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Hoover native Briana Kinsey named Miss District of Columbia 2017
Kinsey now will compete in the 2018 Miss America Competition in Atlantic City in September of this year. more
Jun 24, 2017 8:00 AM People
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Finley Center Family Fun Fest helps celebrate grand opening
The Finley Center's grand opening was held on Friday, June 16, and a family fun fest on June 17 helped round out the weekend. more
Jun 18, 2017 8:11 PM People
Photo courtesy of Scott Dawson
Evangelist, Hoover resident Scott Dawson enters race for Alabama governor
Dawson and his wife, Tarra, have lived in Hoover for 20 years. more
Jun 6, 2017 7:45 PM People
Posting up
Starnes Publishing assistant sports editor and community reporter Sam Chandler completed a fellowship at The Washington Post after his graduation from Samford. more
Jun 2, 2017 7:26 PM People
Hoover Summer Photo Contest accepting submissions
The deadline to submit is Aug. 4. more
Jun 1, 2017 7:59 PM People
Photo courtesy of Nick Richardson.
Spain Park grad to take around-the-world mission trip
Nick Richardson first heard about the World Race while on a mission trip in the Philippines in 2015. After hearing stories from “race” participants, Richardson thought, “That fits my personality so well.” more
May 23, 2017 9:08 PM People
Photo by Sarah Cook.
Hoover resident celebrates 100 years of life
After watching 100 years come and go, Florine Harper said her memory isn’t what it used to be. Colors have started to fade, and things that were once easy, like going for a walk or brushing her hair, are now difficult. more
May 23, 2017 8:50 PM People
Photo courtesy of David and Arianna Shirk.
Helping the home away from home
Doctor’s mission to serve takes family to Africa. more
May 23, 2017 8:42 PM People
Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Kuhn.
Teen headed to national equestrian competition
Three days a week, Ali Kuhn is doing her homework in the car during a 1½ hour journey to the Albertville stable where her pony, Pascal, is boarded. more
May 23, 2017 8:31 PM People
Photo by Ron Burkett.
Summer outdoor movie series continues
The 2017 Free Friday Flicks summer outdoor movie series at Veterans Park off Valleydale Road begins June 2 with “Sing,” the animated story of a koala bear that tries to save his struggling movie theater with a singing competition. more
May 23, 2017 8:08 PM People
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Program for families awaiting relatives’ return from incarceration scheduled
The program, “Re-Entry,” will be presented by Extended Family from 3 to 5 p.m. and is designed to help people know how to respond to those leaving the prison environment, said Ben Padgett, event organizer. more
May 23, 2017 7:55 PM People
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Made South makes 1st Hoover appearance June 2
If you’re a lover of all things Southern and looking for a weekend of the region’s best artisan goods, food, drink, music and art, Made South said it’s got the party for you. more
May 23, 2017 7:45 PM People
Photo courtesy of Diana Knight.
2017 Hydrangeas Under the Stars event sells out quickly
The 15th annual Hydrangeas Under the Stars fundraiser at Aldridge Gardens is just around the corner, but tickets already have sold out. more
May 23, 2017 5:43 PM People
Photo by Ron Burkett.
Signups opening for 2017 Dad Brigade volunteer day
The Hoover City Dad Brigade is looking for at least 600 volunteers for this summer’s volunteer day at the schools. For the first time, the event will include projects at the high school alongside elementary and middle schools. more
May 23, 2017 5:40 PM People
Photo courtesy of Sarah Lynn Sharpton.
Spain Park student selected as finalist for Alabama’s Homecoming Queen Selection
Sarah Lynn Sharpton, daughter of Scott and Judy Sharpton of Birmingham, was selected finalist for Alabama’s 37th Annual Homecoming Queen Selection, which was held April 30 at the Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa. more
May 23, 2017 5:39 PM People
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Magic City Con to fill 2 levels of Wynfrey Hotel
The Magic City Con, heading into its third year, will be much bigger than last year’s convention. Rather than taking up one level of the Hyatt Regency – The Wynfrey Hotel, this year the speakers, games, booths and cosplay will fill two levels. more
May 23, 2017 5:37 PM People
Photo courtesy of Jo Ellen James.
Green Valley Baptist Church completes renovations
The congregation of Green Valley Baptist Church has a new worship area to enjoy as part of the recently completed “The Best is Yet to Come” renovation project. more
May 23, 2017 5:36 PM People 1 Comments
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Under the hood and on top of her game
Brittany Schultz, 23, finds her place in auto garages. more
May 23, 2017 5:00 PM People 3 Comments
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Weathering a storm
As volatile retail market reshapes malls across US, Riverchase Galleria adapts to remain viable. more
May 23, 2017 4:57 PM People
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Summer reading is in session
The Book It! 5k, Story Book Walk and summer reading kickoff party welcomed the start of the Hoover Public Library's summer reading program on May 20. more
May 21, 2017 10:21 PM People
