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By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
LEEDS – During a regular meeting on Monday, April 3, the Leeds City Council heard two proclamations honoring dispatchers and a recently passed citizen of Leeds beSee LEEDS, Page 4
Clay-Chalkville student killed in Birmingham shooting From The Tribune staff reports
CLAY – Birmingham Police are investigating after a Clay teenager was gunned down in the city on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Kamaree Shondale Phillips, 17, of Clay, and a student at Clay-Chalkville See CLAY, Page 3
Deerfoot Baptist Church hosts widows banquet Special to The Tribune
TRUSSVILLE – The Deacon body at Deerfoot Baptist Church in Trussville sponsored a lovely widows banquet on March 24, 2023. All widows of the church were invited to attend. Each invitee received a handmade invitation trimmed in fresh lavender. Upon arrival, each guest See BANQUET, Page 7
19-year-old charged with murder of 15-year-oldvictim From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced that investigators charged 19-yearold Matthew Jacob Jeffery today, April 4, with murder in the death of a 15-year-oldSee MURDER, Page 3
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Funeral for fallen Huntsville Police officer held Monday From The Tribune staff reports
HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Coulter Crumby, who passed away March 28, 2023, in the line of duty, was laid to rest at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park on Monday, April 3, following a service at Mayfair Church of Christ that morning. According to the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), officers responded to a shooting call on March 28, at 4:45 p.m., in the 4600 block of Governors House Drive. When officers arrived, a female shooting victim was located. “Two responding HPD officers were shot by an offender at the scene,” according to a statement released by the department. “The officers were transported to Huntsville Hospital with life-threatening-injuries.” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said one of the officers died at the hospital. “Tonight, our State grieves the death of another member of the law enforcement community—one who, when called upon, ran toward dan-
Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Coulter Crumby passed away Tuesday, March 28, in the line of duty. (Credit: Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory)
ger in aide of a female victim,” said Marshall. “Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby and fellow Officer Albert Morin were responding to an emergency domestic violence call for service when they were ambushed by an armed suspect. The suspect had already shot and injured a
female victim who was present on the scene. “Both officers were transported by ambulance to Huntsville Hospital where they received emergency treatment. Officer Morin is now out of surgery and remains in critical condition, while Officer Crumby did not
survive his injuries.” Police said the offender barricaded himself inside an apartment at the scene. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded and assisted Huntsville Police. The offender was apprehended about 6:20 p.m. and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. “This is a devastating loss for our department, the Huntsville community and the State of Alabama,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “We send our heartfelt condolences to the officer’s family as they mourn their loved one who made the ultimate sacrifice. As we grieve with our fallen officer’s family, we have another officer fighting for his life. Please keep all our officers and the entire department in your prayers.” The female shooting victim was transported to the hospital where she is receiving treatment. The Huntsville Police Department would like to thank the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Madison Police
By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Council reopened discussion about public ambulance service Monday night, April 3. Most of the discussion took place in the See SPRINGVILLE, Page 4
Pinson Main Street holds first community Parking Lot Yard Sales By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
PINSON – The first Parking Lot Yard Sales event on Main Street, Pinson, today brought out a variety of both sellers and shoppers to enjoy the beautiful weather and take advantage of some great deals.
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Ribbon cutting held for new Grandview Emergency Department in Trussville By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
TRUSSVILLE – The parking lot was a mix of casual wear, first response uniforms, business attire and blue scrubs as a ribbon cutting was held for the newly established and relatively soon to open Grandview Emergency Department facility in Trussville. “Really, freestanding emergency departments and specifically the one in Trussville is about meeting a community’s needs,” said Dr. Kevin Cope, DO and emergency medicine specialist at Grandview. “A lot of the Trussville community uses Grandview services. We recognized that Birmingham’s a fairly large geographic area and recognized that the residents of Trussville deserved a facility here and that we could provide an elevated level of care.” Before the ribbon was cut in front of the entrance to the facility, several speakers talk-
Springville to seek trial period to evaluate city-operated ambulance services
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Ms. Senior Alabama Queens, Board members to meet-and-greet Chico’s shoppers April 1 From The Tribune staff reports
ALABAMA – The Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc. organization had queens and members of their Board of DirecSee SENIOR, Page 5
Early morning fire at Burger King closes restaurant From The Tribune staff reports
in the healthcare business it’s just an incredible opportunity, it’s incredible that we have to serve and at the same time it’s an incredible responsibility.”
TRUSSVILLE — An early morning fire at Burger King on Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville caused major damage, according to Fire Chief Tim Shotts. There were no reported injuries.
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Officials, partners and staff members cut the ribbon. (Photo by Nathan Prewett)
ed about the new department. Among them was none other than James Spann, who sits on the board of trustees at Grandview Health Center as chairman. Spann asked for a moment of silence in honor of those
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who died in the recent Lifesaver 4 crash before delivering a prayer. “We are just thankful for this opportunity,” Spann said during the prayer. “Life’s really short for everybody here and for those of us who are
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