🌱 Hoover HS Principal Retires + New Software Helps First Responders

Hello all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 81 Low: 66.
• Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two. High: 86 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. Lieutenant Michael Wagoner traveled from Henry County to attend a special training event at the National Computer Forensic Institute in Hoover. Wagoner was personally invited by the United States Secret Service to attend this prestigious training and have the opportunity to learn more about how to utilize a variety of forensic extraction devices and different methodologies and techniques involving cellular and digital forensics. The program is known as the Mobile Device Examiners Course and it takes three weeks to complete. (WSET)
2. Hoover High School's Principal John Montgomery's retirement was officially approved by the Hoover Board of Education earlier this week. According to the school board, Montgomery served as principal for more than four years and has been working in the field of education for nearly 40 years in total. As of now, the retired principal plans to step away from education for a while after experiencing a few tough years, despite having received other job opportunities. (Hoover Sun)
3. Cytta Corp, a leading software technology company, announced the successful installation of the IGAN 2.0 Actionable Intelligence Management System at Hoover's Police Department. This platform is designed to expand the network of national IGAN first responders and integrate a variety of videos, audio streams, body cams, and more to provide law enforcement with integrated communications and real-time situational awareness when approaching certain situations. Hoover's Police Department will now have access to crucial data that can help make more informed on-site decisions, increase safety measures and keep their community protected. (Digital Journal)

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Today in Hoover:

Thursday, June 15

• Atlantic Coast Theatre's "Rumpelstiltskin" At Hoover Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Hoover's Ross Bridge golf course is officially reopening this fall after a groundskeeper's herbicide mix-up destroyed 14 out of the course's 18 greens late last year. According to officials, the golf course is expected to be fully back to normal by late September or early October. (1819news.com)
• The Hoover Fire Department is celebrating the retirement of Chief Duane Prater after serving on the team for 22 years. At the time of his retirement, Prater was in the position of Division Chief of Administration, but has acquired a variety of ranks throughout his career and even assisted with the city's Emergency Operation Planning. (Hoover Fire Department)
• Looking to take a weekend adventure soon? Lake Guntersville is preparing to host its extreme summer event that features some of the fastest boats in the world on Saturday, Jun. 24 and Sunday, Jun. 25. The lake's annual HydroFest will include two days of competitive boat racing and a street party at City Harbor, so visit here if you're interested in attending. (Visit North Alabama)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all soon for 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.