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By IRONDALE, Nathan Prewett, Ala. – The For the Tribune Irondale Fire Department
was named the 2026 TrailLEEDS, Ala. – The blazer Department at City the of Leeds has announced recent Alabama Fire & Lifea series ofSummit paving projects that Safety at the Alawill address 20 full or parbama Fire College. tialThe streets in Leedsisstarting recognition a new this for week. one the department, said The $1,128,995 investan announcement online. ment over 7oftons IFDwill anduseseveral its See REPAVING, 3 See FIRE, Page 4
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – By Chris Basinger, The widened northbound Newson Editor lanes I-59 are now open in the Trussville area, addAla.be-– ing BIRMINGHAM, a third travel lane It has I-459 been aand year of firsts tween Chalkville for DobbsRoad. Ford as new Mountain owners and Rachel The Joey section covers Goshein3.5 recently around miles celebrated of I-59 in their first Jefferson year as managing northeast County, partners and as members of which according to ALDOT See DOBBS FORD, 3 See I-59, Page 4
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Trussville ‘Take Back the After prolonged political lecture Council 2 arrested on Pinson BLVD Day’ concert recognizes honors lives from Mayor Thomas, Springville Presidential lost on 9/11 after fight during burglary Award recipient by bringing Council approves pay raise for police Melanie Dimler community
PINSON, Ala. – Two suspects were arrested on PinBy Schrimscher son Terry Boulevard on Monday after a physical fight took SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – place during an alleged burThe glarySpringville incident. City Council An tookannouncement a detour Monday from night before itCounty returned to the Jefferson Sherunfinished business iff’s Office stated that held two over the Feb. 17 into meet-a men from allegedly broke ing. After at an the extended work residence 2400 block session andNW a short break, of 1st Place in Jefferson the March County and3 meeting refused began when around 6:45 p.m.told them to the homeowner As the meeting got unleave. derway, council apA fightthethen reportedly proved took placethe andminutes the victimfrom told the lastthat meeting in February. police he fired a shot at Mayor Daveand Thomas the suspects grazed moone tioned forThey themfled to reconsidof them. in a Jeep er the minutes noting memGladiator. bersThey motioned to adjourn were later located before conducting at the 4700 block ofbusiness Pinson on the agenda without that Boulevard and arrested. motion One being was recognized. identified as Thomas proceeded Dylan Jamesthen Klein, 35. He to a dissertation, as wasdeliver charged with burglary he it, for degree, the next ha55 in called the second minutes, cross-referencing rassment, and DUI. He was political issued a history, $38,500 addressing bond and recent editorials, and Counquotplaced in the Jefferson ing Teddy Roosevelt, Jesus, ty Jail. andThe Socrates alongistheLester way. second Although not technically Wayne Eakes, 54, who wasa filibuster, the lecture was decharged with burglary in signed to prolong meetthe second degree,the and haing allowing to aira rassment. He Thomas was issued his displeasure at also the lack of $31,000 bond and placed
Mayor Dave Thomas delivers a lengthy dissertation to members of the city council. (Terry Schrimscher/Trussville Tribune)
focus on city business. At one point, Thomas 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. “The council had every opportunity to redress the error but choseCounty otherwise, in the Jefferson Jail. wanting to move did on, an show“Our deputies outing their job frustration and and the standing in locating effectiveness thesuspects filibussecuring theseoftwo
ter,” Thomas said. “The example they set by refusing to adjust salaries wasn’t about their faux martyrdom, sacrificing for the greater good,” he added. “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 as of last Wednesday, shackling the next administration so quickly,” said Sheriff with the consequences of Mark Pettway. theirThe actions,” he said.County Jefferson Speaking to The Tribune Sheriff’s Office encouraged
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. 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 anyone with were furtheraddressed informaindividually. The purchase tion on the case to call them at 205-325-1450 or Crime See SPRINGVILLE, Page 2 Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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By Chris Basinger, News Editor Charlize Ramos
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – TheTRUSSVILLE, Trussville City Council Ala. passed a proclamation during (WIAT) – 25 years after the Tuesday night’s September 11, 2001,meeting terrorhonoring ist attacks,Hewitt-Trussville people across High School Physicsgathered teacher central Alabama Melanienight Dimler. Friday to honor the
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ers statewide is set to begin From Tribune reports in October afterstaff the passage of House Bill 239. BIRMINGHAM, Public education Ala. em– A human skull and a left ployees, including teachers, tibia found a dog in East support staffby and community Birmingham last will yearstand are college employees confirmed to have to benefit from the belonged raise ento the this sameyear person, accordacted during the ing tolegislative the Jefferson County 2026 session. Coroner’s Office. Alabama State SuperThe link intendent Dr.was Ericconfirmed Mackey
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Leeds High School Foxhound Bee Company Ribbon cut forfreshmen new 2 juveniles killed, take to address rising to 1bee-gin fieldaction house, renovated injuredconstruction St. Clair school shootings stadium at Leeds on new education County crashcenter approximately six miles west of the Steele city limST. CLAIR COUNTY – its, in St. Clair County. A single-vehicle crash that “There is nothing I can occurred at approximatesay that makes a day like ly 3:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. this any easier,” SCCS 11, has claimed the lives Superintendent Rusty St. of two juveniles, according John said. “Our hearts and to Senior Trooper Brandon prayers are with the famiBailey of the Alabama Law lies, and with the Steele and Enforcement Agency. Ashville communities.” On Saturday morning, er juveniles involved in the Additional counselors St. Clair County Schools crash were transported to and crisis response staff issued a statement that said area hospitals. will be available at Steele the district was mourning “A 10-year-old, who Elementary, Ashville Elethe loss of two students who was a passenger, was crit- mentary, Ashville Middle, tragically passed away Fri- ically injured and trans- and Ashville High School day afternoon in a motor ve- ported to a local hospital beginning Monday mornhicle accidentA on Chandler for treatment,” Baileyin said. ing, and will Bee remain as long concept of the new education center Irondale. (Foxhound Company) Mountain. “The 10-year-old later suc- as students and staff need By Due Chris in the coming weeks, which openedParents on Saturday. toBasinger, the age of the stu- cumbed to injuries and was them. who would News and Editor will serve asdeceased an expansion looking dents out of respect for pronounced while like“When their child to speakfor witha from current location in aplace to build ourcontact new beethe families, neither ALEA at the its hospital.” counselor may the Park. an 18-year- school keepingoffice. store, we continued IRONDALE, Ala.schools – Bee Hardware or St. Clair County Additionally, addition to educationhear comments about enthusiasts be old In released the will namessoon of the who was also a passen- to School officials asked howtheIrondale was please doing al opportunities swarming to Irondale to vis- ger juveniles. was injured and and STEM trans- that entire county programming, center great these things,” said founder it a“The new driver beekeeping of theeduca2010 ported to a local the hospital for keep families in their will also sell a range of prayers Adam Hickman. tion center designed to teach Chevrolet Silverado, who treatment. and give them the sourcednor from “Everyone on theinprojand was community astudents 16-year-old, fatally products “The driver thebees, pas- privacy they deserve the including honey bees- days ect seemed memberswhen about the of sengers injured the world pickup within the and Silverado ahead. to speak highly wax, as wellseat as supplies for of No working Irondale pollinators. left the roadway and struck were using belts at the furtherwith information beekeepers. and its leadership. So, Birmingham-based Fox- time a tree,” Bailey said. “The of crash,” Bailey said. is available as troopers with It will be occurred built across when we approached the hound Bee Company is pre16-year-old was pronounced The crash on the ALEA Highway Patrol from the all-new Ruffner paring toatbreak ground on Mount deceased the scene.” Lebanon Road near Division continue to invesSports Complex, the Bailey 5,000 square foottwo facility said the oth- Chandler Mountain which Road, tigate. See BEES, Page 3 Staff Report
