Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Philip was a proud lifelong Alabama fan who carried his Crimson Tide spirit wherever he went Michelle Bartlett Cole (Brandon) and Dianne Bartlett He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly He was known not only for his integrity and work ethic he was devoted to supporting his church and gave generously to many charities throughout his life He will be remembered for his devotion to his family and the kindness he showed to all who knew him His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends A service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held at Compassion Church Palmerdale on May 17 at 11:00 a.m donations can be made to the Corinthian Fund at Compassion Church Palmerdale in Philips memory Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Does Rashad McCants ever stop running his mouth McCants recently spoke about the UNC basketball program referring to head coach Roy Williams as "The Warden" while making it seem like he was serving a jail sentence during his time at the University of North Carolina While we're all curious as to why some individuals feel the need to give this dude a platform to spew this nonsense we're glad to see that two former UNC basketball players have decided to have their voices heard about the situation On the latest episode of Tidal League's "To The Baha," hosts and former Tar Heels voiced their displeasure for McCants' antics If you haven't been on social media (especially X) it's worth noting that McCants and Pinson were tweeting at each other about this situation You can view the interaction thread by clicking on the post below You are a clown @SoundbiteKing we encourage you to watch the entire part of the show where they discuss this situation (and but we also want to make note of the main things said by both Pinson and Felton Pinson opened up by bringing up a fact that McCants actually went to the University of North Carolina "this past year" to mend his relationship McCants was unaware that Roy Williams wasn't coaching anymore here's what Pinson had to say regarding the matter: did you show up to Carolina and try to mend your relationship this past year I think the crown is cutting off your circulation to your brain You have killed all your f**king relationships you have You take no accountability.Who the f*** do you think you are who was teammates with McCants at North Carolina was evidently pissed off at what McCants had to say It seems like a lot of the nonsense from the past was left unaddressed but now it's gotten to the point where Felton is simply fed up by all of it: "I'm gonna take my glasses off this one I wasn't even gonna say nothing about this clown a** But you the one that fu**** your career up I never said nothing about you when you did that bulls*** on ESPN You think you doing something but you really looking like a fool and all this You're talking on Twitter with Theo talking about seeing somebody it's safe to say that we all wish that Rashad McCants would stop spewing nonsense about the UNC basketball program While most of the former players haven't spoken out Pinson and Felton likely share the feeling that many other former Tar Heels have regarding McCants' actions Maybe it's time that Rashad McCants realizes that HE is the problem © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem 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operate and offer illegal gambling devices and slot machines for play at its place of business and and receives illegal gambling proceeds as payment for the lease/rental agreement Authorities said approximately 100 slot machines and gambling devices were located inside Pinson Bingo There were approximately 150 slot machines and gambling devices discovered in Lipscomb Bingo By Chauncy JohnsonPublished: May 2025 at 2:54 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMEMPHIS (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department responded to shots fired at a Family Dollar in southeast Memphis officers responded to a shots-fired call where they were advised that an argument had occurred behind the store The confrontation was between a current employee and a former employee Security observed Pinson start to raise the gun Pinson fled the scene but was taken into custody in the 2900 block of Semmes The 23-year-old was charged with aggravated assault and is being held in the Shelby County Jail on a $100,000 bond Click here to sign up for our newsletter Click here to report a spelling or grammar error in Oklahoma City and graced the world with her vibrant spirit until her passing on November 20 Teresa lived a life rich with love for her Savior and her family leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many Teresa exhibited a remarkable talent for music inspired by her daddy playing the mandolin and her singing along when his friends would come over to play bluegrass music leading her to join a trio named Promise alongside her sweet friends they recorded two albums that deeply touched the lives of countless women through their heartfelt ministry was just one of the gifts she shared with the world Teresa was a shining star known for her leadership as head cheerleader and her recognition as football homecoming queen Her journey through life included entrepreneurship Later in life she turned her love for redoing furniture and custom drapery into Gigi's Upholstery She poured love into planning family dinners and friends came together to create cherished memories The warmth of her family gatherings echoed throughout the years particularly in her kitchen where the aroma of cookies and brownies baked alongside laughter shared with her grandchildren and Mercy will forever remember their moments spent with Gigi  She made a priority to cultivate a bond of love that enriched their lives Her nurturing spirit found further expression through her love of plants and flowers Her husband Bill gifted her a with a beautiful greenhouse allowing her to tend to her plants all throughout the year Teresa’s nurturing nature extended beyond her garden which flourished under her careful attention to her heartfelt commitment to helping others She played a significant role in founding the Beautiful Dream Society in Lesotho helping to establish a home and advocating for victims of human trafficking—confirming her desire