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Cynthia Padgett was named the new head volleyball coach at Homewood High School after serving two years as assistant to Krimson Revis. Read more
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Sydney Cromwell
Search pages are 'battlefield' for business owners, Adams tells chamber
Bell Media Vice President of Business Development Chuck Adams spoke to the Homewood Chamber of Commerce at its May 21 luncheon. Read more
HEC chair asks council to tighten stormwater regulations
Flooding and erosion issues have been a persistent problem throughout Homewood during heavy storms due to a number of factors, including old and undersized drains, hard surfaces that prevent absorption into the ground and the loss of trees. Read more
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Council approves study of bike, pedestrian access on Central Avenue, reappoints Ward 2 BOE member
At its May 20 meeting, the council approved Volkert Engineering’s proposal to study Central Avenue and the possibility of reconnecting a former street along Griffin Brook as a greenway for people on bikes or on foot. Read more
Photos by Sydney Cromwell.
SoHo Social to take over Market Table space
Market Table's last day in business will be May 24. Read more
Courtesy of ALDOT
ALDOT presents revised plans for Oxmoor “turkey foot” intersection
With a new, reduced scope, the plans to redesign the “turkey foot” intersection of Oxmoor Road and Oxmoor Boulevard are expected to move forward this year. Read more
Four to interview for Ward 2 BOE seat
The City Council will interview the candidates on Wednesday, May 15. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Jack’s to receive sign variance for renovation project
After some initial confusion and a narrow vote on May 13, the Homewood City Council will have to pass a resolution approving the sign variance request at its next meeting. Read more
The Reset: Cavs softball advances to state; Patriots soccer wins it all
The Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kyle Parmley
Lady Patriots claim 1st state title
The Homewood girls soccer team knocked off Chelsea on Saturday morning to win the program's first Class 6A state championship. Read more
Two downtown businesses to close
Both Sweet Jon's Cafe and the Studio Store opened in 2018. Read more
New round of paving work to begin in June
The city worked with Volkert Engineering to determine its paving priorities. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Planning Commission delays vote on Rosedale, West Homewood developments
The next meeting will be June 4. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council to consider LED light contract with Alabama Power, drops Samford incentive request
The council will also vote on a contract for a citywide traffic study at its next meeting. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Reset: Patriots sweep outdoor titles again
The Homewood and John Carroll sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Patriots sweep state meet
The Homewood High School track and field teams competed Thursday to Saturday at the state meet in Gulf Shores. Read more
Courtesy of City of Homewood
18th Street redesign will add parking, limit some business access
Strickland said they are currently working on getting plans approved by the state and gaining construction easements to do the work. The project likely won’t be put out for bid until around the start of 2020. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
City cuts ribbon for new Patriot Park pool
The splash pad opens to the public on Monday, and the main pool opens later this month. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
BZA denies two homeowners’ cases
A variance request on Oak Grove Road was carried over to the June meeting. Read more
Courtesy of Adam Thrower, Ignite Properties
Developer plans new Oxmoor Road commercial building
The finished building will include multiple retail and office spaces for lease. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
City holds ribbon-cutting for West Homewood athletic complex
The new Patriot Park Pool will hold a ribbon-cutting Friday, May 3, at noon. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Patriots soccer teams set for deep playoff runs
Dominant victories by the Homewood High School girls and boys soccer teams in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs foreshadow success in the coming weeks. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Four new tenants coming to Wildwood
A discount store, a new restaurant, a home goods store and a plasma donation center are all opening in the Wildwood shopping centers, on the north and south side of Lakeshore Parkway. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Patriots baseball falls in 2nd round
The Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
SOHO Partners plan to continue parking complaints
The developers of SoHo, who filed a complaint over parking with the city of Homewood in March, say they plan to continue their attempt to change the parking situation. Read more
Sign code to be simplified, aligned with city zoning
Homewood’s existing sign code, Borys said, is not user-friendly and has a number of different sign districts that don’t match up with property zoning for different uses. Read more
Courtesy of Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
RPC, city debut first draft of new downtown zoning
At the April 23 public meetings, Placemakers and RPC employees presented the proposed code and answered questions. Read more
Mixed-use building approved on BM Montgomery Street
Property owner Tim Coker plans to relocate the existing building and replace it with a 6,000-square-foot building, containing two commercial tenants and a second-story condominium, as well as an underground parking garage. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Patriots baseball advances to 2nd round
The Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Police teach Hall-Kent students street safety
Students took turns crossing Oak Grove Road safely. Read more
Samford requests $250,000 in incentives from Homewood for football stadium
The council's committees also heard budget requests from the Police Department and sign and landscaping plans from the downtown Jack's. Read more
Alyx Chandler
Urban Air Adventure Park hosts first Glow Easter Egg Hunt
Children of all ages were invited to paint and decorate blank eggs and and then race across the trampolines and climbing areas in the urban adventure park to find Easter eggs filled with candy. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood Baseball
The Reset: Patriots baseball wins area
The Homewood and John Carroll sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Demolition of HHS cafeteria to begin April 29
Students will still use cafeteria seating but will be served food from temporary serving lines. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Firefighters recall rescue of Homewood pastor in Bankhead Forest
When Homewood’s search and rescue team arrived at Bankhead National Forest on Tuesday to join the three-day search for a retired Homewood pastor, Homewood Fire Lt. Alexander Glover said he felt optimistic that they would find him that day. Read more
Missing Homewood pastor found safe Tuesday
Burgess, 70, was last seen Saturday when he went for a day hike at Bankhead National Forest. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council delays decision on mixed-use building on BM Montgomery Street
Council members wanted to see a rendering of how the new two-story building would look. Read more
Photo from Hall-Kent Elementary School website
Hall-Kent Elementary teacher among 16 finalists for 2019-20 Alabama Teacher of Year
Abby Becker, an English language learner teacher at Hall-Kent Elementary, is the Elementary Teacher of the Year for District 4 of the state school board. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Cavs softball notches pair of area wins
The Homewood and John Carroll sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Lexi Coon
Magic City Connector will extend to Homewood in June
The BJCTA is planning a marketing campaign to let Homewood residents know about the new route, and the bus will have a spot in the We Love Homewood Day parade on May 4. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Mayors sign no-poaching pledge
The voluntary agreement states that the cities will not give incentives or otherwise try to lure businesses from their neighbors. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Planning Commission approves Lakeshore Foundation parking, delays tree ordinance
The Planning Commission felt that the tree ordinance was still incomplete. Read more
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