In the Running: 2020 Election Candidates
In this story, in addition to a profile on each candidate, we have information on how to register to vote, where to vote and list important dates for the process. Read more
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Botanical Gardens reopens, takes wedding reservations
The popular event space also announced June 1 that it would begin offering wedding reservations for the coming year. Read more
Several Hoover neighborhoods to hold 2020 election forums for mayor, council candidates
A forum for City Council candidates will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, and a forum for mayoral candidates will be Wednesday, Aug. 12. Read more
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COVID-19 doesn't stop 2020 Hoover City Dad Brigade back-to-school cleanup
Several hundred volunteers showed up at 16 Hoover public schools Saturday to help clean up the campuses prior to the Aug. 20 return of students. Read more
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Sidewalk Film Festival to be held outdoors at Grand River due to COVID-19
The popular event will be held Aug. 24-30 at The Grand River Drive-In located in Leeds. Read more
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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
Leah Ingram Eagle
Council adopts comprehensive plan
The mayor also announced that during the Aug. 18 council meeting that there will be a public hearing on the relocation of the Chelsea Post Office. Read more
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Hoover council votes to borrow $15.2 million to refinance 2010 debt
The refinancing move by the Hoover City Council should save the city at least $187,000 and potentially another $1.2 million if the new debt is paid off early as planned. Read more
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Hoover schools to start with 'staggered' instruction schedule 1st 4 weeks
For the first four weeks of school, students will come either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday, Superintendent Kathy Murphy said. Read more
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2020 Hoover City Dad Brigade back-to-school cleanup set for Saturday, Aug. 8
Volunteers are asked to come to Hoover's public schools to help with projects such as as pressure washing, weeding, spreading pine straw, painting, bush and tree trimming, and small repairs. Read more
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Cahaba Valley Fire Dept to modify service fees
An election will be held on Sept. 1 at The Church at Brook Hills and is open to all qualified electors residing within the Cahaba Valley Fire and Emergency Medical Rescue District Read more
Jefferson State offering scholarships for dual enrollment students
Dual enrollment offers high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Read more
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Spain Park High School’s Thompson named Teacher of Month
The initiative was created to spotlight K-12 teachers in the area for the work they are doing to improve students’ lives. Read more
BCS student receives national honor
The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. Read more
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Experience gives Eagles hope for 2020
This fall, they will be looking to break into the Class 7A playoffs for the first timesince 2016. Read more
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Hoover Public Library reopens its doors
Library officials held a soft, unannounced opening in mid-July before making a broad announcement so staff could slowly try out new ways of providing service. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Hoover looks within to fill chief operations officer, city engineer roles
Jim Wyatt and Chris Reeves have filled the roles of chief operations officer and city engineer, respectively. Read more
Photo courtesy of Chelsea Fire Department.
Chelsea Fire Department receives drone grant
Gunnels said other ways the department can use the drone include searching for missing people, flying it over buildings or homes to see heat signatures and taking photos for investigation purposes. Read more
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