🌱 Hoover High Kicker Commits To SC + Jefferson County Commission

Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 55 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. Peyton Argent, a football kicker at Hoover High School, announced his commitment to South Carolina on Monday. Argent will join the Gamecocks as a preferred walk-on next season. The kicker's impressive résumé includes a senior year where he made 34 of 35 extra points and eight out of nine field goals. (247Sports)
2. The Jefferson County Commission approved recent promotions/appointments on the commission. Daren Lanier, previously the chief director of the revenue department, has been promoted to deputy county manager of human and community services. Malinda Parker, who has over 25 years of experience in government operations, was appointed the county's finance director. Scott Moore, who has 33 years of experience in the county, was promoted to revenue director for the county. (Hoover Sun)
3. If you are in need of a job in the greater Birmingham area, Indeed.com says there are over 21,000 to choose from. Jobs in Hoover include branch delivery market manager, enterprise operations collateral specialist, risk data scientist, senior auditor, and more. The complete list of available positions is at the link. (Bham Now)

Today in Hoover:

• Together With Tots At Hoover Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Bama Beer Day & Happy Hour At Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Beer (3:00 PM)
• Happy Hour At Front Porch (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pet Paradise, a boarding, grooming, and vet care facility, is opening in Hoover in 2023. See all the amenities the facility will offer your pet at the link! (Bham Now)
• 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)
• On Jan. 30, the city of Birmingham and the Penny Foundation will be hosting a free screening of Waiting to Exhale as part of the Embrace Mothers initiative. Sign up here to reserve your space. (Eventbrite)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.