🌱 Additional Charges For Police Shooting Suspect + Hoover Football

Good morning, Hoover! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Additional charges have been filed against the individual that allegedly shot a Hoover Police Department officer. Evan Rashad Lucas, 31 years old, has also been charged with three counts of attempted murder for shooting at a family on I-459. His bond has been set at $2.5 million. (AL.com)
2. The Hoover Police Department is searching for two individuals that allegedly shoplifted merchandise from a local business. According to the department, the incident occurred on Oct. 9 and over $1,000 worth of merchandise was stolen. Anyone with information about the two individuals is asked to contact the department. (Hoover Police Department)
3. Tonight, Hoover football will be playing against Thompson for the region championship. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. at Warriors Stadium. Hoover is ranked second and Thompson is ranked first by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Both teams are relying on their defenses to determine the outcome. (AL.com)

Today in Hoover:

• AGCA Gun Show At The Finley Center (8:00 AM)
• The Hallyu-ween Tour At Brock's Gap Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Hoover area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Hoover Patch)
• The Hoover Therapeutics Department will be hosting a canned food drive beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The drive will continue through Dec. 6. Donations can be dropped off at the Hoover Recreation Center, the Hoover Senior Center, and the Finley Center. (Hoover, Alabama - Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• The City of Hoover will be hosting a Community Development & Safety Training Session on Nov. 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hoover Library Auditorium. Mark your calendar. (City of Hoover via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.