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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Hoover star powered the Bucs’ Big Orange Classic victory?
  • Planning a 2026 run? Here’s when and where to qualify.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy and very warm, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
  • Monday: A few morning showers; cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alabama high school basketball stars: Shades Valley senior leads in Big Orange win (al.com) — Hoover basketball fans just saw their Bucs close out the Big Orange Classic with a 55-42 win over Paul W. Bryant, led by senior guard Mike Glass’ 22 points. The tournament in Hoover also featured standout performances from Shades Valley’s Jeremy Chatman and several other boys and girls teams from across Alabama and beyond.
   

Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• 2026 candidate qualifying starts on Jan. 5 (mountaineagle.com) — If you’re thinking about running in Alabama’s 2026 elections, candidate qualifying for both Republican and Democratic primaries opens Jan. 5, with the GOP allowing in-person filing at its headquarters on Lorna Road in Hoover. The article outlines key qualifying dates, major offices on the ballot, and required ethics and campaign filings for would-be candidates statewide.
   

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    Wednesday December 31
  • On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
    Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
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    • Saturday January 3
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    Board In Birmingham , 5426 Hwy 280, Suite 6 , Hoover
    9:00 am
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  • Libby Meet & Greet
    Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
    3:30 pm
    • Wednesday January 7
  • On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
    Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
    3:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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