Irondale News

Carole Smitherman , who has been serving as interim mayor for the past 2 weeks, wants a shot at the real thing.

McCalla residents A in favor of a $112 milA lion Norfolk Southern railA road hub -- and a few who remain undecided -- were able to hear from some of those behind the project at a meeting Monday night.

I know not everyone is into inflatables for Christmas decor. But personally I love them.

Some Walgreens locations are doing free photos of your children in their costumes.

By Chanda Temple Guster -- The Birmingham N... October 21, 2009, 5:40AM Ivory LeShore III named his business on Crestwood Boulevard in Irondale "All That Matters Catering" because he said the customer comes first.

Relic of St. Mary Magdalene to Visit U.S. Irondale, Ala., Oct 16, 2009 .- A French priest has brought a relic of St.

Irondale, Ala., Oct 5, 2009 .- Pope Benedict XVI has awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal to Mother Angelica, founder of the Eternal Word Television Network and also EWTN executive Deacon Bill Steltemeier.

Irondale, Ala., Oct 5, 2009 .- After Mother Angelica and Deacon Bill Steltemeier were given an award by Pope Benedict, Mike Warsaw, the CEO of EWTN, and Raymond Arroyo told CNA that they are overjoyed and grateful that Mother's work is being recognized.

Bishop Robert Baker, center, presented medals Sunday to Deacon Bill Steltemeier, left, chairman of EWTN, to EWTN founder Mother Angelica, with Sister Margaret Mary, right, accepting on Mother Angelica's behalf.

Local stylists showcase creativity for good cause. Bright lights, big hair and colorful costumes filled Birmingham's Zamora Temple, in Irondale, for the 2009 Hair Wars show.

Shades Valley had its way with Benjamin Russell last Friday, beating the Wildcats 41-7 in Irondale, but the win came with mixed emotions for one Mountie assistant.

Jeff Kizziah, technical director at the Alabama Theatre, prepped about 50 reels of 35mm film for the five feature films and four short films he'll be showing at the Alabama Theatre at the Sidewalk Moving Picture festival this weekend.

There's an 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms in the Birmingham area Saturday, but starting Sunday there will be a week full of sunny days, according to the National Weather Service.

For that, we can thank the Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts , one of the festival's sponsors.

Bill Heburn, former CEO, has been switched to handling Trinity's move to U.S. 280.

Recipes, Please is a recipe exchange column, which appears each Wednesday. The column is based on requests and responses sent in by News readers.

A Harpersville man who had been incarcerated for 13 months on unpaid traffic violations was released from jail Tuesday.

The Church of the Highlands will open its sixth campus Sunday, with worship services at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., meeting at Greystone Elementary School.

The Birmingham family that has owned the Golden Rule Bar-B-Q chain for nearly four decades has sold most of the company's restaurants and the Golden Rule name to a Florida businessman.

Steve Fendley has been promoted to General Manager of Birmingham Operations at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, headquartered in Birmingham.