🌱 New Food Spots To Try + Crime Prevention Tips From Hoover PD

Good morning, Hoover! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community news matters!

But first, today's weather:

Nice with periods of sun. High: 59 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Four new food spots have recently opened in the local area, and more are coming soon! Hoover's Magic Milkshakes & More opened its doors on Dec. 17 and serves crowd-favorites including waffle sundaes and delectable milkshakes. The eatery is located at 2801 John Hawkins Pkwy, Suite 157-O and is open daily from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Click the link to view the full list of new spots in the area. (Bham Now)
2. Central Alabama plumbers experienced a busy holiday weekend due to the extreme weather. Patrick Sullivan, the owner of Champion Plumbing and Remodeling, says he answered 14 different calls on Christmas Eve and several additional calls on Christmas Day — including a call from a home in Hoover. To avoid breaking pipes, Sullivan recommends running your heat, letting your faucet drip, and opening your cabinet doors. He also recommends getting any exposed pipes wrapped since more cold weather is likely. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
3. The Hoover Police Department shared some tips to stop thieves during the holidays. To prevent crime, don't leave empty boxes at the curb or let packages sit on your doorstep. In addition, the department recommends locking your vehicle doors and removing valuables. Click here to view all the tips. (Hoover Police Department)

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Today in Hoover:

• Skills: Getting Started With Mac, At Apple The Summit (12:30 PM)
• Sonic The Hedgehog, At Hoover Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Hoover Police Department is hiring! To learn more and apply, click here. (Hoover PD)
• Are you in the market for a new home? Browse some of the latest homes to hit the market in the Hoover area. (Hoover Patch)
  
• The Hoover Library will be closed from Dec. 30 through Jan. 2 for New Year's. (Hoover Library)

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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.