to make a difference and rescue those in need After a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Teresa’s physical journey came to an end but her spirit and legacy will endure in the hearts of all who knew her including her devoted parents Albert and Saundra Brown her children Brandon (son) and Hailey Pinson and Amber (step-daughter) and Tom Reifsteck Hayden—will carry forth the love she imparted and the memories she created Teresa's love and laughter are immortal woven into the very fabric of those who were fortunate enough to know her She reunites in spirit with her late husband as they welcome her with open arms in eternal peace Family and friends are invited to celebrate Teresa's life on November 26 It will begin with a funeral service at Victory Church in Edmond at 11:00 AM followed by a lunch for those in attendance provided by the church and then the graveside service at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City at 2:30 PM Let us gather to honor a remarkable woman who embraced life *** If you would like more information or make a donation to further the research with hopes of a future cure for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, please go to CUREPSP (psp.org) After 35 years of tireless service to the people and patients of Vanderbilt University Medical Center Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer As described in the recent announcement from Jeff Balser President and CEO of VUMC and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine chair of the Department of Medicine and physician-in-chief of Vanderbilt University Hospital Pinson will continue as President of the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network and serve as a senior counselor to the CEO of VUMC dealing with government affairs external hospital organizations and community affairs 10 years after graduating from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Pinson has been one of the organization’s most visible and active members of Nashville’s and Tennessee’s health care communities In addition to a succession of increasingly responsible administrative leadership roles he has spent his career as an organ transplant surgeon career mentor and community advocate advancing the delivery of health care at the local Pinson has championed a culture of service and has overseen a period of explosive clinical growth the Vanderbilt Health System includes seven hospitals and hundreds of adult and pediatric ambulatory clinics at more than 180 locations throughout multiple states He was a major leader in the acquisition of our community hospitals leading the integration of those facilities into Vanderbilt Health and creating the Regional Community Hospital Division He has also led efforts for VUMC to collaborate with other regional hospitals and health systems to expand the services they offer he established the Shared Clinical Services Division to manage pharmacy sterile processing and soon radiology and other clinical services throughout Vanderbilt Health Pinson’s contributions to the Medical Center’s growth and success have been remarkable There have been few individuals in the history of our institution who have had his impact As Wright has advanced the missions of our medical center he has left a wonderful legacy through mentoring countless individuals who are now in leadership positions here and elsewhere,” said Balser “As we celebrate all that he has accomplished I want to express my deep appreciation for his partnership over the years.” Pinson was a pioneer in the field of liver transplantation founding the Vanderbilt Liver Transplant Program establishing multiple transplant residency and nurse practitioner programs He started two previous liver transplant programs before returning to Vanderbilt Pinson led the team of approximately 100 medical professionals who performed VUMC’s and Middle Tennessee’s first liver transplant and former teacher at Franklin High School As director of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center a position Pinson held for over 18 years after the first director he helped build the foundation for VUMC to grow into one of the world’s top transplant centers the Transplant Center performed a record 809 total organ transplants while the Liver Transplant Program celebrated the milestone of completing its 3,000th transplant the Nashville VA became the third VA center in the country contracted to perform liver and heart transplants for veterans The son of an Air Force Major General who served in the Army Air Forces during World War II Pinson established VUMC as an official site of the U.S Army Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training (AMCT3) formalizing a longstanding relationship between VUMC and the Army to advance trauma care skills for both entities In addition to caring for thousands of patients and taking on increasingly responsible administrative leadership roles Pinson has published research on the topics of pediatric he has mentored scores of research and clinical residents receiving the Grant Liddle Research Mentoring award as the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer he not only led the Vanderbilt Medical Group’s (VMG) quality and service improvement efforts but in a significantly expanded role with David Posch then CEO of the Vanderbilt Clinic and executive director of the VMG his responsibilities included The Vanderbilt Clinic and expansion of clinical activities off the main campus Pinson had previously helped form the Vanderbilt Medical Group in 1994-95 supporting the first Chief Medical Officer Responsible for VUMC’s overall business development and its quality and safety programs his accomplishments included the systemwide implementation of 800 evidence-based clinical care pathways To impact the overall health of large populations beginning in 2011 Pinson also championed and led the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network (VHAN) as its president and board chair provider-led clinically integrated networks 360 physician practices and more than 7,000 providers in an affiliated network covering Tennessee and adjacent states VHAN has been integral to the development of VUMC as one of the nation’s leading health systems he created the Division of Population Health which includes VHAN and other thriving population health programs During