🌱 Football Playoffs Kick Off + Hoover Ranks High For Learning Gains

Hello, neighbors. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Hoover Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. The Alabama High School Athletic Association football playoffs will begin this week. During Week One, there will be five key games going on in the Birmingham area. Hoover will compete against Bob Jones at the Austin Football Field in Decatur on Friday. The complete schedule of games is available at the link. (AL.com)
2. Hoover has been named as one of the top ten districts for learning gains for Black students, according to an official report. Black students from Hoover and other Alabama districts had the best learning gains in math. Meanwhile, Hoover ranked in the top three districts for learning gains among Hispanic students. To view the full report and see how Hoover stacked up against other districts statewide, visit the link. (AL.com)
3. On the lookout for a new home, or just curious about what other options are out there? Here are some of the newest houses to hit the real estate market in and around Hoover. Also included are upcoming open houses in the area. For more information on a listing, click on the property you're interested in. (Hoover Patch)

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Today in Hoover:

• Hoover Small Business Alliance At Hoover Randle House (8:00 AM)
• Medicare 101 At Hoover Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Industrial Development Board At Hoover City Hall (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rocky Ridge Elementary students had plenty of treats (and no tricks) when they visited Central Office on Halloween! Check out some of the cool costumes at the link. (Hoover City Schools via Facebook)
• At least four Hoover girls are on their way to the Miss Alabama and Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen competitions in 2023. You go, girls! (Hoover Sun via Facebook)
• Who's hungry? If you're looking to explore the delicious cuisine that Hoover (and the rest of Alabama) has to offer, check out these essential Alabama dishes that will leave your mouth watering. (AL.com)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.