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Medical examiner rules death of 73-year-old man in Caldwell Crossings a homicide
Authorities say the 73-year-old man died of blunt force trauma. Read more
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Hoover mayor gives keys to city to 'Good Samaritans' at Galleria shooting
Three Gardendale High School sports medicine students rendered aid to a woman who had fallen as people were fleeing gunshots at the mall. Read more
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Hoover police investigate body found at Caldwell Crossings home
Police have blocked off a portion of the 3100 block of Crossings Drive with crime scene tape. Read more
Chamber to honor top public safety workers for 2018
The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce plans to honor the city’s public safety workers at the chamber’s monthly luncheon on March 21. Read more
Three men with sledgehammers rob Jared's jewelry store at Riverchase Galleria campus
They smashed at least one display case and took an undisclosed amount of jewelry, Hoover police said. Read more
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Hoover police: No charges in Feb. 7 homicide at apartment complex
The Jefferson County District Attorney's office elected not to pursue charges against the shooter, whom witnesses said was approached by another man with a handgun. Read more
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Hoover zoning board delays decision on Bluff Park rezoning case
Longtime Bluff Park resident Don Bennett wants to create a set of shops or a restaurant at the corner of Park Avenue and Valley Street. Read more
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29-year-old man shot to death at Hoover apartment complex Thursday afternoon
The 29-year-old reportedly had gotten into an argument with another man, retrieved a gun from his vehicle and approached the other man again, police said. Read more
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Hoover council changes overtime pay calculations for police, detention officers
Police officers now will be paid overtime for any time worked over 40 hours, instead of 43 hours. Read more
Hoover mayor: City relieved to get report on Galleria shooting, seeks healing and unity
Mayor Frank Brocato said the city will vigorously defend any legal action and vigorously defends the rights of people to protest. Read more
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Police-shooting protesters spray-paint, burn U.S. flags at Hoover City Hall
"Our lives still don't matter in the United States of America," protest leader Carlos Chaverst Jr. said. Read more
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Parents of Galleria shooting victim say attorney general is covering up son's 'murder'
"You whitewashed this case," the father said. Read more
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Alabama attorney general clears Hoover police officer in Riverchase Galleria shooting (video)
The attorney general says the officer acted reasonably when he identified an armed E.J. Bradford as an immediate threat to innocent civilians. Read more
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Hoover to conduct feasibility study for hotel at Hoover Met Complex
CBRE Hotels will examine the demand for hotels in that area and the impact a new hotel would have on the economy and other lodging facilities. Read more
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Protesters of police shooting tell Hoover council they're resuming protests in city
Hoover officials cut off talks with Birmingham Justice League due to false statements, City Administrator Allan Rice said. Read more
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Hoover had 11 percent drop in reported crime in 2018
There was a significant decrease in drug crimes and weapons law offenses. Read more
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Hoover city facilities to close Tuesday due to potential road hazards
This includes the Hoover City Hall, Hoover Public Library, Hoover Recreation Center, Hoover Senior Cente, Hoover Metropolitan Complex, Aldridge Gardens and non-emergency portions of the Hoover Public Safety Center. Read more
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