Moody Council honors local youths, business for achievements
Nathan Prewett MOODY, Ala. — Two local youths and a business were recognized by the Moody City Council on Monday night for their recent achievements. “This is the fun part of what we get to do and it’
file photoNathan PrewettMOODY, Ala. — Two local youths and a business were recognized by the Moody City Council on Monday night for their recent achievements. “This is the fun part of what we get to do and it’s always recognizing our small businesses, our kids that are in our schools and people that go above and beyond is something that we’re really, really proud of, and we love to recognized them any chance we get,” said Mayor Nick Rutledge. The first was Miss Jean’s Flowers, which Rutledge noted was almost as old as the city. It began in 1967, some years after the city was incorporated in 1962. Miss Jean’s Flowers was honored for “Excellence in floral design and community service. ”Luke Tolson was then recognized for earning first place in the Alabama State Beta Club Champion in the Solo, Duo, Trio Instrumentalist Competition in 2025 and 2026. He became the first student in Moody’s history to win back-to-back state championships according to a proclamation that was read by Rutledge. Lastly was Ella Grace Madison, who was noted for winning the 2026 St. Clair County Distinguished Young Women Program. In January 2027 she will represent St. Clair County at the current Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program in Montgomery. The council heard reports from department heads for the month of June, with Police Chief Reece Smith stating that there were 1,131 calls for service, 23 traffic accidents, 133 citations, 84 reports written, 32 misdemeanors, 15 felonies, seven juvenile cases, 46 arrests and $5,149. 57 were spent on vehicle maintenance. Fire Chief Larry Horton reported 161 responses, five fires, 93 medical calls, 63 other service calls, 27 overlapping calls, 145 inspections, 27 re-inspections and six permits issued. In other business the council:Heard from resident Mark Hulgan on issues with a right of way and was directed to take his case to a court,Approved a request from Smith to purchase ammunition for $1,600,Approved a request for Smith to attend the annual Alabama chiefs training in August for a cost not to exceed $1,300,Approved Smith’s request to purchase five sets of stop stick devices for patrol for $3,741,Approved Smith’s request to surplus a 2017 Ford Explorer,Promoted Lt. Steven Humber and Lt. Jonathan Melton to the rank of captain,Approved Library Director Sara Roberts’ request to renew Overdrive subscription for e-books and audiobooks for $3,000,Approved Horton’s request to have yearly PM and recertification testing done on the heart monitors and the Lucus for $10,000,Approved Horton’s request to purchase six new batteries for the Life Pak heart monitors for $4,032,Approved Horton’s request to have preventive maintenance done to all five bay doors for $3,500, andApproved Horton’s request to purchase 30 tons of asphalt patch for $3,200. Moody City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6 p. m. at Moody City Hall on 670 Park Ave. Nathan Prewett can be reached atnthomasp6@gmail. com. About the authorRelated Articles