his three-plus decades at Vanderbilt Pinson has served as Interim Chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences William Scott Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery; Program Director for the Vanderbilt General Surgery Residency Program; and Chief of Staff of the Vanderbilt University Hospitals Pinson co-founded the Master of Management in Health Care (MMHC) program at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management immersive program has since helped generations of aspiring clinicians and health care administrators advance their careers Scores of VUMC leaders have matriculated at the Owen MMHC program As the Medical Center’s clinical enterprise leader since 2009 one of Pinson’s many projects has been the conversion of the former One Hundred Oaks shopping mall into Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks As one of the nation’s very first “mall to medicine” conversions the former shopping mall’s transformation into a bustling multispecialty clinic has been widely acclaimed and created a national trend for repurposing retail malls as medical facilities He has championed many other Vanderbilt Health locations and facilities throughout Middle Tennessee including the Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinics and Vanderbilt Health Clinics at Walgreens Pinson has served as president of the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association The organization is the voice of the hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeons in the Western Hemisphere he achieved the highest honor in his specialty when he assumed the presidency of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) at the association’s Ninth World Congress biliary and pancreas surgery’s premier organization Pinson has served as chair of the board for the Nashville Healthcare Council and in leadership appointments with the Tennessee Hospital Association and American Hospital Association He served as the chair of the Tennessee Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness Throughout his career he has received numerous awards including both the American and the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Lifetime Distinguished Service Awards the Nashville Business Journal (NBJ) Health Care Hero Award as an Innovator in Health Care the TJ Martell Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award the Regional Healthcare Executive of the Year Award from The American College of Healthcare Executives and the Health Care Lifetime Achievement Award from the NBJ Pinson received the 2024 Martin Simmons Award from the American Heart Association of Middle Tennessee for his support of the association’s work to fund discoveries and advancements in cardiovascular medicine having previously been an American Heart Research Fellow in 1984 he was inducted into the Tennessee Healthcare Hall of Fame Pinson’s achievements in health care are rivaled only by his contributions to numerous community and business activities He currently serves on the Board of Cumberland University and FirstBank and is the chair of the Board of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce He has been such an avid supporter of the Hospital Hospitality House that in 2019 it was expanded and renamed the Pinson Hospital Hospitality House in his honor capacity and business lines underscore how VUMC is navigating fast-paced population growth and the financial headwinds facing health systems across the country Vanderbilt’s Day on the Hill March 7 allowed campus leaders to meet with members of the Tennessee General Assembly to thank them for their service to the state and for their continuing partnerships Ongoing initiatives to reduce acts of violence or other disrespectful behaviors toward VUMC health care workers are vital for the well-being of both our people and our patients were among the topics discussed at the Leadership Assembly 1942 to his parents the late Robert Lincoln Pinson and Caroline Hall Pinson  He was a retired operator and chief clerk for CSX Railroad Company for over 35 years and he also served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam War  Larry graduated from Johns Creek High School in 1961 and was on a bowling league for over 25 years Larry was preceded in death by two sisters      Larry is survived by five special nieces:  Bonetta (Robert) Edwards family and friends who will miss him dearly      Visitation will be Tuesday  Burial will follow in the Bent Ridge Cemetery at Meta donations can be made to Christian Fellowship Church (1698 Powells Creek Road Pikeville Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInJEFFERSON Co., Ala. (WBRC) - The identity of a man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with sheriff’s deputies in Pinson has been identified was pronounced dead on the scene in the 5200 block of Old Pinson Road Wednesday Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the residence after reports that a “mentally disturbed person was threatening to harm himself.” Sutherland fired shots at deputies on the scene According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office an autopsy will be performed Thursday to document Sutherland’s injuries and to determine the cause and manner of death This story will be updated as more information comes available Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here We keep you informed. UNC forward Theo Pinson (1) dunks the ball in the final seconds of UNC's 82-78 win over Duke on Thursday “Run Your Race” podcast host Theo Pinson — a 2017 national champion and one of 12 Tar Heels to play in two national title games — has experienced countless memorable UNC-Duke rivalry moments Staff writer Anna Laible spoke with Pinson in late January ahead of the first UNC-Duke game of the year This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity The Daily Tar Heel: When I say UNC-Duke what are some of the moments that have stayed with you from those UNC-Duke games Pinson: One is going into Cameron Indoor Stadium and winning our regular season championship [in 2016] That kind of boosted us to make a run to the national championship but we ended up losing to Villanova unfortunately when we won in the Duke game — that run from there to the national championship was probably the most fun I've had in my life DTH: What was it like walking