🌱 Former Hoover Football Star Speaks Up + New Exit Coming To Hoover

Hey, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A couple of thunderstorms. High: 88 Low: 66.
• Sunday: Strong afternoon t-storms. High: 89 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. Former Hoover High School and University of Alabama standout Marlon Humphrey had a few words for his Baltimore Ravens as they completed their offseason camp. Humphrey expressed to the team the need to take this small break between this and next season to mentally reset and come back even more dedicated to the game. In his sixth season in the league, Humphrey has not only asserted himself as one of the best at his position but also as a leader for his team. (AL.com)
2. Starting in 2025, construction will begin on I-459 making a new Exit 9, in hopes of helping solve traffic issues between the current Exit 9 and 10. With the rapid growth in the city of Hoover and the surrounding towns, the increase in commuters is to be expected; Exit 10 at John Hawkins Parkway is taking a hit with congestion backing up a mile or more on most days. The cost of the new exit construction is expected to be around $120 million, with the City of Hoover picking up $61 million; if all goes as planned, the exit will be completed in 2027. (Hoover Sun)
3. This past Thursday, the NFL Players Association's Rising Stars list — a roundup of rookies and veterans expected to have a major impact on retail sales with a chance to break the NFLPA's Top 50 Player Sales — was released. The state of Alabama was represented strongly on this list: former University of Alabama quarterback and last year's number one overall pick Bryce Young was ranked third for rookies, and his former teammate Will Anderson was sixth on the list. For the veteran's side of the list, former Hoover High School star George Pickens was fifth on the list and former Crimson Tide Patrick Surtain was seventh to represent Alabama. (AL.com)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hoover:

Saturday, June 17

• Hoover-AHEAD's Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration At Hoover Public Library (10:00 AM)

Sunday, June 18

• Taste Of Birmingham: Blues & Brews At Avondale Brewing Company, Birmingham (1:00 PM)
• Uptown Father's Day Comedy At Uptown Jazz Lounge, Birmingham (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Hoover High School Band is very proud of the five students who attended the four-day Summer Drummin' camp at the University of Southern Mississippi this past week. These five students showed their dedication to their craft in an amazing final performance to top off a long week of drumming; videos and pictures are available at the link. (Hoover High School Band via Facebook)
• If you're still looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift, stop by the Hoover Antique Gallery this weekend and pick out something that catches your eye. Even if you already have a gift picked out, you may find an extra something you weren't looking for. (Hoover Antique Gallery via Facebook)
• Father's Day is right around the corner, and if you are looking for a great outdoor activity to partake in with Dad, consider visiting one of the Alabama State Parks. You can check out the Trail Trekker Hike which has 23 miles of trails and you'll get a special Trail Trekkers Patch — just be sure to log your hikes and the date you made your trip. (Alabama State Parks via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all 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.