The Hoover Sun

The Hoover Sun is a local news outlet dedicated to the residents of Hoover, a city near Birmingham, Alabama. Its mission is to keep the community updated on important issues and events. We offer a monthly printed newspaper along with continuous online articles. The Hoover Sun is operated by Hoover Sun LLC, which is part of Starnes Publishing.

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Sidewalk construction set to begin on Old Columbiana Road this week

1 week ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

After a two-year delay, a project to add a sidewalk on Old Columbiana Road between Green Valley Elementary School and Patton Chapel Road is expected to begin this week. The sidewalk will connect to the existing sidewalk that already exists between Green Valley Elementary School and Deo Dara Drive. The new stretch will cover 1,550 feet (or .3 miles) and is being installed by Avery Landscaping & Associates, Hoover City Engineer Chris Reeves said. The cost is $225,000.
Hoover police, fire departments face off in 2025 Boots vs. Badges blood drive

1 week ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

The Hoover police and fire departments are at it again, facing off to see which department can get the most supporters to a blood drive at Hoover City Hall this Wednesday, June 18. The Boots vs. Badges blood drive for the American Red Cross is scheduled to take place from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the community room on the third floor of City Hall at 100 Municipal Lane. Everyone who donates blood will receive a Hoover Boots vs.
Hoover zoning board recommends approval for Greystone golf simulators

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

Two couples from Chelsea are seeking permission from the city of Hoover to open an indoor golf simulator business in Greystone. Christian and Sarah Wright and Randy and Stacie Quinn of the Chelsea Park community want to put their franchise business, called The Back Nine, in the former Bedzzz Express Outlet store at 2815 Greystone Commercial Blvd., next to Issis and Sons Flooring.
Hoover school board approves Robbins, Smith as assistant superintendents

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

The Hoover school board on Tuesday night approved a plan to shift two central office administrators into assistant superintendent roles as part of a restructuring plan recommended by Superintendent Kevin Maddox. Chris Robbins, who has spent the past 3½ years as Hoover’s chief learning officer, now will bear the title of assistant superintendent of instruction, while Desiree Smith, who was hired 1½ years ago as chief talent officer, will become assistant superintendent of administration.
Hoover council approves extra $100,000 for design work for Hoover Met renovations

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

The Hoover City Council on Monday night amended its 2025 budget to provide an additional $100,000 for design work related to renovations that took place at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium over the past year.
Krispy Kreme reopens in Hoover after being closed for several months

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

The hot and now sign is back in business in Hoover. The Krispy Kreme doughnut shop at 1990 New Patton Chapel Road in Hoover reopened Monday, June 9, after being closed several months for renovations and replacement of equipment. Initially, an employee said the goal was to reopen by the end of March, but the job apparently took longer than expected. Hoover residents have been lamenting the closure on social media, though some admitted it probably was better for their diet.
Bucs, Jags soccer players honored on postseason teams

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Kyle Parmley

The postseason teams have been released to recognize the top high school players from the 2025 season. Here are the Hoover and Spain Park players who appeared on the all-state and all-metro teams.
Tuesday, June 10, is 1st day to qualify for Hoover 2025 election

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

Tuesday, June 10, is the first day candidates can qualify to run for Hoover mayor or City Council seats in the 2025 election Candidates have two weeks to file qualifying papers, with the deadline being Tuesday, June 24. Hoover’s municipal election is Aug. 26. Residents will elect a mayor and people to fill seven places on the Hoover City Council. All council candidates run at large and represent the entire city. There are no City Council districts in Hoover.
Derzis, City Council candidates speak at Lake Wilborn election event

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Jon Anderson

Hoover police chief and mayoral candidate Nick Derzis and nine Hoover City Council candidates or their representative spoke to about 40 people in the Green Trails at Lake Wilborn Clubhouse Sunday night. The event was organized by Trace Crossings resident David Bannister as a way to help people in the community meet Derzis, and Derzis asked that City Council candidates be invited as well, Bannister said.
2 Bucs named all-state honorable mention

2 weeks ago | hooversun.com | Kyle Parmley

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its annual all-state softball team Saturday, recognizing the top players from the 2025 high school season. Hoover's Lindsey Westhoven and Reagan Lawson were each named as Class 7A honorable mention players after highly productive seasons. Westhoven was the Bucs' primary catcher, producing a .353 batting average and 33 runs batted in for her senior season.