JON ANDERSON
Photos by Jon Anderson.
‘The best thing we could have done’
Inverness family finds success with Bohemian chic boutique at Galleria. more
Photo courtesy of Maaco.
Maaco looks to expand into Birmingham-Hoover market
The Maaco auto paint and collision repair company is looking to expand into the Birmingham-Hoover metro area and considers Hoover a priority market, a company official said. more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Hoover man converts Johnny Rockets site for Hwy 55 Burgers
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries has only four other locations in Alabama — in Homewood, Leeds, Pell City and Tuscaloosa. more
Photo courtesy of Firefly Productions.
Vettes 4 Vets celebrates 10 years; 2018 track day is May 26
Vettes 4 Vets, a nonprofit founded by Corvette owners who want to help U.S. military veterans, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. more
Photo courtesy of Hoover Beautification Board.
Nominations open for Commercial Beautification Awards
The Hoover Beautification Board is taking nominations for its 2018 Commercial Beautification Awards. more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Sprucing up the Hoover Met
The Hoover Parks and Recreation Department and Brasfield & Gorrie construction and engineering company are coming close to finishing $885,000 worth of renovations at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. more
Photo courtesy of Robin Schultz/Bluff Park Drone.
City leaders seek remedy for financial woes
Hoover is known as a retail hub with one of the highest income levels in the state, so some people may wonder how the city could be facing financial difficulties. 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
Creator: Jon Anderson
Hoover sewer rates fail to sustain system
City officials considering rate increase — a 1st since fiscal year 2004 — or sale. more
Photo courtesy of Laura Crandall Brown Foundation.
2018 Taste of Teal Gala coming to Wynfrey March 10
The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation has scheduled its annual Taste of Teal Gala to raise money for gynecological cancer research and support of cancer patients and their caregivers for Saturday, March 10. more
Photo courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 21.
Boy Scout Troop 21 preps for annual yard sale
Boy Scout Troop 21 in Bluff Park is holding its annual yard sale at Bluff Park United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 17. more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover needs affordable housing, public transportation and revitalization, residents say
About 20 people showed up at Greystone Elementary for the first of three public input meetings for the city's comprehensive plan. more
Photo courtesy of Bluff Park United Methodist Church.
Bargains on the Bluff sale set for Feb. 23-24
If you’re looking for children’s, maternity and women’s clothes or other items to help take care of your kids, Bluff Park United Methodist Church might be the place for you in late February. more
Photo courtesy of Matt Wilson.
Magical night on tap for Hearts and Harmony Gala
The Hoover Service Club is cooking up a magical night for the 2018 Hearts and Harmony Gala, the club’s primary fundraiser each year. more
Photo courtesy of Beth Chapman.
New city lobbyist Beth Chapman brings wealth of connections
The City Council has hired former Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman as a lobbyist for the city. Her job is to represent the city on issues in state and federal government that impact Hoover. more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
5-field baseball, softball complex coming to Hoover
The five-field baseball and softball complex under construction next to Hoover Metropolitan Stadium is on schedule, city officials said. more
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