🌱 Flooding Concerns On The Rise + Primary Election Results Are In

Hello, everybody! Miranda Fraraccio here with your Thursday edition of the Hoover Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Flooding concerns are on the rise in Hoover. According to some residents, stormwater problems are becoming more frequent. They say that this is a problem that could affect the structural integrity of their homes and their families' health. Residents are urging city officials to improve storm drainage in town. (Hoover Sun)
2. Tuesday's primary election results are in. The Hoover Sun compiled election results for statewide office as well as for state house candidates and Jefferson County candidates. Primary victors will be on the ballot in November for the general election. (Hoover Sun)
3. The SEC Baseball Tournament is in town, and the competition is heating up. On Tuesday, Alabama defeated Georgia five to three to advance to a double-elimination series against Arkansas. Click the link for more information on the tournament. (Tuscaloosa Magazine)

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Today in Hoover:

• Ribbon Cutting at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers (2:30 PM)
• Hoover Area Chamber May Business After Hours at Pleasure Is All Wine (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Coastal Alabama invites you to Free Family Movie Nights! Dauphin Island kicks off the series on May 27 and 28 with Ella Enchanted and Free Willy. (Instagram)
• American Red Cross of Alabama thanks everyone who helped out with the 1st annual Swing for Relief Golf Tournament. The event raised funds so that the Red Cross could continue serving communities in need. (Facebook)
• Hoover Public Library wants you to pick up the needles and get knitting! World Wide Knit in Public Day is on Jun. 11 and you're invited to the library to have some fun and learn more about fiber crafts. (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop 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.