John Archibald: Hoover Reverses Bus Decision

| December 12, 2013 

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School officials in Hoover are trying to figure out what’s next now that the district has reversed a decision to end bus service for most students next school year. The Hoover School Board made the change Monday after months of harsh criticism from some parents and residents. We hear more from Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald.

 

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