Hoover Sun

10/10/2025

A fourth straight win for the Bucs on Thursday night. Here's the story:

Hoover High School had no trouble earning a fourth straight win Thursday night.

10/10/2025

The Hoover Beautification Board is organizing a cleanup effort at The Grove shopping center this Saturday, Oct. 11. See details:

Volunteers are invited to help between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11.

10/09/2025

Bash on the Bluff this Saturday, Oct. 11, is returning to Oris & Oak, a 9-acre event venue on part of a former farm in Bluff Park. See details:

The fall festival includes live music, food trucks, inflatables, local vendors, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, golf simulator, hayrides, face painting, balloon twister and games.

10/09/2025

The Hoover Board of Education this week released its evaluation of Superintendent Kevin Maddox, collectively giving him a 3.2 out of 4 score, which represents a “proficient” status. His direct reports rated him a bit higher. See details:

Maddox's direct reports gave him a slightly higher "accomplished" rating.

10/09/2025

Week 8 of the high school football season is here, and the Under the Lights team will be covering all the action this week. Hoover plays Thursday night, while Spain Park is in action Friday. Check out the article for a preview of all the local games this week.

Here's a look at this week's high school football slate.

10/08/2025

This week's Under the Lights podcast presented by KEYSYS is out now! Sports editor Kyle Parmley is joined by Briarwood head coach Matthew Forester, as the two look ahead to Week 8 of the high school football season. There is also talk of the Hoover and Spain Park games this week. Go watch and subscribe.

This week's episode previews Week 8 of the high school football season.

10/08/2025

This week's Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football poll is out. Hoover and Spain Park retained their spots in Class 7A and 6A. Check out the article for the full rankings in both classes.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly poll Wednesday.

10/08/2025

Steve Thackerson and Michelle Thackerson own and operate Budget Blinds. A married couple who live and work in Vestavia Hills, they have been serving their customers faithfully for over 30 years.

LEARN MORE: https://hooversun.com/locations/experience-outstanding-service-and-custom-window-coverings-at-budget-blinds/

10/08/2025

Check out all the details of the 2026-27 school calendar for Hoover City Schools, approved by the Hoover Board of Education Tuesday night:

The calendar is very similar to the 2025-26 school year, but students start school five days later in August.

10/08/2025

It's time for the Taste of Hoover again this Thursday night. Check out details:

Thursday, Oct. 9, sample your way through Hoover’s culinary creativity and discover new favorites under the stars at Aldridge Gardens.

10/08/2025

The Village at Lee Branch will host its first Harvest Jam fall festival Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. near the former Urban Home Market space. See more:

Celebrate fall at Harvest Jam Oct. 30 at The Village at Lee Branch — live music, vendors, costume contest, food trucks, adoptable dogs and more, all free.