🌱 Patch AM: Ready for Southern Voices? Here’s when and how to grab tickets

Morning Hoover! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Ready for Southern Voices? Here’s when and how to grab tickets
• Why a familiar pastor is returning to launch Hoover’s newest church campus
• How do Hoover firefighter medic salaries compare to other Alabama EMS jobs?

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 52, low: 26.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, colder, with a high of 39 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 13, for 2026 Southern Voices Festival (hooversun.com) — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, for the 2026 Southern Voices Festival at the Hoover Public Library, including Jon Meacham’s Feb. 27 keynote. Hoover residents can choose from author talks, an artists’ reception, and a country songwriters’ showcase, with most events ticketed and one art event free at the Hoover Library Theatre.
   

2. Former BSC chaplain to lead Trinity's new Hoover campus starting summer 2026 (al.com) — A new Trinity United Methodist Church campus is coming to Hoover in summer 2026, led by former Birmingham-Southern chaplain the Rev. Jack Hinnen. Trinity is taking over the former Discovery United Methodist property near Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, aiming to revitalize the 15-acre campus. Hinnen, who previously served at Riverchase UMC, will return from Pensacola with his family.
   

3. 'Overworked, underpaid': EMS workers report burnout, what's the solution? (abc3340.com) — Hoover residents can see how their city’s firefighter EMTs and paramedics stack up, with salaries among the higher ranges in Alabama and only three vacancies out of 177 positions. The wider report explores why EMS workers statewide feel overworked and underpaid, detailing burnout, staffing shortages, training pipelines, and possible solutions like better funding and smarter 911 responses.
   

4. Tennessee lands commitment from proven pass rusher out of the portal (saturdaydownsouth.com) — A standout pass rusher who grew up in Hoover is on the move again, this time committing to play for the Tennessee Volunteers after a breakout season at Tulane. The former 3-star recruit and South Alabama signee helped Tulane reach its first College Football Playoff before entering the transfer portal and heading to the SEC.
   

📸 Around Hoover

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover

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Wednesday January 14

• On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
  Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
  3:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Coffee and Contacts - Arise Knox Square
  Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 375 , Hoover
  7:30 am
• Ribbon Cutting - Birmingham Wellness Massage
  Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 375 , Hoover
  3:30 pm
• Read with Libby!
  Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
  3:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Vintage Videos
  Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
  2:00 pm
• Complimentary Tasting: Hoover Steaks & Wines
  Hoover Steaks & Wines , 5868 Elsie Road , Hoover
  4:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Brunch & Bubbly
  Board In Birmingham , 5426 Hwy 280, Suite 6 , Hoover
  9:00 am
• The Filmont Health and Wellness Expo
  Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce , 3389 Endeavor Ln , Vestavia Hills
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Coffee & Connections
  Courtyard Birmingham Homewood , 500 Shades Creek Parkway , Homewood
  8:00 am
• Monthly Luncheon
  Vestavia Hills Civic Center , 1090 Montgomery Hwy , Vestavia Hills
  11:30 am
• Public Skate Session
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  11:45 am
• Libby Meet & Greet
  Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LOST CAT!!!
  Our cat Fendi must have gotten out of the garage when leaving for work before the storm this morning. Please message me or my wife Kristin Bohannon… (Nextdoor Park Trace)

Ok Hoover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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