Jimmy Mitchell
John Carroll fell to Woodlawn on Thursday night in a region contest. Read more
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. Read more
Photo by Jacob Cole
State Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Rep. David Faulkner spoke at Tuesday's Homewood Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cynthia Padgett
The Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church is the recipient of a notable award from the American Red Cross. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
John Carroll dropped a region game to Parker on Friday night. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
The Helena High School football team rallied to secure a 28-24 victory over Homewood on Friday. Read more
Photo courtesy of Merrick Wilson.
Homewood High School is pleased to announce the names of our 2019-2020 semifinalists: Catherine Grill, Graham Harrison,Cooper McRae and John Robert Wallace. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. Read more
Current Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and state Representative Arnold Mooney will speak beginning at 9 a.m. Read more
Photo by Jacob Cole.
The city seeks to contract with the Birmingham firm of Kimley Horn to do a citywide traffic study. Read more
Holy Family Cristo Rey’s board acquired the former Center Street Middle School on June 11, 2019 from the Birmingham Board of Education. Renovations and upgrades were made over the summer in time for classes to begin on August 8. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Layton Dudley
The John Carroll football team suffered a 48-14 loss to Fairfield on Friday in its region opener. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Homewood High started fast and never let up on Friday, earning a region win over Pelham. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. Read more
Photo by Jacob Cole.
Officials say that the current zoning in the district is too long and complicated and is hindering development. Read more
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School seventh-grader Gabriel Dent joined other outstanding middle school students from across the country to take part in the National Youth Leadership Forum (JrNYLF) in Washington, D.C. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Layton Dudley
John Carroll improved to 2-0 with a comeback win over Leeds on Friday night. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Vestavia Hills High School routed long time rival Homewood on Friday night. Read more
Staff photo.
The Homewood Athletic Foundation’s Buddy Wade Memorial Golf Tournament returns this month to fund scholarships for Homewood’s student athletes. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
It has been four years since Homewood last hosted Patriot Day, the annual remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, but the event returns this year to Homewood City Hall. Read more
Photo courtesy of Liz McGuire.
Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Harvest of Hope luncheon, a fundraiser for Oak Mountain Mission Ministries. Read more
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
The twice-annual Lil Lambs consignment sale at Trinity United Methodist Church will return for its fall sale Sept. 12-14. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alex Morrow
In February, Alex Morrow and Jeff Martinez announced the formation of the Resolute Racing team, which is comprised of elite local athletes. Read more
The Homewood Library is home to a new group that offers support and comfort to those experiencing the loss of a child, grandchild or sibling. Read more
This summer, I’ve been reading a book I think will become my required summertime reading. “Liturgy of the Ordinary” by Tish Harrison Warren is about finding God’s presence “in the cracks of our days.” Read more
Photo courtesy of Katie Cornutt.
Katie Cornutt had been making cinnamon rolls using her grandmother’s recipe for years and would bake a big batch every month to share extras with friends. Last December, one of her neighbors told her she should sell them. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. Read more
Photo by Jacob Cole.
The Homewood City Council on Monday approved a nine-year agreement with Samford University that allows the school to purchase residential property. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Most Homewood residents know the City Council, and many probably also recognize active boards like the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Board. But how many know what the Housing Code Abatement Board or the Medical Clinic Board do? Read more
The Exceptional Foundation has been in its current home on Oxmoor Road for 20 years, since a capital campaign to build the building in 1999. In that time, Vice President of Operations Ginny Bastar said, demand for their services has only risen. Read more
Photo by Todd Lester.
Ben Berguson hasn’t been around many high school quarterbacks with an arm as strong as Pate Owen’s. This fall, Owen’s arm will be on display for all to see. After waiting in the wings the past couple of seasons, he secured Homewood’s starting job. Read more
Photo courtesy of Katy Anderson.
