Hoover Sun

01/25/2023

A typical winter weeknight at The Finley Center in the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. Lots of youth basketball and volleyball action.

01/24/2023

High school sports recap: Spain Park boys bowling advance to state

Here's a look back at the last week in Hoover and Spain Park high school sports.

01/24/2023

Finley Committee gives out 2023 Teachers in the Trenches awards

The Finley Committee, of group of community members who promote character in Hoover City Schools, today recognized teachers from Deer Valley Elementary, Simmons Middle School and Hoover High School as the 2023 Teachers in the Trenches.
Read about the winners:

The 2023 Teachers in the Trenches awards go to teachers from Deer Valley Elementary, Simmons Middle and Hoover High.

01/21/2023

Tonight at Spain Park High School:

Hoover City Schools: Join us for the 2023 Hoover City Schools Show Choir Showcase on Saturday, January 21, at 6:00 pm at Spain Park High School!

Support HCS performing arts students with Hoover High's Paradigm, Spain Park's Rhapsody in Blue, Berry Middle's Bravura, Bumpus Middle's Cadence, and Simmons Middle's Synergy! Spain Park High School Hoover High School - Alabama Berry Middle
School R. F. Bumpus Middle School Simmons Middle School

01/20/2023

Hoover to hold first Community Mental Health Day event this Sunday

The city of Hoover is having its first Community Mental Health Day this weekend at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. See details:

The event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. at the Finley Center.

01/19/2023

The Hoover Fire Department is getting two new trucks decked out with Hoover and Spain Park high school colors and mascot names. The "Hoover Buccaneers" truck will be based at Fire Station No. 11 in Trace Crossings, while the "Spain Park Jags" truck will be based at Station No. 7 in Inverness. Photos from Hoover Fire Department.

01/18/2023

Hoover in 'strongest financial position' ever, mayor says in 2023 state-of-the-city address

The city of Hoover had a stellar year in 2022 with strong economic growth and is poised to continue adding new amenities to bolster the quality of life in the city, Mayor Frank Brocato shared in his annual state-of-the-city address Wednesday. Read more of what he had to say:

The city had strong economic growth in 2022 and is poised to continue adding new amenities to bolster the quality of life, the mayor said.

01/18/2023

Hoover High baseball coach Adam Moseley to miss spring season

Hoover High School baseball coach Adam Moseley will miss the 2023 spring season, as the AHSAA Central Board upheld the original ruling Wednesday following an appeal.

Hoover High School and head coach Adam Moseley lost an appeal to the AHSAA on Wednesday morning, meaning Moseley will not be able to coach this spring.

01/18/2023

Nominations sought for 2023 Finley Awards for character

The Finley Committee is now taking nominations for the 2023 Finley Awards for outstanding character, given each year to a Hoover City Schools employee and one senior at each of the city’s two public high schools. Read more, plus the link to make nominations:

The Finley Committee each year honors one employee from Hoover City Schools, one senior from Spain Park High School and one senior from Hoover High School.

01/18/2023

Hoover council rezones Hare Farm in Bluff Park to allow for event venue

The Hoover City Council on Tuesday night rezoned the Hare Farm in Bluff Park from an R-1 residential zone to a planned residential district to be used primarily as an event venue. See details:

David and Teresa Hare want to use the nearly 9-acre property for events such as the Bluff Park Christmas Fair, a seasonal pumpkin patch, marketplace events, weddings, corporate parties and birthday parties.

01/17/2023

Three music groups from Hoover schools to perform this week at BJCC

Three music groups from Hoover City Schools were chosen to perform this week at the Alabama Music Educators Association professional development conference in Birmingham. See more details:

The three groups are among about 40 music groups from around the state selected to perform at the winter 2023 Alabama Music Educators Association professional development conference.

01/16/2023

High school sports recap: Alanah Pooler reaches 1,000 points

Here's a look back at the last week in Hoover and Spain Park high school sports.

01/16/2023

Hoover, county, state offices closed for 2023 MLK Jr. Day

All offices for the city of Hoover will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, the Hoover Recreation Center is scheduled to be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, and the grounds at Aldridge Gardens will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. See more:

The Hoover Recreation Center will be open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aldridge Gardens will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Garbage trucks will run as usual.

