Advertise with Googlier.com https://280living.com/news/index.rss 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 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:49:35 -0000 STAFF St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot 5K in Chelsea on Nov. 26, inviting runners and walkers to support church programs. https://280living.com/news/st-catherine%E2%80%99s-to-host-thanksgiving-morning-turkey-trot-5k-i/ https://280living.com/news/st-catherine%E2%80%99s-to-host-thanksgiving-morning-turkey-trot-5k-i/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:49:35 -0000 2026 PDF TurkeyTrotFlyerWQRcode.jpg Image courtesy of St. Catherine's Episcopal Church JON ANDERSON The course at the Inverness Nature Park lost two of its 18 holes due to development of the Inverness Heights apartments. https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-may-seek-grant-to-restore-renovate-inverness-/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-may-seek-grant-to-restore-renovate-inverness-/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:46:00 -0000 Inverness_disc_golf.jpg Photo from city of Hoover website STAFF Chelsea High School’s cross-country and track teams will host a Halloween-themed 5K and kids’ fun run Oct. 31, featuring costumes, a trunk-or-treat and community fun at Hornet Stadium. https://280living.com/news/chelsea-cross-country-track-teams-to-host-halloween-boo-run-/ https://280living.com/news/chelsea-cross-country-track-teams-to-host-halloween-boo-run-/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:50:26 -0000 unnamed.jpg Image courtesy of Chelsea High School STAFF Oak Mountain State Park will host the XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest on Halloween with marathon, half marathon and 10K races along with a family-friendly 5K hike. https://280living.com/news/xterra-appalachian-trail-fest-brings-halloween-trail-racing-/ https://280living.com/news/xterra-appalachian-trail-fest-brings-halloween-trail-racing-/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:44:22 -0000 KGLszA25cyg6Fww2CzYy22pulVuiJ5FpMg2slTaW-web.png Image courtesy of XTERRA EMILY REED The Mt Laurel Fall Festival returns Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with artisan vendors, food trucks, farmer pop-ups and live music from Bryson Square. https://280living.com/news/mt-laurel-to-hold-annual-fall-festival-oct-24/ https://280living.com/news/mt-laurel-to-hold-annual-fall-festival-oct-24/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0000 21_LL-20260924.png Photo by Savannah Schmidt. JON ANDERSON The Shelby County Commission approved a $170.1 million budget for fiscal 2027 with only $4.3 million for capital projects and a $2,000 pay increase for county employees. https://280living.com/news/county-commission-oks-170-million-2027-budget/ https://280living.com/news/county-commission-oks-170-million-2027-budget/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:03:00 -0000 35_LL-20260924.jpg Photo by Jon Anderson. STAFF Oak Mountain State Park will welcome the fall season with hayrides, vendors, food trucks, crafts and outdoor activities during its annual Harvest Festival. https://280living.com/news/oak-mountain-state-park-harvest-festival-celebrates-fall-wit/ https://280living.com/news/oak-mountain-state-park-harvest-festival-celebrates-fall-wit/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:32:01 -0000 740622153_1752010225827133_1490326682476697650_n.jpg Image courtesy of Oak Mountain State Park JON ANDERSON The total cost of the project, with design and other costs, is now more than $900,000. https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-approves-827-000-contract-for-new-city-hall-l/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-approves-827-000-contract-for-new-city-hall-l/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:05:00 -0000 Hoover_Lake_House_sketch.jpg Sketch courtesy of city of Hoover STAFF The request now goes to the Hoover City Council. https://280living.com/news/hoover-zoning-board-recommends-approval-for-self-storage-next/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-zoning-board-recommends-approval-for-self-storage-next/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:01:00 -0000 Store-Ease_Valleydale_tree_plan.jpg Tree conservation plan courtesy of city of Hoover KARIM SHAMSI-BASHA The Cahaba Valley Fire District has grown from an all-volunteer crew on a two-lane U.S. 280 in 1978 to a four-station district with 61 employees, and most of its calls today are medical. https://280living.com/news/from-a-volunteer-crew-on-a-two-lane-road-to-a-four-station-d/ https://280living.com/news/from-a-volunteer-crew-on-a-two-lane-road-to-a-four-station-d/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:01:00 -0000 31_LL-20260924.jpeg Photos by Karim Shamsi-Basha. JON ANDERSON The five-year contract would double the departments's first responder drone force and provide unlimited body camera video storage. https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-to-consider-6-75-million-contract-for-police-/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-to-consider-6-75-million-contract-for-police-/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:37:00 -0000 Hoover_Police.jpg Photo by Jon Anderson STAFF The commission meets Monday at 8:30 a.m. https://280living.com/news/shelby-county-commission-to-consider-landfill-rate-increases/ https://280living.com/news/shelby-county-commission-to-consider-landfill-rate-increases/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:31:00 -0000 Shelby County logo.jpg Image courtesy of Shelby County CAROLINE MILLER Chelsea has launched a Government Academy that gives residents an inside look at city departments and services through classes every other Thursday evening over five months. https://280living.com/news/new-initiative-gives-chelsea-residents-inside-look/ https://280living.com/news/new-initiative-gives-chelsea-residents-inside-look/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0000 12_LL-20260924.jpg Photo by Caroline Miller. CAROLINE MILLER A vote by the City Council is expected on Oct. 27. https://280living.com/news/chelsea-residents-speak-out-on-proposed-5-mill-property-tax/ https://280living.com/news/chelsea-residents-speak-out-on-proposed-5-mill-property-tax/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:45:00 -0000 261005_Chelsea_City_Council.jpg Photo by