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By John Goolsby, For the Tribune
IRONDALE, Ala. – Irondale Mayor James Stewart released a post and video on Facebook last Thursday, Aug. 15, honoring former Mayor Dan Praytor, who passed away after a lengthy illness. Stewart posted, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of See IRONDALE, Page 3
Pinson Council delays budget vote, again By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
PINSON, Ala. – A resolution to consider the FY25 budget failed after a 3-2 vote by the Pinson City Council on Thursday, Aug. 15, further delaying it until a future meeting. The budget was first brought up on July 18 and was discussed at the Aug. 1 meeting though it was See PINSON, Page 3
Former Trussville doctor sentenced on child porn, trafficking charges From Tribune staff reports
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A former Trussville Wellness Medical Center doctor was sentenced to prison on Monday after pleading guilty to two See SENTENCING, Page 3
1 dead, multiple injuries in I-59 crash in Argo
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Outreach efforts ramp up ahead of TCS tax vote on Aug. 27 By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Trussville City Schools and the City of Trussville are working hard to get the community informed in the lead-up to city-wide special municipal tax election in Trussville next Tuesday, Aug. 27. The proposed property tax increase would fund three projects in the school system to address the challenges TCS faces with overcrowding in all of its schools as Trussville continues to grow. The projects include a new elementary school at Glendale Farms, kitchen, cafeteria, gymnasium, and special needs classroom upgrades at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, and the addition of a C-Wing at Hewitt-Trussville High School, which would include over 20 new classrooms. Ahead of the vote, Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin have hosted three town hall meetings at Hewitt-Trussville High School and eight
Dr. Martin speaks on the property tax vote during Monday’s TCS Board of Education meeting.
town hall meetings with various HOAs in Trussville to answer questions from voters. They have also met with
each school’s PTO as well as TCS faculty and will have town halls at each elementary school. A website titled Truss-
villeTogether.com has also been launched to give voters more resources to learn about the property tax vote. It features answers to
frequently asked questions about the vote and videos of Choat, Martin, and TCS See TAX ELECTION, Page 2
looks to Paul’s Hot Dogs reopening in Argo Argo future with grants and as Luke’s Hotdogs & Burgers salaries From Tribune staff reports
By Terry Schrimscher
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – A longtime Trussville restaurant is reopening in Argo under a new name as the grandson of the original owner looks to carry on the family business. Luke and his wife Abby LaRussa will reopen Paul’s Hot Dogs as Luke’s Hotdogs & Burgers on Wednesday, August 21, continuing the legacy of serving quality food to the community as they have for 30 years.
ARGO, Ala. – The Argo City Council met on Aug. 12 for its first regular meeting of the month. The council had few items on the agenda and moved quickly through the regular meeting with most of the discussion in the work session prior to the meeting.
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Leeds Council approves new ABC license distance policy, appoints LWWB member By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
Martin and Luke LaRussa.
The restaurant, which closed in August 2023, is making its comeback at a new location–8885 Gadsden Highway, next to Carbon Fitness and Beverly’s Dance
Unlimited. Martin Paul LaRussa opened Paul’s Hot Dogs in 1993, fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening a hot dog stand. For Martin, it wasn’t just a job, but a passion. His grandson Luke
came on board when he was 16-years-old and worked by his side for 12 years, teaching him recipes and everything he needed to know about managing the store. It was always his plan to hand over his legacy to his
grandson and now Luke is proud to continue his legacy and keep serving, “The best food in town!” The restaurant’s hours will be Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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ARGO, Ala. – A crash on Interstate 59 last Thursday left one person dead and several injured, according to Argo Police Cpl. Cason Davis. Davis said the Argo PD was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 59 in Jefferson County near the 146-mile marker on August 15, around 12:30 p.m.
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LEEDS, Ala. – The Leeds City Council has approved an amended policy regarding the distancing requirements for establishments selling liquor brought up at the previous meeting and appointed
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