Ben Hoover

Huntsville

Anchor at WHNT-TV (Huntsville, AL)

Anchor @WHNT News 19 at 5pm, 6pm, 9pm, 10pm

Articles

Tradition of worshipping together for 2 churches continues with new generation of pastors

2 days ago | whnt.com | Ben Hoover

NEW MARKET, Ala. (WHNT) — The nomination for this week’s Hoover’s Heroes asked for the spotlight to be given to two gentlemen, calling them “great leaders in their community who have worked tirelessly to break down racial barriers.” They managed to break those barriers in what’s long been called the most segregated hour of America – Sunday morning church services.
Tradition of worshipping together for 2 churches continues with new generation of pastors

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Ben Hoover

NEW MARKET, Ala. (WHNT) — The nomination for this week’s Hoover’s Heroes asked for the spotlight to be given to two gentlemen, calling them “great leaders in their community who have worked tirelessly to break down racial barriers.”They managed to break those barriers in what’s long been called the most segregated hour of America – Sunday morning church services.
Hoover's Heroes: New teacher helps high school band get swagger back

3 weeks ago | whnt.com | Ben Hoover

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – There’s something to be said about someone who can come into a space and change it for the better. That recently happened at Brindlee Mountain High School. The person who nominated Hunter Shell for Hoover’s Heroes says he has worked his magic and completely transformed the band program at the Title I school. Hunter did it by caring about what he does for the students and his co-workers. When Hunter arrived in the fall of 2023, the band program was struggling.
New teacher helps high school band get swagger back

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ben Hoover

New teacher helps high school band get swagger backGUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – There’s something to be said about someone who can come into a space and change it for the better. That recently happened at Brindlee Mountain High School. The person who nominated Hunter Shell for Hoover’s Heroes says he has worked his magic and completely transformed the band program at the Title I school. Hunter did it by caring about what he does for the students and his co-workers.
Retired teacher keeps the beat for better health

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ben Hoover

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Whatever it is that Angela Wilson Walker is doing, it’s working. The retired teacher and nonprofit founder is one of this year’s “Women Who Shape The State,” a select group of women chosen by This is Alabama to do big things across Alabama. When Angela started making plans after wrapping up 30 years as a teacher, teaching was not what she had in mind.
Retired teacher keeps the beat for better health

1 month ago | whnt.com | Ben Hoover

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Whatever it is that Angela Wilson Walker is doing, it’s working. The retired teacher and nonprofit founder is one of this year’s “Women Who Shape The State,” a select group of women chosen by This is Alabama to do big things across Alabama. When Angela started making plans after wrapping up 30 years as a teacher, teaching was not what she had in mind. “I said I’m going back to Florida whenever I retire. That just didn’t happen,” she remembers. That was 15 years ago.
Hoovers Heroes: Amy Gibson is serving up smiles and staying on task at Chick-fil-A

1 month ago | whnt.com | Ben Hoover

MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — Manners matter in the south. They really matter if you want to work for Chick-fil-A. This week’s Hoover’s Heroes shines the spotlight on someone serving up service with a smile and has proven she has plenty of pleasantries to go around at the Chick-fil-A in Madison at Clift Farms. In fact, Amy Gilmore is the busiest bee in the dining area.
Hoover’s Heroes: Mom on a mission to improve autism resources for children

1 month ago | whnt.com | Ben Hoover

ARDMORE, Ala. (WHNT) – Parents of children diagnosed with autism experience a wide range of emotions like shock, fear, confusion, anger, and even sometimes relief. Relief because they finally have answers and it allows for better access to therapies and other resources. If you live in some small towns, you soon find those resources are scarce. In this week’s Hoover’s Hero is a parent who is on a mission to help other parents who just want the best for their child.
Hoover’s Heroes: Mom on a mission to improve autism resources for children

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ben Hoover

ARDMORE, Ala. (WHNT) – Parents of children diagnosed with autism experience a wide range of emotions like shock, fear, confusion, anger, and even sometimes relief. Relief because they finally have answers and it allows for better access to therapies and other resources. If you live in some small towns, you soon find those resources are scarce. In this week’s Hoover’s Hero is a parent who is on a mission to help other parents who just want the best for their child.
Hoover’s Heroes: how a nurse, EMT, Army Reserve captain manages it all

Jan 13, 2025 | whnt.com | Ben Hoover

NEW MARKET, Ala. (WHNT) — News 19 is kicking off a new series, “Hoover’s Heroes,” that will highlight folks here in North Alabama who deserve to be recognized for going above and beyond in giving back to their community. Our first hero is a mother and wife brought to our attention by her husband.