SYDNEY CROMWELL
Photo courtesy of Laura Powell.
Bluff Park group plans 2nd Witches Ride
Witches will take flight in Bluff Park this month in a candy- and costume-filled fundraiser for United Ability. Laura Powell and Katie Dixon are organizing the second annual Bluff Park Witches Ride for Sunday, Oct. 20. Read more
Photo courtesy of Tucker Hendrix.
Rivalry with respect
Though Tucker and Tanner Hendrix are literally on the sidelines this fall cheering for the University of Alabama and Auburn University, respectively, they say the rivalry never goes beyond good-natured teasing. Read more
Photo courtesy of Katy Anderson.
Female Scout troop brings home patches, friendships from summer camp
From first aid to kayaking, the members of Scout Troop 86 Green tried nearly everything that Camp Comer had to offer in their first summer at camp. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Presbyterian Home for Children expands reach through new Hoover office
Presbyterian Home for Children Director of Development Jonathan Ahern jokes that he has many offices: at the organization’s campus in Talladega, at his home and in his truck. His newest office is located in Hoover. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson
Hoover, Shelby County to start Inverness greenway construction in fall
A 1.6-mile trail between the Inverness Nature Park and Valleydale Road will get under construction sometime this fall in a joint project between Shelby County and the city of Hoover. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
A sister’s muse
Danielle Portera’s senior art show at Samford University focused on beauty. In her younger sister Dominique, the lifelong Hoover resident found the perfect subject. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Over the Edge rappelling event returns to Galleria office building
For the second year in a row, a group of locals will rappel down the side of the Offices at 3000 Riverchase, at Riverchase Galleria, to raise money for the Tanner Foundation. Read more
HHS senior wins Amazon scholarship, internship
“I’m just very excited to learn and be part of such an amazing group of humans that were selected,” Bradley said. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Mayors sign no-poaching pledge
The voluntary agreement states that the cities will not give incentives or otherwise try to lure businesses from their neighbors. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Bluff Park family helps raise future service dogs
Fourteen-year-old Zoe Schaeffer was looking for ways to give back when she found out that Roverchase, the dog daycare and training facility her family uses, was getting ready to train a litter of service dogs. Read more
Photos courtesy of RLT Jewelry.
Spain Park mother-daughter duo turn jewelry-making hobby into business
Amber and Madelyn Lewis didn’t have plans to create a business when they picked up bracelet beads at a craft store. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Sharing kindness
In February, Hoover Helps took a big step forward with the establishment of the Neighborhood Bridges program. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Resources available for navigating I-59/20 shutdown
Text alerts, with targeted alerts for your zip code, are also available from ALDOT by texting “5920BRIDGE” to 888777. 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
Photos by Sydney Cromwell
Jiu-jitsu gym opens in Greystone
At his gym, Oliveira and his coaches teach Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo and Muay Thai kickboxing. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shehzan Maredia
CleanHoover Initiative expands its reach
The student-led CleanHoover Initiative, which organizes environmental cleanup and awareness events, is joining more schools and local organizations to keep Hoover litter-free. Read more
File photo.
City to offer pickup of live Christmas trees
This year’s pickup of live Christmas trees will look a little different after the holidays. Read more
Photo by Erica Techo.
Freedom from Addiction Coalition to hold Oct. 9 breakfast in Hoover
The Freedom from Addiction Coalition, started by the mayors of Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills, will hold its third community breakfast in Hoover this month. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
HHS students organize environmental cleanups with CleanHoover Initiative
Maredia and Lother started the CleanHoover Initiative in December to clean up some of the city’s parks and talk with businesses about reducing their environmental impact. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Hoover Vet Center plans new art classes
The Hoover Vet Center, at 400 Emery Drive, offers a number of programs for veterans of any age to help them successfully participate in everyday life. Read more
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