Ramona Quimby comes to life
Children’s Dance Foundation StageDoor Youth Theatre will feature several Homewood actors in a production of 'Ramona Quimby' June 20-22. more »
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Vulcan offers $1 off for dads
As a thank you to dads, Vulcan Park and Museum is offering a $1 off daytime adult admission in celebration of Father’s Day. more »
Jun 11, 2013 in News
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
New HMS principal announced
Jimmie Pearson comes to Homewood from the Jefferson County Board of Education, where he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, area director and area superintendent. more »
Jun 6, 2013 in HMS
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Arts council holding logo contest, seeking new members
The Homewood Arts Council is currently looking for new members and holding a logo design contest. more »
May 30, 2013 in News
New interior design showroom, work space
Home interior design store Defining Home is now open near the intersection of 28th Avenue South-U.S. 31 next to the shopping center that houses Bob’s Bikes. more »
May 30, 2013 in Businesses
Restaurant Depot to open
Restaurant Depot, a wholesale foodservice supplier, will open Wednesday, June 26 in the 53,000-square-foot former Bruno’s in Wildwood. more »
May 30, 2013 in Businesses
City Ward Updates for June
Each quarter, The Homewood Star will bring you updates from City Council representatives from each Ward of the City of Homewood. more »
May 30, 2013 in News
Character on the Spot offers improv classes
West Homewood resident Kelly Yoakum is teaching weekly improv drama classes for children through her new organization, Character on the Spot. more »
May 30, 2013 in News
Residents report on city meetings on ‘Homewood at Large’
With changes in the local news landscape, Homewood resident Liz Ellaby saw a hole in coverage of Homewood’s city government. more »
May 30, 2013 by MADOLINE MARKHAM in News
West Homewood Farmers Market sets schedule
Each Saturday the market features a different themed event and kids activity in addition to a variety of local food and craft vendors. more »
May 22, 2013 in News
Free Friday Flicks move to Hoover
This summer Free Friday Flicks are moving from Homewood Central Park to Veterans Park next to Spain Park High School in Hoover. Movies will be shown every Friday night from May 31-July 19. more »
May 22, 2013 in News (4 Comments)
Grizzle named State Teacher of the Year
Dr. Alison Grizzle, a West Homewood resident, was named State Teacher of the Year at a ceremony hosted by the Alabama State Department of Education on May 8. more »
May 8, 2013 in News
New principals for Hall-Kent and Shades Cahaba
This week Homewood City Schools announced the appointment of two new administrators: Abbie Freeman at Hall-Kent Elementary School and John Lowry at Shades Cahaba Elementary School. more »
Apr 18, 2013 in Schools
Meet state “Sweet 16” Teacher of the Year finalist Jerome Isley
The Homewood Star asked Mr. Isley about his teaching career and learned about his passion for inclusion education and encouraging students toward not just goodness but greatness. more »
Apr 10, 2013 in Hall-Kent (1 Comments)