onto the court for a rivalry game What was the atmosphere and what were the emotions running through the tunnel “You got a big game today and you’re just in class like it’s nothing.” I’m like I've been playing basketball my whole life honestly.” I'm going to go out there and do what I need to do to win this game I honestly love the fact that we had it on days we go to class because they can see we're regular people waiting on the game to start and to get to the game but it's cool seeing everybody saying, “Good luck tonight,” and DTH: Do you have a favorite UNC-Duke game from your time on the team my last one [in 2018] was probably the most fun just because it was a 50-50 split of fans it kind of went back-and-forth and we ended up coming out on top and winning DTH: You are currently hosting the podcast “Run Your Race” with AJ Richardson In your conversations with former UNC players and coaches on the podcast what have been your favorite stories you've heard about the UNC-Duke rivalry It's just a mutual respect between two schools The game is just a little more loud than usual it's going to be rocking and there's literally nothing like it but we do remember the losses also — only [Tyler Hansbrough] is the one that got lucky and won all four in Cameron @anna_laible @dthsports | sports@dailytarheel.com Four Pinson Valley High School students were injured in a single-vehicle crash near the school Thursday afternoon Center Point Fire District said the incident happened in the 6700 block of Tapawingo Road near Highway 75 The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the students The fire department said a car collided with a tree emergency units discovered four individuals injured in the crash Two of the victims required extrication from the vehicle The sheriff's office said two of the teens were taken to Children's Hospital and the other two were taken to UAB Hospital Authorities have closed the roadway for an undetermined period as they conduct an investigation and work to clear the scene Palmerdale Fire also responded to the scene A spokesperson from Jefferson County Schools shared the following message: "I spoke to Dr and he wanted me to convey that we are all praying for these students and their families during this difficult time." (WBMA) — A woman is dead after a house fire in Pinson Tuesday afternoon The woman has been identified as 51-year-old Kelli Whisonant Roper Center Point Fire District responded to Heritage Place around 3:00 p.m The fire department said life-saving measures were applied towards victim who was found inside the home The fire department said she was found during a primary search when firefighters first arrived The fire department said the cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the area is expected to be closed for an hour Updates will be added when they become available — When Daniel Corner saw smoke billowing from a neighbor's home "I went down to see what was really going on I saw smoke was billowing out of the complex," said Corner he and another neighbor banged on the door trying to alert anyone who might be trapped "I banged on the door and we got no response and my next door neighbor he was with me and we were banging on the door," Corner said "He said yeah well the fire department is on their way And by the time I put my phone in my pocket I heard the fire engines," he said The Center Point Fire Department arrived at Heritage Place in Pinson within minutes "The neighbors said there was a possibility someone was inside Anytime we have that our crews are going to automatically go into attack mode and also do a primary search... Crews removed her from the structure," said Battalion Chief Chris Horn of the Center Point Fire Department SEE ALSO: Birmingham man killed in crash after trying to flee from police, authorities say Despite life-saving efforts for nearly 40 minutes We pray for the family for the loss and we hate that something like this happened," Horn said The tragedy has left the Heritage Place community in shock "There is a sadness throughout the community right now because she passed away," Corner said The cause of the fire is still under investigation with the State Fire Marshal's Office assisting (WBMA) — One person is dead and multiple were injured after a crash on Pinson Valley Road Tuesday evening Center Point Fire District said the crash involved six people and three vehicles The Jefferson County Coroner says 23-year-old Diedra Evon Preston of Birmingham died at the scene. Two children were transported to Children's of Alabama, while two adults were taken to UAB Hospital, and another was released after treatment. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. General AlertABC 33/40   See MoreFalling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person Six years may not sound like a long time to you it must have felt like an eternity between trips to the Mecca of Alabama High School Basketball the Indians beat Jefferson County rival Clay-Chalkville 49-46 to win the 6A Northwest Region Title and book its first trip to the Final Four since 2019 "We've been through so much," Barber said "Unbelievable man these guys' will just to continue to fight who died following a medical emergency at the school They lost in the Sub-Regional round that year to Muscle Shoals Tuesday they were locked in a 35-35 tie with their archrival Cougars A Woo Coner bucket with 20 seconds to go was the go-ahead score "That's why our mantra is 'Just Us.' Man these guys have fought and they've fought and they've been steadfast I can't speak enough about this group right here man And they say it's hard to beat a team three times This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Jeffrey was 63 years old when he and Jesus decided to make Heaven his permanent home He has a brand new body today; one that is no longer plagued by pain or suffering his family is grateful for God’s mercy Jeff was born to Ray Dean and Frances Anne Pinson on December 17 Louisiana but was raised most of his life in Houston Texas where his parents pastored an Assembly of God Church and they brought four amazing children into the world who were the delights of his life Jeff was preceded in his homegoing by his father He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Robyn Pinson; his four wonderful children; daughter Lauren Healy (husband Now that