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Historical Society seeks people’s personal COVID-19 stories
The group is asking Hoover residents and business people to document how this new coronavirus has impacted their lives. Read more
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Riverchase Country Club sues homeowners association
The lawsuit claims the association has failed to fix stormwater drainage problems that are causing damage to the golf course and cart path. Read more
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Hoover's chief financial officer, chief revenue officer to leave city government
Chief Financial and Information Officer Melinda Lopez is leaving at the end of May after 23 years with the city, and her husband, Frank, is retiring after 24 years as revenue director. Read more
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Hoover Public Library to begin allowing book returns today
All materials will be quarantined three to seven days as part of the sanitation process before being returned to the library shelves, officials said. Read more
Screenshot by Leah Ingram Eagle.
Senator Doug Jones gives Washington update to local chambers
Jones also believes that Alabama could be a hub for healthcare manufacturing to allow for purchasing of PPE in the country, as opposed to foreign vendors. Read more
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Hoover begins gradual reopening of city facilities closed due to COVID-19
The indoor track at the Finley Center reopened Tuesday, and parts of the Hoover Recreation Center will reopen Wednesday. Read more
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Hoover planning board OKs 1st phase of Smith Farm community in Bluff Park
The first phase of the community to be built off Savoy Street will include 23 houses. Initial plans for phase two showed another 21 houses possibly coming later. Read more
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Hoover officials to push for reopening day care facilities
"Folks that need to go back to work — they can't go back to work til they have satisfactory child care," Mayor Frank Brocato said. Read more
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Hoover police issue citations to Inverness barbershop defying state shutdown order
However, city officials are lobbying Montgomery officials to remove restrictions and allow businesses to open. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Atlas, Assurance Labs partner for COVID-19 testing
The announcement of testing in-house makes Atlas one of the first senior living companies nationwide to offer testing to its members. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Homewood installs in-stream trash collection device
The Litter Gitter is wide enough to stretch across an entire body of water, and it’s anchored down so that it won’t wash away with flooding. It traps litter in a cage-like device without disturbing the stream’s marine wildlife. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Shelby Chamber launches Women’s Business Council
Barzegari said the majority of women either work or live in Shelby County, and they are of all different age ranges and types of businesses. It’s not necessary to be a chamber investor to be in the group. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Huntington's Disease Society of America to host virtual walk
The HDSA wants to bring more attention to the disease, which affects more than 4,000 people in Alabama. Read more
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Birmingham area hospitals past peak of COVID-19 cases, CEOs say
There are still concerns about the potential for a second surge of COVID-19 cases with the loosening of state restrictions on mobility and business operations. Read more
The Marketplace at Lee Branch to open Saturday
All orders must be placed online before noon on April 30 and can be picked up from 7:30 am. until noon Saturday, May 2. Read more
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Patton Chapel Road bridge to stay closed into June
The completion date will depend heavily on the weather, Jefferson County Deputy Manager Cal Markert said. Read more
Student art showcased virtually by Shelby County Arts Council
The high school juried art show exhibit was presented virtually due to COVID-19. Read more
Still shot from video by Gene Smith
Hoover council president proposes city funding for COVID-19 testing of residents, business employees
Council President Gene Smith said he wants to spur people to return to normal shopping habits by making them feel safe. Read more
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