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Hoover City Council sets hearings to discuss 2019 budget
The hearings with department heads are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 23. more
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Truck driver killed in Hoover after being run over by own truck
The apparent accident occurred in the parking lot of the Home Depot off U.S. 280. more
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Hoover targets IT, financial tech, automotive R&D companies
The city's economic developer, Greg Knighton, shared the city's strategies at the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce August luncheon. more
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School bus driver shortage, strong demand causing challenges for Hoover
School officials are hiring extra bus drivers to help take care of an unexpected demand for bus service. more
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New Hoover company seeks to fill demand for coders
A new company based in Hoover is working to help fill a demand for computer programmers in the technology industry. more
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2018 Bark and Wine fundraiser to feature hand-painted fire hydrants
The Shelby Humane Society is holding its ninth annual Bark and Wine fundraiser at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook on Saturday, July 21. more
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SciFi/Fantasy Fest beams into Hoover again July 27-29
The fourth annual SciFi/Fantasy Fest returns to Hoover on July 27-29. more
Photo courtesy of Leadership Hoover.
Leadership Hoover wraps up first year
The first class of Leadership Hoover has completed its mission, with the graduation of 34 men and women who spent nine months learning about the city and how to help it grow and prosper. more
Photo by Layton Dudley.
No Freedom Fest this year, but other fireworks options nearby
Budget cuts for the city of Hoover mean there won’t be a Freedom Fest Fourth of July celebration with music and fireworks at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium this year, but there are other alternatives nearby: more
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‘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
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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
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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
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