Jeff has passed into the arms of our Lord while this is the end of his physical life on Earth it is only the beginning of an eternal and beautiful journey for a man who dearly loved God and often spoke of what Heaven must be like and how he could not wait to get there Jeff was an avid reader from a young age and read thousands of books in his lifetime the family has asked donations be made to Books are Gems a nonprofit organization that improves literacy in the El Paso area Visitation will be from 9:00am -11:00am with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00am on Thursday GA — Martha Lenore (Lee) Pinson Miller born November 16 went home to be with her loving Savior on March 30 Miller lived most of her adult life in Augusta She retired as a vice president of Com Systems and in her spare time enjoyed gardening and making her famous Grammy’s Gourmet Goodies Miller was the matriarch of her family in every sense of the word Not only did she raise and provide for her four children but she instilled in them the qualities she displayed in her own life She was a faithful member of Warren Baptist Church for more than 70 years where she served as a longtime Sunday school teacher Surviving family members include her sons: David (Lenore) Miller Richard (Linda) Miller; daughters: Donna (Denton) Johnson Robin (Mark) Sullivan; grandchildren: David (Cassandra) Miller Callie Sullivan; great-grandchildren: Thomas Miller Mila Sullivan; great-great grandchildren: Easton McClung Isa Burleigh; brother: Larry (Ann) Pinson; sisters: Pat (Neal) Clay Nancy (Forest) Inglett; sister-in-law: Betty Pinson and many nieces A funeral service will be held in the Worship Center of Warren Baptist Church at 11:30 A.M A private burial will take place at Double Branches Baptist Church Cemetery in Lincolnton Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Miller Sunday School Class memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Women’s Center The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M He will be paid $185,000 to lead the district under state intervention Turner began his career in education in 1995 as a substitute teacher at Fairfield High School He most recently spent the last decade as principal at Pinson Valley High in Jefferson County This will be his first superintendent role Watch Turner's full one-on-one interview will Megan Scarano here. Below is a copy of Turner's contract with Bessemer City Schools The next Board of Education meeting is set for April 15th A 75-year-old Birmingham woman died Monday after a two-vehicle crash in Pinson The Jefferson County Coroner says Rita Faye Edwards was driving one of the vehicles involved in the crash on Highway 151 at Pinson Blvd Edwards was taken to the hospital where she died less than an hour later The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash BIRMINGHAM — Pinson Valley boys basketball has made its way back to the Class 6A state championship game The Indians took down McGill-Toolen, 53-37, on Wednesday in the AHSAA Class 6A Final Four at Legacy Arena They advanced to the state championship game and face the winner between Paul Bryant and Gadsden City at 2:15 Saturday back at Legacy Arena Pinson Valley is looking to claim its second state title Pinson Valley was led by Woo Coner with 19 points Quay Lynch added 11 points and two rebounds Smoke Thomas adding nine points with 11 rebounds The Indians shot 48.8% (20-of-41) from the field Andrew Muchison led McGill-Toolen with 14 points and seven rebounds Grayson Brower added 10 points and four rebounds for the Yellow Jackets McGill-Toolen shot 26.7% (12-of-45) from the field holding McGill-Toolen scoreless for the final four minutes of the quarter after the Yellow Jackets jumped out to an early 5-0 lead WHAT TO KNOW: AHSAA Final 48: What to know before you go. Schedule, tickets, parking, TV, streaming info LIVE UPDATES: AHSAA basketball championships: Live updates, scores from Alabama Final Four A three-point play from McGill-Toolen's Muchison tied it at 15-all at the 2:18 mark of the second quarter holding the Yellow Jackets without a field goal for the remainder of the period as it took the 21-17 lead at the break McGill-Toolen outscored Pinson Valley 12-10 across the third quarter to enter the fourth trailing 31-29 That was the closest the Yellow Jackets would be for the remainder of the game Pinson Valley starting the fourth on a 7-0 run as it went on to outscore McGill-Toolen 25-8 across the final eight minutes The Indians were near perfect shooting in the fourth quarter He was the son of James Clayton and Nellie Delphia Graves Pinson He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Larry had an amazing work ethic and worked as a truck driver with Landstar Trucking until he retired He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Bonnie Dawson of Amity; his two sons and daughter-in-law Jim and Sheila Pinson of Nashville and Mark Pinson of Murfreesboro; his loving fur babies and Charlie; his several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Smith Family Funeral Home- Glenwood Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday 2024 at 2:00 PM at Langley Hall Cemetery with Bro (WBMA) — A 39-year-old Pinson man is dead after shooting at Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies Wednesday night The Jefferson County Coroner says Ricardo Louis Augustus Sutherland shot himself Deputies were called to the 5200 block of Old Pinson Road just before 8 p.m 2025 on reports of a mentally disturbed person threatening to harm himself The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPINSON, Ala. (WBRC) - A 75-year-old woman from Birmingham was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Pinson Feb The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Rita Faye Edwards The crash happened on Alabama Highway 151 at Pinson Boulevard Edwards was taken to UAB Hospital where she died Edwards was the driver and only person in her car The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here Tim was a retired US Army veteran and retired from Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union 572 He also served as the Henry County Veterans Service officer for a short while He loved to be outside where he enjoyed riding in the jeep with his dogs Jack and Lou Tim was always helping others; he was a gentle giant with a big heart TN to the late Wade Pinson and the late Catherine Wilkins Pinson.  