🌱 County Commission Awarded Grant + Power 25 Rankings Released

Hi there, Hoover! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cool with showers. High: 55 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Disaster Recovery Program has awarded the Jefferson County Commission with a $450,000 grant. The money will be used to identify life sciences assets and opportunities in the region. The money will be shared with the Birmingham Business Alliance Foundation and the Shelby County Commission. (Biz Journals)
2. The Thanksgiving season can be a difficult time for individuals experiencing food insecurity. The United Way of Central Alabama's Meals on Wheels program serves meals to nearly 2,000 homebound seniors in Jefferson County. The service also offers much-needed social interaction for its participants. This is a daily service. Click for information on supporting Meals on Wheels. (Bham Now)
3. AL.com has released its latest Power 25 Rankings list. Hoover's football team will be entering the 2022 playoffs' Round Three in the top spot. Hoover will be playing Thompson on Friday. Click for the full Power 25 rankings list. (AL.com)

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Today in Hoover:

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Painting with a Twist (4:00 PM)
• Fine Arts Night At Hoover High School (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Hoover area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Hoover Patch)
• Hoover's Planning & Zoning Meeting was canceled on Monday due to a lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. (City of Hoover)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Hoover area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Hoover Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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.