🌱 Hoover Sch. Board Appoints New Supt. + Indian Ford Fire Dist. Vote

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening these days in Hoover.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun. High: 88 Low: 65.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sun. High: 93 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. The Hoover school board plans to appoint a new superintendent today. The special meeting was called to replace Dee Fowler, who has held the post for two years and will retire on Sep. 30. Board members have not announced who the leading candidate is to replace Fowler. (Hoover Sun)
2. A new date has been set for the vote to determine if the Indian Ford Fire District will be annexed into the city of Helena following a court ruling from the Jefferson County Civil Court. The initial election, meant for residents of the fire district to approve or deny their annexation, was delayed due to a battle for portions of the land with the city of Hoover — had the initial election approved the annexation attempt, it would have brought the entirety of the fire district into Helena’s fold and its roughly 2,000 residents along with it. The vote, originally set for last week, will now take place on Tuesday, Sep. 12. (Shelby County Reporter)
3. The 2023 high school football season in Alabama kicks off later this month, and MaxPreps ranked the state's top teams, with Hoover coming in fourth. Rankings are computer-generated, factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available. Click the link to learn more about state rankings this season. (MaxPreps)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Thursday, August 17

• Hoover Area Chamber Of Commerce Monthly Luncheon At Hoover Metropolitan Complex (11:15 AM)
• Community Grief Support Suicide Prevention Conference At Canterbury United Methodist Church (7:00 PM)

Friday, August 18

• Community Grief Support Suicide Prevention Conference At Canterbury United Methodist Church (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking to buy a new house? Find your price point among the latest properties to hit the open-house circuit, with open houses coming up soon. Click the link to learn more. (Patch)
• Do you love Thai food? Bham Now has compiled a list of local spots serving up incredible Thai cuisine—featuring two Hoover restaurants, Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Mart and Taste of Thailand. Click the link to learn more. (Bham Now)
• Hoover area shelters have lots of adoptable pets looking for a loving home. Click the link to learn more about available dogs and cats. (Patch)

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— 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.