to Tami Martin Pinson who survives of Paris and Stanley Pinson of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren Tim was also preceded in death by three sisters and Isaac Pinson; and a sibling in infancy Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home Visitation will be at Ridgeway Funeral Home on Thursday from 12 – 4 pm with a funeral service at 4:00 pm with Patricia Todd officiating Named as honorary pallbearers are Brent Greer Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or to Gideons International Click to watch 1/38AHSAA NW Regional Basketball-6A Boys Final.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Evan DudleyPinson Valley has endured as much heartbreak and hardship the last two years as any team has in recent memory but it only strengthened the resolve of the fourth-ranked Indians as they held firm in the final minute to secure a 49-46 victory over No 7 Clay-Chalkville in Tuesday’s Class 6A Northwest Regional final at Wallace State’s Traditions Bank Arena “Everything we went through the last couple of years losing Caleb (White) last year and our top player transferring this year nobody believed in us but us,” Pinson Valley coach Darrell Barber said “That’s why our mantra is ‘Just Us,’ and these guys have fought and been steadfast Pinson Valley (21-8) went into the final period tied at 35-all and allowed a quick layup from Xavier Beavers before powering ahead on an 8-0 run -- jumpstarted on a 3-pointer by Quay Lynch and capped on another 3-pointer by RJ Addison -- and grabbing a 43-37 lead midway through the fourth quarter The Cougars responded with a 7-0 run and retook the lead on a layup by Devon McKinnon with 1:33 left in the game Smoke Thomas and McKinnon traded buckets on the next two possessions and Clay-Chalkville held a 46-45 lead with less than a minute on the clock Coner steamrolled his way through the defense and scored the go-ahead layup with 20 seconds remaining I was thinking I had to win for my team and my coaches,” Coner said the Indians forced Clay-Chalkville into multiple in-bounds plays the final of which was picked off by Pritchett Lynch was able to get off shot while getting fouled and clinched the region final win on a pair of free throws Clay-Chalkville (21-9) jumped out to an early lead in the opening period and Victor Odiari and Raymon McCants combined for 12 points as the Cougars held a 13-8 advantage late in the quarter Pritchett sparked a 9-0 closing run by the Indians and Coner snapped off consecutive 3-pointers to pull ahead 17-13 at the end of period McCants and Demar Hinton closed the gap to a single point in the second period but Pinson Valley converted a pair of late 3-point plays and carried a 26-20 lead into the halftime break The Cougars clawed their way back in the third quarter and took a 31-30 lead as Aces Kennedy and Thomas Tubbs combined to knock down three triples midway through the period Lynch scored five straight points for the Indians and McKinnon answered to tie the game at the end of the third Pinson Valley faced off against the Cougars four times this season and came away with a 3-1 record including area and regional championship wins they had a couple of players sick and they say that’s why we won and then we came back and lost a coin toss We wanted to go through them to get downtown and we achieved that goal.” Pinson Valley advanced to its second state tournament in program history The Indians won the Class 6A state title in 2019 behind Kam Woods and Kool-Aid McKinstry By the numbers: The Indians shot 46.2 percent overall Clay-Chalkville was 52.9 percent from the field and 46.2 percent on 3-pointers but committed 16 personal fouls in the game Stat sheet: Pinson Valley – Coner finished with a game-high 13 points and added 5 rebounds followed by Pritchett with 8 points and 3 rebounds Tyler Holifield and Addison all scored 3 points each Clay-Chalkville – McKinnon and Odiari each finished with 9 points and combined for 5 rebounds and 5 assists Tubbs contributed 6 points and Kennedy added 5 points All-Tournament Team: Woo Coner was named region MVP and teammates Jalen Pritchett and Smoke Thomas were selected to the all-region team along with Clay-Chalkville’s Devon McKinnon and Victor Odiari and Hazel Green’s Nathan Butterfield but this is the same outfit we wore when we lost to Buckhorn at this point (2023) and we wanted to run it back I can’t say enough about my coaching staff we constantly bump heads but it’s nothing personal And these guys have responded well.” -- Pinson Valley’s Darrell Barber “Didn’t get the outcome we wanted and came up short but you also have to keep your head up and accept losses and understand the lessons.” -- Clay-Chalkville’s Chris Richardson I have to do the dirty work.” -- Smoke Thomas Pinson Valley advances to face either McGill-Toolen or Park Crossing in a Class 6A state semifinal at 10:30 a.m. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Jefferson County Schools confirmed that a student brought a firearm to Pinson Valley High School but said it was quickly confiscated by the school resource officer Officials say they received a tip about the weapon and the SRO acted immediately to secure it The district adds the firearm was never used to threaten anyone 1/36AHSAA 6A boys semifinal: Pinson Valley vs. McGill-Toolen.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Ben Thomas | bthomas@al.comIt’s been an emotional two years for the Pinson Valley basketball program the Indians will try to end it with a state title 4 Pinson outscored McGill-Toolen 25-8 in the final quarter pulling away for a 56-37 victory Wednesday afternoon the Class 6A state semifinals “To know him was to love him,” an emotional Barber said after Wednesday’s victory To watch a player lose his life in front of you – that was tough This group this year is a testament to who Caleb was.” Pinson Valley improved to 22-8 and will try to add to the school’s 2019 state title on Saturday The Indians were in a tight game with McGill most of the way scoring the first seven points and 18 of the first 23 The Indians led 49-34 after Jalen Pritchett’s reverse layup and the Yellow Jackets (22-9) didn’t get closer than 13 the rest of the way “We knew if they ever got a six or eight-point lead they would milk the clock,” McGill coach Phillip