01/16/2023

LifeSouth to hold blood drive at Hoover Rec Center on 2023 MLK Jr. Day

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is holding a blood drive at the Hoover Recreation Center on Monday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See more:

The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

01/13/2023

Hoover City Council eyes $60 million to $90 million bond issue

The Hoover City Council on Tuesday plans to vote on whether to authorize an investment banking firm to prepare documents so the city can borrow an estimated $60 million to $90 million for a new interstate interchange, performing arts center and other capital projects. See more details:

Potential projects to be funded by the bond issue include a new I-459 interchange, a new performing arts center and renovations to the Hoover Met.

01/12/2023

Spain Park mock trial team wins state competition, headed to nationals

The Hoover Board of Education on Monday night honored a team of six seniors from Spain Park High School who recently won the Youth Judicial State Mock Trial Tournament in Montgomery. Read more:

The team of six Spain Park seniors competed against 47 other teams from across the state.

01/11/2023

Tickets go on sale Jan. 12 for 2023 Southern Voices Festival

Tickets for the 2023 Southern Voices Festival go on sale Thursday morning. See details:

Elin Hilderbrand is the keynote speaker, and other authors speaking include Alka Joshi, Will Leitch, Robin Peguero, Sarah Penner, Ben Raines, Vanessa Riley and Ashley Winstead.

01/11/2023

Hoover Business Happenings - January 2023

Lots of new restaurants opening in Hoover: I Heart Mac and Cheese, Falafel Cafe, La Paz, Crazy Crepes, Capella Pizzeria and more. Plus additional business happenings in Hoover:

Read about new businesses that have opened in the city and others that have relocated or plan to open soon.

01/10/2023

New Greystone medical practice helps patients deal with chronic pain

Dr. Joshua Meyer recently opened a new office near the intersection of U.S. 280 and Hugh Daniel Drive to help people deal with chronic pain issues. Read more:

At his practice, Dr. Joshua Meyer — who did his medical studies at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and at Emory University in Atlanta — provides interventional pain medicine by treating the source, not just medicating it.

01/10/2023

Hoover resident Art Meripol concert photography on exhibit at Aldridge Gardens

Check out this concert photography exhibit that opened today at Aldridge Gardens. Hoover resident Art Meripol shot hundreds of rock, blues, jazz and country concerts in the 1970s and 1980s as a photographer for various newspapers in Arkansas and Texas and as a freelancer. He photographed music artists such as B.B. King, Tom Petty, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Merle Haggard, KISS, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Jon Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Fats Domino. Read more:

Art Meripol, a resident of Hoover's Green Valley community, shot hundreds of rock, blues, jazz and country concerts in the 1970s and 1980s.

01/10/2023

HS sports recap: Bucs, Jags start area play

Here's a look back at the last week in Hoover and Spain Park high school sports.

01/06/2023

Birmingham Islamic Society donates halal chicken for UAB students, faculty

A lot of international students who get help from the Blazer Kitchen at UAB weren't getting the protein they need because the food pantry didn't have the halal meat their Muslim faith requires. The Birmingham Islamic Society stepped in to fill the need:

With the Birmingham Islamic Society's help, since July, about 150 of the 750 or so UAB students who use Blazer Kitchen receive halal chicken each month.

01/05/2023

High school sports recap: Bucs, Jags heading into new year

Here's a quick look back at the last few weeks in Hoover and Spain Park high school sports.

01/05/2023

3 chosen to fill vacancies on park, library, arts boards

The Hoover City Council recently appointed three people to fill vacancies on the city’s Parks and Recreation Board, Library Board and Arts Council. Find out more about them:

The Hoover City Council recently appointed three people to fill vacancies on the city’s Parks and Recreation Board, Library Board and Arts Council.

01/04/2023

Hoover Sun January 2023

Check out the online version of the January Hoover Sun paper here:

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01/04/2023

Compassionate Crossings: New Hoover-based business provides in-home euthanasia for pets

What do you do if your pet is suffering and near death and it's hard for them to move or you want them to pass away at home peacefully? Dr. Lindsay Floyd of Hoover started a new business called Compassionate Crossings to offer people an option. Read more:

Dr. Lindsay Floyd started Compassionate Crossings in October as a side business to help meet a need for both pet owners and vet clinics, she said.

01/04/2023

Hoover council OKs $120 million plan for constructing new I-459 interchange

The Hoover City Council tonight approved an agreement with the state outlining how a new Interstate 459 interchange will be built just south/west of the South Shades Crest road overpass, to be called Exit 9. The estimated cost is $120 million, with the city picking up roughly half the cost. See details:

The Federal Highway Administration has given substantial approval for the project, Assistant City Engineer Blake MIller said.

