🌱 Christine Running For Seat + Flight Options For Alabama Travelers

Hello again, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 87 Low: 65.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 87 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. A 2022 Republican primary candidate for state Senate District 15, Brian Christine, has confirmed he will be running for the District 5 seat on the Jefferson County Commission for this year. This comes as the current District 5 Commissioner Steve Ammons says he will be stepping down from the commission at the end of May to become CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance. Christine said that after Ammons' decision to step down came out, he was approached by various members of the commission who felt he could do well in the role. (Hoover Sun)
2. American Airlines recently announced they will be offering nonstop flights from Birmingham to New York City. On Sunday, May 7, the inaugural flight took place early in the morning and marks American Airline's seventh nonstop destination within the United States. Following Delta, American Airlines is also the second airline to offer these nonstop flight options. (AL.com)
3. Community leaders are calling for feedback from residents as a new comprehensive recreation plan for the city of Hoover is confirmed to be in the works. The Hoover Parks and Public Spaces Plan is a 15-20 year strategic plan that focuses on improving future recreation amenities and programs throughout the city. To gain community feedback, the city will be hosting a series of town hall meetings, which were developed in hopes of encouraging residents to have a direct voice in the shaping of Hoover's future recreational benefits. (CBS42)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hoover:

Tuesday, May 9

• EAC Monthly Meeting At Hoover Public Library (8:00 AM)
• Spring Band Concert At Oak Mountain High School [Birmingham] (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 10

• Jack & Jill Day At Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill (11:00 AM)
• Small Group for Adoptive & Foster Parents At Iron City Church [Birmingham] (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for something fun to do this week? The Hoover Public Library recently announced their lineup of exciting activities they'll be hosting throughout this week, including bracelet making, Spanish club, a crash course in Microsoft Powerpoint, and more. If you're interested, visit here for more information on the events and how to register. (Hoover Public Library)
• On Thursday, May 11, Avondale Brewing Company's Junior Board will be hosting its 11th annual S'mores & Pours fundraiser. The event will feature a variety of delicious food from Taco Mama, incredible raffles, vendors, pop-ups from local businesses, artists showcasing their talent, children's activities, live music, and so much more. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to BridgeWays' programs for children, youth, families, and educators within the community of Hoover. (Hoover Sun)
• The 1-year-old Lab/Terrier mix named Dale is a fun-loving pup who's looking for a forever home. If you're interested in meeting Dale or plenty of his other friends at the Birmingham Humane Society, stop by this week for a visit and there's a chance one of these amazing animals might be coming home with you. On top of that, Dale's adoption fee is only $25 thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society)

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That's it for today. See you all soon for 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.