🌱 HCSD Receives Prestigious Award + Hoover To Host Hartford Nationals

Hi all. Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Hoover Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Less humid with plenty of sun. High: 95 Low: 69.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun. High: 95 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. The Hoover City Schools District has been awarded the prestigious 2023 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Award of Excellence for its remarkable Teacher of the Year Highlight video. The award was received in the category of Video Produced In House, and it represents the highest recognition in the contest. Additionally, the district earned an NSPRA Honorable Mention in the category of Electronic Newsletter for an External Audience, further acknowledging its outstanding work in communication and digital media. (Hoover City Schools via Facebook)
2. Hoover and Birmingham have been chosen as hosts for the 66th annual Hartford Nationals, the largest multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. This weeklong competition, taking place from Jul. 8-14, will bring together 400 athletes and coaches from across the country to participate in various sports including archery, powerlifting, triathlon, shooting, and swimming. The Lakeshore Foundation, one of the event's partners, is actively seeking volunteers, with a minimum age requirement of 16, to assist in different sporting events and ensure the smooth running of the competition. (WBRC)
3. The Hoover Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying an individual wanted for questioning regarding a felony shoplifting incident at a local business. The person allegedly concealed merchandise worth over $675 and left without attempting to pay. If you have any information, please contact Det. Chambless, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, or report an anonymous tip here. You can find a picture of the individual at the link. (Hoover Police Department)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hoover:

Tuesday, June 27

• FAT Tuesday And Happy Hour At Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill (3:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 28

• Live Music Every Wednesday! At Tostadas, Homewood (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Hoover area at the link! (Hoover Patch)
• Come and enjoy a fireworks display at the Hoover Met Parking Lot on Sunday, Jul. 2, starting at 9:00 p.m. (City of Hoover)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Hoover area! Get all the property details at the link. (Hoover Patch)

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— 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.