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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Economic impact of SEC Tournament in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The SEC tournament is wrapping up in Hoover, with the final day of play planned for Sunday. The impact of the tournament has had a far-reaching impact, bringing millions of dollars to central Alabama. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato says this year's SEC Tournament is projected to pump $17 million into the local economy. 'The events that are held here, people come from all over the world. Particularly the United States, but all over the world,' Brocato said. Those words from Mayor Brocato rand true on Saturday. CBS 42 caught up with first-time SEC Tournament attendee Easton Moss and his mom, Ashley. Ashley Moss said the Hoover Met is a great place to watch the tournament. 'It's a great facility, I hope we are watching my son play here one day,' she said. 'Everyone's been really welcoming. It's a great atmosphere all around.' Over the last year, the city of Hoover has invested $25 million into the Hoover Met. Mayor Brocato says this investment pays off for all of central Alabama. 'This is a metro event. It's really a statewide event, but certainly the metropolitan area benefits a great deal for it. We are part of the metro, and we want to see all of our cities thrive,' he explained. The next big event at the Hoover Met will be the World Police and Fire Games in June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato discusses renovations to The Met ahead of SEC Baseball Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato joined CBS 42 Morning News Monday to discuss the upcoming SEC Baseball Tournament. Brocato discussed the $23 million renovation, three-year renovation to the Hoover Met. Some of those renovations included changing the locker rooms for the athletes, new entrances, parking lot renovations, chair-back seating, and more. The Hoover Met will host the SEC Tournament through at least 2028. The tournament begins Tuesday, May 20. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mayor Brocato, Police Chief Derzis discuss Hoover mayoral race
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Incumbent Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato and Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis joined CBS 42 Morning News to discuss why each are running for mayor. Brocato, a former fire marshal and paramedic, has held the position since 2016 and is running for his third term. During his 2025 State of the City address, Brocato placed a focus on decreasing crime, improving schools, and growing business within in the city. On Monday, Brocato emphasized the importance of revitalizing businesses in the area, including the Riverchase Galleria. Alabama-born actor Michael Rooker stars as villain in final season of 'The Righteous Gemstones' Brocato also spoke about the creation of Riverwalk Village, a 90-acre mixed-use community that will be located in Riverchase as a key source for business and economic growth. Police Chief Derzis, who has served as chief since 2005, announced he was running for mayor back in March. 'Hoover needs leadership that innovates, not stagnates,' Derzis said during his announcement. 'Leadership that listens, not manipulates; leadership that plans, not reacts.' When asked why he decided to run for mayor, Derzis said Brocato actually approached him to run last year. 'Well, the mayor is the one that brought it to my attention last year. Called me to his office one day to have a conversation and he said 'You know, have you ever thought about running for mayor? I may not run, and you ought to consider it.'' While Brocato ultimately decided to run for a third term, Derzis said he felt that after nine years it was time for a change in leadership. Derzis cited communication issues between the city council and mayor's office and business stagnation as areas he would look to improve on. With a population of over 92,000 people, Hoover is one of the largest cities in Alabama and was recently named one of the top 25 places in the Southeast to live by Hoover's municipal election will be held Aug. 26. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Louisiana man accused of murdering his parents arrested in Los Angeles
The Brief Joshua Mercato, wanted in Louisiana for allegedly murdering his parents, was arrested in Los Angeles. Brocato was charged with additional firearms offenses after deputies found him in possession of body armor and loaded firearms. Brocato is held without bail, pending a court date on April 8. LOS ANGELES - A man wanted for allegedly murdering his parents in Louisiana was arrested in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. What we know The suspect, 34-year-old Joshua Brocato, was wanted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office on two counts of first-degree murder in Louisiana. On Friday, April 4, deputies from the LASD's Marina del Rey station saw a van in the 5400 block of Fairfax Avenue that matched the description of a wanted homicide vehicle, authorities said. Brocato was allegedly in possession of body armor and several loaded firearms including an assault rifle. He was charged with multiple firearms offenses, authorities said, including possession of an assault weapon and altering a firearm's serial number. Timeline The investigation began on April 3 when Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's deputies conducted a welfare check at a home in Amite, Louisiana. That's where they discovered the bodies of Priscilla and Marc Brocato. Autopsies led to an arrest warrant for their son, Joshua Brocato, who fled to California shortly after the murders, authorities said. What we don't know The motive behind the murders of Priscilla and Marc Brocato remains unclear. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the reasons behind the crime. What's next Brocato is held without bail at Marina Del Rey Sheriff's Station, pending a court date on April 8. The Sheriff's Department is coordinating with TPSO for Brocato's transfer to Louisiana. What you can do Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information to contact Criminal Investigations at 985-902-2088 or Louisiana State Police Suspicious Activity Hotline at 1-800-434-8007. If you'd prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa's tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or by visiting and clicking on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip The Source Information for this story is from a Facebook post by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on April 6, 2025.
CBS News
06-04-2025
- CBS News
Louisiana man suspected of killing his parents arrested in Los Angeles
A Louisiana man suspected of murdering his parents was arrested in Los Angeles last week, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials. While the arrest was made on Friday, authorities with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office believe that the killings happened days earlier. Los Angeles County deputies spotted a white Ford E-150 van that was parked in the 5400 block of Fairfax Avenue at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday, which they say matched the description of a vehicle involved in a Louisiana homicide. They arrested the lone occupant of the van, 34-year-old Joshua Brocato. He was allegedly found to be in possession of "body-armor and several loaded firearms including an assault rifle," according to LASD's press release. After he was taken into custody, deputies confirmed that he was the suspect sought in connection with the deadly shootings of Priscilla Brocato, 66, and Marc Brocato, 75, in southeastern Louisiana. They were found dead on Thursday, April 3 when Tangipahoa Parish deputies conducted a welfare check on a home on Eastwood Drive in the Amite City area of Louisiana, which is approximately an hour north of New Orleans. Priscilla was found dead inside of the home, while Marc was found dead on the couple's property. "Their son ... was unaccounted for and initially sought as a person of interest," said LASD's release. "Following autopsies of the couple, an arrest warrant for two counts of 1st Degree Murder was issued for Joshua Brocato by TPSO." Investigators believe that Brocato shot his parents on either Monday or Tuesday and then fled to California within three days of the shooting. "The reason for the crime is still unknown," deputies said. On top of TPSO's murder arrest warrant, Brocato was booked on suspicion of possessing a loaded unregistered firearm, possession of an assault rifle and altering or removal of a serial weapon on a firearm, the LASD release noted. He remains behind bars without bail at the Marina Del Rey Sheriff's Station and is pending court on Tuesday at LAX Municipal Courthouse. LASD is working with Louisiana state officials regarding his transfer to the Tangipahoa Parish, the release said. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact TPSO investigators at (985) 902-2088.
