🌱 Hoover Football Tops Power Rankings + Local Family Fall Events

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Hoover Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm in the afternoon. High: 76 Low: 50.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Hoover today:

1. This week, Hoover moved to the number one spot in AL.com's Power 25 rankings. This makes Hoover the third unique number-one team in the rankings in the past three weeks. Previously, the Bucs ranked at number one thanks to their shutout game against Thompson, who was the winner the week before. Both of those teams will be idle this week before the postseason begins. (AL.com)
2. If you’ve been dreaming of adding a ball of fluffy four-legged love to your family unit, you're in luck! There is a wide assortment of adoptable animals of all types in animal shelters throughout the Hoover area. Before visiting a shelter, take a look at our list of the newest animals up for adoption near you! If any of them strike a chord, head to the shelter and find out if this is your forever pet. (Hoover Patch)
3. Local businesses throughout the Hoover area are looking to hire new employees for a range of positions including full-time, part-time, and temporary work! Here are a few of the latest job openings in the Hoover area — including positions at Albireo Energy and Nothing Bundt Cakes. To discover more information about a job or learn how to apply, click on the job title. (Hoover Patch)
4. Fall in Alabama means fall festivals, creepy haunted houses, and tons of Halloween fun! For fun fall events that are perfect for the whole family, check out the list at the link. From little ones celebrating Halloween for the first time to older kids eager to grab as much candy as possible, there's plenty of fun for everyone! See what Hoover and the surrounding areas have to offer you this fall season. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

Today in Hoover:

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Club 4 Fitness (11:00 AM)
• Live Music At Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Hoover YMCA is putting on a fun Spooktacular Family Zumba party today (Oct. 25)! Throw on your Halloween costume and dance away the evening. (Hoover YMCA via Facebook)
• On Wednesday, go out and support Bucs Varsity Volleyball Vs Enterprise High School at The Crossplex! Visit the link to learn more. (Hoover City Schools via Facebook)
• Donate to a scary good cause! If you donate blood, platelets, or plasma to the American Red Cross of Alabama now through Oct. 31, you'll earn a $10 e-gift card. (American Red Cross of Alabama via Facebook)

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

— 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.