🌱 Man Indicted In DUI That Killed 2 Children + Great Gumbo In Hoover

Good morning, Hoover!

Here's something special to check out today — especially for those of us wanting to look good, stay fit and eat right heading into the holiday season. We asked Laura Silsbee, a Mountain Brook native and wellness expert, to help us find the best beauty deals, fitness classes, farmers markets and more — happening in and around Birmingham in November. She has some amazing finds — including lash lifts, free pilates and pre-made Thanksgiving meals and sides. Check out her Birmingham Patch Wellness Guide for November here.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 79 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. A resident from Shelby County has been indicted for a 2020 DUI that killed two young siblings in Hoover. 48-year-old Christopher Anagnos was indicted on two reckless murder charges for causing a four-car crash that killed 8-year-old Serris Prude and 11-year-old Emryhe Prude. Anagnos was caught in Mexico in 2021 after fleeing authorities. He is now being held in a Jefferson County jail. (AL.com)
2. Sometimes shopping for a house online isn't as easy as you'd hoped. While listing images can help, they're no stand-in for seeing the real thing. That’s where the latest open houses in and around Hoover come in handy! Check out the addresses, photos, prices, and bedroom/bath information for all properties listed. (Hoover Patch)
3. A popular local Hoover restaurant has been ranked as one of the best places in the state to chow down on some delicious gumbo. Jubilee Joe’s Cajun Seafood Restaurant on Medford Drive has long been a local favorite for savory and succulent foods — and now its outstanding gumbo is being hailed as a must-eat treat in Alabama. For the complete list of restaurants with superior gumbo gumption, visit the link. (AL.com)

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Today in and around Hoover:

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at B Photo, Supplies And Framing (11:00 AM)
• Anne Of Green Gables Book Club at Faulkner University (6:00 PM)
• Thursday Night Board Games at Gear Gaming in Birmingham (6:00 PM)
• Balourdet Quartet at Jemison Concert Hall in Birmingham (6:00 PM)
• PJ Storytime at Hoover Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• This weekend, the 2022 Moss Rock Festival will take place outside the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium! 85-year-old Jane Marshall will be the featured artist in what is sure to be a wonderfully creative event. (Hoover Sun via Facebook)
• Ready for some basketball? Check out this list of the state's top ten women's basketball teams! (AL.com)
• The Therapeutics Program in Hoover had a sensational Halloween! Visit the link to see some frightfully fun photos from their Halloween party. (Hoover, Alabama - Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Want to help to fight epilespy? The Epilepsy Foundation Alabama will have its 2022 Walk to End Epilepsy this Saturday at Railroad Park. (Hoover Sun via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.