Training for success
Two of Homewood Police Department’s newest members won’t carry handcuffs or badges, but they’ll be on duty for everything from narcotics work to suspect apprehension. Read more
Features
Breakfast, lunch cafe coming to Edgewood
Ruby Sunshine Cafe has leased the former bartaco space. Read more
Lexi Coon
Fraud, scam awareness discussed at monthly luncheon
Fraud and scams can come from many different forms, including hacks, phishing emails and malware. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Homewood alum presents solar power options to BOE
Bates said his research shows Homewood High School and Middle School use about 13,300 megawatt hours of electricity each year, costing the school system about $1.5 million in bills. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Shades Cahaba student dresses up as historical figures for Black History Month
From Martin Luther King Jr. to astronaut Mae Jemison, Lauren researches noteworthy historical figures for Black History Month and brings costumes and information to share with her school. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball, wrestling seasons conclude
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council denies rezoning of Tamworth Lane property
The property owner had requested to rezone the triangular lot to be part of the development of a hotel and Bricktop's restaurant. Read more
Stone named Gatorade ROY for 3rd time
Homewood High School senior Will Stone was named the Gatorade Alabama Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year for the third time on Monday. Read more
Photo by Todd Lester
Patriots, Cavs soccer teams prepared for season
The Homewood High School and John Carroll Catholic girls and boys varsity soccer teams begin their 2019 seasons this week. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Boys basketball advances to sub-regional
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kyle Parmley
Barber saves Patriots' season in comeback victory
Homewood High School sophomore guard Bo Barber led the Patriots boys basketball team to a 38-34 victory on Wednesday night in the Class 6A, Area 10 tournament. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Lakeshore Foundation hosts annual Demolition Derby
Eight teams from both the United States and Canada competed in the wheelchair rugby tournament. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Stop signs, speeding dominate council's committee meetings
Residents came to the meetings to discuss problems on a number of streets. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender
The Reset: Patriots take state track and field titles
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Patriots sweep state titles, again
The Homewood High School boys and girls track and field teams claimed the Class 6A state titles at the state indoor meet for the second straight year. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
City to file lawsuit over election results
After a study by an attorney and a closed-door executive session, Homewood City Council voted on Jan. 28 to file a lawsuit contesting the results of the November election on whether to exempt the city from the statewide property tax cap. Read more
Courtesy of National Weather Service
Homewood City Schools to close Tuesday due to winter weather
After-school activities will also be closed. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball teams complete area play
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Resources available for navigating I-59/20 shutdown
Text alerts, with targeted alerts for your zip code, are also available from ALDOT by texting “5920BRIDGE” to 888777. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Boys basketball picks up 20th win
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Layton Dudley
All-South Metro Football Team: 6 Patriots named to team
The inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro football team includes several Homewood and John Carroll representatives. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell
NASA moon rock, meteorite display cancelled
The ongoing government shutdown has closed NASA's lending program. Read more
Flooding issues persist for residents around Mecca Avenue
Jennifer Schuble, who lives on Peerless Avenue, said city drains clogged right before the new year and earlier in the fall, causing a backup of water and mud on roads and surrounding properties. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
First responders, library employee honored during State of the City address
The city gave out its annual Employee of the Year awards on Jan. 15. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council denies sign for West Lakeshore Drive office, sets bids for Patriot Park sidewalk
The Patriot Park connector sidewalk should be completed by summer. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball opens area play
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Density, building height dominate discussion of downtown zoning
Recommendations presented to city officials on Wednesday, Jan. 9 put an emphasis on simple codes regulating everything from building height and density to signs and pedestrian paths. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Planning Commission delays discussion of Firefighter Lane condos
A crowd packed City Hall for the issue but ultimately left without new information. Read more
Courtesy of Homewood City Schools
Shades Cahaba awarded facility service dog
The dog will serve the entire facility and visit classrooms. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Boys basketball notches 8th straight win
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action over the holidays. Read more
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