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Photo courtesy of Holley Grainger.
Holley Grainger: Whisk taker
In mid-2018, the team behind “Martha Bakes,” Martha Stewart’s show focused on educating viewers on various foods, was looking for someone to fill the episode all about pantry milks. Read more
Hoover graduate named in Troy Sports Hall of Fame
Troy University Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain and the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame Committee recently announced the eighth induction class into the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame, with a special ceremony planned for April 13. Read more
Bumpus student wins metro wrestling championship
Bumpus Middle School student Broc Metcalf won the Area Metro Championship for wrestling on Feb. 2. Read more
Submitted by Prudential Financial
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors Hoover students
Jessica Bradley, 17, of Hoover is one of Alabama's top two 2019 youth volunteers and was honored by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism, in February. Read more
Photo courtesy of Congressman Gary Palmer
Palmer nominates 30 students to U.S. service academies
Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) has awarded nominations to 30 students from Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District to attend the U.S. Service Academies. Read more
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Birmingham Children's Theatre to bring 'Alice in Wonderland' to Riverchase Galleria
The theater plans to put on four shows at the mall as part of the Magic City Theatre Festival. Read more
Layton Dudley
Riverchase Country Club holds Riverchase Loves Art 2019
The 13th Annual Riverchase Loves Art took place on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverchase Country Club. Read more
Former Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey remembered as loyal friend with love for family, city
Ivey's body was laid to rest at Southern Heritage Cemetery in Pelham. Read more
Funeral arrangements set for former Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey
Ivey died Monday, Jan. 21, at his home in Chilton County. Read more
Posey photo by Jon Anderson; West photo courtesy of Hoover Fire Department
Veteran TV reporter, firefighter take on Hoover public information roles
Melanie Posey comes to the city of Hoover from the WBRC Fox 6 TV station, while Scott West has been with the Hoover Fire Department since 2003. Read more
Hoover Library Board gains 2 new members
Hutcheson and Reese are replacing two longtime board members, Eloise Martens and Sara Rast, both of whom stepped down after 36 and 13 years of service, respectively. Read more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
2019 Riverchase art show set for Feb. 2 at country club
About 50 artists are scheduled to be at the show, which is slated to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more
Photo courtesy of Bluff Park United Methodist Church.
Deals return with Bargains on the Bluff
Bargains on the Bluff, the church’s well-known biannual consignment sale, will offer clothes ranging from preemie sizes to juniors and will even feature a ladies shop, with clothes and jewelry for women. Read more
Photo courtesy of Dave Balius.
Over the Mountain Festival of Sacred Music back for 11th year
James Seay is the director of music and fine arts at Montgomery’s First United Methodist Church and artistic director/conductor of the Montgomery Chorale community choir. Read more
Photo courtesy of Hoover Service Club.
Hoover Service Club gears up for gala
The Hoover Service Club has scheduled the 2019 Hearts in Harmony Gala for March 2 at the Hoover Country Club. Read more
Photos courtesy of Marjorie White.
New Historical Society book documents Shades Creek’s flow through Bluff Park
The research for the book found a total of 57 crossings or “gaps” through Shades Creek’s 55.8 miles, spanning three counties. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Feline lovers seek bigger home for cats
They call it the Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue. It’s located on Marlboro Street at the end of the dead-end road, right next to the Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital. Read more
Photos by Kamp Fender.
‘More like Jesus’
The church’s plan, which has been successful, was to create bags of food to give to people in the community, Webster said. Read more
Hoover celebrates life of nurseryman and gardens creator Eddie Aldridge
In early December, Eddie Aldridge’s celebration of life was held at Riverchase United Methodist Church, where people from all over the city honored him and what he contributed to the community. Read more
Courtesy of Greg Bishop
Hoover Helps to launch new community program for families in need
Neighborhood Bridges is a technology-based system to connect local donors with families in need of clothes, food or household goods. Read more
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