SUMMARY: Today, Hoover inaugurated a new canoe launch at Fleming Park, enhancing outdoor opportunities for enthusiasts. This facility provides direct access to the Cahaba River, making it convenient for canoers. Fleming Park is one of the city‘s latest green spaces, located behind the Lake Wilborn subdivision, and aims to promote recreational activities in the area.

Hoover celebrates opening of new canoe launch

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SUMMARY: A suspected child predator, Juan Puente Jr., is dead following a police chase and two shootouts in Mobile County. The confrontation began when deputies attempted to stop Puente for alleged internet crimes against children. After a failed traffic stop, which included an exchange of gunfire, Puente barricaded himself in his garage on Ideal Street. Negotiators were unsuccessful in persuading him to surrender, leading to another shootout where Puente was shot multiple times by law enforcement and pronounced dead. No officers were injured, and witnesses captured footage of the events, highlighting the tense exchanges. Puente was a father of two.

News 5 has learned more about a Saraland shooting that led to a standoff and a man’s death.
Read the full story: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/standoff-in-saraland-after-shots-fired-car-chase/

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SUMMARY: The “Voices of Black Women” study, launched by the American Cancer Society on March 6, 2024, aims to recruit 100,000 Black women aged 25-55 to investigate disparities in cancer outcomes compared to white women. The study seeks to understand factors like access and costs that contribute to these inequalities, as Black women have been historically underrepresented in research. Pamela Burles, an oncology nurse, emphasizes the importance of this study for addressing the unique health challenges faced by Black women. Interested participants can sign up at voices.cancer.org, where they will complete a brief assessment and subsequent surveys.

Pamelia Burrowes, Infirmary Cancer Care

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