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Hoover to flesh out ideas for comprehensive development plan with public workshops this week Workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, and Thursday, March 22, at the Hoover Municipal Center en-us Starnes Publishing LLC Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:12:41 -0000 Hoover citymplan This should have been done years ago. 272d9d96-2d01-11e8-b9cf-121bebc5777e Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:12:41 -0000

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More than 80 acres annexed into the city of Chelsea The council also declared items surplus and for sale, and it heard from a concerned resident. en-us Starnes Publishing LLC Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:12:48 -0000 Acts of kindness and respect Two people recognized for their respect for flags that had come down over holiday weekend and respectfullyicked up and folded properly and out of the weather intil they could be rehung. 1be9c2ba-692f-11e8-9893-12408cbff2b0 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:12:48 -0000

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News Community news for Birmingham, Alabama's Highway 280 corridor, including Inverness, Liberty Park, Chelsea, Greystone, Mt Laurel, The Narrows, Hoover, Oak Mountain and Spain Park. en-us Starnes Publishing LLC Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:04:00 -0000 JON ANDERSON Shelby County Commission approves $170 million budget for 2027 The 2027 budget has less spending for capital projects than in 2026. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:04:00 -0000 Shelby County logo.jpg Image courtesy of Shelby County JON ANDERSON Hoover police offer aids to help disabled people interact with law enforcement The Police Department is partnering with The Arc of Shelby County to help with safety during traffic stops. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0000 260921_Blue_Envelope.jpg Photo courtesy of Hoover Police Department JON ANDERSON Shelby County Planning Commission to weigh scaled-down Oak Mountain Heights development The Shelby County Planning Commission meets Monday, Sept. 21. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:21:00 -0000 260918_Oak_Mtn_Heights_vicinitymap.jpg Map courtesy of Shelby County Department of Development Services CAROLINE MILLER Chelsea City Council approves $28.2 million budget for 2027 The budget is 31% higher for 2027, mostly due to one-time capital projects. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:04:00 -0000 260915_Chelsea_council.jpg Photo by Caroline Miller KELLI S. HEWETT ‘Beacon of pride’: Tunnel to Towers veterans’ village takes shape near 280 Tunnel to Towers is converting a former Colonnade hotel into about 110 long-term supportive housing units for military veterans, with an opening planned for 2027. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:58:00 -0000 Tunnel_to_Towers_SparkH_Hewett.jpg Photo by Kelli S. Hewett. STAFF ALDOT to close Pump House Road bridge over US 280 next week The bridge will be closed for several days while concrete is poured to connect two new bridge halves. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:33:00 -0000 PumpHouseRoadbridgedetourmap.jpg Map courtesy of Alabama Department of Transportation JON ANDERSON Derzis proposes $178 million Hoover general fund budget for 2027 The budget includes a 2% cost-of-living increase for city employees and $1.8 million for increased garbage service costs. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:42:00 -0000 City of Hoover logo 1.jpg JON ANDERSON Chelsea City Council to consider $28 million budget for 2027 The council on Tuesday also plans to consider renewing its contract with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for 12 deputies to serve Chelsea. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:31:00 -0000 City of Chelsea logo.jpg Image courtesy of city of Chelsea JON ANDERSON City clamps down on Hoover food truck operators Hoover has tightened its food-truck rules, ending routine roadside setups and creating a new zoning framework for permanent food-truck courts. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:55:00 -0000 2510-04_Bluff_Park_Art_Show15.jpg Photo by Jon Anderson. STAFF JOHO Missions 5K and Fun Run returns to Chelsea Runners of all ages can take on a 5K or 1-mile Fun Run in Chelsea while supporting a missions fundraiser held in memory of Joseph Honea. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:41:13 -0000 raceBanner-ojAn3qaf-bKRVqz.jpg Image courtesy of Speed the Light CAROLINE MILLER Chelsea mayor recommends 5-mill property tax to form Police Department A public hearing on the proposed property tax is scheduled for Oct. 5. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:26:00 -0000 260909_Chelsea_council.jpg Photo by Caroline Miller. STAFF ALDOT opens widened US 280 from Shades Creek Parkway to I-459 The $53 million project has been underway for 16 months and is expected to be fully complete this fall, ALDOT said. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:44:00 -0000 280 widening map.jpg Map courtesy of Alabama Department of Transportation JON ANDERSON Hoover zoning board approves plans for 8 new homes in Inverness The zoning board delayed consideration of a request for a community center in Riverchase Office Park. