Good morning, Hoover.

Hoover organizers are preparing the Helps Hunger Challenge 2026 to fight food insecurity with community food drives and volunteer opportunities.

Officials say (more details about schedules and drop-off locations) will be shared soon.

Hoover community leaders will host an Employment and Community Resource Fair that brings job seekers + local employers and service providers together.

The event is scheduled for a future date with full details to be released soon.

Oak Mountain State Park will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct.

17, starting at 9 a.m. The festival offers hayrides, bounce houses, food trucks, crafts and a scavenger hunt — visitors can also enjoy other park attractions.

Samford University's revised South Campus student housing plan is under review by Homewood Council after an Oct.

12 hearing, with a decision due on Oct. 26. The proposal calls for two six-story buildings on 27 acres near sports fields and includes safety measures for crossing Lakeshore Drive (bridge talks continue).

Legacy Prep opened the Wells Fargo Parent Resource & Empowerment Center Tuesday to give parents financial courses on credit, savings, and homeownership; the center was funded by a $50,000 Wells Fargo investment and connects families with vital community resources.

Meteorologist James Spann explained that a glowing trail seen in Alabama early Tuesday was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral (carrying a Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station).

The rocket's exhaust expanded and caught sunlight to create a (space jellyfish) effect.

Hoover water officials are considering adjustments to local billing rates that may increase costs soon.

The water department plans a public review of the fee structure in upcoming meetings (additional details will follow).