🌱 ALGOP Moves Winter Dinner Venue + Children's Dental Health Month

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Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 58 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. The Alabama Republican Party is changing the venue for its upcoming Winter Dinner, which will feature special guest Gov. Ron DeSantis, citing a high demand for tickets. The Mar. 9 event has been moved from the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel to the nearby Finley Center in Hoover to accommodate a larger crowd. General admission tickets are now on sale. (Yellowhammer News)
2. February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and Birmingham residents are learning more about why children need proper dental healthcare. Dr. Erika Hartman of Birmingham Orthodontics shared reasons why trips to the orthodontist are important. Dr. Hartman noted that braces are not just for cosmetic purposes, but are incredibly important to your overall health. (Alabama's News Leader)
3. A Hoover physician weighed in on the effectiveness of at-home pharmacy tests that screen for UTIs, drugs, COVID-19, and more. Dr. Sumayah Abed noted the pros and cons of these tests. While the tests are convenient for those who want to skip a trip to the doctor's office, there may be chances of false positives and negatives. (Alabama's News Leader)

Today Hoover:

• Ross Bridge Mardi Gras Market At 2101 Grand Ave (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Hoover and the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering with Sabre Finance to offer a new entrepreneurship training course. This new course is available to new startups, small business owners, or those with an idea. This course is being offered at no cost for the purpose of serving the Hoover small business community. (City of Hoover via Facebook)
• The Greater Birmingham Humane Society shared a reminder video of the importance of keeping your pets safe and secure during inclement weather. This week, Alabama has been hit with hail and tornado warnings, and pet parents are warned to keep all furry friends inside and to call Animal Care and Control in emergency situations. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)
• The 2023 Hoover City Leaders Breakfast was held on Thursday at Discovery United Methodist Church. The Hoover Fire Department presented awards for poetry and the best fire prevention art. An essay winner was also awarded, as well as two high school students who received scholarships presented by Hoover police. (Hoover Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.