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LEEDS, Ala. – Over the past 25 years, school shootings in Prewett the United Nathan States have surged to alarming LEEDS, levels, with Ala. a– reported By the 574 the incidents occurring time ribbon was cut for between 2000 and 2025, the recently completed field according to data Homer from house and renovated Statista. Stadium Three Leeds High Smiles at Leeds School School freshmen, Amelia Middle the field was Davis, Madilynn Johnson, already being populated by and Beatrice McCormick, youths exploring or getmembers theanLeeds High ting readyoffor upcoming School Chapter of Future game. Career Leaders The Community Homer Smiles Staof America are dium first (FCCLA), opened three determined to address this years after World War Two. pressing issue their However, yearsthrough of existence state conference prompted a need project. to update it The young have in recent times.leaders The Leeds not only compiledkeptcritiBoard of Education the cal statistics but are also original grandstand, though working with local it was renovated andofficials added and educators to promote to. stronger safety “But this projectmeasures reminds in of schools. Their project, me taking an old and makwhich willand beintroducing presented at ing it new it thetheFCCLA state conferto next generation,” said ence in March, aims to raise Superintendent John Moore. awarenessit’sabout the place dev“Because the same astatingbeen impact of ball school we’ve playing for shootings and like propose 78 years, feels homeacto tionablebut changes to improve people with new amenisafety in Alabama ties thatprotocols are comfortable and
Pictured: Beatrice McCormick, Madilynn Johnson, and Amelia Davis.
schools. sentiment, emphasizing the Current federal require- emotional and psychologiments mandate that schools cal toll that school shootings perform lockdown in-withtake and their Sen. Dan Roberts or along city on andstudents school officials cut truder drills; in Alabama, families. “You shouldn’t the ribbon for the new field house at Leeds Middle School. public schools are required have to worry about being to conduct such drills are scared when you’re just trynew locker rooms for it’s just beentwo a real pleasure peradd semester. However, Da- boys ing toand learn,” said. girlsJohnson and a team to this to our school sysvis believes these measures room “We need to upstairs make sure in the of that the tem.” are On insufficient and 11 is adevery house. school A feels safe and concession Friday, Sept. the field vocatingand for field morehouse frequent ready and to public handle restrooms anything stadium was stand and for comprehensive drills. were that could happen.” also part of the project. open the public to see. “When people’s lives areisona McCormick highlightThe facility and conAmong the additions the line, we An can’tarea justsimilar do the course ed the were importance turna $10 ofmillion jumbotron. bare minimum,” ing awareness action. Turfingintoand the to a parkway wasDavis addedsaid. for project. “Schoolstoshould intrud“School shootings are such renovations visitors standtake under the grandstand er drills as to seriously they were a huge problem, we $4 million andand another jumbotron watch as games. do fire or tornadoturf drills.” The decade-old on the echoed There this See STUDENTS, 3 See SCHOOL, Page 4 fieldJohnson was replaced.
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Learning to Spell Morgan Love Sean Dietrich
My friend Morgan is still on hospice care. I spent several days at her bedside. I played guitar for her, sitting on a chair beside her. Sometimes we held hands and just looked at each other. Talking about olden times. Like the day we first met, some years ago. I was younger. So was she. I was writing a piece about service dogs. I would be conducting some one-toone interviews with animal recipients. That day, I had a string of interviews set up. Veterans with PTSD, who use service dogs for emotional healing and support. Diabetic-alerting service dogs. And service dogs capable of detecting dangerously high blood pressure. Which is a slightly different skill set than my own personal dogs who miraculously, although they are not trained, are capable of causing high blood pressure. So there I was in the rec room area. I was sitting at a table, waiting for my next interview. In walks this girl. A teenager. Slight and lean. A shock of red hair, woven in a long braid. She walked with a uniquely unsteady gait. There was a purple orthopedic brace attached to her lower leg. She stood across from me. “My name’s Morgan,” she said. “Morgan Love.” I rose to shake her hand. The child’s grip was firm and confident. The skin of her hand was soft and clammy. Sort of sticky. Little-kid hands. Her glasses were heavy prescriptions. She seemed to be straining to see. “I’m mostly blind,” she said. “Sorry, can we sit somewhere in the sunlight so I can see you?” “Of course.” I gathered
my legal notepad and backpack. We moved outside to a picnic table. “There,” she announced. “I can see you so much better now. Look at your hair. You have red hair like me.” “Yes, but I’m currently looking for a support group.” She did not laugh. I noticed her left arm held firmly at her side, limp and unmoving. I noticed the scars showing on her fair skin. “Your last name’s Love,” I said, making notes. “That’s right.” “Can you spell that?” I smiled and winked. She registered no reaction. “L-O-V-E,” she said. “I was actually being sarcastic.” Again no reaction. Long pause. She smiled. “Do you want me to spell my name again?” “Let’s move on. Tell me about yourself.” She shifted in her seat. “Let’s see. I’m in high school.” “What year?” “I’m a senior. Oh, and I’m really good at math.” “Math?” “Yes. M-A-T-H.” I liked this kid. She went on. “I got really good at math after my stroke. But I never tell people that. It makes me seem sort of like I’m bragging.” “You became good at math AFTER the stroke?” She nodded. “The stroke did something to my brain and it made me really good at math. It’s actually a pretty common phenomenon.” I made a note. “So you’ve had a stroke?” “Oh, yes. I’ve had lots of medical things happen.” “Such as?” “How much time you got?” I smiled. She counted her fingers. “I have epilepsy, I have diabetes, I’m on a feeding tube because I have gastroparesis, which means my intestines are paralyzed. Also, I am paralyzed on my left side, so walking is hard for me. I just recently learned how to walk again. Also, I am low-vision, so I am
mostly blind, and I have…” The list went on. She spoke for about fifteen minutes. She was sweet. Gentle. Smart. Self-effacing. And so wise. When she finished reciting the bullet points of her suffering, there was not a trace of self-pity on her face. Only a warm, disarming glow. At this time in my own life, I was fresh on the heels of my own health crisis. Some of my issues had been quite scary for me. I was feeling like a little wimp at that moment. “That’s quite a list,” I remarked. “Tell me about it.” I was no longer writing. I was just staring. “How have you dealt with all these troubles so gracefully?” She laughed. “Who, me? I haven’t dealt with anything.” “What do you mean?” “I mean I haven’t had to. God has dealt with it all for me.” “God?” “Yes.” “How so?” “Well, he’s taken care of me.” I folded my arms. I’ve never been comfortable dismissing suffering with cute religious catchphrases. “May I ask you a personal question, Morgan?” “Sure.” “How can you say that God’s taken care of you? Look at all you’ve suffered. I don’t think many people in your position would tend to agree with you.” She adjusted her glasses. “Let me ask you something,” she said. “Shoot.” “Have you ever had something really bad happen to you, something you did not think you would make it through?” I nodded. “Of course.” “Okay. Do you remember that feeling you had, once it was all over, once you knew you were safe, immediately after the whole scary situation was finished?” “I think so, yes.” “What did you feel in that moment?” I thought for a second. I
tried to re-experience said moment. I tried to re-feel the pain, and the wake of emotions that followed. “I suppose I felt grateful,” I finally answered. “To who?” Shrug. “Well, just grateful in general, I guess.” She shook her head. “No, you can’t thank a generality.” “God,” I said. “That’s what you’re trying to get me to say, isn’t it?” She smiled. “That feeling of gratitude you felt, do you remember it?” I let my mind drift back to the particularly painful period of life. An era of violent trauma I once thought I’d never outlast. But somehow I did. “I do remember that feeling, yes.” “Describe it.” “How much time you got?” She smiled again. “Now, re-remember that feeling of thankfulness that came after the bad stuff. Remember how colors were brighter, tastes seemed stronger, love felt much richer, and more powerful, and all your loved ones became more important to you. Your life became more important. Everything became more important.” My eyes were now closed. “I can remember that feeling, yes. I can actually remember.” “Remember how safe you felt, knowing that you had come through the worst? The bad stuff was all over.” I nodded. “Remember that secure feeling. Like everything would be okay, because you survived? And you were okay—not perfect, but okay.” “Yes.” “Alright. Now, would you call this feeling a good feeling?” I nodded. “Oh, definitely.” “Really good?” “Yes.” “How good?” “I’d say incredibly good. Probably the goodest feeling ever.” She smiled and touched my hand. “God lets me experience that every day.”
