Opinion
Mayor’s Minute
Over the last few months, I have had a chance to learn some unique facts about the city. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
It’s hard to believe 2019 is here! I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and that you are off to a happy and healthy New Year. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
This is such a beautiful and busy time of the year! As we are winding down 2018, I can’t help but reflect on what this year has brought. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
What's cooking: Fill your home with the smell of the holidays with a home baked pie crust
For some reason, this five-ingredient baked good — the homemade pie crust — has terrified many of us for years on end. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! Read more
Mayor’s Minute
Now that school is back in session and football season is here, please be sure to save the dates for many of our upcoming events. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
Summertime is here, which means lots of fun in the sun and time spent in the outdoors. Hoover has many beautiful parks such as Veterans Park, Moss Rock Preserve and Aldridge Gardens, just to name a few. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
I am thrilled that our economic developer Greg Knighton has been meeting with developers, commercial property owners and businesses on behalf of Hoover’s economic development efforts. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
I am very excited that the universally designed inclusive playground and splash pad at the Hoover Met Complex is targeted to open at the end of 2018. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Letter to the Editor: Hoover officials shouldn't rush into tax increase
The mayor and City Council should allow much public deliberation. Read more
Frank Brocato
Mayor’s Minute
Springtime is here, and I hope you and your families are enjoying the beautiful weather and this exciting time in our city! Read more
Mayor’s Minute
I am extremely proud that Hoover was just named by 24/7 Wall Street as the “Best City In Alabama” to live and one of the best in the United States! Read more
Mayor's Minute
2018 has been a very cold year so far! However, our staff has been busy planning many family friendly events that are sure to warm you up and get you involved in our community. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
I hope you and your family had a great Christmas and a happy New Year! I have truly enjoyed my first full year as your mayor and will continue to work every day to move Hoover along to be No. 1. Read more
Photo courtesy of Frank Brocato
Mayor’s Minute
Frances and I want to wish you a safe and wonderful holiday season! December is such a festive and fun time of year in Hoover. Read more
Mayor’s Minute
We were thrilled that 24/7 Wall St. ranked Hoover as No. 17 among the best places to live in the United States and that Hoover was the only city in Alabama that made the list. Read more
Photo courtesy of Frank Brocato
Mayor’s Minute
We are very proud to say that recently Niche ranked Hoover City Schools number one on their “Safest Schools in Alabama” List, and we were ranked number five in the nation. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
Letter to the Editor: Preservation, not destruction, for the Artist on the Bluff
I sincerely pray you all will reconsider that the AOTB is a historical gem and deserves preservation, not destruction! Read more
Photo courtesy of Frank Brocato
Mayor’s Minute
It has been almost a year since I was sworn into office as your mayor. I had many goals making up my platform, and I am pleased to announce that several of them are coming to fruition this fall. Read more
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