🌱 Hoover PD Respond To Pelham Shooting + Fall Activities Across AL

Hello, everybody. Miranda Fraraccio here with your Tuesday edition of the Hoover Patch newsletter, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 62.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm. High: 86 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Hoover police responded to a shooting in the parking lot of a Pelham shopping center late Sunday night, which sent one person to the hospital. According to police reports, at least two people were meeting in the parking lot to carry out the sale of a cell phone, and at some point, three shots were fired. A man was shot twice in the leg and was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, while the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, but was later taken into custody. The investigation is still ongoing. (AL.com)
2. Fall is here, and WVTM-13 has compiled interactive maps featuring the state's best apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall foliage. Nearby callouts include apples at Allman Farms & Orchards in Oneonta, and pumpkins and corn mazes at Helena Hollow in Helena. If you're planning day trips this fall, consult this guide for festive pit stops along your route. (WVTM-13)
3. The man who was fatally struck while standing outside his vehicle on I-59 has been identified as 61-year-old Mark Anthony Johnson, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The incident occurred during a crash on I-59 Southbound near Exit 130 on the night of Sep. 30, and Johnson was struck by a separate vehicle while outside his car. Investigations into the crash are ongoing. (Newsbreak)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Tuesday, October 3

• Digitize Your Business Processes At Hoover Area Chamber Of Commerce (8:30 AM)

Wednesday, October 4

• Story Sprouts At Hoover Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The 60th annual Bluff Park Art Show returns this Saturday, Oct. 7, to the Bluff Park Community Park, featuring 130 artists from around the country, live music, and local food trucks. This free art show will feature artworks in a variety of mediums, including clay, glass, jewelry, metalworking, painting, photography, printmaking, 2D and 3D mixed media, ceramics, and sculpture. (Hoover Sun)
• Also occurring this week is the 12th annual Taste of Hoover at Aldridge Gardens, taking place this Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Attendees will sample food and beverages from over 40 local restaurants, caterers, and other food and beverage providers as they listen to live musical entertainment. Tickets are $45 for Aldridge Gardens members and $50 for non-members. (Hoover Sun)
• Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this roundup of the newest adoptable pets looking for loving homes in Hoover area shelters. (Hoover Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you soon for your next 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.