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Hoover Met Complex exceeds economic projections
Eight months into fiscal 2019, the complex has had an estimated $31 million economic impact, the manager says. Read more
Public hearing on proposed Chelsea tax increase to be held Tuesday
Residents will have a chance for their voices to be heard, for or against this proposal, at the upcoming city council meeting on July 16, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Read more
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Small business winners speak at luncheon
The five winners for Shelby Chamber Business of the Year spoke at the Chamber's Connection Luncheon on July 11. Read more
Map courtesy of city of Hoover
Hoover zoning board denies request to allow auto dealership in Tattersall Park
Greystone residents strongly objected to the proposal. Read more
Map courtesy of city of Hoover
Hoover planning commission adopts comprehensive plan for 1st time in 52 years
Mayor Frank Brocato said the document will serve as a roadmap in making decisions over the next 20 to 25 years. Read more
Light agenda for Monday's County Commission meeting
The commission approved several resolutions during a brief meeting on July 8. Read more
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Sales tax increase proposed to help Chelsea school
If approved, the proposed one cent sales tax increase could generate $1.5 million per year for Chelsea schools. Read more
Hoover officials discuss changes to comprehensive plan
Planning commissioners wanted a better summary and new plans for undeveloped areas. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Tourism and recreation topic of chamber luncheon
The luncheon, presented by the Chamber's Tourism and Recreation Group, focused on the economic impact throughout Shelby County. Read more
Commission approves Scroggins for next County Manager
Scroggins was named Alex Dudchock's successor upon his retirement in March 2020. Read more
Hotter ‘n Hell run returns to OMSP
The appropriately named Hotter ‘n Hell trail race will return to Oak Mountain State Park for its seventh year on Saturday, July 13. Read more
Fire on the Water returns to OMSP
Visitors at Oak Mountain State Park can enjoy an early Independence Day celebration at the sixth annual Fire on the Water on Wednesday, July 3. Read more
Expansion planned for Church at Brook Hills
The Church at Brook Hills is expanding its mission — both locally and globally — with its Roots & Reach initiative. The project, which has been in the works since fall 2016, is gearing up to start this month. Read more
YMCA sells long-popular Hargis Retreat in Chelsea to developer
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham announced in April it has sold its long-popular Hargis Retreat in Chelsea to a developer, Eddleman Properties, for $2.1 million, saying it was no longer financially feasible for them to operate the facility. Read more
Chelsea Baptist enjoying new space
Chelsea Baptist Church is settling into their new location. Read more
2019 Bark and Wine fundraiser for Shelby Humane features artistic dog beds
The Shelby Humane organization is holding its 10th annual Bark and Wine fundraiser at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook on Saturday, July 20. Read more
Free Friday Flicks continues with 3 movies in July
The 2019 Free Friday Flicks summer outdoor movie series at Veterans Park continues with three films in July after four movies in June. Read more
Back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 19-21
This year’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is scheduled for July 19-21. Read more
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