Award winners
The Hoover Chamber of Commerce awarded four Hoover High School alumni the Lila Parks Scholarship on May 16. more »
Local business collecting items for Oklahoma tornado victims
Batteries Plus at 5619 Grove Boulevard off John Hawkins Parkway is now a drop spot for donations for Toomers for Tuscaloosa. more »
May 21, 2013 in News
Free Friday Flicks schedule set
Grab a blanket, family and friends and enjoy a free family-friendly movie every Friday night this summer at Veterans Park next to Spain Park High School. more »
May 6, 2013 in People/Places
Road projects coming to 31, Patton Chapel Road, more
2013 is shaping up to be a banner year for infrastructure improvement in Hoover. With two major road projects already underway, Gov. Robert Bentley’s office announced that approximately $7 million would be headed to Hoover to fund six more. more »
Feb 26, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in News (1 Comments)
New Freedom Fest event announced
The event will be held at the Hoover Met and will be free. It will feature music by Three On A String, a car show, a play area for children, a 20-minute fireworks display and much more. more »
May 7, 2013 in News
Colorful 5K coming to Hoover Met
The Color Me Rad 5K will be held on June 1 at 9 a.m. at the Hoover Met. more »
May 6, 2013 in People/Places
Photo courtesy of HOT ROD Magazine.
HOT ROD Power Tour 2013 coming to Birmingham
The 19th-annual HOT ROD Magazine Power Tour presented by Chevrolet Performance is coming to the Hoover Met for the first time since 2010. more »
Apr 24, 2013 in News
Photo courtesy of Aldridge Gardens.
Art in the Gardens
Art in the Gardens, a juried art show, returns to Aldridge Gardens June 1-2. more »
May 6, 2013 in People/Places
Photo by Matthew Allen.
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast features Hoover native Mike Kolen
Mayor Gary Ivey welcomed guests and attendees, including emcee Brenda Ladun, Miss Hoover Briana Kinsey, First Edition Ensemble jazz band from Hoover High School, the Hoover Belles and elected officials. more »
May 7, 2013 in News
Photo courtesy of TLC.
McSwain finally ‘Found the Gown’
In January, Evelyn McSwain went wedding dress shopping with a camera to capture. Her episode on TLC's I Found the Gown airs Friday, May 10 at 9 p.m. more »
May 6, 2013 by MEGAN SMITH in People/Places
Trying to make it home
Sam Gillikin is holding out hope that he gets to return home to Hoover for the SEC baseball tournament this month. more »
May 6, 2013 by CLAYTON HURDLE in Sports
Miss Hoover teaches Girl Scouts about diabetes
Miss Hoover 2013 Briana Kinsey recently spoke with Girl Scout Troop 208 in Birmingham about diabetes. more »
Nov 27, 2012 in News
Deramus to address UN
Deramus, 29, has long been an advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and is currently working to launch a clothing line for women with Down syndrome. more »
Apr 30, 2013
Meet state 'Final Four' Teacher of the Year finalist Jeff Johnson
Johnson was recently named one of the final two state high school educators vying for Alabama Teacher of the Year. more »
Apr 10, 2013 in High Schools (1 Comments)
Spain Park wins Scholars Bowl State Championship
Spain Park High School placed first in the 2013 Scholars Bowl State Championship in April 12 at Jefferson State’s Shelby-Hoover Campus. more »
Apr 16, 2013 in High Schools (1 Comments)
