JON ANDERSON
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
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
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
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
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
Hoover sewer rates fail to sustain system
City officials considering rate increase — a 1st since fiscal year 2004 — or sale. more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fighting for closure: Unsolved murders haunt Hoover police, families
Over city’s 50-year history, 6 cold cases have frustrated families and detectives. more
12th annual Riverchase art show set for Feb. 3
After a strong turnout in 2017, the Riverchase Women’s Club and Riverchase Country Club are hoping for a reprise with the 2018 version of their art show. more
Bluff Park United Methodist adding gym, youth space
Bluff Park United Methodist Church has embarked on a $2.1 million expansion project. more
Etheredge adjusts to new role as assistant fire chief
When new Hoover fire Chief Clay Bentley decided he wanted to name a No. 2 leader in the Fire Department, he chose Brandon Etheredge. more
City may require more, wider sidewalks
Developers in Hoover may have to start building sidewalks on both sides of the street in their subdivisions and commercial developments if the city adopts proposed changes to sidewalk regulations. more
A look ahead: Multiple shopping centers in the works
One of the larger ones is the 43-acre Stadium Trace Village along John Hawkins Parkway between Stadium Trace Parkway and Interstate 459. more
A look ahead: Fiction thriller author returns to headline festival
Tickets go on sale Jan. 5 for the 2018 Southern Voices Festival at the Hoover Public Library. more
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