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1. See 400+ butterflies released on Sunday, Sept 13—find out how to join this important cause (bhamnow.com) — Hoover families can gather at Aldridge Gardens on Sunday, September 13, 2026, to release more than 400 butterflies in support of ovarian cancer awareness. The Together in Teal event offers live music, vendors, and educational talks, with butterfly purchases directly funding the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation's work with patients and families.
2. Bond revoked for woman charged in 2023 crash that killed couple in Hoover (wvtm13.com) — A woman charged in a 2023 wrong-way crash that killed a Bessemer couple on Hoover's John Hawkins Parkway is now being held in Jefferson County Jail without bond after alleged violations of her electronic monitoring. A judge revoked her bond over issues like a dead ankle monitor battery, with a hearing set for Sept. 3 to review the monitoring equipment and any request to reinstate bond.
3. 10 Packed Alabama Fabric Shops With Trims, Notions, and Bolts You Cannot Find Online (myfamilytravels.com) — Sewists in Hoover can browse heirloom fabrics, patterns, and trims at Thimbles Fabric in the Patton Creek Shopping Center, with easy parking and plenty of hands-on inspiration. The wider guide also maps out other notable Alabama fabric and quilt shops for day trips and road‑trip stops across the state.
4. See the Week 3 Central Alabama football schedule as region play starts (al.com) — Hoover High fans can circle this week's big road test at Hewitt-Trussville as region play kicks off across Central Alabama. The full Week 3 schedule highlights key matchups for area schools, helping local families plan their Friday night football and keep tabs on rivals like Spain Park, Thompson, and Vestavia Hills.
5. Hoover shows off its star power at first ever Hoover's Got T... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Hoover residents just wrapped up the first-ever Hoover's Got Talent-style showcase, where local performers from kids to adults sang, played instruments, and danced for cash prizes and a spot at the upcoming Mayor's Ball. The event drew a big crowd, highlighted several young standouts, and left city leaders eager to grow the competition next year.
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