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News

Helena works toward a high school

Helena Mayor Sonny Penhale recently requested $25 million from Alabama’s cut of the federal stimulus package to help finance a Helena High School. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, February 23, 2009 4:03 pm

News

Hoover tax numbers decline

Hoover’s tax revenues for the last four months dropped 8 percent from the same time period last year, said Mayor Tony Petelos. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, February 23, 2009 2:45 pm

News

Arbor Day celebrations sprout up around county

Those looking to bring home a little natural beauty should check out the Arbor Day celebrations planned around the county for Feb. 28. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, February 20, 2009 3:52 pm

News

Hoover unveils Porsche as new police vehicle

The Hoover Police Department’s new police car looks more like it should be getting pulled over for speeding. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, February 20, 2009 1:25 pm

News

Westover budget focuses on fire department

The Westover Town Council is continuing to work under last year's budget while assessing all the costs that go along with operating an autonomous fire ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:20 pm

News

New Hoover fire chief named

Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos has named 33-year Hoover Fire Department veteran Chuck Wingate as the new Hoover Fire Chief, replacing outgoing Chief Tom Bradley. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:09 am

News

Buck Creek Festival searches for bands

This year, organizers of Helena’s Buck Creek Festival aim to have enough musical acts to satisfy any taste. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 1:09 pm

News

Elevated lanes a possibility on Highway 280

Commuters who battle the crowded lanes of Highway 280 every day could see some relief in the near future. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, February 16, 2009 4:59 pm

News

Could Hoover ever happen here?

While Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos’ comments about Hoover possibly being annexed into Shelby County have gained some support from voters, county and state officials remain ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, February 13, 2009 5:21 pm

News

County to widen state Route 261 to five lanes

Valleydale Road and state Route 261 will be widened from three lanes to five within the next five years, said Hoover City Engineer Rod Long. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, February 13, 2009 2:15 pm

Business

Helena-based business launches new Web site

MailSouth, a media-based marketing company based out of Helena, recently launched MyCitySafari.com, a new community Web site. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, February 13, 2009 12:30 pm

News

Helena pedestrian tunnel to open under Highway 52

Before long, Helena residents won’t have to worry about looking both ways before they cross Highway 52. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 2:39 pm

Opinion

Big day done special way

As Valentine’s Day nears, my thoughts are drawn back to the sweetest day of my life, which, shockingly, was not a Valentine’s Day. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 3:18 pm

News

Hoover happening in Shelby County?

Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos said Tuesday that although he doesn’t support the idea of de-annexing Hoover from Jefferson County just yet, he’d be interested in ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:27 am

Lifestyles

Just sweet desserts

Joseph Mitchell can't make lead into gold, but the Jefferson State Community College culinary program director, who teaches a course called Chocolate Alchemy, can make ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, February 9, 2009 3:00 pm

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