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Oak Mountain Class of 2020 graduates
Over 300 students received their diplomas during the ceremony on Monday, June 1 at Heardmont Stadium. Read more
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Jefferson County, over-the-mountain mayors seek National Guard help in keeping peace
Gov. Kay Ivey has authorized the National Guard to activate up to 1,000 guardsmen across the state as needed. Read more
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Hoover mayor declares state of emergency, enacts curfew
Hoover's curfew will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective immediately, and prevents travel on city roads with some exceptions, as well as demonstrations, marches and vigils on public property. Read more
Metro Roundup: World Games in Birmingham renamed, delayed until 2022
The 11th edition of The World Games has been delayed until July 7-17, 2022. The organizers also announced on April 22 that the international multi-sport event will become The World Games 2022 Birmingham. Read more
City Hall gets upgraded equipment for live streaming
Online viewers will notice a difference in the audio and video of the meetings. Read more
Shelby County Schools planning to resume in fall
Addressing the plans for the fall, Carroll said that they will open school and they would be prepared. Read more
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County continues to navigate ups and downs of COVID-19
The Shelby County Courthouse will open to the public beginning Tuesday, June 2 with limited access during Phase Two of the resumption of in-person hearings. Jury trials will not begin until September 1. Read more
A ride in the park
Trips for Kids is a national nonprofit organization with over 80 chapters, whose purpose is to provide inner-city youth access to bicycles and the opportunity to participate in outdoor rides. Read more
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Eagle Point hosts senior parade
The event was planned as a way to honor the students before they knew whether they would be able to have an actual graduation ceremony. Read more
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City of Chelsea honors 2020 graduates
May 19 was declared to be Class of 2020 Day in the city. Read more
Jefferson State to hold virtual graduation ceremony
The original graduation exercises, scheduled for May 1, were postponed due to public health directives related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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Hoover's chief financial officer, chief revenue officer to leave city government
Chief Financial and Information Officer Melinda Lopez is leaving at the end of May after 23 years with the city, and her husband, Frank, is retiring after 24 years as revenue director. Read more
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Hoover Public Library to begin allowing book returns today
All materials will be quarantined three to seven days as part of the sanitation process before being returned to the library shelves, officials said. Read more
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YMCA of Greater Birmingham and LJCC set to re-open June 1
Both will re-open to members on Monday, June 1, 2020, after having been closed since March 16, but with restrictions. Read more
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Senator Doug Jones gives Washington update to local chambers
Jones also believes that Alabama could be a hub for healthcare manufacturing to allow for purchasing of PPE in the country, as opposed to foreign vendors. Read more
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Shelby County Schools announce in-person graduation ceremony plans
All Shelby County high schools will hold in-person graduations at their football stadiums during the week of June 1. Read more
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Chamber hosts community wellness update
Four leaders from around the county spoke during the online update about how their companies have been faring throughout COVID-19. Read more
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Hoover begins gradual reopening of city facilities closed due to COVID-19
The indoor track at the Finley Center reopened Tuesday, and parts of the Hoover Recreation Center will reopen Wednesday. Read more
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