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Hoover to fill open spot on Board of Education April 19

The Hoover City Council is expected to fill the open spot on the Hoover Board of Education at the April 19 regular council meeting. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, April 16, 2010 1:46 pm

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Board of Education passes student anti-harassment policy

At the Shelby County Board of Education’s April 15 meeting, the board unanimously passed a student anti-harassment policy, meant to help curb bullying and help ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:02 pm

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SafeHouse partners with UM to host White Ribbon event

SafeHouse and the University of Montevallo are banding together to teach men about domestic violence with a White Ribbon event on the UM campus next ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:47 pm

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Hoover to hold Hazardous Waste Day this weekend

The city of Hoover will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day April 17 to give homeowners a chance to properly dispose of dangerous household ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:52 pm

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Hoover named a finalist for National Sustainability Award

The city of Hoover is getting even more national attention for its environmental program. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:09 pm

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Vincent council sets public hearing on White Rock zoning request

As opponents of a proposed limestone mining operation waved their “No Quarry” signs and wore surgical masks to demonstrate their distaste for the quarry idea, ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 10:23 pm

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Task force makes cost-saving recommendations for Hoover schools

A financial advisory task force recently made cost-saving recommendations to the Hoover School System, including creating more part-time positions and decreasing the number of school ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, April 5, 2010 10:43 pm

Archive

The game of learning

When Tony Ripley wants to help teach his second-grade son, Ammon, about math, he doesn't pull out a textbook or a calculator. Instead, Ripley's much ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, April 2, 2010 11:31 am

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Hoover council hears Rethink 280 presentation

During a work session April 1, the Hoover City Council heard a presentation from Rethink 280, a grassroots group with the goal of stopping the ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, April 2, 2010 1:02 am

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Apparent inmate suicide to be investigated

The Alabama Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the circumstances of the apparent suicide of an inmate at the Shelby County Jail. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:05 pm

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County seeking grant to set up supervised visitation center

The Shelby County Commission is seeking a $400,000 federal grant to develop a supervised visitation and exchange center in partnership with Family Connection. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:13 pm

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Alabama employment increases during February

During February, the state’s employment increased for the first time in three months. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:22 pm

Lifestyles

Searching by sound

On a gorgeous day at Triple S Farm in Wilsonville, parents and families chatted while children searched for Easter eggs. However, there was a slight ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, March 29, 2010 10:41 am

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Blalock to take over Thompson High construction project

The Thompson High School classroom addition project will be completed by a new construction company. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, March 26, 2010 5:32 pm

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Local wineries supporting state legislation

Legislation currently being considered in the state House and Senate would make it possible for Alabama’s wineries, including the three in Shelby County, to continue ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 25, 2010 4:36 pm

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