Good morning, Hoover.

Nearly all trails at Oak Mountain State Park have reopened today, giving visitors the chance to resume hiking and biking while experiencing the park's natural beauty.

Park staff ask everyone to follow safety guidelines and check updated maps before visiting.

June Coffee announced it will open a new location (at Knox Square in Hoover) in 2027.

The popular cafe built its reputation in downtown Birmingham and plans to bring its specialty roaster experience to more locals.

Melting Pot (a cherished fondue chain) will open a new location at 611 Doug Baker Blvd in the Village at Lee Branch Shopping Center later this year.

It returns after closing outlets in three Alabama cities.

Ramsay High School teacher Jacqueline Lockhart appears as an extra in Netflix’s reboot of A Different World, portraying a Hillman College alumna returning for homecoming.

Filming took place in a warehouse + a club, and her role has sparked excitement among her students.

Parents of nonverbal students pushed for cameras in special education classrooms at Hoover City Schools on Tuesday to capture incidents students cannot describe (they believe the recordings could clear up misunderstandings).

School officials said funds are prioritized for staffing, and parents plan to raise money if no action is taken.

In September, Shelby County Health inspectors evaluated 100 food establishments and all passed with scores ranging from 85 to 100.

Some restaurants saw changes compared to May inspections — Mellow Mushroom in Hoover dropped from 94 to 85 while Sushi Village improved from 92 to 96.

Officials report tropical storm Isaias will turn toward the northern Gulf Coast later this week — they are monitoring its possible impact on the Alabama-Georgia game scheduled for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama high school football programs moved several Week 8 games to Thursday, Oct.

8 due to forecasted bad weather. The schedule change affects matchups originally set for Friday night across the state.

Central Alabama high school football teams play key regional games this Thursday and Friday, featuring matchups like Thompson at Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover hosting its 61st rivalry game at Vestavia Hills.

Fans can follow the schedule for additional contests in surrounding towns.