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United Way kicks off History Fair returns to annual fundraising Trussville campaign BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The United Way campaign held its annual fundraising kickoff luncheon Thursday. Friends and supporters of United Way joined them at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. Lulu Gribbin, the Mountain Brook teen
who survived a shark attack, helped get this year’s campaign started. This year’s theme is “The Power of Us.” “It’s really a chance to get our partners excited, our corporate partners, individuals who say, ‘Yes, I want to be part of meeting a need
for those in my community.’ So, we’re here to get people excited about that. We’re here to help people see what their support does.” United Way says the campaign helps them support over 200 partner agencies to help people in need.
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) – The Trussville History Fair is returning after a several-year hiatus. The event is set to take place Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Trussville Civic Center. The Trussville History Fair is presented by the Trussville Historical Society. The event will feature local historians, organizations, collectors and researchers to highlight the community’s history. At-
tendees will be able to explore photographs, artifacts and other pieces of the city’s past. “It’s been several years since we’ve had a History Fair, and we felt like the time was right to bring it back,” said Trussville Historical Society President Gary Lloyd. “There’s been a growing interest in Trussville’s history, and we wanted to create a place where people could come together,
share what they know, discover something they didn’t know, and maybe even reconnect with a piece of their own past.” According to the Trussville Historical Society, attendees are encouraged to explore, ask questions, share memories and discover new aspects of Trussville’s past. The event is free to attend. It will last from 9 a.m.4 p.m.
Retired Trussville Springville Police officer returns as SRO for Hewitt-Trussville Department announces Narcotics Detection High School TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Retired Trussville Police Officer Greg Cardwell has returned from retirement to serve as a school resource officer or SRO for Hewitt-Trussville High School. “He brings years of law enforcement experience, leadership, and a familiar face back to TPD — and we’re excited to have him working with the students and staff at HTHS,” said an announcement from TPD. Cardwell retired in July after 26 years as a policeman. He worked at the Mountain Brook Police Department in 2000 before he joined the Trussville Police Department in 2003. He spent 23 years at
Certification for K-9 unit
TPD as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Special Response Team mem-
ber, Traffic Unit Supervisor, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and then Captain.
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – The Springville Police Department recently announced that its K-9 unit at received their Narcotics Detection Certification. The certification was earned by K-9, Shadow, and his handler, Bryan Watkins. “This certification is the result of many hours of training, hard work, and dedication,” said an announcement from SPD. “The bond between a K-9 and handler is built on trust and teamwork, and we are proud to have this team representing the Springville Police Department.” SPD posted a video on social media demonstrating
SPD officer Bryan Watkins and his K-9, Shadow (middle). Image from Facebook.
Shadow’s drug detection training. “K-9 Shadow is an important part of our department and a valuable
resource in our continued efforts to keep Springville and the surrounding communities safe,” said the announcement.
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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 mission for central in the Jefferson County disJail for $130,000, withpatching no bond. • Approved On July 13, the 2024,2026 Ashley– 2025 annual payment of (28), Berry (28), and Brooks $6,500 to the St. Clair (5) were shot in their car in Commission for the County 1700 block of Indian the Emergency Management Agency (EMA), • Approved the 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year contract with St. Clair CounFrom front page ty Commission for Drug Enforcement for following a DNAUnit analysis of $15,000, the bones, though au• Approved thorities still do Resolution not know R2026-09-14 of the identity of whoCity they beMoody longed to. Holiday Resolution The 2026-2027, coroner’s office has • Approved a license 140 reported that multiple miss-– Special Events Retail for ing person cases have been OHout Sherri PubDNA for aanalbeer ruled by the the 2026 ysisgarden as theatidentity of Okthe toberfest at Moody City remains. Park Oct was 3, discovThe on skull • Approved License 700 ered by a homeowner on Specialty Retailer the –shoulder of the roadway nextof toConsumable his residenceHemp near Products at ofVape Loft, the 1300 block 5th Place NWand on Aug. 20, 2024. • Approved SpeInvestigators700 –believe cialty Retailer of Conthe skull was moved from Hemp Products its sumable original location, which at Parkunknown, Avenue Package remains to the Store. by the homeownproperty City Council er’sMoody dog. meetings are held on perthe The coroner’s office second and fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Moody City Hall on 670 Park Ave.
