🌱 Police Patrol Halloween Weekend + Bluff Park Witches' Ride Tomorrow

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 73 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. The Hoover Police Department will increase patrols over the Halloween weekend. Police will monitor the roads for security while trick-or-treaters are out and about. Officials are asking drivers to exercise caution and keep an eye out for children. (WBRC)
2. The Bluff Park Witches' Ride is back tomorrow, Oct. 30, so get ready for a howling good time on your bike! You can register and decorate your "broom," throw on a killer costume, grab tons of candy, and fly down the street with a group of new friends. Proceeds from the event will go to The Wellhouse, Inc. (EventBrite)
3. Students from Alabama lead the nation in maintaining reading and math comprehension throughout the pandemic. At the district level, Alabama schools were among the top-ranked for learning gains among Hispanic and Black students. The state has been working hard to improve scores for students across the country after historically receiving some of the lowest educational rankings in the country. (AL.com)

Today in and around Hoover:

• Kharris’ Drag Brunch At Stardome Showroom, Birmingham (12:00 PM)
• Pig Iron BBQ Cook-Off At Cahaba Brewing Company, Birmingham (1:00 PM)
• Snake Church’s House Of Horror: Part 2 At Firehouse Community Arts Center, Birmingham (6:00 PM)
• Don't Beer The Reaper: Crafty Halloween Costume Party At Brock's Gap Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Take advantage of the gorgeous fall weather and get ready to start leaf peeping! Visit the link for the best spots in and around Hoover to experience the stunning seasonal colors. (Visit North Alabama via Instagram)
• This Saturday, the final competition for the Hoover Competition Band takes place at Jacksonville State University. Come cheer them on! (Hoover Bucs Band via Facebook)
• Spain Park High School football team finished the season on a high note after a blowout win against Pelham! Great job, Jaguars! (Hoover Sun via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all Monday morning for another 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.