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800 people show up for 2019 Free Friday Flicks kickoff after first week rained out
Skies were clear Friday night as moviegoers watched "The Little Mermaid." Read more
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17-year-old Hoover boy identified as victim in fatal Interstate 65 crash
He loved fishing and customizing his truck. Read more
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Hoover council votes 4-2 to extend fiber-optic line along 150, to Hoover Met
But the council held off a decision to extend a fiber-optic line along Valleydale Road from U.S. 31 to almost U.S. 280. Read more
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Book drive delivers mini libraries to students
Prince of Peace Catholic Church’s homework helpers ministry recently gave away over 750 new and like new books to 25 parish children in their tutoring ministry. Read more
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Hoover zoning board recommends changes in Trace Crossings, Blackridge development plans
The changes would shift 155 homes from Blackridge to Trace Crossings and have Signature Homes donate 158 acres for a potential new road out of the area. Read more
Authorities identify teens killed in vehicle wreck off side of Shades Mountain
One was a 17-year-old freshman at Parker High School, and the other was a 15-year-old freshman from Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. Read more
Authorities have trouble identifying two people killed in Shades Mountain wreck
A 1999 Toyota 4Runner plunged off Shades Mountain where Valley Street meets Shades Crest Road. Read more
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Pro golfer Tom Lehman shares life lessons at 2019 Hoover Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Words matter, perspective is big and forgiveness is essential, Lehman told 600 or so people at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham — The Wynfrey Hotel. Read more
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New traffic signal, turn lanes planned at Shelby County 41, Hugh Daniel Drive
Shelby County and Hoover are partnering to add a traffic signal and turn lanes at the intersection at an estimated cost of $600,000. Read more
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Hoover police officer who resigned in March charged with misdemeanor domestic violence
His wife was shot in the arm in February, but no charges were filed against either party in that incident. Read more
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Hoover celebrates grand opening for $2 million inclusive playground at Met Complex
The 15,000-square-foot playground includes features to accommodate a variety of disabilities. A 7,000-square-foot splash pad is set to open May 15. Read more
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Jefferson County works to address sewer odors and traffic, commissioner tells chamber
Commission President Jimmie Stephens gave updates on sewer and road projects, among other things. Read more
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Hoover council tries to ease residents' fears about new Trace Crossings connector road
Council President Gene Smith said a new connector road for Trace Crossings won't happen without the support of that community. Read more
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Hoover mayor won't support recent road connection options for Trace Crossings
He said they are "dead in the water" and he wants to keep pursuing more substantial solutions for traffic congestion in western Hoover. Read more
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