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Eaker seeks to be voice for eastern Hoover on City Council
Mitzi Eaker, a 15-year resident of the Inverness community, wants to give residents of eastern Hoover a bigger voice on the Hoover City Council. Read more
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Mayo seeks to replace Greene in Hoover City Council Place 7
Carin Mayo said she wants to put her knowledge of public administration and experience in municipal, state and federal government to work in Hoover. Read more
Soothing Sensations: Hoover woman whispers her way into YouTube fame
Essentially, ASMR is a comforting or soothing sensation that people feel in response to certain types of voices, sounds and behaviors. Read more
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Reed challenges Shaw for Hoover City Council Place 4
Nathan Reed said he wants to continue strong support for Hoover City Schools, to stabilize city finances and maintain proper funding for public safety, sidewalks and other quality-of-life amenities. Read more
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Middlebrooks touts support for schools, police in 2020 reelection bid
Casey Middlebrooks has served four years on the Hoover City Council and is seeking four more. Read more
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Murphy humbled to face no opposition in bid for second council term
Derrick Murphy is the only Hoover councilman seeking reelection who has no opposition this year. Read more
Alli Nations hopes to follow her father in Hoover City Council Place 7
Nations, a 37-year-old mother of five boys, is proud of her father's service but said she is ready to bring her own ideas to address Hoover's problems and potential opportunities. Read more
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Bluff Park's Deer seeks transparency in bid for Hoover Council Place 6
James "J.D." Deer Jr. is taking on Casey Middlebrooks in the Aug. 25 city election. Read more
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Retired counselor, law student seeks to unseat Lyda on Hoover City Council
Michael Jeffries said Hoover government seems to be stagnant, and he wants to bring new energy to the City Council. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Shelby County Lt. Jason Myrick pens book trilogy
When describing the category of his writings, Myrick said there’s no place it can exist. It’s a mix of thriller, suspense, military action, Christian, time travel and science fiction all packed into one book. Read more
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Shaw seeks reelection to Hoover City Council Place 4
Shaw said he wants to continue fostering Hoover's growth in the technology sector and help the city plan for and manage growth and revitalization efforts. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Local author, blogger Kari Kampakis pens 3rd book
Her purpose in writing these books is to empower girls through faith and to empower moms to help their daughters. Read more
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John Lyda seeks third term in Hoover City Council Place 3, cites conservative record
John Lyda said he wants to continue to be "one of the top conservative voices on that council." Read more
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Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato touts 'proven leadership' in 2020 reelection bid
Brocato said he has shown himself a proven leader in times of crisis, has kept promises he made when he first ran for mayor and has a great plan for Hoover's future. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Local business owner partners with artist to share message of hope
Once he boarded up his windows, he decided to cover up the “ugly plywood” with a mural in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more
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Photographers raise funds in Front Porch Project
Miss Hoover 2020 Caitlyn McTier and Spain Park High School rising senior John Watson are taking photos of families as part of the Front Porch Project. Read more
Hartline heads up Surviving Spouse Advisory Council
Anne Hartline, who retired from Hoover City Schools in 2004 as director of the Hoover Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Community, is serving as chairwoman of the Surviving Spouse Advisory Council. Read more
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Helping hands in the Big Apple: Hoover High grad serves in New York City hospital
“I just saw a need and wanted to be able to help out. I knew I was young and healthy,” Prichard said. “I just kind of felt that if God sent me here, I would be protected.” Read more
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McClinton seeks to replace Greene in Hoover City Council Place 7
McClinton said he wants to make Hoover more friendly to businesses and help the city recover from the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
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Posey seeks second term in Hoover City Council Place 1 to 'finish the job'
Posey wants the city to find funding for an arts center and road and infrastructure projects and work with retail properties to redevelop with multiple uses. Read more
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