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June 12 - 18, 2019 Part of rezoning plans for Carrington Lakes recommended by Trussville P&Z From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Trussville’s Planning and Zoning Board recommended one of two proposals to change zoning in two undeveloped parts of Carrington Lakes subdivision. See REZONING, Page 4
New plan for controversial Hwy 11 property approved by Trussville P&Z
Suspect captured in Argo after massive manhunt in Clay ARGO – A 25-year-old man believed to be the suspect who shot at Birmingham Police on Monday, June 10, was taken into custody by Argo Police officers early Tuesday. Sgt. Allen Busler of Argo PD said the investigation was active and he could not comment immediately, but sources familiar with the incident confirmed the apprehension. Police say the man matching the description of the suspect was seen walking out of a wooded area near Will Keith Road at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday. He was taken into custody without incident. According to Birmingham Police Officer Rodarius Mauldin, an east precinct officer attempted to conduct a
The Clay City Council was presented with an audit of the city’s finances for the 2018-19 fiscal year Tuesday night at its regular meeting. David Cork, of Cork, Hill & Company LLC, CPA, presented the report. See CLAY COUNCIL, Page 4
traffic stop for speeding in the 700 block of Georgia Road shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday. “The suspect failed to
yield and a pursuit ensued,” Mauldin said. “During the pursuit the suspect fired multiple rounds at the officer striking the patrol unit which
TRUSSVILLE – Trussville’s Planning and Zoning Board has voted to recommend the rezoning for a controversial plan for a piece of property, off Highway 11. The property, which is bordered by homes on Dew Drive and Birch Street, is known as the Hamilton property. See HWY 11 Page 4
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
See WHEELER, Page 7
Trussville native releases second single, ‘Get Even’
Cage Jennings was a store owner, fire chief, postmaster, butcher and fixer of things o’plenty. Jennings’ grocery and variety store was at the corner of present-day Old Springville Road and Sweeney Hollow Road. Eventually, Jennings moved his store to the corner of Old Springville Road and Brewster Road, where Clay City Hall is now. He called his store Jennings’ Super Saver. Super Saver included a post office, feed for livestock
Just over a year since releasing her first single, Trussville native Mady Steward has released another single, “Get Even.” The mid-tempo, pop song was released on May 31. Steward held a single release party at The Back Corner in Nashville.
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Photo from Jim Jennings, Facebook
By Crystal McGough, copy editor
PINSON – The Pinson City Council held a first reading of its proposed 2019-2020 fiscal year budget at the regular council meeting on Thursday, June 6. The proposed budget is in the amount of $3,375,000. Last year’s budget was $3,723,000. See BUDGET, Page 3
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released a report on school resource officer data for the 2018-19 school year. See REPORT, Page 3
vantage of the extra space and rented out the rooms upstairs. The bustling store sold Gulf gas and many people still living in Clay can remember visiting the store on a daily basis. “I remember everybody would come to the store off the school bus,” Ron said. “I like to talk about it. Still, going to that area brings back all those memories, it’s neat to recognize.” Just as Andy Griffith had Barney, Mr. Jennings had a sidekick — Bud Zophie. Bud helped with everything, according to Cage’s son. It’s safe to say Jennings
was a well-rounded man. Along with all his titles, he also served as president of the Chalkville Civic Club. “Everybody respected dad, everybody knew him,” Ron said. Jennings passed away in 1995. He was in his early 80s. Although he is gone and the property where the old store sat is now the home of Clay City Hall, his memory lives on. The kids who went to Super Saver every day, for a Coke and some candy, still see their childhood when they look at Brewster Road. Ron Jennings sees a lot more: “That was home.”
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Pinson Council holds first reading of 20192020 budget
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and a butcher shop. Jennings even had a fire truck and he was the fire chief for the Chalkville Fire Department, according to his son, Ron. “It was the kind of store that you could go to and they did all kinds of stuff,” Ron Jennings said. “A lot of people know my dad. I remember he would cut people’s hair out in front of the store.” There was a garage attached to fix cars and Super Saver had the tools needed to fix appliances such as refrigerators and well pumps. The building was a two-story building, so Jennings took ad-
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
See GET EVEN, Page 7
resulted in an exchange of gunfire. The pursuit ended at the intersection of McIntyre Road and Old Springville road as the suspect lost control of the vehicle resulting in a one car accident.” The suspect fled from the scene on foot into a wooded area. The officer involved was transported to UAB hospital with minor injuries. Officers chased the suspect who is considered armed and dangerous until he crashed in Clay near Old Springville Road and Surrey Lane. Old Springville Road was closed at Elizabeth Drive while police conducted an overnight search.
Back in the Day in Clay: Jennings’ Super Saver By Erica Thomas, managing editor
Clay Council receives audit presentation, next meeting to be held at Fire Station 4 By Crystal McGough, copy editor
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
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Ironstone Pizza closes Trussville, Vestavia Hills locations From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Ironstone Pizza has closed both Alabama locations in Trussville and Vestavia Hills effective immediately, Jim Walsh said on Tuesday. Walsh has been the face of the pizza chain, which is headquartered in Mississippi since the first location opened in Vestavia in 2016. See IRONSTONE PIZZA, Page 9
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