🌱 Ross Bridge Golf Course Reopens Oct. 13 + NSL Board Makes Statement

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 84 Low: 61.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 85 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. The Ross Bridge golf course is confirmed to reopen on Oct. 13, following a groundskeeping error by a crew member that destroyed most of the course's greens last year. During the closure this year, putting surfaces got a new grass treatment which will result in firmer, smoother green surfaces. Additionally, every bunker on the course was also renovated with fresh drainage systems, and architectural changes were also made to several holes on the course. Tee times are available online. (1819 News)
2. Amid debates occurring across the state over censorship in public libraries, the North Shelby Library (NSL) Board released a statement in an effort to combat "misinformation" being spread by Rep. Susan Dubose (R-Hoover). In June, Dubose made claims that a Pride display at the North Shelby Library was inappropriate. The NSL Board cited that over 8,600 people visited the library in June, and only about 1 percent expressed an opinion about the display — and invited all community members to visit the library and see the work they are doing. (Alabama Political Reporter)
3. The University of Alabama at Birmingham hosted the Hoover Invitational golf tournament on Monday, Sep. 18 and today, Sep. 19 at Hoover Country Club. The Blazers welcomed eight teams to Hoover, including Austin Peay, Jacksonville, North Alabama, Queens, Samford, Stetson, Tennessee Tech, and Troy. The tournament included 36 holes on Monday and 18 on Tuesday — the course was a par 72, which plays 6,101 yards. (UAB Blazers)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Tuesday, September 19

• Together With Tots At Hoover Public Library (9:30 AM)

Wednesday, September 20

• Sew-N-Sews At Hoover Senior Center (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars: The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host its 17th annual "Antiques at the Gardens" event from Sep. 28 through Oct. 1. The event will feature a prestigious lineup of speakers, interior designers, landscape architects, and floral artists, with dealers selling the best furniture, fine art, vintage and fine jewelry, silver, rugs and textiles, home decor, and garden accessories. (Birmingham Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• The Hoover Public Library Culture Pass program has expanded, partnering with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra this year, offering free tickets to the 2023-2024 Masterworks series to participants in the program. With a library card, you can get tickets to the Sep. 29 and Sep. 30 concerts by entering the ticket drawing online. (Hoover Public Library via Facebook)
• Looking for a furry friend to join your family? Consider checking out one of many adoptable pets in Hoover area shelters. This week's roundup has several cats and dogs to choose from, all looking for a loving home. (Hoover Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! 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.