Irondale, AL

A water rate increase in Irondale has left businesses facing steep bills, with one company reporting a 1,700% rise in costs for fire line service.

Irondale has about 13,500 residents— roughly 2% of the county’s population. That 2% is about to capture the benefits of a $1 billion economic development plan almost entirely on its own.

Irondale is seeking board of education applicants as the city explores forming its own school system.

VERY HOT DAYS AND THE LAST OF THE SUMMER! ENJOY EVERY MINUTE! STAY COOL!              THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **BONES AND CONES ICE CREAM SOCIAL presented by Irondale Mayor James. D. Stewart, Jr., 5-7 p.m. at the Tails by the Rails at Ellard Park, 2420 Ruffner Court. **AFTER […]

Alexis Josephine Coates and Andrew David Cole were killed July 12. Laderrick Landen Broadnax is charged with capital murder.

Stuart Roberts, 65, "was adamant about cycling safety."

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Stuart Elliott Roberts. He was 65 and lived in Mountain Brook.

The crash happened just before 6 a.m. Monday.

The Irondale Police Department serves about 13,500 residents.

A storm in Irondale led to fallen trees, damaged homes, and power outages across the neighborhood.