🌱 Hoover City Council To Borrow $2.56M + Community Mental Health Day

Hi there, Hoover. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 54 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Hoover Helps is one of 17 organizations that are working to prevent food insecurity across Alabama. In Hoover, 500 children have been identified as food insecure — it's likely many others have not been identified. Click the link to read about all the organizations and learn ways you can prevent hunger in Alabama now. (The Bama Buzz)
2. On Monday, the Hoover City Council agreed to borrow $2.56 million to pay for two new fire trucks. The council had previously agreed to buy the trucks — a new ladder truck and a new pumper truck — earlier this month. The city’s chief financial officer, Tina Bolt, believed it would be better to borrow the money than pay the total amount in cash upfront, despite some council members questioning the move. (Hoover Sun)
3. On Jan. 22, the City of Hoover will be hosting its first Community Mental Health Day. During the event, residents can access free mental health consults, free health screenings, and more. The event will take place at The Finley Center from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you or someone you know can provide service during this important event, please contact Reggie Parker at reggie.parker@hooveralabama.gov or (205) 739-7448. (City Of Hoover)

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Today in and around Hoover:

• Winter Wonderland At Hoover Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Alice Bargeron At The Fennec, Birmingham (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new home? Check out these homes that were recently listed for sale in the Hoover area. (Hoover Patch)
• Dicks Sporting Goods donated some footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, and more to the Hoover Police Department on Monday. Hoover PD says "we look forward to getting these in the hands of some children in the community!"(HooverPD Twitter)
• Start the new year off right with a First Day Hike on Jan. 1 at an Alabama State Park. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. (Alabama State Parks via Instagram)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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 practicing film photography.