🌱 I-65 Crash Kills 1 + Free Kora Concert + Veteran's Park Reopens

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town.

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But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 82 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. A Wednesday morning single-vehicle crash on I-65 in Hoover ended in one fatality. Around 7:00 a.m. yesterday, a BMW 420i struck the center concrete median, then left the roadway to the right, striking a tree near mile marker 251. The driver was taken to Brookwood Medical Center and was pronounced deceased a short time later. As of Wednesday evening, crews are still investigating the cause of the crash. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. Kora player Sean Gaskell will hold a free concert at the Hoover Public Library on Sunday, Mar. 12 at 2:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly concert will add to the more than 350 concerts Gaskell has presented at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Learn more about Gaskell here. (Hoover Public Library via Facebook)
3. As of Feb. 20, Veteran's Park is officially reopen! While it was closed for repairs and construction, the park is now completely open for all to enjoy. Click here for more on the park's offerings. (City of Hoover via Facebook)

Today in Hoover:

• Grand Opening And Ribbon Cutting at Proveer At Grande View (10:30 AM)
• Grand Opening And Ribbon Cutting at Lider Media LLC (2:00 PM)
• Business After Hours at I Heart Mac And Cheese (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ready to find your next new home? There are several open houses planned this weekend in the Hoover area. From Friday to Sunday, enjoy a self-guided tour of the most current residences on the market in the area. (Hoover Patch)
• Spring break is just around the corner, and Visit North Alabama put together several mini-vacation ideas for residents. Travel up to Fort Payne, trek over to The Shoals area, or take a staycation in Rocket City. (Visit North Alabama via Instagram)
• Congratulations to Hoover's boys and girls basketball teams! They both won on Tuesday in the regional final to advance to the state final four. (Hoover Sun via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.