Caroline Miller EMILY REED The Chelsea Community Center hosts its annual Fall Craft Fair Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with about 75 vendors, funnel cakes from the Boy Scouts and free admission. https://280living.com/news/annual-chelsea-community-center-fall-craft-fair-to-be-held-o/ https://280living.com/news/annual-chelsea-community-center-fall-craft-fair-to-be-held-o/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0000 22_LL-20260924.jpg Photos courtesy of Jane Ann Mueller. JON ANDERSON The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission has a work session at 5:30 p.m. and an action meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. https://280living.com/news/hoover-zoning-board-set-to-meet-monday-oct-5/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-zoning-board-set-to-meet-monday-oct-5/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:03:00 -0000 Store-Ease_Valleydale.jpg Sketch courtesy of city of Hoover CAROLINE MILLER The proposal moving to the City Council is for 51 homes on 33 acres off Shelby County 11. https://280living.com/news/chelsea-planning-commission-votes-4-1-in-favor-of-new-pine-r/ https://280living.com/news/chelsea-planning-commission-votes-4-1-in-favor-of-new-pine-r/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:02:00 -0000 260928_Chelsea_Planco.jpg Photo by Caroline Miller KRISTI SELLERS See what's happening along the 280 corridor in October. https://280living.com/news/280-corridor-events-guide-october-2026/ https://280living.com/news/280-corridor-events-guide-october-2026/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:11:18 -0000 24_LL-20260924.jpg STAFF 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. https://280living.com/news/make-a-wish-alabama-golf-tournament-returns-to-greystone-oct/ https://280living.com/news/make-a-wish-alabama-golf-tournament-returns-to-greystone-oct/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:41:00 -0000 162.png Photo courtesy of Make-A-Wish Alabama JON ANDERSON The budget includes $10.4 million in capital projects for 2027. https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-approves-206-million-in-government-spending-f/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-council-approves-206-million-in-government-spending-f/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:26:00 -0000 260928_Hoover_Council.jpg Photo by Jon Andersonb JON ANDERSON Mayor Nick Derzis proposed a $178 million general fund budget and total government fund spending of $206 million. https://280living.com/news/hoover-city-council-to-consider-2027-budget-on-monday-sept-2/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-city-council-to-consider-2027-budget-on-monday-sept-2/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:56:00 -0000 Hoover_City_Council_2025.jpg Photo from Hoover City Council Facebook page CAROLINE MILLER Chelsea’s new IT director Matthew Griffin brings a decade of technology experience and a service-focused approach to supporting city staff and residents. https://280living.com/news/chelsea-welcomes-new-it-director-matthew-griffin/ https://280living.com/news/chelsea-welcomes-new-it-director-matthew-griffin/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:56:00 -0000 Matthew-Griffin,-Chelsea-IT-Director-(1).jpg Photo courtesy of Matthew Griffin. JON ANDERSON The 2027 budget has less spending for capital projects than in 2026. https://280living.com/news/shelby-county-commission-approves-170-million-budget-for-202/ https://280living.com/news/shelby-county-commission-approves-170-million-budget-for-202/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:04:00 -0000 Shelby County logo.jpg Image courtesy of Shelby County JON ANDERSON The Police Department is partnering with The Arc of Shelby County to help with safety during traffic stops. https://280living.com/news/hoover-police-offer-aids-to-help-disabled-people-interact-wi/ https://280living.com/news/hoover-police-offer-aids-to-help-disabled-people-interact-wi/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0000 260921_Blue_Envelope.jpg Photo courtesy of Hoover Police Department JON ANDERSON The Shelby County Planning Commission meets Monday, Sept. 21. https://280living.com/news/planning-commission-preview-091826/ https://280living.com/news/planning-commission-preview-091826/ 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 The budget is 31% higher for 2027, mostly due to one-time capital projects. https://280living.com/news/chelsea-city-council-approves-28-2-million-budget-for-2027/ https://280living.com/news/chelsea-city-council-approves-28-2-million-budget-for-2027/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:04:00 -0000 260915_Chelsea_council.jpg Photo by Caroline Miller KELLI S. HEWETT 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. https://280living.com/news/%E2%80%98beacon-of-pride%E2%80%99-tunnel-to-towers-veterans%E2%80%99-village-takes-s/ https://280living.com/news/%E2%80%98beacon-of-pride%E2%80%99-tunnel-to-towers-veterans%E2%80%99-village-takes-s/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:58:00 -0000 Tunnel_to_Towers_SparkH_Hewett.jpg Photo by Kelli S. Hewett. STAFF The bridge will be closed for several days while concrete is poured to connect two new bridge halves. https://280living.com/news/aldot-to-close-pump-house-road-bridge-over-us-280-next-week/ https://280living.com/news/aldot-to-close-pump-house-road-bridge-over-us-280-next-week/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:33:00 -0000 PumpHouseRoadbridgedetourmap.jpg Map courtesy of Alabama Department of Transportation JON ANDERSON The budget includes a 2% cost-of-living increase for city employees and $1.8 million for increased garbage service costs. https://280living.com/news/derzis-proposes-178-million-hoover-general-fund-budget-for-2/ https://280living.com/news/derzis-proposes-178-million-hoover-general-fund-budget-for-2/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:42:00 -0000 City of Hoover logo 1.jpg JON ANDERSON The council on Tuesday also plans to consider renewing its contract with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for 12 deputies to serve Chelsea. https://280living.com/news/chelsea-council-preview-091426/ https://280living.com/news/chelsea-council-preview-091426/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:31:00 -0000 City of Chelsea logo.jpg Image courtesy of city of Chelsea