🌱 Pets For Adoption + Record Low Unemployment + Middle School Madness

Hello, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Hoover and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 96 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. Tail-waggin', purrin', named after breakfast cereals — if you're looking for a furry friend, we've got you covered. Kittens Chex, Count Chocula, and Captain Crunch are all looking for a long-term snuggle buddy. Pups Oakley, Hulk, and Zeke are all ready to be adopted — will you be their new parent? Check out the full list of adoptable pets at the link. (Hoover Patch)
2. Alabama's unemployment rate has hit a historic new low. The unemployment rate of 2.7 percent was hailed by Gov. Kay Ivey as a mark of the resiliency of Alabama's workforce. Additionally, average weekly wages have risen to a new record high of $1,004.65. Among those cities with the lowest unemployment rate, Hoover sits at 1.6 percent. (Alabama Political Reporter)
3. Registration is open for the Hoover YMCA's Middle School Madness. The night of fun will take place on Jun. 24 and features fun, games, food, and much more for rising 6th-8th graders. Students can enjoy a safe and supervised night from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Register here. (Hoover YMCA via Facebook)

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Today in Hoover:

• Mt Laurel Crafts at Mt Laurel Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Mt Laurel Tween STEAM at Mt Laurel Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• James Spann shared a photo of yesterday morning's planetary alignment. See the photo taken in Trussville, complete with labels of celestial objects, at the link. (James Spann via Instagram)
• American Red Cross of Alabama is helping a family recover after a fire destroyed their home over the weekend. Hoover families are encouraged to make a fire safety plan and practice at least twice a year. (American Red Cross of Alabama via Facebook)
• Need some income? This list can improve your outcomes. Patch put together a list of job openings in and around Hoover. From $11/hour to $500,000/year, there's a job for anyone on this list. Employers are looking for human resource officers, insurance agents, truck drivers, and grocers. See all the jobs at the link. (Hoover Patch)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.