🌱 New Shops Open Near Hoover + UAB Shares Tips To Avoid An ER Visit

Hello again, everybody! It's Tuesday in Hoover and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Mild with rain and a t-storm. High: 67 Low: 58.

Are you a business owner or marketer in Hoover who wants to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales? If that's you, then I invite you to see how our newsletter sponsorships combine our local audience reach with your expertise to attract new customers. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. New restaurants and stores are opening in Birmingham, which is just a short drive from Hoover to hit the shops and grab a bite to eat! One of the new shops, KS Boutique, sells stylish, high-quality women's clothing from sizes small to 3XL, and it's open Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Another new inclusion is Krystal, well-known for its thin hamburgers; its new prototype is designed for ready-to-go orders, has a double-land pickup and walk-up window, and has no dining room. (Bham Now)
2. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) shared preventive tips to stay out of the emergency room at hospitals due to limited space and increased wait times. Tips include getting an annual check-up, not skipping health screenings, staying up to date with vaccinations, staying hydrated, watching what you drink, and prioritizing self-care. UAB advises people to take advantage of other resources available for non-emergent situations, such as urgent care, UAB eMedicine, or scheduled clinic tele-visits. (India Education Diary)
3. Biden announced a major disaster declaration for Alabama and ordered federal aid for state, tribal, and local recovery efforts on Jan. 12. Birmingham and Hoover sent 24 public works employees to assist with storm cleanup on Jan. 14, and 10 Hoover employees traveled to Selma with generators, tents, a boom truck, cots, and skid steer loaders. Further upcoming damage assessments will determine if assistance will be granted for additional areas in Alabama following the storms. (Birmingham Times)

Today in Hoover:

• Open Gym At The Finley Center At The Hoover Met Complex (10:00 AM)
• Together With Tots: Stories And Songs At Hoover Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Happy Hour At Front Porch (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The American Red Cross of Alabama issued a recent scam alert and does not offer tree-cutting or debris removal services. If someone comes to your home under these pretenses, please call the police as soon as possible. (American Red Cross of Alabama via Facebook)
• Registration for Hoover YMCA's next session of youth and teen classes opens Jan. 23 for YMCA members and Jan. 30 for everyone else. Learn more online and register today! (Hoover YMCA via Facebook)
• Transfer applications for next school year are available through Hoover City Schools, and the deadline to complete the forms is Apr. 15. The forms include Employee Out-of-District, Employee Student, Desegregation, and Hardship applications. (Hoover City Schools via Twitter)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.