🌱 Patch AM: See how two Hoover homes cracked Jefferson County’s priciest list

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In today's newsletter:

• See how two Hoover homes cracked Jefferson County’s priciest list
• How a Hoover ceremony launched 36 new young leaders across Shelby County
• How Tennessee’s hot bats set up their Hoover SEC Tournament run

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: A morning shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
• Friday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 25 most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County — April 24-30 (bhamnow.com) — Two Hoover properties made the list of Jefferson County’s 25 most expensive home sales last week, including houses in The Preserve and Everlee neighborhoods. The roundup details prices, sizes, and days on market for luxury homes across nearby cities, offering a snapshot of how hot the high-end market is around Hoover.    

• Youth Leadership Shelby County graduates another class of local junior... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Hoover hosted the latest Youth Leadership Shelby County graduation at Jefferson State’s Shelby-Hoover campus, celebrating 36 high school juniors from across the county. Students and organizers highlighted how six months of projects with local nonprofits and community leaders strengthened their confidence, broadened their view of Shelby County, and built connections they can carry into college and careers.    

• Tennessee baseball defeats Presbyterian (usatoday.com) — Hoover baseball fans can look ahead to the SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium May 19-24, where Tennessee hopes to build on its latest win. The Vols just beat Presbyterian 8-1 behind strong pitching and four home runs, and now turn to a key SEC series against Texas before postseason play comes to town.    

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📸 Around Hoover

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover

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Thursday May 7

• Birmingham Legion: The World's Game
  Protective Stadium
  7:00 pm

Friday May 8

• Ribbon Cutting: Brick & Tin Cahaba Heights
  Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, 3151 Green Valley Road, Vestavia Hills
  11:00 am
• Home Building & Remodeling Expo
  Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  12:00 pm

Sunday May 10

• Kathy G.: Mother's Day Brunch
  Cafe BMA at the Birmingham Museum of Art
  11:00 am

Tuesday May 12

• Monthly Luncheon
  Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Vestavia Hills
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 6

• AMP: Cultivating Trust
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion, 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
  9:00 am
• UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
  Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
  11:30 am
• American Red Cross blood drive
  Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
  11:30 am
• Public Skate Session →
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  11:45 am
• Promenaders →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  1:15 pm

Thursday May 7

• Movie Madness →
  Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Pkwy, Pelham
  1:00 pm
• May Junior Dribblers wi/ Trevor Releford - Vestavia Hills, AL 2026 →
  Shoot 360 Birmingham, 2301 Old Columbiana Rd Suite 200, Vestavia Hills
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is someone missing this dog?
  Located near Russel Hill Circle and Cypress Lane. (Nextdoor Southwood)
• WABM ABC 33/40 OTA no signal
  For those fellow cord cutters that have an OTA antenna, are any of you noticing no signal for the 68.# channels lately? A relative in a neighboring… (Nextdoor Russet Woods)

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🗞 Nearby News

Homewood

• Homewood business happenings: May 2026 (thehomewoodstar.com)
• Playoff update: Soccer, baseball, softball advance; track wins state (thehomewoodstar.com)
• 5 festive stops to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Birmingham (wbrc.com)

Vestavia Hills

• Vestavia Hills gives updates on various road projects around the city (wbrc.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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