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Irondale man pleads guilty to Alabama Attorney General’s office bombing
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Trussville police working to identify porch pirate From Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – An Irondale man who was accused of detonating an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office building earlier this year changed his plea to guilty last Friday, according
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – The Trussville Police Department is searching for a suspect after a video of a man taking a package off of a porch was captured by a Lancashire neighborhood resident early Thursday morning. At around 4:39 a.m., the victim’s Ring camera re-
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Springville man charged with assaulting an officer
New car wash coming to Trussville By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
From Tribune staff reports
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – A Springville man now faces multiple charges including assaulting a law enforcement officer after deputies attempted to serve him with an active felony warrant, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Even more construction trucks are going to be stationed along Chalkville Mountain Rd. in the upcoming months as work on a new car wash gets underway. Located at the site of Trussville’s old Burger King, which burned down in
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Dental practice opens in Irondale From Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE, Ala. – Iron Rose Dental Care, a new full-service, state-ofthe-art family dental practice, opened in Irondale today. Operated by Gerald Benson, DDS, Maria Kolettis, DMD, and their dental team, the new practice will offer individualized care from routine cleanings and sim-
Con Huevos Restaurant in Trussville serves authentic Mexican fare with flair
Pinson Council talks budget, approves paving project By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
PINSON, Ala. – A motion to adopt the 2024/2025 budget was struck during the pre-council meeting of the Pinson City Council on Aug. 1 pending further review of the numbers. The budget was the subject of discussion during
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Trussville woman, 25, faces multiple charges after road rage incident From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A Trussville woman is now facing multiple charges after hitting a person that she had been arguing with during an apparent road rage incident with her car on Saturday, according to the Trussville See ROAD RAGE, Page 4
Owner Daniela Trucios’ focus is on serving fresh and authentic Mexican dishes. (Phil Free / Alabama News Center) By Donna Cope, Alabama News Center
In the Mexican culture, a meal with family or friends is an experience, a time to savor tasty food made with loving hands while enjoying lively conversation. Con Huevos Restaurant in Trussville, brings those ideals to the table, with a focus on authentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails and a fun and welcoming atmosphere. “In Mexico, the food is
something really important to unite family,” said Daniela Trucios, owner of Con Huevos, which opened in Trussville’s Entertainment District in November 2023. “It is important to go to a place with good service.” With Trucios’ attention to detail, Con Huevos Restaurant is a popular spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or an early dinner. The beautiful, festive décor adds to the feel of a real Mexican cantina, but customers are drawn by Con Huevos’ ex-
Con Huevos’ popular prosciutto toast is deemed a work of art by some guests. (Phil Free / Alabama News Center)
cellent food and friendly staff. Con Huevos means “with eggs” in Spanish, but the eatery offers much, much more. Jessie O’Dell enjoys a meal at Con Huevos almost daily. The Trussville resident said the “quality food” and service that one “doesn’t find anymore” are why he, his teenage son, George, and their friends eat at Con Huevos. Oneonta resident Alexandra Gutiérrez always or-
ders the chilaquiles verde, Con Huevos’ most popular entrée. Her favorite meal has a sunny-side-up egg, four tortillas with beans, sour cream, cheese, onion and cilantro, topped with either verde (green) or rojo (red) chile sauce. “It looks like a huge plate, and it has everything – it has protein, grains, vegetables, sauce,” said Trucios, describing Mexico’s No. 1 breakfast entrée. “It is See CON HUEVOS, Page 6
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Man running through traffic in Irondale dies at local hospital From Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE, Ala. – A man who was seen running in and out of traffic on Highway 78 in Irondale early Tuesday morning has died after being transported to a local hospital, according to Irondale Police Department Lt. Jason Hill.
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