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Courtesy of the Tanner Foundation
Rappellers to scale Galleria Tower for Tanner Foundation
The Tanner Foundation supports patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and Parkinson's disease. more
E-book on former Hoover coach published
“Fulmer Hires Pruitt” is an electronic book that focuses on Pruitt’s time from his Middle Tennessee State playing days to eventually being hired at Tennessee, with many stops in between, including his time at Hoover. more
Spain Park alum joins regiment of midshipmen at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Spain Park High School alumnus Davis Kale Holley was recently sworn in as a midshipman in the U. S. Naval Reserve at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. more
Patriots honored by state DAR
Hoover resident Mark Davis was recently recognized as Alabama’s Outstanding Veteran Volunteer by the Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution (ASDAR). more
Madison Jane Spenser gets engaged to Jayson Donovan Mullins of Hoover
Phil and Shelia Mulkey of Hoover would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Madison Jane Spenser, to Jayson Donovan Mullins of Hoover. more
Photo courtesy of Becky Wynne.
Annual races returning to Hoover
See the annual races coming to the area here. This weekend is PurpleStride Birmingham and Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris. more
Photo courtesy of the Junior League of Birmingham.
Junior League’s 26th Bargain Carousel set for April 26-29
The Junior League of Birmingham is holding its annual Bargain Carousel shopping fundraiser in Hoover for the fourth year in a row. more
Photo courtesy of Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers.
Express Oil Change CEO to speak at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Ricky Brooks, the CEO of Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, will be the keynote speaker for the 2018 Hoover Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. more
Photo courtesy of Hoover Metro Kiwanis Club.
Kiwanis Charity Golf Classic returns April 9
Registration will be at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m., organizer Deb O’Hara said. more
Photo by Ron Burkett.
Celebrate Hoover Day back for 12th year
The city of Hoover is gearing up for the 12th annual Celebrate Hoover Day at Veterans Park on April 28. more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
20th annual Household Hazardous Waste Day set for April 21
For the 20th year in a row, the city of Hoover is offering its residents a way to properly dispose of hazardous household items that shouldn’t go in the garbage. more
Photos courtesy of Bluff Park Sugar.
Sugar and sweet
Bluff Park high school students open their own candy company. more
Photo by Erica Techo
Changing lives
Student-led nonprofit raises scholarship funds for fellow classmates. more
Photo by Erica Techo.
Jena Forehand to speak at Tablescapes 2018
King’s Home Shelby Auxiliary will once again host its Tablescapes luncheon this month. more
Sav-A-Life banquet coming to Hoover April 19
Sav-A-Life, an organization thataims to end abortion by providing free and confidential pregnancy care services to men, women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, will have its 2018 Banquet for Life on April 19. more
Hoover Girl Scout Troop 285 sells cookies in March
Hoover Girl Scout Troop 285 is a group of 4th grade girls from South Shades Crest Elementary School. more
Erica Techo
Hoover police to give update on human trafficking Monday morning
The program is scheduled for Monday, March 12, at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. more
Photo courtesy of Teth Lee Photography
Bluff Park author Heather Skaggs to publish fourth book on 'Hidden History of Hoover'
This one will be called the "Hidden History of Hoover" and will focus on personal untold stories from communities along Shades Mountain, from Bluff Park to Brock's Gap and including Ross Bridge and The Preserve. more
Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions Inc.
Investment analyst from Hoover to be on Jeopardy! episode March 12
After four auditions, Zach Dark finally got the call to go to Culver City, California, to compete in the popular game show. more
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