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🌱 Patch AM: How Hoover landed among Alabama’s lowest unemployment rates
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Hi Hoover! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hoover landed among Alabama’s lowest unemployment rates
- How a former Hoover High kicker just made NFL history
- Why a recent Hoover transplant is shaping Birmingham’s neighborhood priorities
Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cloudy, showers around; warm, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 40.
- Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 47 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Alabama's unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November (alreporter.com) — Hoover’s unemployment rate is just 2.0 percent, placing it among Alabama’s best-performing cities in a statewide jobs report that shows a record-low 2.7 percent unemployment rate. Strong gains in sectors like hospitality, health services, and construction are helping keep more residents across the region employed. 
Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2. Former Alabama kicker becomes first to win NFL monthly award (al.com) — A former Hoover High School football standout, Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard, has become the first Alabama alumnus ever to win the NFL’s Special Teams Player of the Month Award. His near-perfect season, including long field goals and flawless extra points, capped a record-setting year that further spotlights Hoover’s strong football legacy.
3. New Birmingham City Councilor Josh Vasa launches online survey asking residents for top 3 neighborhood concerns (cbs42.com) — A new Birmingham council member is surveying District 3 residents on their top neighborhood concerns, with safety and park upkeep emerging as key themes. One Highland Park resident who moved from Hoover nine months ago is already weighing in, highlighting safety, lighting, and police presence as priorities ahead of a February 5 town hall.
4. Alabama faces major political fight after state's larger cities sue over online sales tax (al.com) — Hoover is one of several Alabama cities suing over how the state collects online sales taxes, arguing the current flat-rate system shortchanges local governments. State Sen. Greg Albritton has responded with controversial bills that could reshape how city sales taxes are distributed statewide, setting up a major political showdown that could affect Hoover’s future revenues for services and schools.
5. Aderholt qualifies for reelection to US Congress (cullmantribune.com) — Hoover readers should know that Congressman Robert Aderholt has officially qualified for reelection, with his announcement datelined from Hoover and emphasizing his focus on North Alabama. He highlights constituent services, conservative priorities, and a fresh endorsement from former President Donald Trump, ahead of the 2026 primary and general election dates.
📸 Around Hoover
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover
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★ Featured events ★
- Insatiable Readers Book Club
Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover
3:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Brunch & Bubbly
Board In Birmingham , 5426 Hwy 280, Suite 6 , Hoover
9:00 am - Basic Crochet Lessons
Hoover Public Library - Plaza Cafe
11:00 am - UAB Brain Chats
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
11:00 am - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - Crafting Kindness
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
3:00 pm - Word: Crash Course!
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
10:00 am - Monthly Luncheon
Vestavia Hills Civic Center , 1090 Montgomery Highway , Vestavia Hills
11:30 am
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
📣 Hoover Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Women's Frosty Doubles league
Pelham, AL Calendar , 100 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:00 am - Public Skate Session
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am - Vestavia Hills Rebels vs Hoover Bucs
Vestavia Hills High School , 2235 Lime Rock Rd , Vestavia Hills
4:00 pm - Indian Springs Springs vs Oak Grove Tigers
Indian Springs School , 190 Woodward Dr , Pelham
4:30 pm
Friday January 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This may have not been anything and apologize in advance if not, but my daughter was walking our dog around 12:30 today in the Creekside subdivision of Brock’s Gap Parkway and a smaller red suv with no license plate driving slowly and circled around
three times around where she was walking. She called me and when she got on the phone pulled off. Just a heads up in case this person was up to no… (Nextdoor Trace Crossings) - I’ve had my bunny, Wafer, for a little over two years, and she’s almost six years old now.
She’s such a sweet, gentle part of my life, and making this decision hasn’t been easy at all. As I prepare to move to college, I know I won’t be able… (Nextdoor Willow Trace)
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