🌱 Jefferson County School District Lawsuit + Cemetery Clean-Up Bids

Hello, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and beautiful. High: 79 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. A Jefferson County mother and student are suing three Jefferson County School District employees. The lawsuit is centered around the alleged failure to enforce bullying policies set by the state of Alabama and the district's board. The employees work at Mortimer Jordan High School (about 30 miles from Hoover), where the student currently attends. Jefferson County School Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin reports that the allegations are being reviewed. (WBRC)
2. Jefferson County has shared a construction update on the Smucker's facility on its social media accounts. The facility is the county's largest capital investment by a company. The facility will cost $1.1 billion and will eventually make "Uncrustables." The facility will bring 750 new jobs to the county. Click to watch the video update. (AL.com)
3. The Jefferson County Cemetery Board is set to finally clean up local cemeteries. The first cemetery clean-up project will occur at Pine Hill Cemetery in McCalla. Many of the county's cemeteries suffer from overgrowth and a lack of upkeep. The Board is currently reviewing cleanup bids. (WBRC)

Today in Hoover:

• Yoga Storytime At Hoover Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Goldfish Swim School Hoover BOO Bash At Goldfish Swim School (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Hoover area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Hoover Patch)
• The City of Hoover is currently hiring. The city is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click to view the full list of jobs and apply. (City of Hoover)
• The Hoover Belles are currently accepting applications for its Class of 2023. Click to learn more about the organization and for application details. (City of Hoover)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.