By Donna Cornelius Red sauce or white? Meat or veggies? Thin crust or thick? If you’re particular about your pizza, here’s your chance to support your favorite version – and an organization that gives intellectually disabled people a chance to shine. The Hoover Police Department is hosting its first Reach for the Pie Pizza Cook-Off on March 17. The food-themed fundraiser … [Read more...]
Golden Anniversary: Hoover Marks Its 50th Year With Events Into the Summer
By Annie Howard Hoover’s turning 50, and it has big plans to celebrate. Last week at Hoover-Randle Home & Gardens, Mayor Frank Brocato announced upcoming anniversary events. On April 29 at Veterans Park, Celebrate Hoover Day returns. Guests can look forward to the classic giant apple pie, activities for all ages, live entertainment and the yearly Veterans Dedication … [Read more...]
Be a Good Neighbor: Hoover Police Urge Neighbors to Look out for Each Other, Form Neighborhood Watch Groups
By Sarah Kuper The city of Hoover is reeling from the murder of army veteran and father of two Mike Gilotti. Killed in the early morning of Jan. 5, Gilotti was on his way to the gym when Hoover police believe he encountered someone breaking into his car and was shot to death. Since then, Hoover law enforcement has been flooded with questions about personal and neighborhood … [Read more...]