🌱 Zaxby's Franchise Opens In Hoover + New School Leadership

Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Hoover and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 69.
• Sunday: Partial sunshine. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. Zaxby's, the popular chicken chain known for its Chicken Fingerz and Zax Sauce, has opened its first franchise-owned, to-go-only restaurant in Hoover. The new restaurant, owned by Chicken Scratch Holdings, Inc., offers drive-thru, to-go, and pick-up options. The to-go concept features a walk-up window, outdoor patio, and expedited service with a double drive-thru layout and digital menu boards. Guests can order ahead online or through the Zaxby's app, and delivery is available via DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub. (Franchising.com)
2. Hoover City Schools is looking towards the future with new leadership, as former Alabama football player Kermit Kendrick takes on the role of school board president. Kendrick aims to maintain the district's academic success and address potential challenges such as capacity issues due to growth. The district is also working on resolving shortages in bus drivers and lunchroom personnel to ensure a conducive learning environment for students. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. John Carroll Catholic High School in the Diocese of Birmingham has announced new leadership appointments, with Ronald Steele Jr. appointed as the new principal and Katie King as the director of curriculum and instruction. Steele, a 2004 graduate of John Carroll, has served as the school's athletic director since 2017 and will lead the academic enterprise while continuing to oversee the men's basketball program. King, a 1996 graduate of John Carroll, brings extensive educational leadership experience and will focus on academic and curricular improvement initiatives at the school. (Hoover Sun)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Saturday, June 24

• Story Time At Barnes And Noble Hoover (11:00 AM)

Sunday, June 25

• Food Pantry Open to the Public At Hoover Church Of Christ (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lulu, a 10-year-old cat, is seeking a new home after the passing of her owner. She prefers human companionship over interacting with other cats, and would do well in a calm and relaxed environment with a gradual introduction to other cats. (Humane Society of West Alabama via Instagram)
• Hoover High School Principal, Mr. John Montgomery, is retiring after a 39-year career in education. Mr. Montgomery expressed his appreciation for the dedicated faculty and outstanding students at Hoover High School, while the school community thanked him for his service and wished him a happy retirement. (Hoover City Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Hoover Fire Department and Police Department recently held their 3rd annual Boots and Badges Blood Drive. The Hoover Police Department emerged as the victor with 68 donors compared to the Fire Department's 55 donors, making a total of 123 donors. (Hoover Fire Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.