members received multiple nominations: • Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year — Capt. David Brasher received multiple nomiSummer Drive, just outside nations of Center Point. • Community Impact Officers found the veAward — Irondale Fire hicle with multiple bulDepartment let holes in the side of it • Chief Advocate for Prewrecked in the front yard of residence. All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene. From front page Police believed it was a targeted shooting and that $2 million the suspect will fled be thespent scenefor in the Jerry Oxford Gym, aca vehicle. cording to Moore. Following an investigaman, BPD’s it is aCrime huge tion,“Oh BPD’s relief,” Moore said on his Reduction Team partnered feelings about completing with the U.S. Marshals Serthe stadium andTask field house. vice Fugitive Force “Andthe I haven’t one and State offound Alabama person that’s not happy about it, you know. And it’s just great. It’s a great feeling for Leeds; it’s a great feeling for the school board members and it’s just nice to provide top quality things for our students and to know that our facilities are as nice as anybody’s.” All that’s left now is the Jerry Oxford Gym, a sort of finishing line as the run
Moody Council passes School 2026-2027 budget Nathan Prewett
MOODY, Ala. – The Moody City Council unanimously approved the 20262027 budget as presented by Councilor Ellis Key. Key began by expressing thanks to the finance committee, Mayor Nick Rutledge, the city council and staff for the work on the budget. The projected city income is $14,200,000, he said. The projected revenue with the Governmental Utility Service Corporation of Moody (GUSCM) income is $19,902,000. The general fund reserve is $7 million. Projected city expenses are $14,540,000. The project city expenses with GUSCM are $16,738,000. According to Key’s report the revenues and expenses are above the 10% municipal accounting standards. Rutledge thanked Key and fellow council members Matt Morris and Linda Crowe. “They spent a lot of time working on this budget, a lot of nights they were here by themselves while we were at home watching TV,” he said. “And I appreciate the department heads, all the work
y’all put in to getting these budgets close and to where we can work with them. I think it’s a good budget and look forward to proceeding on with it.” The council heard monthly reports from department heads, with Police Chief Reece Smith reporting that there were 1,008 calls for service, 28 traffic accidents, 120 citations, 95 reports completed, 42 misdemeanors, 11 felonies, two juvenile cases, 42 arrests, and $5,470.67 was spent on vehicle maintenance. Fire Chief Larry Horton reported 201 responses, three fires, 120 medical calls, 78 other services, one mutual aid given, 128 fire prevention inspections, five re-inspections and two permits issued. In other business the council: • Approved a request from Horton to have repairs and painting at the station for a cost not to exceed $7,500, • Approved a request from Smith to purchase uniform patches and artwork for design for $865, • Approved a 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year contract with St. Clair County Com-
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vention Award — Chief Josh McDaniel “While we are extremely proud of these individual nominations, receiving the Trailblazer Department Award is especially meaningful because it recognizes the overall commitment of our department to fire prevention, life safety, education, and community risk reduction,” said IFD’s announcement.
to modernize the athletics facilities comes to completion. About 60 parking spaces will be added. Moore estimates that the final upgrades to the gym will be Jacorrian McGregor completed by the end of the school year. Turfingto for the Pardons and Parole appresoftball and baseball fields hend McGregor on Tuesday, are expected be Block completFeb. 24 in theto900 of ed byDale December. Von Lane. “I think it shows athletes that we invested in them. Just as our school buildings are top quality it lets the kids know that academics are important, we take what we’re asking them seriously,” Moore said. “I think this shows a serious commitment to all of our athletic programs.” Moore expressed appreciation to the community of
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Using GPS trackers, officials have outlined the dog’s roaming range, but searches of the areas frequently visited have not turned up any additional remains.
our service members and our first responders.” For attendee Sally Elliott, the concert was also about making sure a generation too young to remember 9/11 understands its weight. She brought her granddaughters to the event. “The youth do not understand what it all means, how tragic that day was, and how it just continues to go on your mind,” Elliott said. “I’m hoping bringing them out here, they’ll understand that we’ve got to stand for America and stand for our values.” A special addition to this year’s event was the appearance of Captain Gary Michael Rose, United States Army, a Vietnam War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, who served as featured guest speaker. Rose, who currently lives in Huntsville, was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald J. Trump at the White House on October 23, 2017. From September 11–14, 1970, then-Sergeant Rose served as a Special Forces medic deep in enemy-controlled territory during an intense four-day battle. His unit was surrounded by a larger, heavily armed enemy force and subjected to continuous rocket, mortar, machine-gun and small-arms fire. Despite the danger, Rose repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to reach wounded soldiers and pro-
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot at a bingo hall near Grayson Valley early Monday morning. Deputies responded to the bingo hall, located Leeds for Chalkville its support. Road, at 5712 Present the ribbon shortly after at5 a.m. where cutting anda acknowledged they found male employby suffering Moore were Susan ee fromRep. a gunshot DuBose, Sen. Dan Roberts, wound. members the Leeds Center ofPoint Fire City and Council responded including to Mayor Rescue the Eddie Moore, staff of Leeds scene and transported the City Schools and members victim to UAB Hospital of the Board of Education, with non-life-threatening and Blalock Construcinjuries. tionAccording owner Steven to theBlalock sheramong others. Moore also acknowledged members of the Jefferson County Commission and the architectural firm Lathan Associates. Following the ribbon cutting the Leeds Green Wave team beat the Central of Clay County Volunteers in a game that ended in a 35-7 score .
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Concert thousands of lives lost and to make sure that day of tragedy is remembered as a day of unity. The free community concert, called “TakeonBack formed an autopsy the the Day,” was held at Ferus skull and determined that Artisan Ales Trussville, the victim had in been shot. drawing veterans, families The same dog found the and neighbors together second bone, a left tibia, for on an evening of remembrance Dec. 12, 2024. and support. The concert was organized by award-winning Elvis tribute artist Robert J. “Rob” Langford Jr., who also serves as Second Vice Commander of American Legion SSGT Michael Hosey Post 205 in Trussville. “We’re not gonna let the terrorists win, because the first thing they wanted to do was take away the American way of life,” Langford said. “And we’re doing the exact opposite of what they wanted us to do. They would love nothing more than for us to just hole up in our house and not do anything, and be scared. We’re not scared. The American people are some of the most resilient people in the world.” Langford said the concert reflects that same spirit of defiance and pride. “We’re taking our lives back. We’re taking our country back,” he said. “We’re still here, and we’re proud of our country and
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has stated that the action will help retain teachers and attract more to the profession. It will apply to teachers regardless of time on the job.
LEEDS, Ala. – Police in Leeds are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual believed to be involved with an organized retail theft investigation. “The Leeds Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying this individual,” officials said on social media. “He is a suspect in an Organized Retail Theft Investigation. If you recognize this individual or have any invide lifesaving formation about thismedical crime, treatment — at timesStopusplease contact Crime ing his own body to shield pers of Metro Alabama.” wounded soldiersof Metfrom CrimeStoppers additional fire. After being knocked down and wounded by a B-40 rocket, Rose refused evacuation and continued treating other wounded personnel. During multiple evacuation attempts, he helped carry and lift wounded soldiers to helicopters, and when an evacuation helicopter crashed after coming under enemy fire, Rose pulled wounded and unconscious personnel from the burning wreckage and continued providing medical aid despite his own injuries. At Friday’s concert, Rose connected the lives lost on September 11 to the service and sacrifice that has continued in the years since. “Today will not long be remembered,” Rose said. “But what the individuals did — and what the innocent individuals suffered during that time — will not be forgotten.” Admission to the concert was free, and guests were encouraged to bring lawn chairs and arrive early due to limited seating. While admission was free, donations were accepted to benefit American Legion SSGT Michael Hosey Post 205 in the Trussville area. All proceeds from the event go toward helping local veterans, military families, youth programs and community initiatives.
