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🌱 Local Property Listings + Crimson Tide Rolls Over Arkansas

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Hoover.

Hey, everybody! Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.


First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 80 Low: 61.

Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

  1. Looking for a new home? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to provide this list of newly-listed properties in the local area. Prices range from $250,000 to $649,900, with spacious homes in Hoover and nearby Birmingham. Click the link to see if any of these homes catch your eye. (Hoover Patch)
  2. A local vet fell in love with protecting animals and reducing their suffering. Now, she's looking for help in achieving that goal. Dr. Margaret Ferrell, the lead veterinarian at Alabama Spay/Neuter's Irondale clinic, is hiring two full-time veterinarians to help animals in and around Hoover. (Bham Now)
  3. The Crimson Tide defeated Arkansas on Wednesday to advance to the next round of the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Because of rainy weather, the next game has been delayed to today. As of Thursday evening, it has not been determined who will play against Alabama in the next round. Click the link to learn more. (Tuscaloosa Magazine)

Today in Hoover:

Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Met Stadium (3:00 P.M.)

From my notebook:

  • The city of Hoover is inviting you to join in wishing Mrs. Flo Thompson a happy birthday! She reached the 100-year mark on Thursday. (Facebook)
  • American Red Cross of Alabama is looking for volunteers. Click here to find out how you can make a difference. (Facebook)
  • Hoover Public Library invites you to its Alzheimer's and dementia events this summer, raising awareness of the diseases. The next event will be on Jun. 13. (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.

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