church, to the Parkinson’s Association of Alabama, Inc., or to the PD Fight Club.
Michael A Banks
january 29, 1967 — july 4,
2026
Celebration of Life for Mr. Michael A. Banks, aka “Trouble”, age 59 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Highlands – Grants Mill Location with Pastor Stephen Bischoff officiating. Michael passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Birmingham. Born in Dover, New Jersey, he lived and traveled to many places throughout his life but spent over the last 20 years in Birmingham, Alabama. Michael was a truck driver for most of his life and enjoyed being on the road. He was a loving husband, devoted father and friend. Michael also loved to go hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers and spending time outdoors. Especially when it was time to mow his grass. He was generous and loved kids. He was proud to donate to “Averitt Cares for Kids” through his work, which supports St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Michael loved to joke and make people smile and laugh, with his quirky sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Neesen Banks, his son, John William Banks, his father, William Francis James Banks, his brother, William Francis James Banks II (Lisa), his sisters-in-law, Linda Neesen and Tina Kohn (Jerry), his nieces, Julia Kohn and Casey Banks, and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Covert Banks, his grandparents, Margaret and Herbert Covert, Charles W. Banks, Sr. and Mildred Banks.
Emma Cathryne “Cookie” Cook Williams
september 14, 1938 — july
8, 2026
Emma Cathryne “Cookie” Cook Williams was born on September 14, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama and because of her faith in Jesus she entered heaven on July 8, 2026. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1956 and attended Auburn University. She married Edward Thomas Williams in November 1962. She worked for retail department stores and later was a cashier at Mt Brook High School lunch room where she retired in 2008. Everyone she came in contact with knew how much she loved people and they also experienced her great sense of humor and wit – she always made you laugh. She also had a love for ice cream and in her later years that became what she ate for dinner. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she always said she should have had them first. She was a member of Northpark Baptist Church (formerly Roebuck Park Baptist Church) for 60 years and for many years taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Eddie” Williams; father, Junius A Cook; mother, Eloise Smith Cook; brothers, Charles Edward Cook, Junius A Cook and sister, Patricia “Pat” Wesley. She is survived by her son, Jeff Williams and daughters, Jodie (Dr Robert “Bobby” McClung) Hill and Julie Mahaffey. Grandchildren, Tiffany Mahaffey, Crystal Mahaffey, Dylan Williams, Ethan (LaShay) Williams, Brooke Hill and Baylee (Ben) Nelson. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Robert Wesley and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside Service was held Wednesday, July 15 at 12:00 noon; Jefferson Memorial Gardens Trussville, AL. Rev Brandon Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to a charity of your choice and/or eat a bowl of ice cream in her memory.
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Moody looks to continue success under Tatum By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
MOODY – Before the first speck of dust settled on the Blue Devils’ first-ever blue map football trophy, Moody’s offseason became one of the biggest stories in the state. The smoke had barely cleared at Protective Stadium before rumors started surfacing and controversy reared its ugly head for the defending 5A (now 4A) state champs. First, you had the infamous “cigar-gate” and then coaches and players left. Now, some of those players are being made to come back due to AHSAA ruling that Jake Ganus and his staff illegally recruited players to Pell City. In the wake of Ganus and his staff leaving, Moody did not waver in hiring a bigtime head coach to replace the former head coach who had elevated the Blue Devil football program to heights it had never seen, including that first-ever state championship. Enter Kyle Tatum. Coach Tatum hit the ground running and has not looked back and, despite the turnover of coaches and 26 seniors, Operation 411 does not look to be slowing down much, if at all. “Everything is going great,” said Tatum. “We have a lot of momentum and we have seen a good bit of development in the past six months. We are very excited. It’s always all about the
kids and we have great kids here at Moody. The community support is real. It’s a pretty professional thing. Great school and great football program. Coach Ganus and those guys did a great job and we are putting our tweak on it and instilling our core values. How we practice is sort of a secret weapon. We are situational and we practice situational football. We have been getting after it. It really has been awesome.” Tatum’s squad has competed in some very competitive 7-on-7 tournaments over the summer. “We were invited to Troy, which was cool. Started with Central Phenix City, Thompson, and Clay-Chalkville and we competed. We were at Bama the next week and had ClayChalkville again and Spain Park. It really isn’t about the competition, but it’s about us. We have a new quarterback and seeing him go through reads and make sure he’s doing it quickly. That took time. We got our tail whipped a few times. We were beating Prattville in one game and we threw a pick and momentum swung. We lost. We got to the second round after pool play.” Tatum’s challenge before competition began was to hire a staff. “I hired guys from different spectrums. It was crazy. I took the job and got here and none of the previous coaches wanted to stay. I interviewed them all and offered a few of them
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and respectfully, they went to Pell City, which we understood. But it gave me more of a clean slate. We
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had some volunteers like Coach L who trains some of our kids. He had a guy working with him and he
was great with the guys and he gelled with them really well. Willie Miller Jr is his name. He’s receivers coach.