More is to come in terms of funding as a new governor will take office in 2027. Mackey said that the Education Department will bring up the budget with the next administration and it is hoped that it will address rising costs of operations.
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Caroling, tree lighting Irondale honors veterans & first in Trussville set for responders on 25th Thanksgiving weekend anniversary of Sept. 11
IRONDALE, Ala. – The City of Irondale commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Friday with a gathering of local veterans and first responders. The Mayor’s Veterans Table began at 11:30 a.m. at the Irondale Public Library. According to officials, nearly 100 veterans and first responders attended. The veterans represent-
ed more than 500 years of total military service, spanning from the Vietnam War through the war on terror and service during peacetime. The program included a presentation of colors by the Shades Valley High School Marine Corps JROTC and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Irondale Police Investigator Cameron Beedle, U.S. Army vet and combat medic. The prayer was led by Rev.
Kiki Wood-Terry, Marine Corps and Alabama Army National Guard vet. The keynote speech was delivered by U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jason Miller, the JROTC instructor at Shades Valley High School. The event is part of Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart Jr.’s “Serving Those Who Served” series recognizing those who served as veterans and first responders.
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The 8th annual Community Caroling & Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Nov. 24 at the Mall in Trussville. “This cherished community event will bring together locals and visitors to celebrate the season, with musical performances, caroling, children’s activities, and a special opportunity to meet Santa Claus,” said a press release from the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Trussville Mayor Ben Short will signal the lighting at 5:45 p.m. Sponsors include First Baptist Church Trussville, America’s First Federal Credit Union, Trussville Gas & Water, Bryant Bank, Trinity Contractors, Avadian Credit Union, Cahaba Heating & Cooling, Ace Tree Service, The Trussville Tribune and Hitchcock Maddox Financial Partners. For more information on the event visit trussvillechamber.com.
The myth of American Christian ‘theocracy’ Jeff Poor
A common refrain from gambling proponents every time it is defeated in Alabama usually involves attacking the religious right and its imposing its holier-than-thou, often-hypocritical values on society. Then, if you’re lucky, you’ll get a lecture about a separation of church and state and the looming threat of Christian theocracy over our increasingly secular nation. While it is true that a significant component of the opposition to legalized gambling in Alabama is a product of organized religion, it is hardly because we have state-sponsored religion. It isn’t just gambling. You can apply it to many of the other public policy positions adopted by elected officials — abortion, marriage, gender ideology, marijuana. It is a long list. What it seems to come down to is a backlash
against government reinforcing values aligned with the church, especially from pockets of libertarian or liberal populations in conservative strongholds. It is a fallacy, but the belief exists because government policy backed by law that is aligned with Biblical teachings is theocracy. Let’s define theocracy. A dictionary definition is “government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.” And as we know, the First Amendment forbids Congress from passing a law that establishes a state religion or prohibits the free exercise of religion. For that reason, a theocratic system like those in Middle Eastern nations and Islam isn’t something that could happen in our constitutional republic. Theocratic government would be a contradiction of Christianity. Salvation is achieved by
accepting God’s love and forgiveness by believing that Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose again. That is the fundamental basis of Christianity. Government could declare Christianity as a state religion, but it cannot deliver salvation as defined in the
New Testament. In other words, a government mandate, a creation of man, does not have the power or ability to make you Christian. What is often mislabeled as theocracy is done by conflating public policy stances based on Biblical teaching
and the actual exercise of practicing Christianity. Our American constitutional republic system is a government for, of and by the people. We elect our government. If a majority of those we, the people, elect are guided by faith and determine that gambling, drugs and prostitution are vices that are not in the public’s interest, that is democracy, not theocracy. Separation of church and state doesn’t mean what many think it means. Just because it is a view supported by practitioners of a religion does not negate that policy view. The reason we do not have gambling in Alabama is not that it is explicitly forbidden in the Bible. (By the way, it isn’t.) We do not have gambling in Alabama because the people of this state, under the system we democratically agreed to live under, determined it should be constitutionally banned, and
its proponents have been unable to reverse the ban. Elective on-demand abortion is not banned in most cases in Alabama because religion told us to ban it. Our legislature passed the ban because the elected membership saw the practice as immoral. Those lawmakers’ moral judgment may have been based on Christian teachings, but again, the people of this state elected them and did not object to Christianity as the basis of their moral and ethical judgment. If Alabamians disapproved of Biblical teachings as guidance for public policy, then, in theory, we could elect those guided by other religious teachings or no religion at all. Unfortunately, the country is trending secular. The culture is becoming increasingly hostile to organized religion. Over the long term, the number of Americans
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Down and Out Ken Lass
I am going to hurt myself. It's only a matter of time. Inevitable. It is my destiny. Not because I climb ladders, or use dangerous power tools, or drive my car recklessly. It's because of the way I put on my pants. Yep, I have reached the age where any reasonably smart person should realize it's no longer wise to stand up in the middle of the bedroom, without any nearby support, and try to thread my legs into those small openings in your underwear and pants. In younger years, my balance was solid and my vision clear, and I could almost jump into my britches with perfect accuracy every time. Today, I seem to continually catch my foot on the inside of the leg opening, causing a loss of balance, and sending me careening down toward the floor. By the grace of God, so far I have been able to quickly retract my foot, and jam it down through the opening in time to save me from going all the way down. But I won't stay lucky forever. The ridiculous thing is, this is a problem so easily fixed. All I have to do is lean against something, or sit on the bed. That way if my foot gets stuck, no stumble, no loss of balance. Yet I always seem to be in a hurry to put my pants on. Too hurried to just take a few seconds to find some form of support. So silly. And it's
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who identify as Christian has declined. A 2025 Pew Research Center poll found 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christian, down from 78% in 2007.
going to cost me. Just like it cost one of my friends. He was in the bathroom. He tried to step into his pants, got caught in the legging, and tumbled to the floor. He broke two vertebrae and messed up his shoulders and back. The result was a stint in the hospital, then a trip to rehab, and a lot of discomfort and inactivity after finally arriving back home. It changed his life. Not for the better. Another friend tripped over the threshold of a doorway in her home and fell face first, resulting in black eyes, split lips and bone bruises. Still another friend was descending her basement stairs when she missed the last step and plummeted down, shattering both of her forearms. My mother, in her final years, fell in her assisted living apartment bedroom and spent the entire night on the floor before being discovered the next morning. My sister-in-law got bumped in a crowd and fell down while standing on a downtown sidewalk watching a parade. She managed to get up and walk home, but later found out she had broken her hip. I'm hearing stories like this on a weekly basis. We old fogeys worry a lot about cancer, Alzheimer's, social security, health insurance, hearing and vision. But the real enemy is falling. One of every four of us will fall at least once a year. Many will plunge multiple times. The Centers
For Disease Control states that fourteen million folks over the age of 65 will fall this year. 40 percent of them will suffer significant injuries. Many will die from complications. The death rate from falls for the over 65 crowd soared 21 percent from 2018 to 2024.
