By Emily WilliamsAs The Exceptional Foundation looks forward to its 20th anniversary in October, there is more to celebrate than ever before. The foundation’s participation continues to rise and, as a result, the Homewood-based facility has been adding new activities to its programming for adults and children with special needs. “20 years is a milestone we … [Read more...]

On Sept. 11, communities across the country will recognize Patriot Day.  The annual day of remembrance honors the more than 3,000 victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.  The city of Hoover’s ceremony will feature keynote speaker retired Maj. Gen. David P. Burford of Vestavia Hills.  Burford was one of the first people mobilized in the War on … [Read more...]

By Sam Prickett Last year, four Over the Mountain mayors banded together to combat the opioid epidemic in their communities through a series of anti-addiction breakfasts. During the past 18 months, Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch, Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato and Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry have taken turns hosting quarterly Freedom from … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams On April 1, 1999, Wesley Lassen celebrated her first day as owner of The Cook Store in Mountain Brook Village, which has been in operation since the mid-1970s. “The Cook Store is built around a great team of employees,” Lassen said. “We have a faithful group; everyone works as if the store were their own.” This month, the Alabama Retail Association named … [Read more...]

The family of the late Hoover resident and veteran Mike Gilotti gathered at the Hoover City Council’s Aug. 19 meeting for the unveiling of two new signs created in his honor for the Alabama Highway 150 bridge.  Gilotti was shot to death outside of his Lake Cyrus home on Jan. 5, 2016. Four teens were suspected of the murder, but only two were tried and subsequently … [Read more...]