Brian Anderson is offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. His son, Eli Anderson, will coach quarterbacks. Justin Albert is assistant head coach and he will coach running backs. Offense is set. Defensively, I hired Dan Carroll, who did a great job, but he had to leave for another job. We have others like Kelly Sanders who will coach jacks and be head strength coach. Tyree Turner will coach interior defensive line. Those guys played for me at UAB. Blake Bradley comes from Pleasant Grove and coached at Prattville and he will coach special teams and linebackers. Ty Smith-Lindsey will coach corners. We have an opening as safety coach. Hard to say who defensive coordinator is going to be. Right now, it is basically me and Blake is helping out. I’m excited. I would put our staff up against anyone. At the end of the day, the kids just have to know you love them.” The players on the field may change some later on with returns from the group who transferred to Pell City, but there is a core group coming back. “Jalijah Rutledge is a guy we will look to for a lot of production. Aiden “Chipmunk” White and Colin Eatman are guys who are solid. We’ve got Austin Dryburgh at quarterback and there are some possibilities there. Running See MOODY, Page 11
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Former Hewitt-Trussville player Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record; bat going to MLB Hall of Fame By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
KANSAS CITY – Former Hewitt-Trussville Husky Tyler Tolbert is experiencing quite a season with the Kansas City Royals, and that continued this week as he tied a record held by only two others in history. Over the course of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies (Saturday and Monday) and New York Mets (Tuesday), Tolbert had a hit in 12-straight at-bats. Only two others have matched the record with Chicago’s Johnny Kling doing it in 1902 and Detroit’s Walt Dropo in 1952. He is also the first player to get five hits in consecutive games since Roberto Clemente back in August of 1970. Hi Myers also accomplished the rare feat in 1917. Tolbert is the only player in MLB history to accomplish back-to-back five-hit games without needing extra innings and he is the only one of the three who did it from the ninth batting spot. On July Fourth, Tolbert had two hits against the Phillies to start the streak. It was a 6-1 loss for the former Husky and his Royals, but history was on the horizon for the outfielder, who is typically a defensive specialist in the outfield and pinch runner for Kansas City. In Monday’s game, Tolbert had hits on all five atbats, tallying two RBI and three runs including a fifth inning home run against the Phillies’ Tanner Banks. The Royals defeated the Phillies 15-1 behind Tolbert’s hitting and Noah Cameron’s pitching. Tuesday night, Kansas City took on the New York Mets in a wild affair with the Royals getting the 16-
Tolbert with the bat used for his record-tying 12th consecutive hit. Credit: MLB Hall of Fame
12 win. Tolbert had an early two-run home run in the second inning before hitting singles in the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh innings
before hitting a fly ball to right field to end the night five of six on the night. Tolbert had four runs and two RBI in the win.
The bat Tolbert used in his 12th hit will be placed in the MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Trussville City Schools
Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin praised Tolbert following his achievement, calling him “a great ambassador for Hewitt-Trussville
High School,” “a great ambassador for UAB baseball” and “a wonderful ambassador for all young people.” “Trussville City Schools is so proud of Tyler Tolbert and his most recent achievement,” Martin said. “Last night, his name went into the history books of Major League Baseball.” Hewitt-Trussville High School head varsity baseball coach Jeff Mauldin also praised Tolbert, calling him one of the best players and people to come through the program. “Tyler is absolutely not just one of the best players to ever come out of our program here at Hewitt, but is without a doubt one of the best humans to come out of here,” Mauldin said. “He is the most humble person there is. His work ethic is unmatched. We are beyond proud of him for his most recent accomplishment by tying the major league record with 12 consecutive hits. We are more proud of the way he carries himself and represents our Trussville community.” “Every time he is in town, he comes to work with us or just hang out,” Mauldin said. “Our program loves him and his family. On a personal note my family loves his family. He is like a second son to us. We don’t miss a game that he plays in if we can help it.” For the season, 13th round draft pick (379 overall) who played his college ball at UAB is hitting .396 with 19 hits and 17 runs to go with two home runs and five RBI in 48 at-bats. Tolbert and his Royals sit at 38-54 on the season and their next game is Wednesday evening at New York to take on the Mets in game two of the three-game series.
