🌱 Teachers In The Trenches Award Recipients + Hoover Native Named DA

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Hoover Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 55 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Three teachers at Hoover City Schools were recognized with the 2023 Teachers in the Trenches award. The award, presented by The Finley Committee, recognizes teachers annually at each school level who go above and beyond to serve their students. The recipients were Monica Horner of Deer Valley Middle School, Allison Winterberger of Simmons Middle School, and Jordan Sherrell of Hoover High School. (Hoover Sun)
2. Hoover native James Tarbox has been named a Pike County district attorney. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Tarbox the Twelfth Judicial Circuit District Attorney after former district attorney Tom Anderson retired. Tarbox will represent both Pike and Coffee Counties. (Subscription: The Messenger)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Hoover area. Available properties range from a two-bed, two-bath home for $139,999 to a $1.36 million home on Blackridge Way. Get all the property details at the link. (Hoover Patch)

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Today in Hoover:

• Story Sprouts At Hoover Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Kids Night & Happy Hour At Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar (3:00 PM)
• Wine Wednesday & Happy Hour At Front Porch (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Meet Jinx at the link! She may be described as "spicy," but she's a cat that deserves a loving home. (Humane Society of West Alabama via Instagram)
• The individual pictured at the link is wanted for questioning in a theft of property in the third degree. Do you recognize her? (Hoover (AL) Police Department via Facebook)
• Looking to have a staycation in the area with your loved one? Check out the romantic places at the link. (Visit North Alabama via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.