🌱 Hoover FD Joins Mutual Aid Effort + Hoover HS Football Ranked No. 9

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A couple of t-storms; humid. High: 87 Low: 72.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 88 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Last week, the Hoover City Council approved a new agreement that will allow the Hoover Fire Department to join a statewide consortium of fire departments that aid one another in times of emergency. This new agreement, initiated by the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs, will allow the Hoover Fire Department to participate in mutual aid efforts throughout the state — such as responding to fire calls in different areas — in a more formalized way. (Hoover Sun)
2. The "AL.com Power 25" weekly ranking of high school football teams in Alabama has listed Hoover High School at No. 9 this week. Hoover dropped from No. 4 after a tough loss to Auburn last week. The team is now 0-1 at the start of the season. (AL.com)
3. A Birmingham-based organization, COMPACT, has expanded its programming to begin working with schools to combat the rise in vaping popularity among students. E-cigarette and vape use among teens has risen dramatically, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. COMPACT is addressing this problem by partnering with schools to brainstorm preventative measures, such as vape detectors, and expand access to information about the harmful effects of vaping. (WIAT - CBS42.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Tuesday, August 29

• PowerPoint: Crash Course! At Hoover Public Library (10:00 AM)
• True Crime Book Club: The Menendez Murders By Robert Rand At Hoover Public Library (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, August 30

• Wine Wednesday And Happy Hour At Front Porch (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a fun evening activity this week? Check out Game Night on Thursday, Aug. 31 at the Hoover Recreation Center! Pizza and popcorn will be provided, and attendees can play all sorts of card, board, and video games. The event runs from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Hoover, Alabama - Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• REMINDER: The Hoover Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 in observance of Staff Day. Regular operations resume on Thursday. (Hoover Public Library via Facebook)
• The Hoover Police Department will be hosting a "Climb to Remember" on Sep. 9 commemorating the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony and stair climb will benefit the Hoover Public Safety Charity Foundation. (Hoover (AL) Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with 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.