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Be Well Shelby events to be held throughout county
The events are to end the stigma of mental illness and focus on wellness. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Commission hears from residents and candidates during meeting
Residents opposing the proposed Coosa River Bridge addressed the commission, along with Alan Miller, District Judge Candidate and a representative for Bradley Byrne. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Alabama Wildlife Center hosts annual fundraiser
Wild About Chocolate was held Saturday, Feb. 8 at The Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham to raise money for the AWC and its programs. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover zoning board gains a transportation planner with love for sidewalks
Becky White, a resident of the Trace Crossings community, has replaced Sammy Harris on the zoning board. Read more
Eli's welcome home party
The Chelsea Middle School student was released from Children's Hospital on Feb. 6 after a 12-week hospital stay following a golf cart accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Read more
Payton Thomas
Hammac gives Compact2020 update at chamber luncheon
The Executive Director of Compact2020 gave an update on the community initiative, and how it has helped since its formation in 2016. Read more
ChMS student heads home this week, city promotes media director
A homecoming celebration for Eli will be held at Chelsea Middle School Thursday afternoon and the community is invited to attend. Read more
Map courtesy of city of Hoover
Annexation request for new subdivision next to Greystone fails with Hoover council
Now, the developer must decide whether to submit a different plan or seek to build the subdivision in unincorporated Shelby County. Read more
Photo by Leah Ingram Eagle.
Shelby County residents voice opinions on proposed Coosa River bridge
While the topic of the proposed Coosa River toll bridge was not on the commission’s agenda, a crowd of over 60 people attended the meeting. When attendees who were opposed to the bridge were asked to stand, every person in the room stood. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities share 2020 legislative priorities
The mayors met in Hoover over the weekend and discussed bail for violent criminals, release of police body camera footage, internet sales tax distributions and local control of rights of way. Read more
Staff photo.
Consignment sale returns to Asbury UMC
The sale, in its 13th year, will be Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22 in the gymnasium of Asbury Methodist Church. Read more
Photo courtesy of Addiction Prevention Coalition.
End Heroin Walk moves from downtown to Veterans Park
The End Heroin Walk for the Birmingham-Hoover metro area is moving from Birmingham’s Railroad Park to Hoover’s Veterans Park. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Service Club’s 2020 Hearts in Harmony Gala set for Feb. 29
The Hoover Service Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the 2020 Hearts in Harmony Gala, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Hoover Country Club. Read more
Photo courtesy of Night to Shine Birmingham.
Night to Shine to provide special prom experience
Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine provides a prom experience for individuals 14 years of age and older with special needs. Read more
Photo courtesy of Nancy Ekberg.
OLLI brings program lineup to North Shelby Library
After hosting some trial classes at the North Shelby Library last fall, the group decided to make North Shelby Library another spot for their classes beginning in the spring semester. Read more
Leadership Shelby County Class gets overview of county justice system
The group gained a better knowledge and understanding of law enforcement, the court system, community corrections and juvenile services in Shelby County. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Shelby County introduces new emergency notification system
The system is intended to send lifesaving emergency notifications straight to cellphones, landline phones and email, and quickly provide critical information about severe weather, fires, floods, road closures, missing persons, evacuations and more. Read more
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