🌱 New Protesting Bill In The Works + Magic City Mimosa Festival

Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 81 Low: 63.
• Sunday: A t-storm or two; not as warm. High: 72 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. This past Thursday, the Senate Committee voted to advance the legislation working to prohibit protesting and/or picketing outside an individual's residence. This is a situation that has been seen in the past with protests happening outside Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house after Roe v. Wade as well as outside Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato's home after the shooting of Emantic Bradford Jr. by a Hoover officer. The bill states that it is prohibited to picket or protest at or near a residence intending to intimidate or harass an individual. At this stage, it has received a favorable report and could be seen by the full Senate as soon as Tuesday. (Alabama Today)
2. Down the road from Hoover, Birmingham is hosting its Inaugural Magic City Mimosa Festival next Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at the Sloss Furnaces Visitors Center. Festival attendees are invited to soak up the sun and get lost in the day of bottomless mimosas, small bites, games, and activities featured throughout the event. You will also see the beautiful historic backdrop of the city while enjoying some of Birmingham's best DJs at work. Today is your last day to buy a pre-sale ticket for $45 before the price increases to $55, with day-of tickets being $65; admission includes bottomless mimosas as well as a souvenir cup. (Hoover Sun)
3. Hoover's Jefferson County Revenue satellite office has been experiencing significant waits the last few weeks due to a new tax exemption for residents aged 65 or older. The new tax exemption states that if you are 65 and older and you lived in your home for the last five years, you can fill out a form to keep your property taxes from rising. The deadline for this process was extended until Apr. 30 to give some of these citizens a chance to make time to stop by the office. Residents have also been informed that they can fill out a form and send it via email to avoid the long lines in the office. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Saturday, April 15

• BeYOUtiful BHM Fashion Show - Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort (6:00 PM)
• Steve Brown - Stardome Main Room (6:30 PM)

Sunday, April 16

• Steel Magnolias - Virginia Samford Theatre (2:30 PM)
• Sunday Evening Worship - Hoover Church Of Christ (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Hoover Fire Department would like to recognize newly certified paramedic Martin Daughtery. This is a major step forward in his career and we are excited to see where the future will take him and his expertise. (Hoover Fire Department via Facebook)
• Looking for a feline friend to bring home? Look no further than Camry at the Humane Society of West Alabama, located a little under an hour outside Hoover. She is a very outgoing cat once she is comfortable in her surroundings and gets along great with other cats. (Humane Society of West Alabama via Instagram)
• Spring is well underway, but there are still plenty of wildflowers you can see all throughout North Alabama. Click here for Visit North Alabama's guide to the best places to hike and find these colorful beauties. (Visit North Alabama via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you soon with another update!

— 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.