Lake Cyrus
Widow of Mike Gilotti to spread his ashes at Alabama 150 bridge named for him
"Hoover was the only place that we lived as a family of four," Heather Gilotti said. Read more
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Hoover zoning board recommends approval for PetSuites Resort on John Hawkins Parkway
The decision now moves to the Hoover City Council for consideration. Read more
Deer Valley student releases second book
Nia Mya Reese gained national attention with her first book, “How to Deal with and Care for Your Annoying Little Brother.” Read more
Map courtesy of city of Hoover
Hoover planning commission OKs final plans for 75 homes, preliminary plans for 263
The commission also approved preliminary plans for 263 residential lots in Blackridge, Lake Cyrus and Lake Wilborn. Read more
Jury finds 17-year-old Bessemer boy not guilty of murdering Mike Gilotti of Lake Cyrus
Three other young men also were charged with murder in the case and have not yet come to trial. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Neighborhood spotlight: Lake Cyrus
Lake Cyrus started with a vision — specifically, the vision of developer Charles Givianpour. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Trending in the right direction
Crime drops 6 percent in 2016 thanks to hard work and community support. Read more
Deer Valley second grader publishes first book
Publishing a book was easy for Lake Cyrus resident and Deer Valley second-grader Nia Mya Reese. The hard part? Signing all the copies. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Deer Valley second-grader publishes book on her 'annoying little brother'
Nia Mya’s illustrated book, “How to Deal with and Care for Your Annoying Little Brother,” was published in December. But it started as a writing assignment in first-grade teacher Beth Hankins’ class last year. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Carmike wants to sell beer, wine at Hoover movie theaters
The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission gave its approval tonight, but now the proposal goes to the Hoover City Council. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
State to hold informal public meeting on Alabama 150 widening project Friday
The plan is to widen Alabama 150 to five lanes between Shades Crest Road and the entrance to Lake Cyrus and to replace two bridges over Shades Creek and a railroad track. Read more
Photo by Hoover Fire Department
Lake Cyrus house has extensive fire damage after lightning strike, neighbors say
Neighbors set up a GoFundMe account to assist the family of four. Read more
Photo by Erica Techo.
A neighborhood, watching
Lake Cyrus residents boost security after fatal shooting in January. Read more
Photo courtesy of Hoover Police Department
Second teenager charged with murder in Lake Cyrus homicide in Hoover
Police say the two suspects are part of a group of common street criminals in Bessemer called M-tre that steal and break into cars. Read more
Photo courtesy of The Blake Whitney Thompson Co.
Investment plans in pipeline
A new developer is coming to Hoover, with plans to invest about $22 million in two residential projects. Read more
16-year-old Bessemer boy charged with murder in Lake Cyrus homicide (Video)
Police have several other suspects in custody, ages 16-20, who have not been charged in relation to the homicide yet. Read more
Photo courtesy of The Blake Whitney Thompson Co.
New developer plans to take over two subdivisions in Hoover
The out-of-state company plans to invest $22 million in Trace Crossings, Lake Cyrus projects. Read more
Matthew Allen
Police to hold funeral procession for Lake Cyrus husband, father
The funeral for Mike Gilotti, who was killed around 5 a.m. on Jan. 5 as he was leaving his home on Parkside Circle, will be held at Riverchase United Methodist Church. Read more
Hoover Police Department
Hoover police look to ID two men for questioning in Lake Cyrus homicide
The two men caught on surveillance footage and two others are wanted for questioning. Read more
Photo courtesy of John Lyda
Lake Cyrus community discusses security, neighborhood watch after homicide
More than 200 residents gathered at Brock's Gap Intermediate School. Read more
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