Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
Good morning, Hoover.
🚧 Accidents
On Saturday, fire crews contained a brush fire that burned more than 200 acres in Jefferson County and forced a partial closure of Flat Top Road (near Graysville) as officials advised residents to avoid the area.
🎓 Education
Hoover City Schools’ fine arts specialist Brian Cocke is strengthening arts programs by connecting efforts among over 65 teachers + administrators across 16 schools today, with educators calling for more professional development and classroom support.
His work shows that the arts are a core part of every child’s education.
Three local high schools, Oak Mountain, Spain Park and Chelsea, ranked among the best in Alabama according to U.S. News and World Report for the 2026-27 school year as they earned high academic scores and strong state assessments (reported on Oct.
4).
🏈 Sports
UAB beat Samford 33—14 at Protective Stadium on Saturday.
The win marked UAB’s first winning record since last September—coach Mortensen said the team will work on red zone performance ahead of its Oct. 10 game at Memphis.
Former Clay-Chalkville star Corey Barber Jr. scored two touchdowns for LSU in a 63-14 win over McNeese Saturday, Oct.
3 in Baton Rouge; he caught seven passes + 83 yards under coach Lane Kiffin’s guidance.
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