🌱 Bus Driver Leaves Students In Stand-Off + New Single-Family Homes

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 78 Low: 62.
• Friday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 79 Low: 66.

🏡 Are you looking for a new and effective way to advertise your real estate business? If you've maxed out your lead generation with Zillow and Google, we have a fresh solution for you. Our exclusive sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to reach potential clients and stand out in the market. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. A bus driver has been criticized for dropping Hoover students off during an active police standoff. On Friday, a Simmons Middle School bus dropped students off near Haven Apartments where they reported hearing officers using tear gas on a suspect. According to police, the suspect Terry Givens allegedly robbed Wells Fargo bank and they were in the middle of setting a perimeter around his residence when the bus arrived. Parents have complained to the district about the driver, stating that regulations should be in place to prevent this. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Have you been looking for a new role? Do you want to get involved in helping the city of Hoover? The Hoover Parks & Recreation department is hiring a senior administrative assistant. This is a regular full-time position that pays based on experience. To apply, visit the City's webpage here before May 20! (City of Hoover Parks & Recreation)
3. The City of Hoover Planning Commission has approved the development of 200 single-family lots. Most will be in West Hoover communities such as Blackridge. According to Hoover City Planner Mac Martin, the demand for housing in the community has been high. Houses have gone off the market quickly after being put up, and this doesn't show signs of slowing down. (ABC 3340)

From our sponsor:

Today’s Hoover Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Hoover Patch newsletter possible.

Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Thursday, May 18

• Lee Branch Book Club At East 59 Cafe (6:00 PM)

Friday, May 19

• Happy Hour At The Front Porch (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are many different events coming up this weekend for adults at the Hoover Public Library. On Friday, those interested can join game night at 7:00 p.m. Then, on Saturday, the library will host a writing club, a fly fishing expedition, and puzzle piece crafts. See the full schedule here. (Hoover Public Library via Facebook)
• The Greater Birmingham Humane Society will host an adoption event at the PetSmart in Hoover. The event will be on May 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dogs will be available for adoption and awaiting their fur-ever homes!
• Fosters are needed to help Orca, Wednesday, and Blanca, three adorable cats at the Kitty Kat Haven And Rescue. The rescue organization prefers fosters to live within 40 minutes of the shelter. The cats are 7.5 weeks old and the shelter believes this will not be a long assignment. To apply, fill out an application here. (Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (May 23)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you soon for another 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.