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Hoover zoning board recommends plans for Hindu temple, Bluff Park and Trace Crossings subdivisions
The Hoover City Council soon will consider requests to convert an old AMC movie theater on Lorna Road into a Hindu temple, as well as plans for new subdivisions in Bluff Park and Trace Crossings. Read more
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County zoning board gives green light to 2,800 homes next to Deer Valley, Ross Bridge
Signature Homes' plan for 2,800 homes and 600,000 square feet of commercial space now goes to the Jefferson County Commission for final approval. Read more
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Hoover holds socially distanced Patriot Day Remembrance ceremony
The city of Hoover held its 2020 Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Finley Center to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Read more
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City of Hoover expects to end fiscal 2020 at least $4 million in the black
While Hoover's sales tax revenues have declined due to COVID-19, the drop was not as bad as once anticipated, acting Chief Financial and Information Officer Tina Bolt said. Read more
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Hoover to hold 2020 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Finley Center this Friday
The city of Hoover will take time to remember the 2,996 people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Whale of a Sale moves online at Vestavia Hills UMC
The annual Whale of a Sale fall children’s consignment sale will take place this year, though the event has moved online, with purchases to be picked up at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. Read more
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Signature Homes proposes 2,800 homes next to Deer Valley, Ross Bridge
Signature Homes is asking the Jefferson County Planning Commission to rezone 833 acres next to Deer Valley for a new community with up to 2,800 homes and 600,000 square feet of commercial space. Read more
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Head Over Teal race goes virtual
This year, runners and walkers are encouraged to complete their 5K (3.1-mile) and 10K (6.2-mile) treks on their own at a location of their own choosing between Sept. 18 and Sept. 26. Read more
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$2.7 million City Hall renovation wraps up
Workers have been busy putting finishing touches on the project and hoped to have it complete in time for the Sept. 8 Hoover City Council meeting. Read more
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Another step closer to new interchange: Hoover locks in option to buy 22 acres for new I-459 interchange
It’s a land purchase option agreement that gives the city 12 to 36 months to decide whether it really wants to buy the property for $3.27 million. Read more
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Kitty Kat Haven and Rescue to host fundraiser featuring vintage Corvettes
The fundraiser is Sept. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Kitty Kat Haven and Rescue. Read more
Brocato wins second mayoral term in landslide win over Smith
Brocato captured every polling place in the city to claim four more years at Hoover City Hall. Read more
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Hoover 2020 election results
These are final but uncertified Hoover election results. Read more
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Voters head to polls for Aug. 25 Hoover city election
After months of campaigning, election day has finally arrived. Read more
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Brocato, Smith join Hoover council candidates in second livestreamed forum
The candidates covered topics ranging from shopping center revitalization to traffic congestion, an arts center, sewer system money woes and a need for more amenities in eastern Hoover. Read more
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