🌱 Hoover Resident Arrested For Murder + Library Board Applications

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Hoover today.

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 73 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. A Hoover resident has been arrested in connection to a body that was found in a fresh grave in Jefferson County last month. William Vaughan McKnight, 62 years old, has been charged with murder and abuse of the corpse. The body belongs to Zachery Steed Coats of Wildomar, California. Christal Elaine Skelton, 39 years old, had been previously charged in the case. (AL.com)
2. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reports that a body was located inside a home when authorities responded to a fire on Friday morning. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Weaver Drive shortly after 3:00 a.m. The department's detectives are working to gather information about the fire and the death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (ABC 3340)
3. The Hoover City Council will be accepting applications for the Hoover Library Board through Monday, Nov. 7. The city will be making an appointment at the City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 21. Please include a Letter of Interest with your resume. Click for application details. (City of Hoover)

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Today in and around Hoover:

• Moss Rock Festival At Hoover Metropolitan Complex (10:00 AM)
• Artistry Fest At 201 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South, Birmingham (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hoover's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 29 at 5:00 p.m. at Hoover City Hall. (City of Hoover)
• Hoover YMCA reports that they will be hosting Halloween Trunk or Treat again next year after the success of the 2022 event. (Hoover YMCA via Facebook)
• Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Click to find your polling location. (City of Hoover via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox on Monday with your next update!

— 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.