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Pregnant moms, expectant dads, new parents gather for 2019 Babypalooza
The baby and maternity expo drew more than 3,500 people in its first year at the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender
Hoover council allows alcoholic beverage sales at 10 a.m. on Sundays
Previously, sales or dispensing of alcoholic beverages could not occur until 11 a.m. on Sundays in private clubs and noon at places such as restaurants, hotels and meeting and event centers. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Brocato joins mayors of 10 biggest Alabama cities for quarterly talks
Mayors of the five biggest cities have been meeting for at least five years and want to expand their group. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
South Pork team from Madison wins 2019 Backyard BBQ Bash at Hoover Met
The Springville Fire Department won the People's Choice Award. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
American Legion provides $9,083 grant for Vet Center art, music therapy
Art and music therapy programs are used to help veterans overcome the mental and physical wounds suffered during deployments and to work with family members in the adjustment process. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Star Wars, Disney characters shine in 2019 SciFi/Fantasy Fest costume contest at Hoover library
The three-day science fiction and fantasy festival includes sessions on gaming, comics, writing, cosplay, "Star Wars," "Star Trek," and "Game of Thrones." Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover police beat firefighters in bloody battle for second year in row
The Hoover Police Department drew in more donors to a blood drive at the Hoover Public Safety Center than the Hoover Fire Department. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Teen driving school coming to Hoover Met Aug. 11, Oct. 27
The Heart of Dixie chapter of the BMW Car Club of America is offering a driving school for teenagers and young adults at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium to help prepare them for driving hazards and challenges. Read more
Photo courtesy of Babypalooza.
Babypalooza comes back to Hoover for 2019 expo, party
The Babypalooza baby and maternity expo is headed to the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex for its 14th year in the Birmingham-Hoover area. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Hometown Backyard BBQ Bash planned at Hoover Met
Hometown Lenders is holding its second annual barbecue cooking competition at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium on Aug. 3. Read more
National Night Out moves to new location
The city of Hoover’s annual National Night out event is moving to a new location for its 10th year — the parking lot of the Riverchase Galleria. Read more
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Boys Choir.
Boys Choir plans 2019 Taste of Birmingham
The Birmingham Boys Choir, which draws boys from all over the Birmingham-Hoover metro area, is holding its ninth annual Taste of Birmingham fundraiser on Aug. 20. Read more
Photo courtesy of Lloyd E. Beard.
2019 Save the O’s 5K coming to Greystone
The 15th annual Save the O’s 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Greystone residential community to raise money for the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Neel-Schaffer.
Hoover gets 2nd grant for Riverchase greenway
The city of Hoover has obtained a second federal grant to help pay for a $1.1 million half-mile walking trail and parking lot along the Cahaba River next to Riverchase Elementary School. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson
Hoover, Shelby County to start Inverness greenway construction in fall
A 1.6-mile trail between the Inverness Nature Park and Valleydale Road will get under construction sometime this fall in a joint project between Shelby County and the city of Hoover. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
The price of fun: City officials weigh cost of repairs at Birchtree pool
For several years, the pool at the Birchtree Swim & Racquet Club has needed some major repairs, including a new pool liner and deck, club and city officials say. Read more
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