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Massie earns Eagle Scout
Massie’s scouting trail began at age 6 in 2009 as a Tiger Cub with Pack 93. Continuing as a Webelos scout, he earned all 21 Webelos Badges, the Arrow of Light, the James M. Stewart Good Citizen Award and numerous patches and awards. more
Jul 20, 2017 7:12 PM People
Hoover student wins Alfa Foundation scholarship
Rachel Blackerby, a Hoover High graduate, recently won an Alfa Foundation scholarship. more
Jul 20, 2017 7:06 PM People
Tamala Maddox elected CLAS president elect
Maddox will serve as president elect for a one-year term, then she will become the CLAS president for the 2018-2019 year. more
Jul 20, 2017 6:46 PM People
Submitted by the Ballet Women’s Committee.
Ballet Women’s Committee Celebrates 50 Years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ballet Women’s Committee. The Ballet Women’s Committee was founded in 1867 at the proposal of John W. Gustafson to support the Alabama Ballet though the revenue generated from the Poinsettia Debutante Ball. more
Jul 20, 2017 6:23 PM People
Photos courtesy of Mark Garner
Troop 1 celebrates two new Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 1, chartered by Southminster Presbyterian Church in Vestavia Hills, held an Eagle Scout court of honor on Sunday, June 25, which recognized young men who have earned Scouting’s highest rank. more
Jul 20, 2017 4:20 PM People
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GALLERY: Hoover firefighters, campers hold egg drop
Firefighters came out to help the Hoover Rec Center's campers with a physics experiment. more
Jul 14, 2017 9:04 PM People
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Blind Boys of Alabama entertain 10,000 at Hoover's 2017 Freedom Fest
The 20-minute fireworks show also seemed to be a crowd pleaser. more
Jul 5, 2017 9:00 AM People
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover mayor hires longtime police manager Ellen Williams as new assistant
Williams has worked as a civilian employee for the Hoover Police Department for 27 years. more
Jul 4, 2017 7:00 AM People
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Denise Roberson retires after 37 years as secretary to six Hoover mayors
"People tell me I know where all the bodies are buried. I kind of do," Denise Roberson said. more
Jun 30, 2017 6:20 PM People 1 Comments
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Whole Foods: Riverchase site still slated to open this fall
Amazon’s June 16 announcement that it plans to acquire Whole Foods Market in a $13.7 billion deal should not affect the opening of the Whole Foods store in the Riverchase Village shopping center, the Texas-based grocery chain says. more
Jun 26, 2017 8:38 PM People
When action follows vision
When Kendrick Fincher decided to create a musical ensemble dedicated to sharing a message of hope, he knew he needed the right people around him. more
Jun 26, 2017 8:34 PM People 1 Comments
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Kickball for all
HANDS program’s Kinect Sports League helps autistic teens, adults expand skills. more
Jun 26, 2017 8:29 PM People
Tanner - Payne
Teresa Tanner and Tracy Tanner are proud to announce the engagement and wedding of their daughter, Tyrese Lashay Tanner of Birmingham, to Allen Emanuel Payne of Cincinnati, Ohio. more
Jun 26, 2017 7:34 PM Celebrations 1 Comments
Photo courtesy of the Lily of the Cahaba DAR Chapter.
DAR chapter recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
The Lily of the Cahaba Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was awarded recently the Seven Seals Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) of Alabama. more
Jun 26, 2017 7:26 PM People
Photo courtesy of Vickie Griffith.
Mother-daughter luncheon honors senior Hoover Belles
Graduating Hoover Belles were recently honored for their service as representatives for the city of Hoover. more
Jun 26, 2017 7:23 PM People
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Thousands expected for 2017 National Night Out event
The city of Hoover is expecting thousands of people to show up for the 2017 National Night Out event at The Grove shopping center parking lot on Aug. 1. more
Jun 26, 2017 5:45 PM People
Photo by Ron Burkett.
Summer outdoor movie series continues in July
The 2017 Free Friday Flicks summer outdoor movie series at Veterans Park off Valleydale Road continues in July. more
Jun 26, 2017 5:43 PM People
Cooking competition to showcase 4 local chefs
Four Birmingham chefs will participate in the 2017 Iron City Chef competition Saturday, July 22. The Vestavia Hills Rotary Foundation hosts the event, which takes place at Jefferson State Community College. more
Jun 26, 2017 5:40 PM People
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Hoover Rec Center celebrates 25 years
The Hoover Recreation Center turns 25 years old in July, and on July 10-14 it is having special activities to celebrate. more
Jun 26, 2017 5:37 PM People
Photo courtesy of Ross Bridge Resort & Spa.
Summer at the Castle returns to Ross Bridge
For Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa guests, there will be no shortage of activities this summer. more
Jun 26, 2017 5:24 PM People
