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By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
ARGO – The Argo City Council passed a motion on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, to approve $1,300 for the purchase of a city seal, which will be displayed behind the dais in the council chambers. Mayor Betty Bradley said that Judge Carl Chamblee Jr. See ARGO, Page 6
Sing-A-Thon at Trussville Social for Down Syndrome Alabama From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The 8th Annual Sing-A-Thon to raise donations for Down Syndrome Alabama will be held on Monday, October 17, from 6 p.m. Rob Langford has hosted the event for the past eight See SING-A-THON, Page 5
Pinson Council approves budget for Veteran’s Day Luncheon, discusses Christmas parade
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Ad valorem tax vote for Springville, Odenville in November: ‘Growth is still coming’ By Hannah Curran Editor
ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The ad valorem tax vote for Springville and Odenville is taking place on Nov. 8, and St. Clair County Superintendent Justin Burns and Springville Middle School Principal James Talton came on Tribune Unscripted on Thursday, Oct. 6, to discuss the importance of voting. “The town of Springville is busting at the seams,” Burns said. “There’s houses going in everywhere, and if you’ve walked into any of the schools in Springville, you’ll see that they are also busting at the seams and they’re at capacity. We’re meeting in closets, in hallways, and having classrooms anywhere you can have a classroom. Growth is still coming.” Burns explained that the ad valorem narrowly failed went it went to the polls in October 2021, but he said that many people spoke up about how they took the vote for granted.
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Center Point Community Center Fitness presents 3rd Annual Bootcamp for Breast Cancer From The Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT — Center Point Community Center Fitness announced its 3rd Annual Bootcamp for Breast Cancer. See CENTER POINT, Page 4
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“They felt like the tax was going to pass and should have passed, but they just didn’t show up to vote,” Burns said. Burns said the parents and the community brought a resolution to the Board of Educaiton saying that they want to vote on this tax because it provides more for the schools and students. “We’re going to get an opportunity to show that we’re going to do exactly what we said we’re going to, and we’re
going to support our schools, and we’re going to support our kids,” Burns said. “We’re going to meet those needs, and we’re going to show you that this is important, because we know we’re willing to take a stand.” The Springville community brought a petition for a resolution that asks for a 15-millage vote. This would go strictly towards a new Springville Middle School. In October 2021, the pop-
ulation at Springville Elementary School (SES) was nearing 1,000, and Springville Middle School (SMS) was nearing 650. Springville High School (SHS) was nearing 800. SES is now beyond the expected capacity for which it was built. The ad valorem tax this year would not offer the turfed football field or performing arts center. It would soley foSee AD VALOREM, Page 3
Trussville PD receives full access to all TCS schools
Irondale Council authorizes mayor to spend $1 million on property for new library By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
IRONDALE – The Irondale City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2022R-188 on Wednesday, Oct. 5, authorizing Mayor James D. Stewart Jr to execute an See IRONDALE, Page 5
New Awakening Recovery Services hosts annual Beauty for Ashes Recovery Conference
By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
From The Tribune staff reports
PINSON – The Pinson City Council discussed upcoming city holiday events, including Veteran’s Day and the Christmas parade, at a regularly scheduled council
TRUSSVILLE — In partnership with UAB Arts in Medicine, New Awakening Recovery Services hosted
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Moody Council hears request to accept Creekview subdivision roads
142 Merit System employees, 4 from Trussville, successfully complete certificate programs
By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
MOODY – The Moody City Council heard a request from the Creekview Homeowner’s Association to accept their roads for repair during a brief meeting at City Hall on Monday, Oct. 10. See MOODY, Page 6
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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City School (TCS) Board of Education (BOE) announced at their board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4, that the Trussville Police Department (TPD), not just SROs, would have full access to all the schools in TCS. Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush explained that TPD has had access in the past, but “for some reason, it was taken
away.” “I think that it’s going to definitely create a safer environment with us, the whole department, having access to the schools, all the schools,” Rush said. “The SROs just had access to their schools, but this would mean full access.” Board Vice President Kim DeShazo explained that it’s a very important step for law enforcement to have access to the schools. “If there were an emer-
gency at one of the schools, the SROs and any member of the police department can come in,” DeShazo said. “It’s one of those needs that we didn’t know existed.” Rush said that the department is gathering information to activate all the key cards for the officers, and they should be able to enter the schools soon. Rush said he will be issuing a directive on the proper use of the key cards to his officers. DeShazo also explained
that independent organizations have contacted her and offered their services to help with Threat Assessment protocols, present policies and procedures, and training. She forwarded all the information to Rush, who she believes is better equipped to determine the best course of action. Rush explained that he actively working through the process of vetting everything out and should have a more precise plan to present to the board at the Oct. 17 meeting.
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BIRMINGHAM – The Training and Organizational Development Department of the Personnel Board of JefSee MERIT, Page 4
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