Cornerstone of the community
While the church has a rich history in Homewood and Birmingham, it also has plans for an exciting future under the new leadership of the Rev. Erroll L. Brantley Sr., who joined the church in August. Read more
Features
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
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball teams pick up wins
The Homewood High School basketball teams were in action recently. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Heart of Homewood plan discussed at annual luncheon
The plan includes projects that were suggested to the city based on current and future needs and resident input. Read more
Courtesy of Google Maps
Council denies request to build in Hena Street natural buffer
The developer intended to resurvey the property into six lots, to build five homes and a lot for community septic system and green space. Read more
Anne Dawson
Samford’s Christenberry Planetarium holds final Star of Bethlehem show
Beginning right at 7 p.m., the show lasted around an hour and 15 minutes and took viewers back in time to Dec. 25 the year Jesus was born in search of the Star of Bethlehem. Read more
Photo by Kyle Parmley
All-South Metro Volleyball Team: Loo earns 2nd team honors
Homewood's Alejandra Loo was among the players named to the inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro Volleyball Team. Read more
Efforts to purchase ‘Pink House’ continue, with new focus
The group wants to turn the property into a community and event space. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Mark’s Joint opens on 18th Street
The restaurant is occupying the former Urban Cookhouse space. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Planning Commission approves rezoning, plat requests
The Homewood Planning Commission on Tuesday approved two requests presented by Wesley Cline of LMOB Properties LLC. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Saw's opens 'watering hole' in Edgewood
Saw's on the Side is located next to Saw's BBQ. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Santa visits The Exceptional Foundation
Homewood Police Department officers led him into The Exceptional Foundation's gym with a short motorcade. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
New Hall-Kent facility dog introduced at school board meeting
The board also approved changes to its construction contracts. Read more
Engineers present recommendations for Roxbury, Bonita stormwater flooding
Walter Schoel Engineering was hired in August to study flooding problems in these residential areas. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball, track perform well
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Developer plans spring start for 18th Street hotel construction
The hotel will eventually be joined by new retail buildings along 18th Street. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball has busy week, indoor track and field begins
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
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