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:05:00 -0000 Inverness Point Drive vicinity map.jpg Map courtesy of city of Hoover STAFF Make-A-Wish Alabama golf tournament returns to Greystone Oct. 8 Make-A-Wish Alabama's Putt Wishes First Golf Tournament will return to Greystone Golf & Country Club on Oct. 8 to raise money for children with critical illnesses. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:41:46 -0000 162.png Photo courtesy of Make-A-Wish Alabama STAFF AmFirst food drive supplies nearly 95,000 meals across central Alabama AmFirst and ABC 33/40's annual food drive generated enough food and monetary donations to provide 94,863 meals through the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:02:00 -0000 AmFirst-6Food Drive.jpg.jpg Photo courtesy of AmFirst LAUREN H. DOWDLE Fall events, activities for teens at Chelsea Library Chelsea Public Library is expanding its teen programming this fall with a local author event, special-effects workshop, tournaments, crafts and take-home escape rooms. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0000 260806_Chelsea-Public-Library01_LHD.jpg Photo courtesy of Chelsea Public Library. CAROLINE MILLER Chelsea welcomes new IT Director Matthew Griffin Chelsea’s new IT director Matthew Griffin brings a decade of technology experience and a service-focused approach to supporting city staff and residents. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:56:41 -0000 Matthew-Griffin,-Chelsea-IT-Director-(1).jpg Photo courtesy of Matthew Griffin. JON ANDERSON New Christian school hits zoning roadblock Trinity Classical Academy delayed its opening after Trinity Presbyterian Church learned it lacked Hoover zoning approval to operate a school on the Alabama 119 property. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0000 260816_Trinity_Presbyterian3.jpg Photo by Jon Anderson. JON ANDERSON Hoover Planning Commission to consider 8 new residential lots in Inverness The 35.6-acre property is off Inverness Point Drive. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:27:00 -0000 Inverness Point Drive vicinity map.jpg Map courtesy of city of Hoover CAROLINE MILLER Chelsea council rejects bids for City Hall construction project The scope of the project will be scaled back, and the project will be rebid after bids came in over budget. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:47:00 -0000 260901_Chelsea_Council.jpg Photo by Caroline Miller STAFF SDEA Golf Classic returns to Greystone for ministry fundraiser Golfers will compete for prizes at Greystone Golf & Country Club while supporting the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association and its ministry training efforts. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:16:35 -0000 JG-9739.png Photo courtesy of Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association JON ANDERSON Shelby County Commission considers $92.7 million general fund budget for 2027 That would be a 2.6% increase from 2026. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:42:00 -0000 260824_ShelbyCountyCommission.jpg Photo by Jon Anderson KRISTI SELLERS 280 corridor events guide: September 2026 See what's happening along the 280 corridor in September. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:58:05 -0000 280GovermentAcademy.jpg JON ANDERSON Chelsea City Council to consider rejecting bids for City Hall renovation All five bids received came in over budget. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:02:00 -0000 Chelsea City Hall File photo. STAFF Oak Mountain program explores monarchs and milkweed Participants can learn about monarch butterflies, their migration and their dependence on milkweed before taking home a native milkweed plant to create a habitat of their own. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:59:32 -0000 A9501DC8-7822-4191-B3E3E206F0247D74.jpg Image courtesy of Oak Mountain State Park CAROLINE MILLER Developer revives plan for Pine Ridge subdivision in Chelsea Developer Richard Yerger has reduced the number of homes from 53 to 51 and now has no homes backing up to the Brynleigh subdivision. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:28:00 -0000 Pine Ridge map.jpg Starnes Media map based off information provided by city of Chelsea JON ANDERSON Hoover council accepts $40,000 in Jefferson County grants for 2 projects One councilwoman objected to spending $811,000 to rebuild the Hoover Lake House. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:53:00 -0000 Hoover_Lake_House_sketch.jpg Sketch courtesy of city of Hoover STAFF Liberty Tree dedication celebrates America’s 250th anniversary Chelsea residents can gather at the Chelsea Historical Museum for a Liberty Tree dedication commemorating the history and ideals associated with the American Revolution. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:28:04 -0000 Live Unifi TV Screen images June 2026 - 08.29.26 Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony Image courtesy of city of Chelsea EMILY REED Taste of Shelby County slated for Sept. 10 Taste of Shelby County returns Sept. 10 at Inverness Country Club, bringing local food and drink vendors together to support the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0000 220908_Taste_of_Shelby_County1.jpg Staff photo. JON ANDERSON Hoover council to consider ALDOT assistance with paving assessment The city is slated to receive $120,000 in state money to help with laser scanning pavement conditions. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:56:00 -0000 Road paving sign copy.jpg Photo by Jon Anderson