The thing is, nobody expects to fall. It always comes as a surprise. Experts tell us there is actually a proper way to fall. I looked it up and, honestly, it made me kind of chuckle. When you feel yourself going down, you're supposed to relax your arms and legs,
not tense them up. Right. Nothing more relaxing than unexpectedly plummeting at high speed to the floor. You should try to rotate your body so as to land on your side or buttocks. Tuck your chin into your chest and turn your head to the side. Got all that? Good, because you
have to remember it and execute it in the approximately one or two seconds it takes you to smack into the floor. Oh, and by the way, don't.....that's right, DON'T try to break your fall by landing on extended arms and hands. Never mind the fact that will always be your first and automatic reflex. Of course, there is stuff we can do to lower the risk. Get rid of loose rugs. In fact, get rid of everything small off the floor. That especially includes the miniature race cars and Lego pieces your grandkids left lying around on their last visit. Make sure you have bright light everywhere. Have grab bars installed near toilets and showers. Don't be too proud to use canes and walkers if you need 'em. Work on your balance. You may be stunned at how little you have. I think of myself as being in reasonably good shape, but I tried standing on one foot. Immediately I began flailing around like a tightrope walker who lost his balance beam. Yet after several days of practice, I actually found myself getting a little better. You can improve your balance. Make sure you get enough sleep. Tired people are clumsy people. Naps are the old person's energy drink. And for heaven's sake, sit on the bed when you put your pants on. Otherwise, you too may end up in a hospital room. Right next to me. I'll be the one without pants.
If anything, the country is moving away from theocracy. That’s still not a number likely to satiate theophobes fretting about the possibility of the clergy replacing Congress. They would cite the losses on the culture war battlefield to say that,
if anything, the religious right is maintaining a foothold. Never before have we had to have some of these public policy fights. Twenty years ago, it was unimaginable that the government would have to intervene on the question
of transgender females in girls’ bathrooms. Society was forced to stress test the limits of Roe v. Wade and abortion laws. The perception of the religious right regaining cultural dominance is a product of boundary testing by the left that is forcing
the judiciary to one and for all settle some of the questions surrounding some of the hot-button debates that plagued public discourse for decades. It’s not “theocracy.” Theocracy claims are hyperbole, usually manufactured to stoke political activ-
ism or serve as a convenient get-out-the-vote tactic. That is also a contradiction because if America were in the clutches of a Christian theocracy, your choices would not be determined by any democratic process but directly by the church.
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Elizabeth A “Bette” Tittle
september 1, 1935 — september 8,
september 6, 1928 — august 8, 2026
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Elizabeth A. “Bette” Tittle was born on September 6, 1928 to Wilbur and Frances Castor in Mississippi. She grew up in Jackson, MS and Clanton, AL. She later moved to Birmingham and raised her two sons after she was widowed at a young age. Many years later, she remarried and moved to Irondale. She lived there until March 2026.
Barbara Pendley Awtrey, currently of Hiawassee, GA, and more formerly known as a resident of Pinson, AL, passed away. She was born on September 1, 1935, and went to be with her Savior and Lord on September 8, 2026. She leaves behind two sons, David (Lynne) and Steve (Virginia), her grandchildren (Luke (Sierra), Rachel (Nathan), Ashlyn and Alex) and her great-grandchildren (Judah, Grace and Canaan), and her wonderful nieces and nephews.
Bette loved watching Auburn football, and spending time with her family. She dearly loved her grandchildren.
Barbara was a devoted employee of South-Central Bell for ten years and spent 25 years as a kindergarten teacher at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Her love for children was second to none. She loved her family and would make great sacrifices to provide everything needed to build a happy home. Barbara loved watching sports and loved conversations with family and friends. She loved the simple things in life and her sweet spirit was her strength. Barbara loved Central Park, Ridgecrest, and FBC Pinson churches where she faithfully served the Lord through the years. She was a devoted wife, wonderful mom, caring friend, and a loyal church member. Known as a prayer warrior, Barbara devoted herself to praying for others. Her greatest love in life was Jesus. She truly honored Him daily by living out the fruits of the Spirit. We will miss her greatly. She will be honored with a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at First Baptist Church Pinson. Visitation is 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a service at 4:00 p.m. Her son, David Awtrey, is officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored for donations to be given to FBC Pinson Kindergarten and Daycare Program to honor Barbara’s many years as a kindergarten teacher.
Bette is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Frances, Jean Duke, Jackie Henderson, her 7 sisters, her brother, Tom Johnson, her first husband, Alvin Hopkins, and her second husband, Chester Tittle. She is survived by her sons, Mike Hopkins and Bob (Emily) Hopkins, grandchildren, Jeffrey Hopkins, Molly Hopkins, sister Carole Stanfield, several nieces and nephews including Lisa Duke, who lovingly took care of her during her last months of life. A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with minister Heath McPherson to officiate.
Mary Prestridge Strickland
january 31, 1943 — september 2, 2026 Mary Prestridge Strickland, born January 31, 1943, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving behind a family and community who were deeply blessed by her love, kindness, and caring spirit.
Martha Gail McDonald
december 20, 1950 — september 11,
Mary grew up in Talladega, Alabama, where she met Douglas T. Strickland, the man who would become her husband and partner in life. Mary and Doug shared 61 years of marriage and spent most of those years making their home in Pinson, Alabama. Together they built a life rooted in family, faith, and a love that carried them through more than six decades together.
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Martha G. McDonald, who departed this world peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home in Pinson, AL, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on December 20, 1950, Martha was the cherished daughter of Ralph and Eunice Short of Birmingham, AL. Martha was a woman of remarkable warmth and kindness whose infectious laughter could light up any room and whose love for her family knew no bounds. She had an extraordinary gift for making those around her feel cherished and loved, and her playful banter brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. In 1979, Martha married Fred A. McDonald Jr., and together they built a life filled with love and happiness. They raised their son, Darrell Dean McDonald, nurturing him with the same care and devotion that characterized their own relationship. Martha’s life was further enriched by her daughter-in-law Stacy, grandsons, Cameron and Dayton McDonald, her granddaughters-in-law, Judy and Christine, and her precious great-granddaughter, Olivia. Martha’s creative spirit found expression in her love for cross-stitch, crocheting, embroidery, and diamond art. She was also an exceptional cook, delighting her family and friends with meals prepared with love. These hobbies were more than pastimes; they were a testament to her patience, attention to detail, and the joy she found in creating beauty with her hands. Chronic illness kept Martha homebound, but her spirit remained vibrant. She deepened her love and faith in Christ through television worship, gospel radio, and social media services. Anytime you visited her home, you’d find the air thick with old-time gospel music-played loudly, always, as though the house itself joined her in song. Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred, her parents, Ralph and Eunice Short, her sisters Emma Jean Bulloch, Nancy Ashley, and Diane Brown, and her brothers Billy Joe Short and Ralph Short. She is survived by her devoted son Darrell and his wife Stacy, her grandsons Cameron (Judy) and Dayton (Christine), her great-granddaughter Olivia, her loving sisters Patsy Hosey and Amelia Baker, and her caring nephews Patrick Prantl (Chelsea) and Heath Byess. Martha G. McDonald will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, laughter, and devotion will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.
