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Good morning Hoover! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Inverness homes and Trace Crossings plans could affect you
  • Which Hoover events should top your weekend plans?
  • What Hoover police say happened at the Apex Hoover apartments pool

Also on today's calendar: Fiesta BHAM 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hoover zoning board approves plans for 8 new homes in Inverness (hooversun.com) — Hoover's Planning and Zoning Commission has cleared the way for eight new estate lots in the Inverness area, with a gated community called Jennings Reserve planned along the Cahaba River. Commissioners also delayed decisions on a proposed Riverchase community center and industrial lots in Trace Crossings, citing traffic and stormwater concerns that could affect nearby Hoover residents and schools.
   

2. 23 weekend events in Birmingham: Artwalk, Fit Fest + more, Sept. 10–13, 2026 (bhamnow.com) — Hoover residents have a full slate of things to do this weekend, from a free fiber-arts day at Hoover Church of Christ to a butterfly-release ovarian cancer fundraiser at Aldridge Gardens. The broader Birmingham-area guide also highlights Barons baseball, Artwalk, Fit Fest, and more, giving you plenty of options to support local causes, enjoy arts, and get active close to home.
   

3. Woman beat 70-year-old to death in Hoover pool over missing phone, prosecutor says: 'There was no remorse' (al.com) — Hoover residents are learning more about a deadly confrontation at the Apex Hoover apartments pool, where a 70-year-old woman died after an alleged assault by a friend. Testimony from Hoover police and prosecutors described a prolonged beating, prior disputes over a missing phone, and the suspect's reported lack of remorse, as a Jefferson County judge ordered her held without bond and sent the case to a grand jury.
   

4. Man arrested in connection with vehicle fire, attempted murder investigation in Midfield (wvtm13.com) — A Birmingham man was arrested at his job in Hoover after Midfield police accused him of setting a vehicle on fire while someone was inside, leading to attempted murder and other felony charges. Hoover's Specialized Response Team helped make the arrest without incident, and investigators are still seeking tips as they continue the case.
   

5. Celebrate the Family Expo returns to Hoover for seventh year (hooversun.com) — Families in Hoover can head to the Finley Center at the Hoover Met Complex for a free Celebrate the Family Expo packed with kids' activities, live music, and giveaways. Local chefs will offer cooking demos and samples, while exhibitors share resources to support families' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, making it an easy, no-cost outing for all ages.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Owner found!!
    Peanut is home tonightv with his people. Older small dog on Shades Crest Rd. Looks like an indoor dog with a collar. (Nextdoor Bluff Park)
  • Does anyone in the neighborhood has any kind of reading books.
    My daughter works with foster youth and elderly and would like to donate for them to read (Nextdoor Lake Crest)

Ok Hoover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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