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Hoover school board calls for property tax increase election
The board also discussed classroom additions at two schools and approved a pay raise for classified employees. more
Shelby County Commission approves McLeod Software incentive agreement
At the Nov. 13 meeting, the Shelby County Commission held a public hearing concerning a project development agreement with a trucking and logistics software company. more
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Hundreds attend first Salute to Veterans Ball at Hoover's Finley Center
The guest speaker was Medal of Honor recipient and retired Army Command Sgt. Major Bennie Adkins of Opelika. more
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Chelsea City Council recognizes local businesses, encourages fall spirit
During the Nov. 6 meeting, the Chelsea City Council awarded certificates of recognition to the winners of the first annual fall storefront decoration competition. more
Jasmyne Ray
Most incumbents hold on to seats after election
No challenger for the state legislature was able to pull off an upset in the U.S. 280 corridor. more
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Hoover kicks off 2018 Thank A Vet Week
About 250 people attended a celebration at the Hoover Public Library Sunday afternoon. more
Jasmyne Ray
South Shelby County Chamber of Commerce spotlights Kidz Outdoors
Kidz Outdoors Inc. works to raise money for different organizations and hospitals that focus their efforts on childhood cancer and disease research. more
Dudchock reviews county progress at chamber luncheon
Various capital projects and initiatives were approved and begun in the past year, with $6.3 million having gone towards the Shelby County Highway Department for different road work projects. more
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Hoover opens 5,000-square-foot climbing adventure at Finley Center
The indoor climbing center features 15 colorful climbing stations with 19 auto belays and most of the climbing stations stretching 26 feet tall. more
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Hoover reschedules comprehensive plan meetings due to event conflicts
The proposed comprehensive plan now will be presented on Oct. 30 and Nov. 7, with a public hearing on Dec. 6. more
Shelby County Commission recognizes Rep. Ellis' legislative sponsorship
The Shelby County Commission gave an update on the county’s Oak Mountain State Park project in addition to presenting a plaque of recognition to representative Corley Ellis at their Oct. 22 meeting. more
Hoover bumps up Hayride and Family Night to Wednesday due to weather forecast
The 2018 Hoover Hayride and Family Night will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24. more
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Cahaba Valley Fire receives $450,000 grant
The $450,000 grant was awarded Aug. 24 and came from the Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. more
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Road work finishes on Shelby 11 turn lane
A project to add a left turn lane from Old Highway 280 onto Shelby 11 near Chelsea High School was more or less completed in mid-October. more
Rendering courtesy of the city of Chelsea
Chelsea, Shelby County plan major park projects
New development to include splash pad, athletic field, pickleball courts, archery park, amphitheater more
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Proposed Hoover comprehensive plan calls for major redevelopments
Two more public presentations are scheduled for Oct. 30 and Nov. 7, and a public hearing is set for Dec. 6. more
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