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Photo courtesy of Reeves Thompson.
Summer Photo Contest 2017
The Hoover Sun would like to thank all of the community members who participated in this year’s contest. more
Aug 22, 2017 9:07 PM People
Photos courtesy of Bruce Guthrie.
Perception as key as poise as Hoover alum preps for Miss America pageant
Getting ready for the Miss America Competition requires a lot of hard work — but not only the work most people associate with the pageant world. more
Aug 22, 2017 8:59 PM People
Photos by Sydney Cromwell.
Sharing storytime
Shades Crest mom puts pen to paper with ‘Just Be Me.’ more
Aug 22, 2017 8:54 PM People
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Speaking up for special education outreach
SECA receives community support, positive reactions in 1st year of involvement. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:58 PM People
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Never forget
Richard Stamper teaching 9/11 to Spain Park students too young to remember. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:35 PM People
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Retired Army Major Bradstreet to speak at Patriot Day ceremony
Retired U.S. Army Major Ron Bradstreet, the recipient of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Freedom Award, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the city of Hoover’s 2017 Patriot Day ceremony. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:30 PM People
Photo courtesy of Liz McGuire.
Oak Mountain Missions hosts 11th annual Harvest of Hope
On Sept. 12, the Oak Mountain Missions Ministries will hold its 11th Harvest of Hope luncheon at The Club. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:20 PM People
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Ready to run? Here’s your September guide
Even though summer is not technically over until Sept. 22, the weather has cooled down and events are revving up. If you’re looking to get outside and get active this fall, make sure to check out these runs around Hoover. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:14 PM People
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Open-air market Art in the Gardens returns to Aldridge
Art in the Gardens — an open-air market and show — will be held again this year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:11 PM People
Photo by Loren Hopkins.
Calling all dog lovers: Church launching inaugural event
The first Dog Days at Discovery, organized by Discovery United Methodist, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:06 PM People
Engagements: Kelley - Strickland
Bryan and Margaret Kelley, of Hoover would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lilly Cailin Kelley, to Alexander Layne Strickland, son of Wayne and Harrow Strickland of Auburn. more
Aug 22, 2017 7:02 PM Celebrations
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
New ‘smart home’ community off to quick start
Sales are going strong and construction has started in the new Reynolds Landing “smart neighborhood” in Ross Bridge. more
Aug 22, 2017 6:46 PM People
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Lil Buc coach
Trace Crossings’ Greg Blackman has spent more than 2 decades teaching the game of football — and life — to kids. more
Aug 22, 2017 6:43 PM People
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R(un) for One kicks off sixth year in Birmingham
The sixth annual R(un) for One 5K and 1 mile Fun Run took place Saturday, Aug. 19, at Veterans Park. The proceeds from the run went to benefit Lifeline Children's Services Unadopted Ministry. Runners of all ages attended and ran in the 5K. more
Aug 21, 2017 9:53 PM People
Symphony Volunteer Council installs 2017-18 board members from Hoover
The Symphony Volunteer Council (SVC) gathered at the home of Lin and Jim Musgrove in Greystone on June 6 to install the 2017-18 SVC board and announce member awards. more
Aug 11, 2017 9:05 PM People 2 Comments
Judge seeks help for abused children in Shelby County
CASA volunteers complete a specified training program that qualifies them to assist Judge Kramer. It is a job that he credits with improving the quality of life for children and families and saving the county “hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. more
Aug 8, 2017 6:49 PM People
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover council recognizes city youth in 'Willy Wonka Jr.' at Virginia Samford Theatre
The Birmingham theater put on the show with an all-kids cast 10 times between July 27 and Aug. 6. more
Aug 7, 2017 2:57 PM People
Hoover FD Operations Chief retires after 42-year career
Hoover Fire Department Operations Chief Rick L. Patterson retired on Aug. 1, following a professional firefighting career spanning over 42 years of service, with 38 of those years with the City of Hoover. more
Aug 4, 2017 8:31 PM People
Executive chef at Revolve Kitchen & Brew Sean Butler wins Iron City Chef 2017
Iron City Chef 2017, which took place Saturday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m., featured special dishes by four local chefs. The night ended with a cook-off between the two top-voted chefs, with three judges then deciding who was crowned Iron City Chef. more
Aug 1, 2017 8:45 PM People
Photos by Jon Anderson
Women rule costume contest at Hoover Public Library's 2017 Sci Fi Fantasy Fest
Two characters from the Overwatch video game and a character taken from "Brave" and "Braveheart" prevailed. more
Jul 29, 2017 11:41 PM People
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