🌱 9/11 Memorial 'Climb To Remember' + Residential Burglary

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

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness. High: 91 Low: 70.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 85 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. On Sunday, the Hoover community honored the brave firefighters and paramedics who lost their lives on 9/11 during the annual "Climb to Remember." One of the goals of the annual climb was to teach the younger generations about what happened that day — each participant received a lanyard with the name of a fallen hero, and the staircases were lined with all of the first responders who died. (ABC 3340)
2. On Saturday afternoon, the Hoover Police Department (HPD) responded to a residential burglary in progress when the homeowner arrived and saw a stranger inside their home. HPD was dispatched and arrived at the home within two minutes, where they discovered evidence of forced entry. The suspect had left by the time HPD arrived, and the investigation is still ongoing. (WBRC)
3. On Saturday, independent insurance agent Ken McFeeters announced he will be running for Congress to represent Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District, which includes Hoover. McFeeters will be challenging incumbent Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), who will be running for a sixth term. The primary election will be held on Mar. 5. (Alamaba Today)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Hoover:

Tuesday, September 12

• Marlowe Shepard At The Kelly Hotel, Birmingham (5:30 PM)
• Great Cookie Taste Test At Hoover Public Library (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, September 13

• Online Adult ESL Classes At Hoover Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars: The nearby Birmingham Museum of Art's vibrant annual Latin American Heritage Festival will take place on Sep. 23. The Festival will celebrate the rich heritage of Latin cultures with a day full of dynamic festivities, including Spanish-language gallery tours, delectable Latin cuisine, and interactive, family-friendly art activities. The event is free — register here. (Birmingham Museum of Art via Facebook)
• The Greater Birmingham Humane Society has an urgent need for dog creates as they expect new transports leaving next week. If you have new or gently used medium to large plastic dog crates, please consider dropping them off at the Adoption Center today. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)
• On the hunt for a new home? Check out the latest properties to hit the Hoover market this week, complete with open house information. (Hoover Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.