🌱 Hoover Officer Shot + Jefferson County's New Emergency Department

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. A Hoover Police Department officer was shot on Sunday. The incident occurred at The Hills of Hoover apartment complex off Lorna Road. The suspect accused of shooting the officer was taken into custody around 3:41 p.m. The department has not released the identity of the suspect or of the officer. (WBRC)
2. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a shooting that resulted in a Jefferson County man being injured on Saturday morning. According to the agency, the incident occurred at 4:30 a.m. when the Homewood Police Department shot a man carrying a gun. The department had received a call that James Logan, 71 years old, was acting suspiciously. (CBS42)
3. Ascension St. Vincent's broke ground on a new freestanding emergency department on Thursday. The facility will be in Trussville but it will be servicing residents throughout Jefferson County, according to Jefferson County commissioner Joe Knight. The facility will feature an onsite lab, a helipad, and 12 treatment rooms. (1819 News)

Today in Hoover:

• Baby Playdate Deep Blue Sea At Hoover Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Hoover City Council Meeting At Hoover City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new local dream home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Hoover area to hit the market. (Hoover Patch)
• Hoover City Schools is currently hiring. Interested parties can view a list of open positions and apply on the school distict's website. (Hoover City Schools)
• The Hoover Senior Center serves our city's oldest residents. Click to take a virtual tour through the Hoover Senior Center. (City of Hoover)

Alrighty, you're all good 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 photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.