For 56 years, Mary and Doug were part of the First Baptist Church family. Mary served as the church secretary for over 20 years, but the role she played in the lives of those around her went far beyond her job title. Many affectionately knew her as “Momma Mary.” She had a caring heart and a wonderful ability to listen, making people feel welcomed, heard, and cared for. Above all else, Mary was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was at the center of her life, and some of her happiest times were simply those spent with her children and grandchildren. She loved them deeply and found great joy in watching her family grow through the years. Mary also found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. Her back porch was her favorite place, where she loved to sit and watch the hummingbirds come and go. It was a place of comfort and contentment that those closest to her will always associate with her. And for her grandchildren, memories of their grandmother will undoubtedly include her homemade peach jam. It was more than something she made, it was one of those small expressions of love that becomes part of a family’s story. Her grandchildren enjoyed every jar, knowing it had been made by Nana and, as with so many things Mary did for her family, filled with her love. Mary is survived by her husband of 61 years, Douglas T. Strickland; her son, Ryan Strickland and his wife, Jennifer Strickland; and her daughter, Lori Strickland Waters and her husband, Chad Sperry. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Nichole Strickland; Melissa Seale and her husband, Luke; Mitchell Waters; Ben Waters; Kaleb Sperry and his wife, Hollee; and Luke Sperry. She also had the joy of becoming a great-grandmother to Sadie Jane Seale, daughter of Melissa and Luke Seale. Mary is also survived by her sister, Jo Fulbright and her husband, Don. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert L. Prestridge and Verna Mae Prestridge. Mary leaves behind much more than names and dates. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever held close in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
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Moody earns Tatum first coaching win By, Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
Northport – HewittTrussville (3-1, 2-0) dominated from the start Friday night, blasting Tuscaloosa County (0-4, 0-2) 49-0 in region play and giving head coach Josh Floyd his 200th career victory. The Huskies scored on all five first-half possessions and rolled up 264 yards on just 16 offensive plays to take a 35-0 lead into the locker room. Hewitt got on the board first. The Huskies needed only two plays to find
the end zone. Jack Floyd hit Jackson Martin for the touchdown and a 7-0 lead with 9:40 remaining in the opening quarter. The two hooked up again on Hewitt’s next possession. Floyd found Martin for a 49-yard touchdown on the first play of the drive, giving the Huskies a 14-0 lead with 5:23 left in the first. Floyd went deep again less than two minutes later, connecting with DJ Hall for another touchdown and a 21-0 lead with 3:45 remaining in the quarter. Daniel Williams added to the lead with a 17-yard
touchdown run with 1:26 left in the first to give the Huskies a 28-0 lead after one quarter. Floyd connected with Henry Farrell for a score with 2:17 remaining before halftime, sending the Huskies to the half with a 35-0 lead. Hewitt’s only turnover came on its opening possession of the second half, when Floyd threw an interception. After the defense got the ball back, Hewitt went 46 yards in four plays, with See HUSKIES, Page 12
ANNISTON – The Moody Blue Devils traveled to Anniston to take on the Bulldogs in a matchup of two teams in similar situations as both were in state championship games last December, but found themselves at 0-3 thus far in the 2026 season. Something had to give on Friday night and, in a game riddled with penalties, the Blue Devils earned first-year head coach Kyle Tatum his first-ever win with a 31-28 victory on the road. Anniston began with the ball, but the inspired Blue Devil defense stood tall and held the Bulldogs to a punt. Jake Lowrey and the offense took to the field and had success moving the ball;
however, with each positive play came a penalty, stalling out the drive. Lowery wound up throwing an interception and on the next play, the Bulldogs would take a 40-yard pass to the house and jump out to a 6-0 lead with 4:15 to go in the first. On the next drive, after a 53-yard touchdown pass from Lowery to Aiden White was called back, the senior quarterback found Jalijah Rutledge from 46 yards out to pull ahead of Anniston 7-6 at the 2:59 mark of the first. The Bulldogs drove and looked to put the ball in the air, but Kamaury Cook picked off the Anniston pass and set the Blue Devils up with an opportunity to extend their lead. A few plays later, Lowery found Juju Hill from six
yards out, to put Moody on top 14-0. The Moody defense held once again and with 2:35 to go before halftime, Lowery hit Hill for a nineyard touchdown out of the backfield and the Blue Devil offense was rolling, sending the visitors into the locker room with a 21-6 lead and a lot of momentum. Anniston made the necessary adjustments at halftime and came out in the third as a team on a mission. They drove the ball down Moody’s throat, getting a six-yard touchdown at the 8:47 mark. Moody’s first possession of the third was going well until a Jake Lowery pass landed in the hands of a Bulldog defender, giving See MOODY, Page 12
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Clay-Chalkville rolls past Southside in dominant region win By Britney Bailey, For the Tribune
RAINBOW CITY – The Clay-Chalkville Cougars were on the road Friday night for a matchup with the Southside Panthers. It was a night of pure Clay dominance, which isn’t new territory for the Cougars. Nasir Ray started things off for the Cougars with an 80-yard kick return on the opening kickoff. Running back Cayden McGhee slid in the end zone for 16 yards towards the end of the first quarter, giving the Cougars a smooth 14-0 lead after the PAT from Mario Cabachuela. Southside tacked on a field goal to end the first, their only score of the night. Quarterback CJ Eldridge landed a 37-yarder to McGhee at the beginning of the second quarter to up the Cougar lead 21-3. Isaiah Brown iced the cake for Clay just seconds later on the Panthers’ next possession for a 60-yard scoop and score to put the Cougars up by 24 after a missed PAT.
Cougars dominate. Credit: Jake McCune
Aaron Robinson added on 6 more for the Cougars to end the half on a 5-yard run. The PAT sent the Cou-
gars to the locker room up 34-3. In a night full of Cougar touchdowns, McGhee
led off the second half with a 2-yard slide into the end zone for a 41-3 lead. At the 3:07 mark in the third,
sophomore Juandre Elliot was given his time to shine and delivered with an electric 50-yard touchdown run.
Sophomore wide receiver General Welcher took advantage of the opportunity and capped the night off in the fourth quarter with a 30-yard touchdown of his own, for a final score of 553. The Cougar defense allowed just 69 yards in total offense and five first downs on the night, alongside two interceptions. In comparison, the Cougars had 418 yards in total offense and Eldridge was 8 of 24 with 111 yards. “We played well and competed hard. We’ve gone back to just taking pride in the little things and enjoying every chance we get to compete. The boys had a great week of practice and did a great job of executing tonight and it showed on the field tonight,” ClayChalkville defensive coordinator Eddie Wall said of the Cougars’ dominating performance. The Cougars will finally head home next week for their first home game of the season in their new stadium to face Oxford.
Shades Valley blanks Fairfield, moves to 2-0 in region play By Shane Paschal, For the Tribune
In the history of the football series between Shades Valley and Fairfield, a tight, low-scoring game has been the norm more often than not. So when Shades Valley came into Fairfield’s Clements Field and led only 6-0 after three quarters, it seemed history was going to repeat itself.