From first aid to kayaking, the members of Scout Troop 86 Green tried nearly everything that Camp Comer had to offer in their first summer at camp. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Members of the Homewood High School cross-country program are optimistic about the upcoming season. They have reason to be. The Patriots girls and boys both won Class 6A state titles in 2018 and return many of the contributors who made it possible. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
James Nicholas
Five touchdowns and 237 yards, all on the ground, from Jeremiah Gibbs in his John Carroll debut gave the Cavaliers all they would need in a 35-21 season-opening victory at St. Clair County. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Hueytown knocked off Homewood in the season opener on Thursday night. Read more
Layton Dudley
Here's a look at several of the local high school football games this week. Read more
Photo courtesy of Frances Smith.
Parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church were blessed to greet, meet and hear a former Pontifical Swiss Guard on Aug. 18 at the kickoff of Adult Education. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler.
Lancaster Road residents asked the Homewood City Council to help combat speeding on their street at Monday's committee meetings. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Addressing an audience at Samford’s Brock School of Business, Hopkins said the School of the Arts has begun to revolutionize its curriculum. Read more
Edgewood Elementary student Ashlyn Kay Moran was awarded the Shannon Burgess Civics award this summer by former State Rep. Paul DeMarco. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
The council also set several public hearings for its next meeting. Read more
The revised agreement reflects several changes requested by residents. Read more
Erin Nelson
The mall’s specialty leasing and marketing coordinator, Anne Stephens, said this variety is intentional as the mall looks to reinvent itself as a place for community gathering and entertainment, not just shopping. Read more
Photo by Layton Dudley.
Homewood High School has won a plethora of football games over the last several years. The Patriots have won at least nine games in six of the last seven seasons, including consecutive 10-win campaigns in 2017 and 2018. Read more
Photo by Jimmy Mitchell.
Last year was just a blip on the radar, if you ask Logan Colafrancesco. The John Carroll Catholic High School football team struggled to a 1-9 season in 2018, attempting to compete in Class 5A with an already small roster plagued by injuries. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Walt Harris wants to prove he’s ‘the best in the world." Read more
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Ed.
One year ago, Walter Carr made national headlines for taking an unconventional route to work. Carr walked 20 miles in the middle of the night in July 2018 when his car broke down on the way to his first move with Bellhops. Read more
Want to get more involved in your child’s school, or simply know more about what’s going on? Your school’s PTO is where to go. Get to know this year’s PTO presidents and their plans for events, fundraising and more. Read more
The eighth annual Sidewalk Sale took place downtown on Saturday, July 27. Read more
This summer, I’ve been reading a book I think will become my required summertime reading. “Liturgy of the Ordinary” (by Tish Harrison Warren) is about finding God’s presence “in the cracks of our days.” Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Celebrate the new school year with Homewood Parks & Recreation and the West Homewood Neighborhood Association as they host the 4th Annual Back 2 School Bash at Patriot Park on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Read more
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Boys Choir.
The Birmingham Boys Choir, which draws boys from all over the Birmingham-Hoover metro area, is holding its ninth annual Taste of Birmingham fundraiser on Aug. 20. Read more
Photo courtesy of The Bell Center.
Alabama knows how to tailgate. Although houses may be divided by rivalries with seven days until kickoff, it is time to unite for a good cause at the 11th Annual Tailgate Challenge. Read more
Staff photo.
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce has a new date and a new location for its annual Chamber Golf Classic. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood Public Library.
The Homewood Library Foundation Block Party will return this year for its sixth run on Saturday, Aug.17, in the Homewood Public Library parking lot. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alabama Wildlife Center.
The Alabama Wildlife Center will present the eighth annual Chips & Chirps fundraiser event on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens from 7 to 10 p.m. Read more
Photo courtesy of Rachel Barrett.
What do you get when you combine happy hues, sophisticated whimsy and a hint of nostalgia with children’s clothing? Praline — a city-Southern design that embraces the spirit of South while being versatile. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Shea Davis Boutique, named after Stephanie Love's sons Bennett Davis, 12, and Robert Shea, 9, will aim to bring a personal, intimate shopping experience to Homewood. Read more
Photo by Bobby Mathews.
Ben Cook, 57, has worked at Savage’s for nearly 40 years. He came on board as a teenager and now makes the drive to 18th Street South in Homewood every day from Center Point. Read more
Photo courtesy of Kyle Bass, Homewood Theatre.
