Good morning, Hoover.

Homeowners in Hoover can boost firefly numbers for next summer by leaving leaves in garden beds or along property edges this fall.

Environmental educator Tess Renusch from the National Wildlife Federation advises this yard tip (moving leaves from walking areas) to create a vital habitat for firefly larvae.

Hoover City Council approved an $804K contract to rebuild the lake house on Municipal Lane near city hall to serve as a public gathering space.

Construction will take about six months so the venue will open in summer 2027 — replacing a structure that closed in 2023.

UAB will host East Carolina in a homecoming football game today at Protective Stadium in Birmingham at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN - the Blazers hope to rebound after last week's loss amid a challenging defensive matchup.

Alabama football tight end Josh Ford played with a broken left arm against Georgia days after surgery and was seen with a hard cast and tape.

He got injured during the win over Mississippi State and will face a ranked Tennessee team on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 saw AHSAA volleyball tournaments conclude as area winners and runners-up advanced to Oct.

19 subregional play at Hoover + Montgomery. Several schools delivered standout performances that set the stage for the next round in state playoffs.

Central Alabama high school football Week 9 action heats up Friday with key games that will impact postseason spots.

Among the matchups, Prattville meets Thompson at Warriors Stadium (in Alabaster) at 7 p.m. as teams prepare for playoffs starting Nov. 6.