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rebuild in State champion mountain bike teams I-59 Trussville set will last honored by Trussville City Council for16fall,months From Tribune staff reports
PINSON, Ala. – The City of Pinson celebrated the 20th anniversary of its incorporation as a city last Saturday evening at the Rock School complex. The festivities included serving birthday cake and a fireworks display at dusk. Food was provided by Fat Charles BBQ, Stephen’s Hotdog Wagon and More,
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The long awaited rebuild of Interstate 59 from Interstate 459 at Edwards Lake Road to north of Chalkville Mountain Road exit 141 will begin this Fall, according to Linda Crockett of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). The project will transform the
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See I-59, Page 3
Irondale Mayor honors longterm citizen on 92nd birthday, Council approves charitable donations By Terry Schrimscher
IRONDALE – The Irondale City Council met for the second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, June 18. The agenda featured several items on consent and two public hearings See IRONDALE, Page 4
Trussville Chick-fil-A officially closes for remodel From Tribune staff reports
The HTMS mountain bike team. Chris Basinger/ Trussville Tribune By Chris Basinger Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville City Council read two proclamations recognizing the achievements of the Hewitt-Trussville High School and Hewitt-Trussville Middle School mountain bike teams, which won their respective state championships this season at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Council Member Lisa Bright read both procla-
mations congratulating the teams. “This is phenomenal that this team, which is a fairly new team, has done so well,” Bright said. “Kudos to the coaching and the parents for being behind all of these students.” The HTMS mountain bike team claimed back-toback state championships after winning four of their five regular season races. The HTHS mountain bike team swept their regular season competitions and claimed their fifth Alabama
The HTHS mountain bike team. Chris Basinger/ Trussville Tribune
Cycling Association State Championship in nine seasons. “On behalf of the team, thank y’all for taking the time to recognize us. It’s been a long, hard, tough season,” Coach Lee Neal said. Neal also thanked the council for their support and for allowing the team to use property on Husky Parkway to practice on and presented the council with thank you cards written by the team. Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Mountain Bike
Team honorees included Blake Burns, Abe Cox, Nicholas Davis, Oliver Dawkins, Brian Elmore, Isabelle Garver, John Green, Nathan Harris, Lenwood Jones, Jude Lolley, Lily Neal, Logan O’Dell, Kaleb Richardson, Lleyton Sharp, Tyler Steele, John Toczko, Noah Touchton, and Cade Williams. Hewitt-Trussville High School Mountain Bike Team honorees included Shazie Bryant, Noah Clark, Alex
Pinson man killed in multivehicle crash From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A Pinson man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash just after noon on Friday, according to Lead Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo of the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Jeffery Alan Griner, 61, of Pinson, was killed in the crash at 2060 Pinson Valley Parkway, according to See CRASH, Page 5
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce is bent on eliminating boredom this summer with a steady flow of family friendly events. This week, the Chamber announced its upcoming “Summer of Fun” series, packed with exciting events
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See SUMMER, Page 3
people in St. New addition to St. Vincent’s East will 6Clair County arrested after enforcement help treat abnormal heart rhythms lawagencies join
forces to target dangerous drugs
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Trussville’s local Chickfil-A officially closed today as it begins an extensive remodel. The restaurant, located at 5886 Trussville Crossings Parkway, is expected to be closed for about 11 weeks while the upgrades are completed. See REMODEL, Page 3
Trussville Chamber kicks off Summer of Fun
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces in St. Clair County to target illegal drug activity and six people found themselves on the receiving end of the team’s Father Paul Asih blesses the new electrophysiology lab with holy water. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune By Chris Basinger Staff Writer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ascension St. Vincent’s East has opened a new electrophysiology (EP) lab, which will aid in expanding hospital services to a growing number of patients experiencing heart problems. The lab was blessed in late April by Father Paul Asih who led hospital staff in prayer and sprinkled the new lab with holy water. “We have a growing service line here,” said Vice President of Operations Diana Scalici. “We only had one room before that was truly dedi-
The new electrophysiology lab equipment. Chris Basinger/ Trussville Tribune
cated to that service, so this room helps us to accommodate all the volume,” Scalici said, adding that the hospital has also brought in a second
See DRUGS, Page 2
Ascension St. Vincent’s East staff pray before blessing the new lab. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune
EP physician. The lab features all new Phillips equipment as well as new computers in the control room.
According to Cardiovascular Service Line Director Nicole Arnold, the new lab will be able to service a range of cardiac patients including those experiencing abnormal heart rhythms and patients with pacemakers or ICDs as well as perform primary catheter ablations. “There’s a huge population of patients who are not currently being treated that have, you know, AFib and who have abnormal heart rhythms and they’re not even aware, so we’re looking to treat our current patients and then continuing to grow our program and treat those who we haven’t yet seen,” Arnold said.
Leeds Council accepts FY23 audit By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds City Council accepted an audit of the 2023 fiscal year after hearing a report from auditing firm Cork, Hill and Company on Monday. Representing the company was Joe Chapman, who delivered the FY22 report last year. Chapman said that,
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