In just three seasons, Homewood Theatre has gone from an initial idea to selling out shows. With its move to a new spot at Brookwood Village, co-founder Kyle Bass said the theater can put on more shows and host them for more weekends. Read more
Photo courtesy of Pablo Quiles.
Mark Westfall very clearly remembers his son, Adam, looking up at him when he was 6 years old and saying, “You know, dad, one day I’m going to be a professional skateboarder.” Little did he know, his son was telling the truth. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
For teachers, students and parents in Homewood, the clock is ticking down to the first day of school on Aug. 12. Read more
Photos by Alyx Chandler.
Treeline Expeditions, created seven years ago by Bill and Suzanne Andrews, is an eco-tour guide service that encourages locals to get outside and explore through after-school activities and other outdoor and backpacking trips. Read more
Lawrence Corley has been elected president of Homewood Rotary Club for the 2019-20 club year. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
The city of Homewood is making plans for a property purchase on Green Springs Highway for the future construction of a new fire station. Read more
Dr. Paul Doran was recognized for nine years of distinguished service on the Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees at the July board meeting. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Revisions to the agreement will be discussed again in August. Read more
Photo courtesy of the Dance Foundation.
Over the summer, the Dance Foundation brought its Dancing with Words program to Hall-Kent Elementary’s RISE summer learning program for its second year. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
The proposed changes would prohibit more townhouses, light industrial businesses and funeral homes in the West Homewood District. Read more
The agreement would limit Samford's purchase and rezoning of neighboring homes. Read more
The Historic Preservation Commission will use the grant for work on Union Missionary Baptist Church. Read more
Photo courtesy of Henry Hughes.
Local volunteers representing the city of Homewood started an urban tree inventory on July 1 that will continue through the summer. The study is being conducted by the Homewood Environmental Commission. Read more
Photo courtesy of Amy Milam.
The Homewood Environmental Commission was recognized by the Alabama Forestry Commission on June 25 for beginning Homewood’s second year as a Tree City U.S.A. Read more
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic (OLS) School fifth-grader Violetta Rohr was recently a national competitor in the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read more
Seventh-grader Maggie Von Hagel, a student at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, was honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. Read more
Neal Embry
The meeting allowed residents and business owners to meet with representatives from PlaceMakers and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
At least one hotel owner has objected to the city's stance that hotel guests must stay less than 180 consecutive days. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
The developers of two proposed mixed-use buildings at the corner of 18th Street South and 26th Avenue South say they’re going to take another look at their development’s height and other factors after a meeting with Rosedale residents Thursday. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
The owners of SoHo Social plan to open a sister restaurant right next door, according to a press release today. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
T-shirts will be the shop’s biggest inventory, as well as hats and cups. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Dr. Carolyn Comer was the speaker at the Homewood Chamber of Commerce's June 18 luncheon. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
This will come before the council on June 24. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
The moratorium applies to any construction that meets the Building, Engineering and Zoning Department’s definition of new construction, though remodeling or renovation work will be allowed. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
The ceremony was held Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Read more
The plans for a new mixed-use development in Rosedale were carried over to the July meeting. Read more
The West Homewood District has a zoning code separate from the rest of the city. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Bell Media Vice President of Business Development Chuck Adams spoke to the Homewood Chamber of Commerce at its May 21 luncheon. Read more
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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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.
Market Table's last day in business will be May 24. Read more
Courtesy of ALDOT
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
The City Council will interview the candidates on Wednesday, May 15. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
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 Homewood and John Carroll high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Homewood girls soccer team knocked off Chelsea on Saturday morning to win the program's first Class 6A state championship. Read more
Both Sweet Jon's Cafe and the Studio Store opened in 2018. Read more
The city worked with Volkert Engineering to determine its paving priorities. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
The next meeting will be June 4. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
The council will also vote on a contract for a citywide traffic study at its next meeting. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Homewood and John Carroll sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
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
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
The splash pad opens to the public on Monday, and the main pool opens later this month. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
A variance request on Oak Grove Road was carried over to the June meeting. Read more
