🌱 Sunday's Shooter Identity Released + Domestic Violence Forum

Hello again, neighbors! It's Thursday in Hoover and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Because community information is power!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. The Hoover Police Department has released the identity of the man who allegedly fired shots at an officer on Sunday afternoon. According to the department, Evan Rashad Lucas, 31, is suspected of opening fire on a family while traveling on Interstate 459 and firing at the unidentified officer. He has been charged with attempted murder. The reason for the shooting is still unclear. (WBRC)
2. According to the Hoover City Schools' chief academic officer, students showed "astounding" growth in Spring 2022 academic test scores. The percentage of students who exhibited skills at or above grade level rose by 11 percent for math, five percent for science, and four percent for English. Hoover's test results were double the state average growth rate. (Hoover Sun)
3. Hoover leaders hosted a domestic violence awareness forum on Tuesday night. The focus of the forum was to provide information to teens and young adults about dating violence. The leaders hope by teaching the signs of domestic violence, it can be prevented. Click the following link for a list of warning signs of domestic violence and for a list of resources. (WIAT - CBS42.com)

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Today in Hoover:

• October Business After Hours At Plenty Of Vino (3:30 PM)
• PJ Story Time At Hoover Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home or just want to see what’s on the local market? Consider the list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Hoover area this weekend. Click the link for the full list which includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Hoover Patch)
• The City of Hoover is currently hiring. Click the link for a list of jobs and apply if you’re interested! (City of Hoover)
• Birmingham Recycling and Recovery will be hosting an interactive discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Click the link to learn more. (City of Hoover)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.