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Shelby County Chamber resumes D.C. visits
The Shelby County Chamber will resume its Washington, D.C. visits this fall after a five-year hiatus. The fly-ins organized by the chamber had been put on hold because of the pandemic and then stricter access controls implemented on Capitol Hill, said Kirk Mancer, president and CEO of the Shelby County Chamber. The last trip was in 2019.
Lifesouth holds grand opening on latest blood donation center in Pelham
Representatives and employees of Lifesouth gathered alongside members of the city of Pelham and the Shelby County Chamber to celebrate the grand opening of Lifesouth’s newest operational brick and mortar donation center on Wednesday, July 24. The post Lifesouth holds grand opening on latest blood donation center in Pelham appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate
Since its founding in 2014, Helena High School has continued to improve. Now, 10 years later, Helena High School celebrates the new highest pass rate on AP exams in the school’s history. The post HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena considers cutting private schools out of public grant funding after backlash
Proposed reforms to a contentious school grant program are ready for public review before a vote by the Helena City Council. If approved, the new rules would address months of controversy over which schools receive public city grant dollars and questions surrounding fairness and transparency. If you purchase a product...
Lakeshore Foundation sends three athletes to the 2024 Paralympics
The Lakeshore Foundation, a Homewood-based nonprofit that provides resources for disabled individuals, is sending three of its athletes to compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games. Zion Redington and Clay Brackett are traveling to Paris as part of the USA Wheelchair Rugby Team, and Brian Bell will make his third Paralympic...
280 townhome development nearing capacity
The Windsor Court residential development off of U.S. 280 is almost full a year after it began selling homes there. Garret Henderson, marketing manager for Signature Homes, which is building the development, said there are only 17 townhomes left of the 120 they originally had available. “We’re not going to...
Gilmer, Bucs ready to win together
The situation seems to be a perfect match. Drew Gilmer has led a championship program, having taken Clay-Chalkville High School to state championships in 2021 and 2023. Hoover High School has a long history of winning, having won 11 state titles since 2000. Gilmer was introduced as the new Bucs’...
Hoover Events Guide August 2024
Aug. 3: The Three 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Finley Center. Organized by J. Smith Hoops. Male and female divisions that include grade school, middle school, high school, college, adult, 40+ adults and elite divisions. Each team will play at least three games, including two pool-play games before bracket play begins. Each team can consist of up to four players. The winning teams in each division will receive championship T-shirts and rings, and the winning teams in the elite divisions will receive a $1,000 cash prize and T-shirts. The elite divisions will have officials, but all other divisions will have court monitors. Last year, more than 40 teams participated in the tournament, and organizers hope it will be bigger and better this year. The cost per team ranges from $150 to $250. Teams can register at hoovermetcomplex.com.
Eight drum corps to compete at Spain Park High School Friday night
7:30 p.m. – Welcome and national anthem. 7:57 p.m. — Jersey Surf of Camden County, New Jersey. 9:22 p.m. — Madison Scouts of Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets for the competition cost $36-$46, with a $6.95 processing fee and can be purchased here. Parking is available in the Spain...
Jags ready to ‘move the needle’ again
The tide seemingly turned last year for the Spain Park High School football program. “We talked last year about moving the needle,” Spain Park head coach Tim Vakakes said. “Everybody felt us getting better. We felt ourselves getting stronger.”. The Jags posted a 7-3 record, their first winning...
Professional bull riders coming to Hoover Met
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium will have its first-ever professional bull-riding event in August. Rockin’ D Rodeo Productions is putting on “Bulls at the Ballpark” on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10, with each show starting at 7:30 p.m. Ryan Davis of the production company described the event...
Get to know: Homewood High drum major, Shelby Parks
A: I have been involved with bands since I was in the sixth grade. A: I play the clarinet and I also sing. A: I wanted to become a drum major because band has always been there for me and has always supported me. And so I wanted to find a way to give back and help band and be a leader in band, so I chose to become a drum major.
New chamber CEO ready to engage the community
Nanette “Nan” Baldwin, the newly appointed CEO of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce, said she’s bringing a commitment to community engagement into her new role. With over 21 years of experience from the Birmingham Business Alliance and the Metropolitan Development Board, Baldwin said she wants to help drive economic growth and foster a thriving business environment in Hoover. She wants to enhance Hoover’s business landscape through strategic initiatives, collaboration and inclusivity.
Construction begins on Guthrie's chicken restaurant in Vestavia Hills
Construction has begun on the Guthrie’s fast-food chicken restaurant at 1437 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. The restaurant is being built on the former site of the Hardee’s restaurant between Hollywood Outdoor Living and Vestavia Bowl. The Hardee’s was torn down, and workers began building the Guthrie’s earlier this month. The goal is to have the Guthrie’s completed and open by Christmas, said David Coble, the construction superintendent for Ganaway Contractors.
Schools foundation’s new director steps in
When Shelley Shaw stepped down as executive director of the Hoover City Schools Foundation in November, the organization didn’t have to go far to find its next director. Ann Marie Harvey, the vice president of content and communications for Vertical Solutions Media, had been working with the foundation for five years as a public relations contractor.
3 new principals plugging into Hoover schools
Three Hoover elementary schools have new principals in place for the 2024-25 school year, including two with extensive experience in the Hoover system. Chelsea Bayko has taken the helm at Rocky Ridge Elementary, following Dil Uswatte, who left to become the chief academic officer at the i3 Academy public charter school in Birmingham.
The Palm & Pig restaurant rebrands; The Fig to close this weekend
One restaurant in downtown Vestavia Hills, The Palm & Pig, has changed its name and rebranded as Hillside Music & Que, while another restaurant — The Fig in Cahaba Heights — is closing this weekend after 11½ years. The two events are connected. Doug Smith, one of...
Class of 2025 faces big decisions as they enter senior year
As the class of 2025 prepares for the first day of school, many are already thinking about the big decisions they’ll be making before graduation. From college or trade school to joining the workforce or military, seniors have a variety of paths to choose from. Counselors at Hoover City Schools are prepared to help students, and their families, talk through their options.
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