Murphy said 3 (Pritchett) are really good with the basketball Those guys can pass through traps and scrambles and finish on the back end.” McGill’s season-long offensive struggles continued in Birmingham The Yellow Jackets shot just 26.7 percent from the field (12-of-45) and 15.8 percent from 3 (3-of-19) a bunch of free throws,” Murphy said of his team’s preparation for the semifinal game Pinson’s combination of Coner and Lynch proved too much for McGill to handle who Barber referred to as the 6A Player of the Year including a crucial 3 that started Pinson’s stellar fourth quarter He was 5-of-10 from the field and 9-of-11 from the foul line Stat sheet: Pinson Valley – Jamarcus “Smoke” Thomas finished with 9 points and 11 rebounds McGill-Toolen – Andrew Murchison led the way with 14 points and 7 rebounds Grayson Brower had 10 points and 4 rebounds By the numbers: Pinson Valley had a 28-18 advantage in points off turnovers and a 19-6 edge in fastbreak points The Indians also won the rebounding battle against a taller McGill team “We barely have a guy who is 6-3 on the roster,” Barber said For our guys to go out and continue to battle the way they do means the world to me.” Did you know? The Indians will play in the last Class 6A game of the season despite losing another star, Clyde Walters, to transfer in October. Walters moved to Brewster Academy in New Hampshire I think it forced guys to take on different roles this is my favorite group I’ve coached.” – Barber on Walters’ departure “We’ve heard everything under the sun about what we couldn’t do I’m extremely proud of these guys.” – Barber so I had to come in and make a name for myself in basketball.” – Smoke Thomas but I’ve been playing with these guys since second grade doesn’t mean we ever gave up or started letting them get easy buckets We always play hard and play defense no matter what happens on offense That’s what got us here.” – McGill’s Ethan Stokes Related: , Basketball Recruiting, Videos & Podcasts How to watch Alabama high school girls soccer: Pell City vs April 24Data SkriveWe have an intriguing high school clash -- Pell City High School vs How to watch Pinson Valley vs. Pell City girls soccerPinson Valley and Pell City will match up on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. CT. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU 1/116AHSAA 6A boys final: Pinson Valley vs. Paul Bryant.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Thomas Ashworth | tashworth@al.comPaul Bryant graduated nine seniors last year That group gave some advice to returner Javian Williams “My old teammates told me this year was going to be my year,” he said Williams parlayed the advice given to his teammates into one of the best accomplishments a player could receive The Class 6A tournament MVP totaled 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to lead Paul Bryant to a 66-54 win over Pinson Valley on Saturday marking the program’s first state title since 2017 they’re the ones who put me in a good position,” Williams said Williams was one of three players to score in double figures with Larkin finishing behind him with a double-double for 16 points and 10 rebounds; Josh Williams added 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the win “It’s a great honor to be here to represent Tuscaloosa Paul Bryant and Tuscaloosa City Schools on such a great stage,” Paul Bryant coach Sean Peck-Love said I have to say nobody gave us any chance of being here.” a first-team all-state player and former state tournament MVP at Central-Tuscaloosa noted his team’s blue-collar work ethic in helping the program return to the state championship or great players that are going to stand out and give you 20 or 25 a game but we do have four or five guys that give you double figures every night and that’s what they displayed throughout the season,” the former Alabama hoops player said great job from coach Barber; I respect him a lot “We knew we were gonna have to stop Austin and No we knew from the beginning that the team that had the best defensive scheme would win this ball game And these guys came out and carried out the plan.” Pinson Valley’s Jamarcus Thomas had a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds while Austin Coner had 20 points and 5 rebounds going a perfect 10-for-10 on free throws for the team man,” Pinson Valley coach Darrell Barber said and I know they get tired of me a lot of times Stat sheet: Paul Bryant — Ty’Javian Byrd had 9 points and 4 rebounds while McKinley Everett had 7 points and 2 assists for the Stampede Will Jackson had 3 points on a 3-point basket Pinson Valley — Quay Lynch had 6 points and 2 rebounds and Braylon Ringstaff had 2 points By the numbers: Paul Bryant outrebounded Pinson Valley 32-27 in the win and outscored its opponent 34-20 in the paint Pinson Valley forced 14 turnovers on the Stampede with Paul Bryant forcing 12 and grabbing 7 steals; Pinson Valley grabbed 8 Paul Bryant shot 26-for-51 from the field and Pinson Valley shot 19-for-52 This is Paul Bryant’s second state championship in boys’ basketball Even coach talks to me about it sometimes in one-on-one conversations so I really thank him.” — Paul Bryant’s King Larkin on his mindset they believe in one another and they trusted in me and everybody who knows me knows I don’t believe in more victories It was just not our day.” — Pinson Valley coach Darrell Barber on his group “We built this program from the bottom to the top and one of our goals was that we want to be recognized as a program” not just a school but a program that’s capable of winning every season We sat down at the beginning of the year and we said our goal was we want to be playing on the last day of the season and here we are on the last day of the season We want to go out and give everything we had and that’s what they did.” — Paul Bryant coach Sean Peck-Love on the season I took upon Caleb’s mindset because I knew he was a dog I just knew like he was a dog and he’ll go out there and give you like 20 I just had to take on that role.” — Austin Coner on his role this year with Pinson Valley BIRMINGHAM — For the first time since 2017, the Blue Map trophy is coming home with Paul Bryant boys basketball The Stampede took down Pinson Valley, 66-54, on Saturday at Legacy Arena, claiming its second AHSAA Class 6A state title in program history Javian Williams led