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Residents have several options to dispose of live Christmas trees
For those looking for a spot to take their Christmas once the holidays are over, there are several options for people living along the U.S. 280 corridor. Read more
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Schedules for public offices, services vary for holidays
Public buildings and services around Hoover and Chelsea have a variety of closing schedules for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Read more
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New Hoover library book drops get good reception
The Hoover Public Library has received positive feedback about the six new remote book drops that have been placed in the outer parts of the city, Director Amanda Borden said. Read more
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Shaping empowerment: Prodigal Pottery at King’s Home offers employment and healing for residents
Created in 2014 to provide a safe and therapeutic work environment for residents of King’s Home, Prodigal Pottery began in a donated house located close to the rest of the King’s Home property, along with a donation of a kiln and unpainted pottery. Read more
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Hoover Council President Gene Smith to run for mayor in 2020
Smith, a retired Hoover firefighter with multiple business interests, has been on the Hoover City Council for 15 years. Read more
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Help for the holidays
Oak Mountain Mission needs donations for Shelby County families in need now through Dec. 12. Read more
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Community support evident at City Council meeting
A Chelsea family has received an outpouring of support since their son's accident over the weekend. Read more
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Hoover council restores funding to several community groups
The amount of city funding for the Hoover City Schools Foundation still remains uncertain. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
County Commission approves funds for continued work at Shelby County Airport
The new hangar at the Shelby County Airport would accommodate more aircraft and provide hangar space for prospective tenants and serve as a source of revenue for the airport. Read more
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Nearly 200 gather at Finley Center for 2019 Salute to Veterans Ball
Retired Army Maj. Ed Pulido, senior vice president of the Folds of Honor Foundation, delivered a message about challenges, triumph and change. Read more
Chamber presents Diamond Awards at Community Luncheon
The Citizen of the Year, Public Servant of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year were named at Thursday's luncheon. Read more
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Council approves property on Hwy. 11 for commercial development
A public hearing was held during the meeting for a request from The Broadway Group for 1.61 acres of property on Hwy. 11 to be rezoned from E1 to B1 for commercial development for a Dollar General store. Read more
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Hoover council to pay $2.7 million for city hall renovations, $1.6 million to buy Hoover-Randle Home
City hall renovations should begin in early 2020, City Administrator Allan Rice said. Read more
Dudchock gives final State of the County address
With a retirement date of March 31, 2020, County Manager Alex Dudchock gave his last State of the County address at the Oct. 30 Shelby Chamber Community Luncheon. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Bearden named next Chairperson for Shelby County Commission
Bearden will take over the role from Jon Parker, who has served as Chairperson for the past three years. Read more
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Hoover council reconsiders tax incentive, doubles rebate for U.S. 31 strip center
The council also transferred an existing sales tax rebate for The Boot at The Grove restaurant to a restaurant that will replace it. Read more
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