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Kamp Fender
Lady Hornets' season ends in Montgomery
The Chelsea girls basketball team fell to Carver-Montgomery in the Class 6A Southeast Regional semifinals on Friday. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover school board to save $7.9 million by refinancing debt
The school board chose not to borrow an additional $12 million for upcoming classroom additions and instead use money already in the bank. Read more
Hoover school board considers borrowing $12 million for capital projects
The new debt would be combined with a much larger refinancing of debt. Read more
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Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy to replace Academy Sports at The Village at Lee Branch
Construction on the Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy should begin this summer, and a grand opening is set for the first quarter of 2020. Read more
Commission prepares for 2020 census
The population count will take place from January to April 2020 and delivered by Dec. 31, 2020. Counts will be released for redistricting by April 1, 2021. Read more
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Local soccer teams prepared for season
The Briarwood, Chelsea and Oak Mountain girls and boys varsity soccer teams begin their 2019 seasons this week. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Lady Hornets, Lady Lions keep basketball seasons alive
The local sports teams were in action last week. 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
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Hoover City Schools 2019 Show Choir Showcase set for Friday night
Students from Hoover's five middle and high schools are scheduled to perform at Spain Park High School. Read more
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Hoover council changes overtime pay calculations for police, detention officers
Police officers now will be paid overtime for any time worked over 40 hours, instead of 43 hours. Read more
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Allen soars, then signs
Oak Mountain High School senior Trey Allen is going to the University of Louisville on a full scholarship for track and field. Read more
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The Reset: Eagles finish 2nd at state track and field meet
The local high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
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Customers lament closing of Academy Sports + Outdoors at The Village at Lee Branch
The 71,000-square-foot store is scheduled to close at the end of March. Read more
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Hoover had 11 percent drop in reported crime in 2018
There was a significant decrease in drug crimes and weapons law offenses. Read more
Annual survey shows Shelby County ‘optimistic’ about local economy
Stephen Craft, dean of the University of Montevallo's Stephens College of Business, presented findings for the fourth annual Shelby County Business Outlook Survey. Read more
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Hoover city facilities to close Tuesday due to potential road hazards
This includes the Hoover City Hall, Hoover Public Library, Hoover Recreation Center, Hoover Senior Center, Hoover Metropolitan Complex, Aldridge Gardens and non-emergency portions of the Hoover Public Safety Center. Read more
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Hoover, Shelby County schools closed Tuesday due to threat of snow, dangerous travel conditions
The National Weather Service is predicting 2 to 3 inches of snow in central Alabama between midnight and noon Tuesday. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Basketball teams complete area play
The local high school sports teams were in action last week. 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
Sarah Finnegan
Resources available for navigating I-59/20 shutdown
The Interstate 59/20 bridge near Birmingham’s Uptown area is going to be closed for about a year as the Alabama Department of Transportation works to construct a new bridge with more capacity. Read more
Funeral arrangements set for former Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey
Ivey died Monday, Jan. 21, at his home in Chilton County. Read more
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Former Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey dies
Ivey served as Hoover's mayor from September 2011 to November 2016. Read more
Chelsea council to revisit sewer agreement at next meeting, approves proposed ordinance for city bond issuances
On Jan. 18, the city issued a press release announcing their plans to put the 10-year sewer system agreement to a vote at the council meeting. 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
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Lady Hornets improve to 4-0 in area
The local high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Chelsea Council to vote Tuesday on sewer agreement
Chelsea issued a press release with details of its proposed agreement with Southwest Water Company on Friday, Jan. 18. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Hoover mayor stresses diversity in 2019 state-of-the-city address
"When we listen to each other, our differences will be leveraged to make us stronger," the mayor told the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more
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All-South Metro Football Team: Hand named Defensive POY
Briarwood's Mark Hand is among the many local players honored on the inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro football team. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Basketball teams open area play
The local sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Jasmyne Ray
County commissioners reflect on Estes’ career tenure, present infrastructural updates
County Manager Alex Dudchock took a moment to acknowledge Winston Estes, who has worked as the county’s IT director for 30 years, as he prepares to retire. Read more
Jasmyne Ray
AAI encourages Shelby chamber members to speak to legislators about infrastructure
AAI president and chief executive officer, Jim Page, broke down a number of facts about not just the state of Shelby County’s infrastructure, but the state of Alabama’s infrastructure as a whole. Read more
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Hoover eyes December 2020 completion date for Berry Middle School addition
The 18-classroom addition still requires approval from the Hoover school board. Read more
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Public hearing set this Thursday for Hoover comprehensive plan
The plan was unveiled in October and is nearing time for adoption. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover City Council asks Legislature to allow property tax increase election
Hoover school officials are seeking to raise the city's property taxes by 2.4 mills to benefit the school system. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Local teams complete holiday tournaments
Area high school sports teams were in action over the holiday break. Read more
Hoover committee takes nominations for 2019 Finley Awards for strong character
The award is given each year to one Hoover City Schools employee and one senior at each of the two public high schools in Hoover. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Forester named new Lions coach
Matthew Forester was announced as the new Briarwood Christian School football coach. Read more
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Pre-K, character education critical for state's future, attorney tells Hoover chamber
Attorney and author Liz Huntley said the love and nurturing she received in preschool turned her life around after starting in a dysfunctional family. Read more
Jasmyne Ray
City council recognizes CHMS cheerleaders, welcomes new business
With all council members present, the Chelsea City Council acknowledged, voted on and carried two annexation ordinances at the Dec. 18 meeting. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Local basketball teams approach Christmas tournaments
Area high school basketball teams have been in action recently. Read more
Sam Chandler
Chelsea holds 19th annual Christmas Parade
The event featured more than 80 floats representing local business, churches, schools and civic groups. Read more
Anne Dawson
Meadow Brook Runs perseveres through cold, rain
The race was delayed a few minutes because of the combination of the long line for packet pick-up and the weather. Read more
Kyle Parmley
All-South Metro Volleyball Team: Schmer earns 1st team honors
Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Briarwood each had players named to the inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro Volleyball Team. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Wildlife center unveils Shelby the bald eagle
The wildlife center held an official ribbon cutting for its new mew and introduced its newest resident on Dec. 15. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover names tech coach Karen Darroch as 2018-19 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Darroch serves as the technology coach for Bluff Park, Deer Valley and Greystone elementary schools. Read more
Jasmyne Ray
County commission approves recreational trails program grant application
At the Dec. 10 meeting, the Shelby County Commission approved a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant application that will assist in providing recreational trails in the Shelby County Cahaba River Park and Forever Wild Land Trust. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball, track take center stage
Local high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Jasmyne Ray
South Shelby Chamber of Commerce presents Diamond Awards
At its last luncheon of the year, the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce presented their annual Diamond Awards Dec. 6. The awards recognize various businesses, nonprofits and individuals that have made a significant impact on their community. Read more
Photo by James Nicholas
The Reset: Yancey retires, indoor track and field season begins
The local high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
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