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By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Board of Education President Kathy Brown gave a superintendent search update at the Board’s See TCS, Page 5
Pinson Council approves agreement with Ruffner Mountain for Turkey Creek management By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
PINSON – The Pinson City Council approved an agreement with Ruffner Mountain at a meeting on See PINSON, Page 3
Center Point Fire District celebrates new training facility, recognizes Commissioner Knight for Station 3 grant By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
PINSON – Center Point Fire District held a ribbon cutting and groundbreaking See CPFD, Page 6
Leeds Council recognizes LHS band director By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
LEEDS – The Leeds City Council recognized Leeds High School Band Director Chip Wise at a meeting on Monday, March 20. Mayor David Miller read a proclamation honoring Wise and the achievements of the band. “Since this man has come to be our band director, we See LEEDS, Page 4
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2 Trussville teens place Top 10 at Miss Alabama’s Teen competition By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Hewitt-Trussville High School juniors Abigail Wideman and Reagan Hanson both placed in the Top 10 at the Miss Alabama’s Teen competition, held March 10-12, at Thompson High School. Wideman and Hanson were among 38 young women from all over Alabama who competed in the 20th anniversary of Miss Alabama’s Teen competition, which is a division of the Miss Alabama Organization, the official state competition of The Miss America Organization. Both girls are dual-enrolled at Auburn University in addition to being HTHS Highsteppers, members of Service Association, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, National Honor Society and serving on the Junior Board of Dancers Against Cancer. Wideman also currently serves as Junior Board Vice President at HTHS.
Abigail Wideman and Reagan Hanson at Miss Alabama’s Teen 2023
By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
“Considering this was a statewide competition, it was impressive to have two talented teens from Trussville place in it!” Abigail’s dad Brad Wideman said. “Abigail and Reagan are best friends and … they are so well-rounded by doing well academically while also spending time volunteering and serving in their school and community as young leaders.” Prior to competing in the state competition, Wideman and Hanson each won preliminary competitions last summer, with Wideman selected as Miss Leeds Area’s Teen and Hanson selected as Miss Hamilton’s Teen. As Top 10 finalists, Wideman and Hanson each received a $500 cash award and a plaque. Additionally, Wideman won the Collins McMurray Academic Award for the highest scholastic achievement among the contestants and received a four-year renewable
CLAY – At the close of the March 14 meeting of the Clay City Council, city attorney Alan Summers shared news about an illegal encampment in the woods behind the Love-
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Trussville’s Garrett finishes 2nd, Jeopardy fans angry over winner’s wrong answer From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE – Trussville’s Jake Garrett had an impressive showing on Jeopardy on Monday afternoon, finishing in second place just $1 short of winner, Melissa Klapper. The Cahaba Elementary teacher and HTHS coach banked $24,800 during his appearance. But furor erupted among Jeopardy fans as soon as the show ended, claiming host Ken Jennings apparently accepted an incorrect answer from Klapper earlier in the show. According to Fox News, Klapper selected the “Quite the Fishy Story” category for $200, and was presented a clue by Jennings. “The force of Lasse Hallström was strong to pull in this Scot to play a fisheries expert in ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen,’” the clue read. Klapper answered with Ewan Gregor, which Jennings accepted. The correct answer
Leeds BOE hears updates on five-year plan, recognizes national board certified teacher LEEDS – The Leeds Board of Education recognized a nationally certified board teacher and shared updates regarding the district’s five year plan, which See BOE, Page 4
Clay Council amends alcohol ordinance, moves to shut down illegal encampment By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
Odenville Police Chief announces promotions of 2 officers By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
ODENVILLE – Chief Glenn Walton, of the Odenville Police Department, announced the promotion of two officers during the Feb. 27 meeting of the Odenville City Council. Officer Chris Kelley and Officer Kyle Brakefield reSee ODENVILLE, Page 6
Springville Civil Air Patrol to host Open House From The Tribune staff reports Host Ken Jennings and Cahaba Elementary teacher and HTHS coach Jake Garrett on the set of Jeopardy!
was Ewan McGregor. Adding insult to injury, Garrett’s answer to another question, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself,” was not accepted when he slightly misquoted FDR’s “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Despite the outcome, Garrett said he does not feel
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cheated, and he congratulated Klapper on a game wellplayed. “Melissa did a great job,” he said. “It was a good little game. It was exciting, hopefully, for people watching it coming down to the wire. I’ve seen some people talking about a controversy or whatever. I’ve
watched it three times and was there live and I’ve never at one time thought that she said it wrong. I think the judges would’ve caught it if she did. I’ve got no sour grapes; I don’t feel slighted or cheated in any way. She played a great game
SPRINGVILLE – Springville Civil Air Patrol squadron AL-126 will be hosting an Open House event at the National Guard armory in Springville on April 29, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. “Looking for a way to serve your community and hone your Leadership skills?
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