🌱 All-Birmingham Team Announced + High Car Theft Rates In Hoover

Hello again, everybody. It's Saturday in Hoover and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Hope you all have a great day. In today's issue of the newsletter, we'll cover these three stories.

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But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 82 Low: 55.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. The 2022-2023 high school girls basketball season has come to an end officially, and Hoover High School once again left its mark, with the girl's team winning their third straight championship and fourth in the last five years. The Bucs have been a powerhouse over the last decade, winning five of the last seven titles and eight since 2010. The AL.com All-Birmingham teams were announced and a few Bucs were recognized: Layla Etchison was voted to the first team, Reniya Kelly was the Player of the Year and Alanah Pooler and Kristen McMillan were honorable mentions. (AL.com)
2. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable rise in motor vehicle thefts across the country. In the state of Alabama, Birmingham-Hoover statistically ranks with the highest theft rate with a total of 3,256 cars since 2021 or 292.2 per every 100,000 people. For comparison, the statewide rate is 225.9 per 100,000 people. It is important to not leave your car sitting in one place for too long and to remember to lock your doors as these numbers continue to increase. (The Alexander City Outlook)
3. James Beard award winner Adam Evans and five-time semi-finalist Rob McDaniel will take lead on the Fork & Cork Chef's Dinner. The fundraiser will take place on Apr. 11 at the Historic Kress Building down the road in Birmingham, with cocktails served at 6 p.m. and dinner served at 7 p.m. The proceeds of this event will go directly to the Harbor Family Center inside the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children; the center services children suffering from life-altering diseases and supports the mental and physical needs of the children and families. Limited tickets will be sold at $750 per individual and $1,500 per couple until Apr. 5. (Hoover Sun)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hoover:

Saturday, March 25

• The Market - Pepper Place, Birmingham (7:00 AM)
• Happy Hour - Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar (3:00 PM)
• Corey Holcomb - Stardome Comedy Club (6:30 PM)

Sunday, March 26

• Food Pantry Open To The Public - Hoover Church Of Christ (3:00 PM)
• Viver Brasil Alabama Tour - The Ballard House, Birmingham (3:00 PM)
• Daddazz And Melissa - Stardome Comedy Club, Birmingham (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lieutenant Michael Norman officially worked his last shift and will be finishing his 27-year career in the fire service on Apr. 1. After 24 years with Hoover FD and most of his career with Fire Station #4, he plans to spend his retirement on the beach. Congratulations Lt. Norman and thank you. (Hoover Fire Department via Facebook)
• Yesterday morning, someone brought this little guy into the fiction department at the Hoover Public Library after he was almost run over in the parking lot. He was released across the street in Howard Lake for a much more peaceful life. (Hoover Public Library, Hoover, Alabama via Facebook)
• Yesterday, Feel Good Friday was capped off with those being active in the Hoover community. Cub Scout Pack 393 gave back and did a little cleanup at Chace Lake Park. (Hoover (AL) Police Department via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.