01/03/2023

New council member Driver discusses priorities

There's a woman on the Hoover City Council for the first time in 10 years. Khristi Driver recently shared about her priorities as a new council member:

Hoover’s newly appointed City Council member, Khristi Driver, said some of her most important priorities are community redevelopment, making the city more attractive to young people and making a city performing arts center a reality.

01/03/2023

Kicking off: Bluff Park women form kickball league

For the past four years, women in Bluff Park have had their own whiffle ball league, but this winter they’re taking on another sport — kickball. See details about the new league:

One hundred and twenty women signed up for the Bluff Park Women’s Kickball League, which is scheduled to play games on Sunday afternoons from Jan. 8 to March 12.

01/03/2023

Hoover Mayor’s Minute By Frank V. Brocato - January 2023

Check out the January "Mayor's Minute" by Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato:

Happy New Year! We’ve been blessed to see the start of another year, and I hope you and your families have great success in every area of your lives in the coming months!

01/03/2023

A look ahead at 2023: City, school system plan more than $40 million in capital projects in 2023

The Hoover school board and city of Hoover in 2023 plan to embark on at least $40 million worth of capital projects, officials said. See the story:

The Hoover school board and city of Hoover in 2023 plan to embark on at least $40 million worth of capital projects, officials said.

12/30/2022

Hoover Public Library plans 2nd Kindness Summit to connect volunteers with nonprofits

The Hoover Public Library is planning its second Kindness Summit to give people a chance to learn about volunteer opportunities in the community and is calling on nonprofits to sign up for the event. See more:

The 2023 Kindness Summit is scheduled for Feb. 17 from 1 to 5 p.m.

12/29/2022

Hoover-AHEAD group holds youth contest reflecting on Black authors

The Hoover-AHEAD (Ambassadors for Hoover Equity and Diversity) group is holding a “reflection contest” for Hoover residents ages 8-17 in celebration of the upcoming Black History Month in February. See details:

Young people ages 8-17 are to create something that is a reflection of their favorite book by a Black author.

12/23/2022

Hoover Fire Department to es**rt Santa again on Christmas Eve 2022

For kids who want to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, the Hoover Fire Department plans to give the jolly old elf a ride all around town on the night of his big deliveries. See details and a link to the 2022 Santa Run schedule:

Firefighters will be es**rting Saint Nick throughout city streets in their shiny, red fire engines between roughly 3 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. as they help him scout out the neighborhoods.

12/23/2022

Hoover girl crowned Miss Yellowhammer State Pr***en 2nd time

Lucy Helland, a sixth-grade student at Bumpus Middle School, this fall for the second year in a row won the Miss Yellowhammer State Pr***en pageant. She moves on to a national pageant this summer but recently has been busy raising money to buy pillows and blankets for foster children. See more:

Lucy Helland, a sixth grade student at Bumpus Middle School, will compete in the USA National Pr***en pageant in Hollywood, Florida, in July.

12/23/2022

Two Hoover youth football teams repeat as league champions in 2022

Two teams from Hoover this year won their second straight championships in a row in the Jefferson Shelby Youth Football League. See details:

The fourth grade Hoover Bucs defeated the Vestavia Rebels to claim a second consecutive title, and the third grade Hoover Bucs beat the Spain Park Jags for a repeat championship.

12/21/2022

Survey: 74% of Americans plan to require masks at holiday gatherings

Seventy-four percent of Americans participating in a survey conducted for American Family Care said they plan to require masks at holiday gatherings. Read more about the survey and other interesting statistics from it:

The survey was conducted of 435 people across the country for American Family Care.

12/20/2022

Hoover school board has approved the 2023-24 school calendar

The Hoover school board already has approved a calendar for the 2023-24 school year with no significant changes from this year’s calendar. See key dates here:

The 2023-24 Hoover City Schools calendar is not very different than the 2022-23 calendar.

12/20/2022

Hoover council OKs borrowing $2.56 million for two fire trucks

The Hoover City Council tonight agreed to borrow $2.56 million to pay for two new fire trucks the council agreed to buy earlier this month. See details on that and other actions taken:

Council members considered paying cash for the trucks, but Chief Financial Officer Tina Bolt advised a loan would work better in the short term.