🌱 City Of Hoover 9/11 Event + Couple Loses $30K Of Belongings In Move

Morning, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Hoover Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town.

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 81 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Over the weekend, the City of Hoover held a ceremony and stair climb event in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks. The event began Saturday morning at the Riverside Galleria Food Court atrium with the remembrance ceremony, which included the ringing of a bell in memory of the fallen. Afterward, participants climbed 110 floors at the Galleria Office Tower, representing the 110 floors at the World Trade Center. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. A couple who recently moved from Reno to Hoover reported losing over a third of their belongings after hiring a nationwide moving company. Madelyn and Edward Kramer said after waiting over two months for their belongings to arrive from True American Van Lines, the delivery was missing 12 boxes valued at $30,000. A dispatch manager for True American said in a phone interview "we're not a bad company, things sometimes happen, and every company has a claims process and arbitration." (Alabama's News Leader)
3. The 103rd season of the NFL, which kicked off on Sunday, will include 170 players with Alabama roots – three hailing from Hoover. Two locals are on the Baltimore Ravens' roster: cornerback Marlon Humphrey (on reserve/injured) and outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon (practice squad). The Pittsburgh Steelers also recently picked up wide receiver George Pickens in the 2022 draft. Visit the link to view the full NFL roster. (AL.com)

Today in Hoover:

• Baby Playdate And Story Time At Hoover Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Kids Eat Free Day & Happy Hour (3-6) At Front Porch (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Hoover is hosting a grand re-opening for a park in the Monte D'oro neighborhood, according to Mayor Brocato's weekly update. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep. 14 at 5:30 p.m. (City of Hoover via Twitter)
• Looking for a new home without leaving the area? From a 3-bed, 2-bath in Hoover for $310,000 to a newly-built 4-bed, 3-bath in Birmingham for $699,953, here are the latest homes to hit the local real estate market. (Hoover Patch)
• Missed the matchup between Hoover and Vestavia Hills? Get caught up on the Alabama high school football scene with WVTM13's week three highlights. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

You're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.