🌱 Pets Up For Adoption Nearby + Pickens Making Waves At Training Camp

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in Hoover.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds, a t-storm. High: 91 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. These fur balls are looking for a new home! Moon Pie and his siblings Hershey and Darcy are in need of a place to belong. Ellie the black lab is searching for new parents and Bonsai the setter mix loves kids. Click the link to see all the four-legged friends. (Hoover Patch)
2. Hoover native and Steelers' draft pick George Pickens is making a statement. Sports Illustrated named him one of their "top 10 players who impressed" through the opening week of training camp. He made several contested catches against veterans during scrimmage and made a big impression on people watching. Click the link to see highlights. (Yardbarker)
3. Looking for work? Maybe you'll enjoy working in customer service in Trussville. If that's not your preference, maybe you'd rather drive a truck with Marathon Staffing in Hoover. Several companies in Birmingham are looking for a human resources professional. You can see all the latest jobs Patch found at the link. (Hoover Patch)

Today in Hoover:

• August Entrepreneurial Council Meeting at Hoover Chamber of Commerce Office (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Hoover Posted the agenda for last night's city council meeting. Click the link to see the minutes and the full agenda. (City of Hoover)
• Hoover's School Board approved funding for a new performing arts center. The contract was for $15.4 million. (Jon Anderson via Twitter)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for 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.