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Photo by Erin Nelson.
Metro Roundup: Judge Robert Faircloth watches the parade pass by on his 100th birthday
On Aug. 4, when he turned 100, Faircloth saw something he hadn’t seen before — cars stretched as far as the eye could see outside his home on Corinth Drive, all taking part in a parade to wish him a happy birthday. Read more
Briarwood’s Boo Mama
Sophie Hudson started blogging in 2005 as a creative outlet. Mom to a two-year-old son, she would read other blogs at night and decided to create one of her own. Thus, Boo Mama was born. Read more
King’s Home receives grant from Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the King’s Home as seed money towards funding a new 18 passenger van. Read more
Miller receives Alabama Audubon’s Yellowhammer Award
The award recognizes members who have gone above and beyond to promote conservation and a greater knowledge of birds, their habitats, and the natural world. Read more
‘Working for the animals’
New leadership, programs and a makeover of Shelby Humane Society have revitalized the nonprofit. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Keeping Shelby County safe: EMA director embraces his role
In his eighth year as the Emergency Management Agency director, Hub Harvey is responsible for keeping the people of the fifth largest county in Alabama safe. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
A Way of Life: Chelsea fire chief spends entire life serving city
Shirley was named chief on Jan. 2, 2001, and served in the role until his death. During that time, he grew the Chelsea Fire and Rescue department to three stations and nearly 60 employees. Read more
Photo courtesy of Leah Siefka
Siefka wants to bring new voices, transparency to city government
Leah Siefka is seeking to unseat Curt Posey in Hoover City Council Place 1 in the Aug. 25 city election. Read more
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Eaker seeks to be voice for eastern Hoover on City Council
Mitzi Eaker, a 15-year resident of the Inverness community, wants to give residents of eastern Hoover a bigger voice on the Hoover City Council. Read more
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Mayo seeks to replace Greene in Hoover City Council Place 7
Carin Mayo said she wants to put her knowledge of public administration and experience in municipal, state and federal government to work in Hoover. Read more
Local podcaster Knox McCoy releases 2nd book
In the book, he uses everything from Bible stories, pop culture references and personal stories to show how asking tough questions and approaching life with a willingness to reconsider ideas can allow people to grow in their faith. Read more
Photo courtesy of Reegan Keen.
Delivering a baby during COVID-19
Having a baby can be stressful enough, but being pregnant and having a baby during a global pandemic is another story. Read more
Photo courtesy of Nathan Reed
Reed challenges Shaw for Hoover City Council Place 4
Reed said he wants to continue strong support for Hoover City Schools, to stabilize city finances and maintain proper funding for public safety, sidewalks and other quality-of-life amenities. Read more
Photo courtesy of Casey Middlebrooks
Middlebrooks touts support for schools, police in 2020 reelection bid
Casey Middlebrooks has served four years on the Hoover City Council and is seeking four more. Read more
Photo courtesy of Derrick Murphy
Murphy humbled to face no opposition in bid for second council term
Derrick Murphy is the only Hoover councilman seeking reelection who has no opposition this year. Read more
Photo courtesy of James "J.D." Deer
Bluff Park's Deer seeks transparency in bid for Hoover Council Place 6
James "J.D." Deer Jr. is taking on Casey Middlebrooks in the Aug. 25 city election. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Retired counselor, law student seeks to unseat Lyda on Hoover City Council
Michael Jeffries said Hoover government seems to be stagnant, and he wants to bring new energy to the City Council. Read more
Photo courtesy of Dina Shunnarah
Shunnarah aims to replace Smith for Hoover City Council Place 2
Shunnarah said she supports business but is concerned with the construction of new shopping centers while current ones have significant vacancies. Read more
Photo courtesy of Mike Shaw
Shaw seeks re-election to Hoover City Council Place 4
Shaw said he wants to continue fostering Hoover's growth in the technology sector and help the city plan for and manage growth and revitalization efforts. Read more
Photo courtesy of John Lyda
John Lyda seeks third term in Hoover City Council Place 3, cites conservative record
John Lyda said he wants to continue to be "one of the top conservative voices on that council." Read more
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