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Beautification Award Winners: Summer 2024
The July Beautification Board winner is the home of Pam Dyer at 344 Dogwood Trail. The August Beautification Board winner is the home of Boris and Janice Battle at 113 Brentwood Lane. Commercial Winner—July, August, September. The July, August, and September Commercial Winner is the new Alabaster Police Department...
NEW wine + specialty meat store coming to Hoover, late 2024
Soon, Hoover residents won’t have to travel far to find fine wines, specialty meats, seafood, gourmet sides and more. Hoover Steaks & Wines is coming to the Knox Square development later this year, and we spoke with co-owner Danielle Deavours to learn all about it. A new fine wine...
Reshad Hudson Makes a Name for Himself in Broadcast News
When Reshad Hudson was growing up in Alabaster in a single-parent family in his grandmother’s house, he never pictured himself as a national political reporter. But life has a funny way of surprising you. Raised with his older brother by his grandmother Shirley Bishop and his mother Darlene, Hudson...
Behind the “Seams” with American Village
For 25 years, the American Village costumes have brought history to life. Photography by Steven Ross and Courtesy American Village. American Village has educated and delighted its many visitors ever since it was founded by now-president emeritus Tom Walker in 1999. The village offers replicas of historic buildings and actors (also called interpreters) who portray notable persons in U.S. history, like George Washington and Patrick Henry. Yet these talented actors and this charming re-creation of early American life would be incomplete without the dedicated women in the costume department who work diligently for authenticity in everything the actors wear.
Airport in Fairhope selected to receive funds for improvement
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The H. L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope is one of two municipal airports to selected to receive state funding for improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced today. According to ALDOT, the airport in Fairhope will receive $82,581 from the Federal Aviation Administration...
Hero Doughnuts & Buns celebrates 1 year of sweets and sandwiches in Hoover
In June, Hero Doughnuts and Buns celebrated its one-year anniversary at Stadium Trace Village, one of nine locations throughout Alabama and the Southeast. Wil Drake, the culinary director of Hero who founded the company with Jason Wallis, remembers the motivation behind opening a location in Hoover. “We loved the idea...
Celebrate July 4th with Fresh Finds: Stock Up for Your Festivities at the West Homewood Farmers Market on Tuesday.
Get ready for an unforgettable July 4th celebration with the freshest and finest local produce from the West Homewood Farmers Market! This week, we're featuring an array of seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, and homemade treats perfect for your holiday cookouts and gatherings. Come explore our vibrant market, support local farmers, and make your Independence Day feast truly special. Join us and stock up on everything you need for a festive and delicious celebration!
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