🌱 Hoover Sewer Issues Persist​ + Superintendent Dee Fowler To Retire

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 73.
• Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid. High: 90 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Residents of a neighborhood in Hoover have grown increasingly frustrated with a persistent sewer leak that has plagued them for nearly a year, with no assistance from the city. The Cambrian Wood residents have experienced the unpleasant smell and inconvenience caused by the leak, with sewage spewing out from a manhole cover near their homes. Despite their repeated attempts to seek help from the city, the residents feel ignored and believe that the officials are neglecting their responsibility to address the issue. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. Hoover City Schools Superintendent Dee Fowler announced his retirement, effective Oct. 1, during the Board of Education's monthly meeting on Tuesday. After leading the district since 2021, Fowler expressed excitement about settling down in Fairhope, where he and his wife built a house and plan to spend time with their family, including their son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. Following the announcement, the board voted to publicly post the vacancy of the superintendent position and entrusted the Birmingham law firm Bishop Colvin to lead the search for the next superintendent of Hoover City Schools. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 14. (AL.com)
3. Chase has announced plans to open five new branches in the greater Birmingham area, including two locations in Hoover. The bank has seen success with its first Birmingham branch and aims to expand its local presence in Homewood, Hoover, and Birmingham. The new branches will feature modern amenities such as casual booths, meeting pods, and a digital access bar, along with Chase private client services, and will be staffed by eight to 10 local bankers who will receive competitive wages and full benefits. The new Hoover branches will be located at 1021 Marble Terrace and 3748 Lorna Road. (AL.com)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hoover:

Thursday, July 13

• Coffee And Contacts At Hilton Garden Inn - Lakeshore, Birmingham (7:30 AM)

Friday, July 14

• Storytime At Hoover Public Library - Lee Branch (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• On Friday, Jul. 14, the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is organizing a Summer Jam Special Needs Family Resource Fair at Hoover's Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Parents can connect with various special needs resource vendors while children engage in inclusive games and activities, such as exploring a sensory van and witnessing a Hoover fire truck. For further details, reach out to Tammy Moore at 205-290-4597 or tammy.moore@rehab.alabama.gov. (Hoover Sun)
• At the link, view photos of suspects who have been accused of fraudulent use of a credit card and theft of property, both felonies, at a local business. If you have any tips, please contact Hoover PD Detective Henningsen at (205) 444-7534 or leave an anonymous tip here. (Hoover Police Department via Twitter)
• Are you in the market for a new home? There are plenty of properties available in the Hoover area, including an updated five-bedroom home with a climate-controlled sunroom and a backyard mini putt putt golf course listed for $769,000 on Hoover's Southbridge Court. (Hoover 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.