ALYX CHANDLER
Photo courtesy of the Aldridge Gardens
'Celebration of Life' service to be held Thursday for Eddie Aldridge
The public is welcome to attend and pay respects for longtime Hoover resident Eddie Aldridge, who created the city's beloved Aldridge Gardens. more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Opening the door to children’s books
Local author and Ross Bridge resident Joyce E. Brooks started out writing inspirational books for adults, then moved on to writing for teens, and now she’s made the switch to her youngest audience yet. more
The art of the accordion
Betty Bridges shares her passion for the accordion with students of all ages. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Locals flock to ‘gas station’ for authentic, fresh Thai food
For the last four years, owner Sam Aroon said his family-owned business, located on 3219 Lorna Road, has sold traditional, authentic Thai “street food.” more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Making the cut
Young Hoover entrepreneur rises ranks through consistency and dedication to craft. more
Alyx Chandler
Cubed3 brings clients personalized workout
Cubed3 co-owner Frankie Romano said his studio focuses on a three-fold approach to unique and effective fitness: personal and group training, reformer Pilates and assessment. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Ross Bridge Farmers Market offers fun Friday night outside
Ross Bridge is the place to be on Friday nights, Lyndsi Hughes said, and this year, their annual summer market series is even bigger. more
Photos by Alyx Chandler.
Exploring boundaries
Hoover resident Lorraine Singh finds her art niche in marbling. more
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Riverchase Loves Art brings wide range of artists
On Saturday, Feb. 3. the Riverchase Women's Club hosted their 12th Annual Riverchase Loves Art at the Riverchase Country Club, featured art in mediums ranging from pottery to glass to leather to paints. Each artist from the show was hand-picked. more
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A Taste of Louisiana remains popular despite weather
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a bundled up crowd, wearing mostly purple and gold, gathered outside at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium to taste food samples, enter raffles and talk football during the third annual event. more
Alyx Chandler
Native American festival offers a day of culture at Aldridge Gardens
On Sunday, Oct. 15, families spent the day at Aldridge Gardens learning about the cultural practices and traditions of the various Southeastern Native American tribes. more
Alyx Chandler
Riverchase Women's Club features fashion show for Girls Night Out
On Thursday, Sept. 14, the Riverchase Women's Club hosted its annual Girls Night Out fashion show that included dinner, wine and some of Hoover's newest fashion trends. The event was from 6-8 p.m. at Riverchase Country Club. more
Executive chef at Revolve Kitchen & Brew Sean Butler wins Iron City Chef 2017
Iron City Chef 2017, which took place Saturday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m., featured special dishes by four local chefs. The night ended with a cook-off between the two top-voted chefs, with three judges then deciding who was crowned Iron City Chef. more
Photos by Alyx Chandler.
Honoring her service
Naomi Pitts named Volunteer of the Year for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. more
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Hundreds turn out for PurpleStride Birmingham
PurpleStride Birmingham 2017 Presented by UAB Medicine was a 5K run and walk event aimed at raising money to make strides against pancreatic cancer. more
Photo by Ron Burkett.
4th annual Turkish Food Festival April 8-9
In 2016, there were more than 2,000 people who attended the festival. This year’s Turkish Food Festival will be similar, with the addition of even more Turkish vendors. more
Shakespeare Goes to Study Hall in Berry Middle School Spring Play
Performances are Friday, March 10, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 11, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Spain Park High School theater. Admission is $5; children 5 and under are free. more
Waitr debuts in Hoover
Waitr is an online restaurant technology platform designed to connect local restaurants to hungry consumers. Their mission is to develop the local food culture for communities across the U.S. by expanding the reach of local restaurant menus. more
Alyx Chandler
Parade of Pups celebrates Mardi Gras at Cajun Steamer
The Best Friends of Shelby Humane Society teamed up with Cajun Steamer at Patton Creek and celebrated Mardi Gras with Pups on Parade on Sunday, Feb. 21, with live music, doggie treats from the Fetch Treat Truck and Cajun food. more
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Hoover appoints new member of BJCTA Board of Directors
The city of Hoover appointed Martin Weinberg to the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA). more
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