🌱 Police Department Earns Accreditation + Safer Places Applications

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 63 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. The Hoover Police Department has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The accreditation is the result of over three years of department work to improve its policies and procedures. Only about five percent of all law enforcement agencies have achieved this "gold standard" of accreditation in the country. (Hoover Sun)
2. I Heart Mac & Cheese will be expanding to Hoover. The new location will be opening on Dec. 21 at 11:00 a.m. Bobby Reuse, a Professional NASCAR driver, and Bonita Riddle will be operating the restaurant. Guests will be able to create their own mac and cheese bowl or sandwich at this new concept restaurant. (QSR)
3. The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently taking applications to become a state-accredited "safer place." The locations will help fill in the county's network of storm shelters. The current network consists of 35 shelters, but some locations are dozens of miles apart. Click for the application details. (WBRC)

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Today in Hoover:

• E4 Conference At Canvas Church (6:30 PM)
• Santa's Circus At Hoover Public Library Theatre (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Hoover area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Hoover Patch)
• The Hoover Police Department reminds the community that Internet Purchase Exchange Locations are meant to protect sellers and buyers during the holiday shopping season. Click to view the list of locations. (Hoover (AL) Police Department via Facebook)
• The Hoover Public Library is presenting Santa's Circus tonight at 7:30 p.m. The performance features seasonal storytelling, costumes, and beloved holiday characters. Click for ticket details. (Hoover Public Library, Hoover, Alabama via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.