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Tribuneland Football By The Numbers • Shades Valley — 557 • Hewitt-Trussville — 491 • Springville — 361 • Center Point — 326 • Pinson Valley — 304 • Clay-Chalkville — 275 • Moody — 230
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
The football scene in Tribuneland entering the 2026 season features winning traditions, state champions, and experienced leadership. Each program enters the fall with its own story, whether it’s pursuing milestones, celebrating championship wins, or starting a new chapter under a different head coach. Leeds remains Tribuneland’s winningest program with 586 wins. The Green Wave have captured four state championships and 16 region titles. Head coach Jerry Hood enters his 21st season with a 161-77 record. Clay-Chalkville has become the benchmark, holding a 275-96 record with a 74 percent winning percentage. The Cougars have won five state titles and 11 regional championships. Stuart Floyd, now in his fourth season as head coach, has a 26-11 record and aims to carry on the program’s winning legacy. Hewitt-Trussville enters the season just nine wins shy of the 500-victory milestone. The Huskies have won 491 games and seven region championships and have become one of Alabama’s best programs over the past decade. Josh Floyd enters his 22nd season as a head coach with a 197-70-1 career record that includes four state championships, one state runner-up finish and eight region championships. Shades Valley ranks
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backs Juju Hill and Trigg Murdoch are a good onetwo punch and Taj Gilmore is going to be a special freshman. On the line, we
Winning Percentage • Clay-Chalkville — .741 • Leeds — .576 • Shades Valley — .552 • Hewitt-Trussville — .523 • Pinson Valley — .513 • Center Point — .506 • Springville — .495 • Moody — .458 State Championships • Clay-Chalkville — 5 • Leeds — 4 • Pinson Valley — 3 • Moody — 1 • Hewitt-Trussville — 0 • Shades Valley — 0 • Center Point — 0 • Springville — 0
second among Tribuneland schools with 557 all-time victories and 13 region championships. George Bates enters his 14th season as a head coach with a 93-68 career record as the Mounties look to return to their winning ways. Pinson Valley has compiled 304 wins while winning three state champion-
ships. Logan Colafrancesco, 6-34, begins his fifth season as head coach as the Indians look to return to prominence. Springville has 361 wins and 11 region championships. The Tigers begin a new chapter under first-year head coach Jeff Lumpkin. Center Point has 326 wins in program history
and claimed seven region championships. The Eagles also turn to a first-time head coach in Grady Griffin. Moody has 230 wins and five region championships and one state championship. The Blue Devils open the season under first-year head coach Kyle Tatum. Throughout Tribuneland, the numbers highlight
different stories. Some programs have achieved decades of continuous success, while others aim to rebuild their proud histories. Several will also experience transitions under new leadership. The 2026 season promises to be an exciting one. Overall Wins • Leeds — 586
Head Coaches by Career Wins • Josh Floyd, Hewitt-Trussville — 197 career wins • Jerry Hood, Leeds — 161 career wins • George Bates, Shades Valley — 93 career wins • Grady Griffin, Center Point — 29 career wins • Stuart Floyd, ClayChalkville — 26 career wins • Logan Colafrancesco, Pinson Valley — 6 career wins • Jeff Lumpkin, Springville — First-year head coach • Kyle Tatum, Moody — First-year head coach
return one starter from last year and that’s center Maddox Gaines. Maverick Bevel is someone we are looking for big things from at that guard position. Kobe Taylor is coming on strong at receiver too. Kaiden
Mitchell at linebacker is a special player. The front is very active. Donnie Dennis and Ethan Evans and Major Abrams are getting after it. DJ Price is looking good at corner and we’ve got some youth in the back end with
him. The future is looking bright. Those guys are fast and they get after it.” “When we took this job, there was a lot of adversity,” said Coach Tatum. “We wanted to get things going, create some consistency.
When we get to December, I want to look back and be able to say that we were disciplined, tough, did we get better every week and were we prepared. And if we did all of this and did it the right way, I can sleep easy at
night. At the end of the day, can we say we built a brotherhood. Preparation equals performance.” Moody starts their season August 21 as the host Tatum’s former team, Briarwood Christian.
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