🌱 City's Medical Marijuana Ordinance Update + Hoover PD Hiring

Welcome back, Hoover! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 72 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. According to Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato, a proposed ordinance that would have allowed for the distribution of medical marijuana in the city of Hoover appears to be dead — for now. During Monday's Dec. 5 Hoover City Council meeting, a public hearing was scheduled on an ordinance that would have allowed medical marijuana dispensaries in industrial zones in Hoover; however, the ordinance was removed from the agenda. Brocato stated that the people who had expressed interest in operating medical marijuana dispensaries in the city no longer seemed interested due to their dissatisfaction with the locations that would have been available to them with industrial zoning. However, the Mayor believes it's likely the issue will come up again in the future. (Hoover Sun)
2. A doctor in nearby Trussville is facing charges after authorities say he offered to a 17-year-old patient to be her “sugar daddy.” Initially, 59-year-old Hoover resident Dr. Janaki Earla was charged with first-degree human trafficking of a minor; now he is also charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, according to court records made public Wednesday. Earla previously worked at the Wellness Center as a doctor and is now held in the Blount County Jail. (al.com)
3. The Hoover Police Department is hiring. Starting salaries for Non-POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) certified officers is $57,304 and range from $60,174-$66,352 for POST-certified officers. Click here to visit the recruiting page and learn more about the available opportunities. (HooverPD)

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From my notebook:

• The Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra is scheduled to perform holiday tunes twice at the Riverchase Galleria on Sunday, Dec. 11! The free performances will take place at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the food court by the carousel. (Hoover Sun via Facebook)
• Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day with the Hoover Public Library on Friday, Dec. 16, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party! The event will include after-hours for beer, food, a hot beverage bar, minute-to-win-it table games, and an ugly sweater contest with prizes. (Hoover Public Library, Hoover, Alabama)
• 16 Bumpus Middle School Jazz Band students were selected to perform with the Alabama Middle School All-State Jazz Band! 300 students from around the state auditioned for the All-State Jazz Band, and the 21 best middle school jazz musicians were selected. Congratulations! (Hoover City Schools)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.