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Irondale honors “Iron Women” of Irondale for Women’s History Month
Birmingham-Southern College to close in May after $30 million state loan stalls in House
By Terry Schrimscher
Monster Trucks
Paul DeMarco
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IRONDALE — The Irondale City Council met for the second regular meeting of the month on March 19. Mayor James Douglas Stewart, Jr. was absent. The Mayor’s Appointee, Emma Tolbert, spoke during the Mayor’s Report
Pinson Council sets date for upcoming CityFest celebrating 20 years By Nathan Prewett
PINSON – During a meeting on Thursday, March 21 the Pinson City Council set the date and activities for the next CityFest event, which will mark 20 years since it was incorporated in 2004.
See IRONDALE, Page 4
See PINSON, Page 5
Argo extends temporary raises to two city employees
New hotel coming to Leeds
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By Terry Schrimscher
Caleb Taylor 1819 News
ARGO — The Argo City Council approved temporary pay raises for two city employees who will take on extra work due to the resignation of City Clerk Tommie Ebner. Assistant City Clerk Tabitha Hanner and Court Clerk / Magistrate Casie Bethune were approved to
Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) will shut down on May 31 after legislation to give the financially distressed college a $30 million loan stalled in the Alabama House. The bill passed the Senate by a 22-5 margin on March 5 but didn’t have nearly as much support in the House. The legislation by State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia
See ARGO, Page 4
Alabama Open Pickleball tournament begins Thursday in Clay
Hills) would’ve replaced Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer as the administrator of a $30 million loan program designed to bail out “distressed institutions of higher education,” such as BSC. Boozer denied a $30 million state loan to bail the private school out last year after legislators passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program and appropriated
A photo of Birmingham-Southern College’s campus. Courtesy Birmingham-Southern College
$30 million in the 2023 legislative session for BSC. Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson dismissed a lawsuit filed by BSC in October against Boozer after he denied the loan. “After many hours of thoroughly reviewing and investigating the information provided by Birmingham-Southern, I stand by my decision to deny using Ala-
From Tribune staff reports
bama taxpayer dollars for a loan to an institution which I believe has been grossly mismanaged for many years. It is beyond distressed,” Boozer said in a February 1819 News op-ed. According to a press release from the college, BSC’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to close the school down.
LEEDS – Jackson Hospitality Services, a Birmingham-based hotel development and management company, announced plans this month to build a new SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in Leeds. The hotel, which is expected to be a $21 million investment, is planning to open in 2026 and will be located
See BSC, Page 8
See HOTEL, Page 5
Fast Pace Health opens urgent care clinic in Leeds
Birmingham man electrocuted in Center Point From Tribune staff reports
CLAY — Pickleball players will descend upon the City of Clay Thursday, March 28, as the city plays host to the 4th annual Alabama Open. The tournament will take place at the city’s Pickleball Complex and is open to play-
CENTER POINT – A man was electrocuted in Center Point last Wednesday, March 20, after reportedly taking wiring from an electrical box, according to JCSO Public Information Officer Joni Money. The man has been identified as 44-year-old Joshua Andrew Mobley of Birming-
See PICKLEBALL, Page 8
See ELECTROCUTION, Page 4
Pinson Trade Days Scheduled for April 6
Irondale woman wanted on domestic violence assault charge
By Terry Schrimscher
PINSON — The next Pinson Trade Days is scheduled, rain or shine, for April 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit Patti’s on Main Street in Pinson if you are interested in reserving a free space to participate as a vendor at the event. Vendor booths at Pinson Trade Days are free of charge and Hometown Bank provides easy access to teller machines for shoppers. The event is held on the first Saturday of each month.
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Leeds Mayor David Miller performs the ribbon cutting at the grand opening of Fast Pace Health. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune By Chris Basinger Staff Reporter
LEEDS – Fast Pace Health and the Leeds Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ceremony for a new walk-in urgent care clinic in Leeds Tuesday morning. The clinic, located at 1455 Ashville Road, features mul-
tiple exam rooms, an on-site lab, COVID-19 testing, and X-ray capabilities. It also offers walk-in urgent, primary, and preventative health care services as well as scheduled services for behavioral, telehealth, and occupational health care needs. “This is a big thing for
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Leeds,” said Leeds Mayor David Miller. “11 years ago now, when I became mayor, we didn’t have any type of medical facility in Leeds. UAB, we were able to recruit them and that’s nice for what they do, but this is what we needed and boy we are so happy to have you so welcome to Leeds.”
Clinic Director Lindsay Vincent said, “We are really excited to be here and we hope that we can bring health care to the community that you guys have been needing for some time, so thank you guys for having us.” Fast Pace Health Leeds will be open seven days a week with extended hours.
From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY– An Irondale woman is wanted in Jefferson County on a felony warrant charging her with domestic violence assault in the second degree, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. See ASSAULT, Page 5
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