🌱 Hoover Chamber's Economic Plan + Burn Ban For The County

Welcome back, Hoover! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Hoover.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 80 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new three-year plan to elevate the city's economy. The strategic plan was unveiled during a kickoff event in The Grove shopping center on Tuesday night. The Chamber plans to market the city, attract new companies, and retain existing ones. The chamber highlighted its ability to act as a resource hub for businesses. (Hoover Sun)
2. A Hoover High School alum was chosen during the 2022 NFL Draft. Georgia wide receiver George Pickens was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second round. Alabama high schools had the sixth-highest number of draft selections while Texas produced the most. (AL.com)
3. Hoover residents have been reminded by the Alabama Forestry Commission that a Jefferson County burn ban has been placed into effect. The ban prohibits any outside burning during the entire summer season until October. Grilling and outside cooking are not included in the burn ban. (wbrc.com)

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Today in Hoover:

• Digital Family Breakout At The Mt Laurel Public Library (5:00 PM)
• GODSPELL Performance At Hoover High School (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is currently open. Click here for important information regarding registration. (Twitter)
• The Hoover Fire Department shares its appreciation for its firefighters during International Firefighters' Day. Click to watch the touching short video. (Facebook)
• The Hoover Recreation Center has posted special hours for today. The Fitness Center will be closed from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. with the pool closed from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. (Facebook)

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• Jewish Food and Culture Fest (May 15)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow 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.