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Briarwood en-us Starnes Publishing LLC Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:21:05 -0000 KYLE PARMLEY More than one night The week-long operation that keeps Briarwood's football team ready for Friday nights. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:21:05 -0000 BCS Athletic Trainers.JPG Photo courtesy of Kyle Southall KYLE PARMLEY Lions lean on loaded senior class in new-look region Briarwood Christian enters a new classification and unfamiliar region with a large, experienced senior class leading the Lions into the 2026 football season. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:43:13 -0000 Briarwood2.jpg Photo by Todd Lester KYLE PARMLEY Countdown to kickoff: 50 days until high school football season The high school football season begins in a few weeks. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:25:21 -0000 250922_OakMountainVBriarwood_TL6.jpg Todd Lester KYLE PARMLEY Briarwood girls fall one point short of state title, boys reach finals Briarwood’s girls tennis team finished one point shy of a Class 4A/5A state title, led by singles wins from Sarah Wolf and Alexis Carter and a doubles championship from Wolf and Madelyn Hunt. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:21:45 -0000 280-SPORTS-Briarwood-Tennis_WEB.jpg Photo courtesy of Jay Wise. KYLE PARMLEY Lions baseball impressing in 2026 Briarwood's baseball team appears ready to make some noise in Class 5A. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:26:12 -0000 260319_BWvCHS_RAF-122.jpg KYLE PARMLEY Lady Lions push Guntersville in final four appearance Briarwood's girls basketball team gave Guntersville a tough game in the Lady Lions' return to the final four. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:45:15 -0000 AHSAA State Finals Photo by Claire Johnson KYLE PARMLEY Lady Lions blow through regional, punch final four ticket Briarwood's girls will play at the BJCC next week after winning the Class 5A Central Regional. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:20:12 -0000 IMG_7931.jpeg Photo courtesy of Briarwood Basketball KYLE PARMLEY Home on the hardwood: Basketball is a family affair for Briarwood coaches, players Briarwood seniors Drew Mears and Emma Kerley chase big seasons while being coached by their parents. As program record-holders, both balance family, pressure and shared playoff goals. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:19:54 -0000 Left: Drew Mears with coach/father Jeremy Mears. Right: Emma, left and Lorie Kerley. Left: Richard Force, Right: Photo courtesy of Lorie Kerley. STAFF Briarwood student’s artwork selected for National Christmas Tree display in D.C. Briarwood Christian School student Mary Kessler’s artwork is featured on the America250 tree beside the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., now on display through Jan. 1. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:05:43 -0000 unnamed.png Image courtesy of America250 TIM STEPHENS Back when: Briarwood’s first state title Briarwood’s 1998 title run featured a dominant 15-0 season and breakout eighth-grader Tim Castille, who scored twice in a 56-14 win. A fumble return TD by current coach Matthew Forester sealed the Lions’ first championship. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:01:12 -0000 A news clipping celebrating Briarwood’s first state title. Newspapers.com KYLE PARMLEY WATCH: Under the Lights podcast recaps quarterfinals This week's episode of the Under the Lights podcast presented by KEYSYS looks back at Briarwood's great season and looks ahead to the semifinals. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000 UTL 25 Podcast Promo_Ep. 56 - 3 JACKSON POWERS Lions fall to Moody, marking end of season Briarwood advanced to the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2019, but the Lions fell to Moody on Friday night to wrap up the season. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:02:00 -0000 251121_BWHSvMHS_JN_6859.jpg KYLE PARMLEY Football Friday: Lions hit the road for quarterfinal game Friday means gameday for the Briarwood Christian School football team. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000 UTL 25_Football Gameday Header.png KYLE PARMLEY WATCH: Under the Lights podcast preps for quarterfinals This week's episode of the Under the Lights podcast previews the quarterfinals, including Briarwood's trip to Moody. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000 Copy of Under The Lights Thumbnails - EP 66 (3) KYLE PARMLEY Lions preview season at inaugural Under the Lights Basketball Media Day Briarwood Christian School's boys and girls basketball teams appeared at the Under the Lights Basketball Media Day in October. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:34:12 -0000 Under the Lights Basketball Media Day Kyle Parmley JOSHUA GLEASON Lions race past Russellville in 2nd round win Briarwood Christian School blew out Russellville in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs Friday night. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:06:51 -0000 CTL_7141.jpg Photo by Todd Lester KYLE PARMLEY Lions put together complete performance to begin playoffs Briarwood dominated Leeds on Friday night, winning in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:40:16 -0000 251107_BriarwoodvLeeds_MJ_05124-38.jpg Photo by: Michael Jackson JOSHUA GLEASON Lions struggle in regular season finale Briarwood fell to a Class 6A foe, McAdory, in the Lions' final regular season contest Thursday night. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:32:10 -0000 251030_BriarwoodvMcAdory_MJ_02994.jpg Photo by: Michael Jackson JOSHUA GLEASON Lions clinch Region 5 crown with rout of Hayden Briarwood closed out region play in dominant fashion, rolling past Hayden 49-7 to lock up the top playoff seed in Class 5A, Region 5. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:12:00 -0000 HAYDEN_BRIARWOOD_10242025_TL-18.jpg Photo by Todd Lester JACKSON POWERS Lions win defensive struggle Briarwood knocked off region foe John Carroll on Friday night. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:16:28 -0000 251010_BriarwoodvJohnCarroll_DL_61.jpg Photo by David Leong JOSHUA GLEASON Briarwood battles back but can’t overcome turnovers in loss to Corner Briarwood rallied in the second half behind Charles Dedmon’s strong night, but turnovers and Corner’s ground game proved too much in a 42-27 region loss. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:27:06 -0000 251003_BWHSvCHS_RF-57.jpg TIM STEPHENS Lions let lead slip in final quarter as Leeds rallies Briarwood can't hold a two-score lead, falling in a non-region game, but up next is a big opportunity at home vs. Corner. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 03:39:56 -0000 250926_LHSvBWHS_JN_5644 2.jpg during a game between Leeds and Briarwood High Schools on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at Homer Smiles Stadium in Leeds AL. Photo by James Nicholas. CHRIS MEGGINSON Briarwood tames Wenonah for 3-0 region start The Lions got four touchdown passes from Charles Dedmon and took control in Class 5A, Region 5 with their third consecutive victory. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:22:01 -0000 250912_BriarwoodvCarverBirmingham_MJ_1913.jpg Photo by: Michael Jackson JOSHUA GLEASON Lions put together strong performance to earn 2nd straight win Briarwood Christian School is now 2-0 in region play. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:26:50 -0000 250912_BriarwoodvCarverBirmingham_MJ_1038.jpg Photo by: Michael Jackson KYLE PARMLEY Lions break through, edge Ramsay in region game Briarwood notched its first win of the season in physical fashion Thursday night. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:49:00 -0000 250904_BriarwoodvRamsay_MJ_728.jpg Photo by: Michael Jackson TIM STEPHENS Lions shut out at home, fall 27-0 to Homewood Kaleb Carson and Reid Goldstein power Homewood past Briarwood with explosive plays and a dominant defense in a 27-0 shutout at Lions Pride Stadium. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:01:36 -0000 250829_HOEMWOOD_VS_Briarwood_TL104.jpg Photo by Todd Lester KYLE PARMLEY Countdown to kickoff: Briarwood OL Carter Fountain Thursday marks eight days until kickoff of the high school football season. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000 240830_Briarwood at Homewood31.JPG Savannah Schmidt KYLE PARMLEY Countdown to kickoff: Briarwood head coach Matthew Forester Hear what Briarwood coach Matthew Forester had to say about his team entering the 2025 season. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000 241011_John Carroll at Briarwood_-38.jpg Photo by Savannah Schmidt KYLE PARMLEY Countdown to kickoff: Briarwood DB Sam Canale Tuesday marks 17 days until the start of the high school football season. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000 240920_WHSatBWCHSJN_0823.jpg Photo by James Nicholas KYLE PARMLEY Former Briarwood standout selected in MLB Draft Jonathan Stevens was taken in the 16th round of the MLB Draft over the weekend. 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fiscal 2018 en-us Starnes Publishing LLC Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:26:00 -0000 JON ANDERSON Hoover council unanimously approves $128 million budget for 2018 Council members praised the mayor and his staff for making $4 million in cuts since the beginning of September. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:26:00 -0000 Hoover City Council 9-28-17 Photo by Jon Anderson JON ANDERSON Hoover mayor cuts $4 million from 2018 budget proposal, ready for council vote The Hoover City Council is scheduled to vote on the fiscal 2018 budget at a special action meeting Thursday night right after the council's regular 5 p.m. work session. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 01:10:00 -0000 Frank Brocato 5-18-17 Photo by Jon Anderson