By William C. Singleton III It’s a messy situation, but it has to be addressed. Hoover officials are trying to make the case for a possible rate hike to generate more revenue for its two wastewater treatment plants, which service the city’s Riverchase, Inverness and Southlake communities. So, they took their message to residents during … [Read more...]
Troops Rally to Save Historic Bridges Home
By William C. Singleton III The Homewood Historical Society is trying to raise money to save the Bridges Home. But the society’s president said they’ve got a way to go if they want to keep the historic pink home from being torn down. “We’ve formed a non-profit in Alabama and we’re waiting to get our tax number and then we can get a GoFundMe page,” said Martha Wustele Jones. … [Read more...]
Bringing Down the House: Historic Homewood Residence Likely to Be Torn Down
By William C. Singleton III London Bridge eventually had to fall, and so does Homewood’s historic Bridges Home, it appears. The Homewood Planning Commission on June 5 paved the way for the historic home, built in 1921, to be torn down to make way for newer houses. Developer Pat O’ Sullivan, who owns the property, plans to subdivide six lots at … [Read more...]
Freedom from Addiction: OTM Mayors Band Together to Fight Opioid Abuse
By William C. Singleton III As a retired FBI agent, Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry has seen the fate of drug dealers who enter the criminal justice system. As general manager of a funeral home, Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer has seen the ultimate consequences of drug use. As a former fire marshal, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato has seen emergency paramedics respond to an … [Read more...]
Celebrate Hoover Day Turns out a Sunny Success
By William C. Singleton III Celebrate Hoover Day was more than a day of fun and games for children. It was also a day to showcase the city of Hoover, Mayor Frank Brocato said. From rides to inflatables for kids, to petting farms, to vendors, to displays for chamber businesses, each exhibit was designed to give citizens a glimpse of what Hoover has to offer and what … [Read more...]
