🌱 Omnibus Funding To Benefit Alabama + Birmingham Receives Food Grant

Hello, Hoover! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Congresswoman Terri Sewell detailed a list of Alabama funding items that were included in the 2023 omnibus funding bill that Congress recently passed. Included in the items is $55 million to the Secret Service's National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover to expand training opportunities. (Alabama Today)
2. The City of Birmingham, down the road from Hoover, was awarded almost $300,000 by the federal government to improve food access in the community. Nearly 70% of the city's residents have limited-to-no access to quality fresh food. (Birmingham Times)
3. A 107-year-old business based in nearby Birmingham is set to close its last store down the road in Pelham by the end of January. The owners of Ensley Fairfield Mattress stated that the pandemic, online shopping, and the desire to retire led to their decision. (ABC 3340 News)

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Today in Hoover:

• Coding Lab For Kids: Code Your First App At Apple The Summit (2:00 PM)
• A Night Out With Vocalist Sharron At Perfect Note (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• It's never too early to plan how to kick off the New Year! Check out this list of seven nature-based events to kick off your new year in and around the Hoover area, including winter birding classes at the Hoover Library. (Bham Now)
• The New Year is almost here! Do you know how you're going to celebrate? Here's a list of nine events to ring in the New Year this weekend in and around the nearby Birmingham area, including a concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, a New Year's Eve punk rock art show, and a black and gold masquerade party. (Bham Now)
• Are you looking for something different to do on New Year’s Eve? Make your plans to attend the New Year’s Eve Party at Joe Wheeler State Park. To see all the details and learn about the overnight packages, visit alapark.com. (Alabama State Parks via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.