By Emily Williams Hoover residents and officials gathered at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex on June 14 for the grand opening of the Finley Center. The ceremony marked the completion of phase 1 of The Met expansion, which city officials hope will bring an economic bump for the city and the state. Mayor Frank Brocato said the center, the completion of which coincides with … [Read more...]
Slithering In a Yard Near You: As the Weather Warms, People and Snakes Are Destined to Meet
Allison Davis never saw the snake that bit her. “I was pulling out some monkey grass, and suddenly there was a sharp pain on the little finger of my hand,” the Mountain Brook Elementary School teacher recalled. Swelling began in her fingers and then spread to the top of her hand and her wrist. “It felt like there were 100 bees stinging me,” Davis said in a release from … [Read more...]
Location, Location, Location: Vestavia Hills and Business Developers Team Up to Enhance Cahaba Heights
By Emily Williams “From an economic viability standpoint, Cahaba Heights is a gem,” said Vestavia Hills city manager Jeff Downes, and what makes the area special to the local economy are three simple elements: location, location and location. Born as a community surrounding a pumping station on the Cahaba River, Cahaba Heights was managed by Jefferson County before being … [Read more...]
Hoover Time Capsule Celebrates Foundations of Community
By Emily Williams The city of Hoover celebrated the date of its incorporation on May 18 by sealing a time capsule in the Hoover Municipal Center’s lobby in honor of the 50th anniversary of the city. Organized by the Hoover Historical Society, the event is a part of the city’s continuing 50th anniversary celebrations. Mayor Frank Brocato led the ceremony, highlighting the … [Read more...]
God and Country: War Hero to Share His Story During Support Our Soldiers Event
By Lee Davis Jeff Streucker didn’t invent the phrase “God in the foxhole,” but it certainly applies to him. The retired U.S. Army major is a veteran of military operations in Panama, Iraq, Somalia and Afghanistan and has earned a chest full of medals for distinguished service. His heroism was depicted in the popular war movie “Black Hawk Down.”But Streucker is more … [Read more...]