🌱 Body Of Hoover Boater Recovered + Hoover Football Win

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Hoover Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 81 Low: 54.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Hoover:

1. The body of missing boater David D. Etheridge, 51, of Hoover was recovered by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Sunday. Etheridge was considered to be missing on Saturday after authorities discovered an empty 2022 Ranger bass boat. The body was recovered in Spring Creek on Lay Lake. (AL.com)
2. Hoover took home a win this weekend and earned its 5th straight victory after defeating Mountain Brook. At the game at Spartan Stadium, Hoover won 26-14. This was Mountain Brook's first loss of the season. Next week, Hoover plays at Oak Mountain in 7A, Region 3 action. (AL.com)
3. City officials broke ground this weekend on the 2.4-acre Village Green amphitheater and entertainment area project that was developed for the entrance to Trace Crossings. The amphitheater will feature a covered stage, a full-service bar and food area, room for 600-800 people, and a secure play area for children. Hoover officials are hopeful that this will promote an increase in cultural and entertainment activities in the area. (Hoover Sun)

Today in Hoover:

• Links Fore Scholars Annual Golf Tournament At Riverchase Country Club (8:30 AM)
• Story Lab – S.T.E.A.M. At Hoover Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Board of Zoning Adjustment At Hoover City Hall (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The weather is nice and the highly anticipated Birmingham Walking Tours are back! Join the Vulcan Park and Museum for an exciting tour of the First Avenue South Corridor. Since the city's founding in 1871, First Avenue South has been closely tied to the fortunes of downtown Birmingham. The area was once known as "Railroad Reservation" due to the convergence of multiple rail lines which made it a prime spot for manufacturing, warehouses, and more. Visit https://bit.ly/3xLtqbW to secure your spot. (Vulcan Park and Museum via Facebook)
• Antiques at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is just a week away (Sept. 30–Oct. 2), and tickets are going quickly! Join the festivities for the 16th annual show, which will include stunning antiques, nationally acclaimed guest speakers, special book signings, and more. Presented by First Horizon Bank and featuring textile sponsor Sister Parish Design, Antiques at the Gardens 2022 will offer furniture, fine art, vintage and fine jewelry, silver, rugs and textiles, home decor, and garden accessories. For tickets, show schedule, speaker bios, and dealer information, visit bbgardens.org/antiques. (Birmingham Botanical Garden via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.