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CFO gives projections for 2020 budget
The real and business personal property tax collections to increase 4.8% over last year’s budget. Read more
Photo by Bobby Joe Seals.
Leadership Shelby County Class of 2020 announced at alumni breakfast
The 2020 class of Leadership Shelby County was introduced at an alumni breakfast on August 13 at Jefferson State Community College. Read more
Pregnant moms, expectant dads, new parents gather for 2019 Babypalooza
The baby and maternity expo drew more than 3,500 people in its first year at the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. Read more
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Boys Choir.
Boys Choir plans 2019 Taste of Birmingham
The Birmingham Boys Choir, which draws boys from all over the Birmingham-Hoover metro area, is holding its ninth annual Taste of Birmingham fundraiser on Aug. 20. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Chelsea tax increase approved
The one percent increase will take effect on October 1, 2019. Read more
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Hoover council allows alcoholic beverage sales at 10 a.m. on Sundays
Previously, sales or dispensing of alcoholic beverages could not occur until 11 a.m. on Sundays in private clubs and noon at places such as restaurants, hotels and meeting and event centers. Read more
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Alabama's 'Big 5' mayors invite leaders of next five largest cities for talks
The mayors want to increase their influence when addressing issues that big cities face. Read more
ADECA Director guest speaker at Chamber Luncheon
Kenneth Boswell spoke about the economy and census during Thursday's luncheon Read more
Shelby County schools topic of chamber luncheon
Wednesday's luncheon featured four superintendents discussing the state of their schools. Read more
Photo courtesy of Babypalooza.
Babypalooza comes back to Hoover for 2019 expo, party
The Babypalooza baby and maternity expo is headed to the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex for its 14th year in the Birmingham-Hoover area. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Star Wars, Disney characters shine in 2019 SciFi/Fantasy Fest costume contest at Hoover library
The three-day science fiction and fantasy festival includes sessions on gaming, comics, writing, cosplay, "Star Wars," "Star Trek," and "Game of Thrones." Read more
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Children’s book by Mt Laurel friends becomes Amazon bestseller
What started out as Sally Dollar’s hobby of writing during her children’s naptimes turned into a passion, then an Amazon bestseller. Dollar’s first book, “The Gumball Lottery: A Delicious Assortment of Rhyme,” was published in March. Read more
Photos by Alyx Chandler.
Stone Hollow Farm offers CSA share pickup at St. Vincent’s 119
Stone Hollow Farmstead General Manager Jonathan Parrish said its Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, program continues to grow each year. Since the farm began its program in 2014, memberships have become more and more popular. Read more
16th Annual Shake and Bake 5K
JohnsonKreis Construction will host the 16th Annual Shake and Bake 5K on Aug. 3. The race will be held in Mt Laurel at 8 a.m. For the fourth consecutive year, JohnsonKreis will donate all money raised to Vapor Ministries. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
“Blazing” run offers challenge to racers
If you want to run the Ridge to Blazing Ridge, don’t forget your water. The 10.5-mile and 21-mile races will feature lots of elevation change and the intense August heat, so race organizers make it mandatory to carry a water bottle or hydration gear. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alabama Wildlife Center.
Fundraiser for the birds: eighth annual Chips & Chirps fundraiser
The Alabama Wildlife Center will present the eighth annual Chips & Chirps fundraiser event on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens from 7 to 10 p.m. Read more
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