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🌱 Patch AM: How Hoover’s 2026 budget could affect services and city workers
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In today's newsletter:
- How Hoover’s 2026 budget could affect services and city workers
- How a $5,000 grant will boost Hoover Public Library’s summer meals
- How a 2 a.m. Hoover apartment fire uprooted 12 residents
Also on today's calendar: Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 59 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 38.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hoover City Council officially approves budget for 2026 fiscal year (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Hoover’s new 2026 city budget sets total projected spending at about $206 million, with major investments in police, fire, paramedics, and the municipal court. City employees will get a 1% cost-of-living raise, while Hoover maintains more than $89 million in reserves and expects to finish the fiscal year with a modest surplus. 
2. AmFirst credit union awards $60,000 in grants (hooversun.com) — Hoover residents should know the Hoover Public Library just received a $5,000 grant from AmFirst to support its summer feeding program, helping local families in need. The credit union awarded more than $60,000 total to 14 nonprofits across Alabama, backing everything from education and workforce training to food assistance and veterans’ services.
3. Two overnight fires in Shelby County, displacing residents but leaving no injuries (abc3340.com) — An early-morning fire at the Renaissance Galleria Apartments in Hoover damaged eight units and displaced 12 residents, though thankfully no injuries were reported. Hoover firefighters, along with the American Red Cross, helped residents with temporary housing and essentials. Another unrelated overnight fire in Montevallo also drew multiple departments as investigators in both cities work to determine the causes.
4. Remy Fund awards $90,500 for pets, animal services in 2025 (hooversun.com) — A charitable fund created by Hoover resident Ken Jackson awarded $90,500 in 2025 to animal welfare groups across Jefferson, Shelby and nearby counties, supporting spay/neuter, rescue, and therapy programs. The Remy Fund has now granted more than $739,000 since 2011, and its 2026 grant cycle opens March 16 for nonprofits seeking support.
5. Mayor's Minute: January 2026 (villagelivingonline.com) — Hoover’s public library tops Jefferson County with over one million annual checkouts, setting the pace that Mountain Brook’s O’Neal Library is eager to match. The mayor highlights how O’Neal’s busy daily traffic, winter programs, and big February book sale keep it competitive with Hoover and Birmingham while serving as a community hub.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover
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★ Featured events ★
- CLAYTON JUICE DYE
River Cafe Sports Bar, 7749 Smith Camp Rd, Adger
9:00 pm
Friday January 2
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Other local events
- Brunch & Bubbly
Board In Birmingham , 5426 Hwy 280, Suite 6 , Hoover
9:00 am - Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
Pelham Civic Complex , 500 Amphitheater Rd , Pelham
7:00 pm - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library -
10:00 am - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
3:30 pm - Complimentary Tasting: Hoover Steaks & Wines
Hoover Steaks & Wines , 5868 Elsie Road , Hoover
4:30 pm - On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
3:00 pm
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tai Chi
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:00 am - Women's Frosty Doubles league
Pelham, AL Calendar , 100 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:00 am - Crocheting
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:30 am - Public Skate Session
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am
Friday January 2
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