Shades Valley came into the game 2-1 overall and 1-0 in Class 4A, Region 5, while Fairfield was 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the region. Things didn’t look good for the Mounties initially when they fumbled the opening kickoff, giving the Tigers the ball at midfield. Fairfield couldn’t capitalize and attempted to punt, but the ball was bobbled, and Valley brought down
the runner at the Tigers’ 34. The teams punted back and forth, and the quarter ended with no score. Valley attempted a 46yard field goal early in the second quarter, but a roughing-the-kicker penalty gave the Mounties a first down. The Mounties capitalized on the Tigers’ error by scoring on a 2-yard run by Kourtney Moore, his fourth of the season. The extra
point was no good, and with 9:15 left in the half, Valley led 6-0. The teams traded possessions for the remainder of the half, with the Mounties taking a 6-0 lead into halftime. The third quarter was uneventful, with the teams trading possessions and not really gaining ground. The Mounties still led 6-0 after three quarters. Early in the fourth quar-
ter, the Mounties went for a first down in their own territory and failed, giving the Tigers the ball at the Valley 41. Soon after, Valley’s Jamel Polnett intercepted a Tigers pass and returned it 60 yards for a score. The extra point gave Valley a 13-0 lead with 9:40 left in the game. Fairfield had one more drive where the Tigers threatened to score, but
they fumbled the ball deep in Mountie territory. Valley did not relinquish the ball back to the Tigers, running out the clock for a satisfying 13-0 shutout win. The shutout was the first for the Mounties since a 44-0 win over Huffman almost three years to the day in 2023. After the game, Mounties head coach George See SHADES VALLEY, Page 12
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Leeds picks up 35-7 region win over Central of Clay County By Henry Williamson, for the Tribune
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds Green Wave were in command from the start Friday night, putting on a complete performance to defeat the Central of Clay County Volunteers 35-7 at Homer Smiles Field in a 4A Region 6 matchup. The quarterback duo of Brennan Archer and Bennett Schlorfharr have proven to be a lethal combination for the Green Wave as both shared the field at the same time and made it difficult for Central of Clay County to defend all night. “Brennan is a great athlete and he can do a lot of things”, Leeds head coach Jerry Hood said. “Bennett is a good athlete too. We can hand it and let one throw or we can just throw from the pocket. We hope that gives the opponent something more to look at and prepare for us. That’s really what we like about it.” The Green Wave controlled the tempo right out of the gate. Archer paced the
offense on the opening drive using his legs, scrambling free and bursting to the 8-yard line. The next play, he kept it again and ran into the end zone to give Leeds a 7-0 advantage with 9:43 in the first quarter. Jordan Lockhart came up with a tackle for Leeds to force a quick three and out. The offense picked up where they left off. Schorrfar escaped and delivered a pass to Jaccarrious Davis, who blew past the Volunteers defense for 47-yards to extend the Green Wave lead to 14-0 with 5:02 in the first. Some tight coverage by the Green Wave defense and back-to-back sacks from Tylin Moultrie brought out the Volunteers punt team again. Leeds retained possession and Tailon Gaitor carried the ball past midfield to the 39. Schorffhar capped off the quarter by connecting on a 33-yard pass to Jacauri Swain to lead 21-0. Central of Clay County pushed the ball to the 15 after two penalties called on Leeds. With the ball spotted at the nine after a quarter-
Leeds' Brennan Archer with the run against Central. Credit: Henry Williamson
back keeper run from Jeremiah Lopez, receiver JD Hall pivoted to the outside and caught a 9-yard touchdown pass to narrow the deficit to 21-7 at the seven minute mark of the second quarter.
With three seconds left before halftime on 4th and 9, Leeds decided to go for it. Schorffhar lobbed up a pass that was nearly intercepted, but Swain was there to snatch it away to add some cushion for the Green Wave
as they entered the break in front 28-7. The third quarter turned out to be slower on the offensive side, but Leeds stuck around with Sebastian Nava recovering a fumble and the defense continued
to be tough for the Volunteers. Both teams would go on to punt back and forth as the score remained the same. Leeds cashed in another touchdown with 9:17 in the final quarter. Schroffar and Archer worked together to get the ball in the red zone. A play was drawn up for lineman Tylin Moultrie at the one yard line as he took a handoff and scored to make it 35-7. Central of Clay County couldn’t string anything together and the Green Wave defense held strong as time ran out to claim the win. “I thought we played hard and executed pretty good”, Hood said. “I’m not happy with the penalties. We’ve got to do better about the penalties. Got a couple things enough to complain about and work on.” We got to get ready for the next week and forget about this one. Proud of the guys.” Leeds (2-1; 2-0) will travel to Anniston next Friday on September 18th for another region contest.
Center Point dominates Carver, improves to 2-2 By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
BIRMINGHAM – The Center Point Eagles looked to get back in the win column on Thursday night as they took the short trip over to Carver to take on the Rams in a region matchup between two teams who really needed a victory. Despite a sloppy start, the Eagles used a potent running game paired with some great passing by sophomore quarterback Noveian Gardiner to multiple Center
Point receivers to dominate the Rams and solidify themselves as a threat in 4A Region 5. The game began as a penalty-riddled contest with the teams combining for seven flags within the first eight minutes of the quarter. Despite big runs by Makai Gallego, the Eagles’ offense was stifled by mistakes. After the Eagles recovered a muffed punt by Carver, the Center Point offense began to settle inn as Noveian Gardiner found a wide open Dae’Mon Canty
from 51 yards out for the first score of the game with 2:44 to go in the opening frame. Carver would start the second by punting to Center Point after the Eagles held them. After a heavy dose of Gallego and Kamen Cunningham pounding the ball down the field, the latter would get the ball into the end zone to make it 15-0 Eagles with 8:23 to go in the second quarter. On the next defensive drive, Jayden Moore busted
through the Carver offensive line for a sack that led to the Rams’ next punt. The Eagles blocked and took over at the Carver nine-yard line. On the next play, Gallego got his first touchdown of the night, putting the Eagles up 22-0 with 5:39 to go before the half. The next drive was almost like dejavu for the Rams as Center Point’s defensive dominance continued and another sack by Moore would cause Carver to punt again. The Eagles would once again block the
kick, this time with Deshaun Wilson pouncing on the ball in the end zone to make it 28-0 Eagles at the 2:07 mark of the second. Center Point got the ball back with good field position before the half, but would end the half with the 28-0 lead. The Eagles’ dominance continued in the third as they took over at the 40 on the opening kickoff. Gardiner would find Dontarius Acoff for a 14-yard strike with 7:55 to go in the third to make it 35-0 Eagles.
On the first play of Carver’s next drive, Justin Lomax would pick off the Rams’ pass attempt to set Center Point up at their own 25. The Eagles would be held to a punt and they would pin the Rams down at their own one-yard line where Center Point would stop them in the end zone for a safety to make it 37-0 Eagles. On the next drive, Gardiner would find Aiden
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Robinson Padgett for 33 yards down to the threeyard line. The sophomore quarterback would call his own number to put the Eagles up 43-0 and that is how the third quarter would end. Carver would start the fourth with some offensive momentum as the Eagles began to substitute players in. However, the Eagles’
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