A New Orleans-themed restaurant is planning its grand opening for New Year’s Eve in Hoover off Valleydale Road. Toujours is located at 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 7. Reservations are required. To make one, call (205) 538-5333.

The FBI Hoover headquarters in Washington soon will be vacant as the federal law enforcement agency prepares to make a permanent move elsewhere.

The agency said earlier this year that it would abandon the building in favor of the former USAID headquarters.

CBS 42 caught up with some people working up a sweat at 24e Hoover on the morning of New Year’s Day. Members were lifting weights and completing reps. A woman said she’s looking forward to getting into shape.

The top-ranked Hoover girls basketball team wrapped up three wins at the BallN Prep Holiday Invitational at Hazel Green High School on Tuesday, marking two career milestones along the way. The 54-22 win over Grissom on Tuesday morning was coach Krystle Johnson’s 400th career win.

Hoover’s council approved a $211M operating budget under Mayor Nick Derzis, adding new hires, a 1% cost of living allowance and funding boosts for public safety, courts and tourism.