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The business of Jimmie Hale Mission is changed lives, retiring director tells Hoover chamber
"We’re trying to get people back to God, then back to life, then back to work,” Tony Cooper told the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more
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Hoover Council President Gene Smith to run for mayor in 2020
Smith, a retired Hoover firefighter with multiple business interests, has been on the Hoover City Council for 15 years. Read more
RMTC presents play based on Truman Capote’s Holiday experiences
The play, inspired by Truman Capote’s experiences growing up in Alabama during the Depression, follows the adventures of a young boy during the holiday season. Read more
Photo courtesy of Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
BYOB Scramble golf tournament set for Dec. 8
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is holding the 13th installment of the BYOB (Bring Your Old Buddy) Scramble golf tournament Dec. 8. Read more
Photo courtesy of Church on the Bluff.
2019 Lights on the Bluff to feature Christmas carol sing-along
The Church on the Bluff is holding its 12th annual Lights on the Bluff community Christmas event Saturday, Dec. 14, but this year’s event will be slightly different. Read more
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Bluff Park prepares for 4th annual Christmas parade
This year’s Bluff Park Christmas is scheduled for Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Now in its fourth year, the parade will follow the same route as it did last year, starting and ending at the park next to the Shades Cliff Pool. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Galleria to showcase Christmas concerts
Shoppers at the Riverchase Galleria will be treated to live Christmas concerts on two weekends in December. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
New Hoover library book drops receive positive reception
The Hoover Public Library has received positive feedback about the six new remote book drops that have been placed in the outer parts of the city, Director Amanda Borden said. Read more
Photos courtesy of Hoover Fire Department.
Fire department gains new hazmat truck
The truck, which is about the size of an 18-wheeler and resembles a long soft drink delivery truck, also includes $153,000 worth of new equipment to deal with hazardous materials. Read more
Photo courtesy of Greg Bishop.
Hoover council restores funding to several community groups
The amount of city funding for the Hoover City Schools Foundation still remains uncertain. Read more
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Residents have several options to dispose of live Christmas trees
If you put up a live Christmas tree this year and are wondering what to do with it when Christmas is over, you have several options. Read more
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Recycling conundrum: Santek took recyclables to landfill amid rising costs, contamination
So the question was: What was happening with those items people were trying to recycle? The answer: They were going to the landfill instead. Read more
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Nearly 200 gather at Finley Center for 2019 Salute to Veterans Ball
Retired Army Maj. Ed Pulido, senior vice president of the Folds of Honor Foundation, delivered a message about challenges, triumph and change. Read more
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Hoover council to pay $2.7 million for city hall renovations, $1.6 million to buy Hoover-Randle Home
City hall renovations should begin in early 2020, City Administrator Allan Rice said. Read more
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2019 Alabama Walk to End Epilepsy raises more than $60,000
Between 700 and 800 walkers showed up at Railroad Park in Birmingham Saturday morning. Read more
Photo from Granger, Thagard and Associates website
Smith family farm in Bluff Park auctions for $3.1 million
Two buyers purchased the property at auction. One plans to preserve scenic views; another reportedly eyeing development of new subdivision. Read more
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