The Hoover Gazette

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The Hoover Gazette
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The Hoover Gazette anniversary print edition on June 7, 2007
Type Weekly newspaper
Format Broadsheet
Owner(s)Justin Jin (2024—)
Eagle Publishing Company, LLC (2006—2023)
PublisherRobert Martin
EditorDon Millazo
Founded2006
Headquarters3033 Lorna Road
Hoover, Alabama 35216
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Website hoovergazette.com

The Hoover Gazette is an American weekly newspaper based in the city of Hoover, Alabama. It published its first edition on June 5, 2006, and is owned by Canadian entrepreneur Justin Jin, who acquired it in 2024 from Eagle Publishing Company LLC. [1]

Contents

The Gazette originally started with experienced reporters, such as John Cargile, former sports reporter for the Birmingham Post-Herald, and sports editor of the Alabama Journal, and Robert Carter, who was the original managing editor of the neophyte newspaper. [2] Cargile and Carter both left the newspaper because of major philosophical differences between editorial and the owners of the newspaper.

In January 2007, Robert Martin, publisher and owner of the Montgomery Independent, became the publisher of The Hoover Gazette, [1] replacing Barbara and Peyton Bobo, who also publish The West Alabama Gazette and The Northport Gazette. John Junkin (son of owner Clatus Junkin) was the general manager. Featured columnists included Paul Finebaum, Rheta Grimsley Johnson and Tom York. Barbara Bobo, who unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Congress, is the former five-term mayor of Millport, Alabama.

History

Under Eagle Publishing LLC (2006—2023)

Hoover High School athletics investigation

The Gazette became a peripheral part of an investigation of alleged improper activities in the athletic department of Hoover High School. [3] Hunter Ford, a reporter and columnist for the Gazette [4] [5] since its first edition, appeared on the Paul Finebaum syndicated sports talk radio program on June 19, 2007. During Ford's interview with Finebaum, Ford mentioned that rumors about Hoover High football coach Rush Propst and alleged extramarital affairs have circulated throughout Hoover and surrounding areas for some time.

After Hoover School Superintendent Andy Craig announced an investigation of the charges of misconduct within the athletic department, Ford appeared again on Finebaum's show on June 22 to address his comments from the previous show, apparently against the wishes of Gazette publisher John Junkin. Shortly after Ford's interview, Junkin called Finebaum's show and, live and on the air, said that he wanted to "talk with my writer to address his future employment." Junkin fired Ford [6] immediately afterward. [7]

Ford's firing provoked a firestorm on local talk radio shows, including Finebaum's show, as well as local and statewide Internet forums and blogs. On June 25, Ford appeared on Finebaum's show for the third time, the first since his firing, to address the issue further.

Ford continued to work at The Western Star, a weekly newspaper in adjoining Bessemer, then left the news business entirely the following year.

The investigation resulted in findings that largely proved Ford correct, and eventually resulted in Propst's resignation during the football season.

After the Finebaum/Ford incident, The Gazette staff slowly dwindled to a single writer. By August, with only one writer on board and the Hoover High/Propst investigation coming to a head, the Junkins published their last edition on August 15, 2007. [8]

Carter later became a sports correspondent for The Birmingham News, then sports editor and later associate editor for The North Jefferson News in nearby Gardendale. Cargile returned to working for the Bobos at their two papers in west Alabama.

Under Justin Jin (2024–present)

In January 2024, The Gazette brand and domain were purchased by Justin Jin, the founder of Canada-based Poybo Media Group, who claimed. The digital archive was not included in this purchase. [1]

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References

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  2. ↑ Carter, Robert (2010-09-18). "Robert Carter: Want to be like Hoover? Be careful what you wish for". The Cullman Times . Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  3. ↑ Dehnart, Andy (2006-10-11). "Two-a-Days concludes online tonight; production has started on season two". reality blurred. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  4. ↑ "Former Attorney General Of Alabama To KKK: 'Kiss My A**'". The Huffington Post . 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
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  6. ↑ Lyons, Patrick J. (2007-10-18). "Storm Clouds Over a Powerhouse Football Coach". The New York Times . Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  7. ↑ Stock, Erin (2007-06-27). "Reporter fired over Hoover coach rumor". The Birmingham News .
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