Good morning, Hoover.

Hoover welcomes new businesses along the 280 corridor.

Fifth Third Bank at Tattersall Lane, Chilly Willy’s Shaved Ice at Valleydale Road, Aritzia + Garage at the Summit have opened; Shake Shack will open in early 2027, Champion Cleaners marks 20th anniversary, and La Paz Restaurant will close Mt Laurel outlet.

Briarwood Christian School hired US Marine Corps veteran David Keith as director of transportation on Sep.

30 to lead its student transport services — he brings over 35 years of industry experience to the role.

Congresswoman Terri Sewell presented $25 million to the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority on Wednesday for a new operations and maintenance facility focused on cleaner energy — construction is planned for the near future.

The Greystone YMCA is hosting Livestrong—a free 12-week exercise program for adult cancer survivors on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

The program offers small, personalized classes with a complimentary membership for non-members to help participants rebuild strength and confidence.

Alabama football will travel early Saturday for an 11 a.m. game against Mississippi State.

The Crimson Tide will adjust their practice routine & manage an early bus ride as they prepare for a competitive matchup.

Spain Park High School anglers James Monson and Greyson Price won the Major League Fishing High School Fishing Open on Saturday at Lake Guntersville, catching five bass weighing 20 lb, 1 oz to qualify for the 2027 national championship.

High school football in Central Alabama returns this week with playoff spots on the line.

In Hoover, the Buccaneers host No. 1 Thompson Friday at 7 p.m. at the MetAS (the contest is crucial for postseason hopes).

Local high school football season continues in October as Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park take to the field in regional matchups that will shape playoff seeding; key games begin today and run until Oct.

30 — events that will influence postseason placement.