Paul Bryant with 19 points King Larkin added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Stampede Josh Williams adding 11 points and seven rebounds Pinson Valley was led by a Smoke Thomas double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds Woo Coner added 20 points and five rebounds for the Indians Pinson Valley opened scoring with a Coner trey but a Paul Bryant 8-0 run in the opening quarter put the Stampede up 14-8 after one A 12-0 run in the second quarter saw the Stampede extend its lead to as much as 16 with 2:09 to go in the period behind a King Larkin layup The Indians were able to string some baskets together to close out the half but it was Paul Bryant that held the 34-20 advantage at the break outscoring Pinson Valley 20-12 in the second quarter TA BOYS BASKETBALL: When is the AHSAA basketball state tournament? Schedule, locations The Stampede opened the third quarter on a 5-0 run going on to extend its lead to a game-high 24 points behind a Javian Williams trey It finished the period outscoring Pinson Valley holding the 54-30 lead heading into the final quarter Pinson Valley made a late push down the stretch going on to outscore Paul Bryant 24-12 in the final quarter but it was unable to get any closer to the lead than 14 as the Stampede claimed victory The Stampede finished the day shooting 51% (26-of-51) from the field holding Pinson Valley to 36.5% (19-of-52) from the field (WBMA) — Firefighters responded to a fire at a Pinson recycling center Wednesday afternoon The Center Point Fire District worked the fire in the 6100 block of Sunrise Drive near Highway 79 at Recycle USA afull service metals processing and recycling center The fire started outside in the yard of the center (WBMA) - It'll be a little longer before a rural portion of Jefferson County can get a new place to shop Jefferson County leaders were set to consider a proposal Thursday for a new Dollar General store in Pinson the new store would be built at the intersection of Bradford Road and Narrows Road the Planning and Zoning Commission postponed their discussion to a later meeting saying they would prefer to discuss the proposal with a representative from Dollar General at the meeting They also want to talk with the owner of the land the store would be over 10,000 square feet and would feature 37 parking spaces Access to the store would be from Narrows Road Opposition has mounted against the store's approval in a letter to Jefferson County Planning and Zoning says he's against the Dollar General being built adding the community already has two locally owned stores one just a few hundred feet from the proposed site Crane says he fears the opening of Dollar General at this location could put one or both of the existing stores out of business Crane also expressed concerns over traffic and the store's eventual hours of operation The planning and zoning commission stated that at Thursday's meeting there was no one present to answer their questions about the property They have requested to also hear from a Dollar General representative Jefferson County's Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to discuss the proposal again at their November meeting How to watch Alabama high school playoff boys basketball: Pinson Valley vs 18Data SkriveWe have an exciting high school game in Hanceville with Pinson Valley High School hosting Clay-Chalkville High School How to watch Clay-Chalkville vs. Pinson Valley playoff high school boys basketballClay-Chalkville and Pinson Valley will take the court on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 2:15 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network Watch Pinson Valley vs. Clay-Chalkville on NFHS! All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU, Amazon Fire, Google TV and Apple TV. there were countless UNC haters who probably had social media posts in their drafts ready to publish after a loss to San Diego State on Tuesday night So, anyone still think the North Carolina Tar Heels didn't belong in the NCAA Tournament Sorry, we're not sorry that didn't happen, as Hubert Davis and Co. were able to put together a dominant win over San Diego State. Actually, dominant doesn't appropriately describe things, as North Carolina made history in the win As for all of those haters after the loss? Yup, they were silenced in the best way possible and they had to eat their words. This is something that understandably brought a smile to a ton of faces, with the long list including former UNC national champs Theo Pinson and Ty Lawson Lawson didn't mind throwing a little shade at everyone claiming UNC didn't belong in the field claiming that West Virginia and Indiana deserved to be in the first four group over RJ Davis Seth Trimble and the rest of the UNC standouts The players inside of the locker room definitely had to have seen all of the hate they were getting. So, how did they respond? By scoring almost 100 points and posting a 95-68 victory. This one was never close, with North Carolina dominating things from start to finish. Davis led the way with his 26 points - he was sensational Both Pinson and Lawson were fired up over the team sneaking into March Madness and they were even more excited to see such a dominant performance be recorded Both Tar Heel greats won national titles while donning a UNC jersey and their passion for the program isn't going anywhere You better believe they'll keeping calling out everyone doubting this team especially if North Carolina can post an upset over Ole Miss laster this week Sorry, we're not sorry that didn't happen, as Hubert Davis and Co. were able to put together a dominant win over San Diego State. Actually, dominant doesn't appropriately describe things, as North Carolina made history in the win As for all of those haters after the loss? Yup, they were silenced in the best way possible and they had to eat their words. This is something that understandably brought a smile to a ton of faces, with the long list including former UNC national champs Theo Pinson and Ty Lawson The players inside of the locker room definitely had to have seen all of the hate they were getting. So, how did they respond? By scoring almost 100 points and posting a 95-68 victory. This one was never close, with North Carolina dominating things from start to finish. Davis led the way with his 26 points - he was sensational