St. Martin’s in the Pines offers motion-detection system to help older adults retain independence »

St. Martin’s in the Pines offers motion-detection system to help older adults retain independence

Helen James prides herself on independence — she vacuums, gardens and moves furniture in her apartment in the St. Martins in The Pines retirement community in Irondale — and is not willing to relinquish it because of her age.

Happy Thanksgiving! »

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Judge denies Trinity’s request to dismiss Irondale lawsuit »

Judge denies Trinity’s request to dismiss Irondale lawsuit

Irondale’s breach of contract lawsuit against Trinity Medical Center will proceed, a Jefferson County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday.

Without state funding this year, Alabama’s school libraries struggle »

Without state funding this year, Alabama’s school libraries struggle

Shades Valley High School in Iron­dale raised $1,100 for its library this year through a new part­nership with Barnes & No­ble Booksellers in which the school earned a percentage on store purchases by school supporters, said Meg Brooke, the school’s librar­ian. It’s a long way from last year’s state allocation of more than $21,000, but “it’s better than nothing because it will enable us at least to buy some more fiction books,” Brooke said.

Trinity Medical Center asks judge to dismiss Irondale suit »

Trinity Medical Center asks judge to dismiss Irondale suit

Trinity Medical Center attorneys said the east Birmingham hospital never agreed to build a hospital in Irondale and asked a Jefferson County judge Thursday to dismiss the city’s lawsuit seeking financial damages.

Irondale places moratorium on property along major streets »

Irondale places moratorium on property along major streets

The Irondale City Council has placed a moratorium on rezoning property along the city’s major thoroughfares to allow time for develop­ment of a corridor study.

Irondale’s Digital Man »

Irondale’s Digital Man

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City Council Meets Tonight »

City Council Meets Tonight

Items on the agenda include the appointment of an Architectural Review Committee and consideration to authorize employee longevity pay.

Irondale City Council passes $15 million budget with no cuts in jobs, services »

Irondale City Council passes $15 million budget with no cuts in jobs, services

The Irondale City Council tonight voted unanimously to pass a $15 million general fund budget and a $1.9 million water system budget, both with positive balances after expenses.

Irondale hoping it’s in good hands with Allstate bonds »

Irondale hoping it’s in good hands with Allstate bonds

National insurance firm Allstate could play a pivotal role in helping Irondale unwind $32.2 million in bonds the city issued to aid Trinity Medical Center’s now aborted relocation effort.

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