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Long before the release of his first album through his band Slim Shadow, Homewood native Craig Stilley was busy writing lyrics. more
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Sydney Cromwell
Mark’s Joint opens on 18th Street
The restaurant is occupying the former Urban Cookhouse space. 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. more
Sydney Cromwell
Saw's opens 'watering hole' in Edgewood
Saw's on the Side is located next to Saw's BBQ. 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. more
Sydney Cromwell
New Hall-Kent facility dog introduced at school board meeting
The board also approved changes to its construction contracts. more
Engineers present recommendations for Roxbury, Bonita stormwater flooding
Walter Schoel Engineering was hired in August to study flooding problems in these residential areas. more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball, track perform well
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. 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. 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. more
Sydney Cromwell
Homewood students plant donated trees
The tree plantings are part of Homewood's Tree City USA status. more
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Council to hold public hearing for Hena Street subdivision
The hearing will be Dec. 17. more
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Homewood band performs in Macy's parade
This was the Patriot Band's ninth time participating in the parade. more
Photo by James Nicholas
The Reset: Football ends, basketball teams have solid week
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by James Nicholas
Pinson Valley ends Patriots season in quarterfinals
The Homewood High School football team fell to Pinson Valley on Friday night in the Class 6A quarterfinals. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Playoff Football Primer: Patriots host defending champs
Here's a look at some of the local high school football playoff games this week. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Birmingham Museum of Art looking forward
Birmingham Museum of Art R. Hugh Daniel Director Graham Boettcher spoke about the museum and its future at the Nov. 20 Homewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon. more
Courtesy of Scotty Stanford
Public hearing set for 18th street hotel, retail development incentives package
The development would expand the scope of a project originally proposed in 2017. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Alumni, middle school answer call to fill in for Patriot band
The HHS Band will be in New York for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade during the football team's Nov. 23 game. more
Photo by Todd Lester
The Reset: Football prevails, basketball in full swing
The Homewood High School sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Patriots advance to quarterfinals for first time in 12 years
The Homewood High School football team is moving on to the Class 6A quarterfinals after a win over Gardendale on Friday night. more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
White Flowers to reopen at Brookwood Village
The store will open Nov. 23. more
Courtesy of Mark's Joint Backyard BBQ
Former Urban Cookhouse location to become barbecue restaurant
Urban Cookhouse relocated in late 2017. more
Sydney Cromwell
BOE approves contract for design of $1 million security camera system
The new camera system will be installed in all the schools. more
James Nicholas
Playoff Football Primer: Patriots head to Gardendale
Here's a look at some of the local high school football playoff games this week. more
Sarah Finnegan
The Reset: Cross-country sweeps state meet, football advances
Homewood High School's sports teams were in action last week. more
James Nicholas
Patriots hold off Athens in 1st round
The Homewood High School football team sealed a 24-14 victory over Athens in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. more
Lid bill amendment fails as many incumbents keep seats in Homewood area
No challenger pulled off a major upset in the state legislature in the Greater Birmingham area. more
Sydney Cromwell
Lid Bill amendment fails in Jefferson County
Homewood voters supported the bill, but the rest of Jefferson County narrowly voted against it. more
Sydney Cromwell
Planning Commission refers Hena Street subdivision request to City Council
The Planning Commission will not vote on the case until the City Council decides whether the developers can build in a natural buffer zone. more
Layton Dudley
Playoff Football Primer: Patriots host Athens in 1st round
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week, as the playoffs begin. more
Sydney Cromwell
Council approves agreements for Patriot Park sidewalk, Shades Creek Greenway
The council also approved changes to city ordinances for food trucks and certain business license fees. more
Layton Dudley
The Reset: Football readies for playoffs, cross-country dominates section
The Homewood High School fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Layton Dudley
Patriots roll into playoffs
The Homewood High School football team closed its regular season with a 31-21 victory over Paul Bryant on Friday night. more
Man arrested after police say he kicked in door, took child
The suspect, Cordell Forman, is accused of taking his child from the child's mother in a custody dispute. more
Sydney Cromwell
Changes to Homewood bus routes delayed
The changes will now take effect Dec. 3. more
Sydney Cromwell
Council to vote on business license fees, food truck vendor ordinance
The city is also taking steps to increase parking availability on 29th Avenue South and 19th Place South. more
Sydney Cromwell
Single Barrel Barbershop to open in Soho
Matt Folker plans to open the shop Nov. 1. more
Jimmy Mitchell
Week 10 Football Primer: Patriots finish regular season
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Volleyball finishes season at super regionals
The Homewood High School fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Jimmy Mitchell
Jackson-Olin tops Patriots in region title game
Homewood fell to Jackson-Olin on Thursday night in cold, rainy conditions. more
Photo by James Nicholas
Cavs fall to Ramsay to end season
John Carroll finished the 2018 season with a 1-9 record. more
Courtesy of Trinity United Methodist Church
Council approves sidewalk closure during $12.8 million Trinity UMC construction
The church has planned a number of renovations and an addition. more
Photo by Jonathan Norris
Week 9 Football Primer: Patriots playing on Thursday for region title
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. more
The Reset: Boys cross-country wins Husky Challenge, football wins again
The Homewood High School fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Jonathan Norris
Tough Patriots take down Carver
The Homewood High School football team picked up a 27-13 victory over Carver on Friday. more
Photo by Lexi Coon
2018 Elections Guide
The Homewood Star has worked with Birmingham Watch and the Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism to compile the following list of candidates on the ballot in your area. more
Photo by James Nicholas
Cavs shut out at Wenonah
The John Carroll football team struggled on Thursday night. more
Boutique boxing gym to open in downtown Homewood
The gym is targeting an early December opening. more
Sydney Cromwell
School board approves $280,000 budget for lid bill exemption campaign
The vote will be held countywide Nov. 6. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Financial planning discussed at luncheon
To make your money and earnings meet your dreams and goals, Powell said you need a plan, and one that works for you. more
Sydney Cromwell
Superintendent, council members make pitch to community groups for lid bill exemption
The exemption will be a local amendment on the Nov. 6 ballot. more
Jimmy Mitchell
Week 8 Football Primer: Patriots look to continue winning way
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. more
Sydney Cromwell
Public works committee discusses drainage issues on Mecca Avenue
The special issues committee also took a look at a request from Trinity UMC to close part of the sidewalk for construction. more
Jimmy Mitchell
The Reset: Football keeps rolling, cross-country performs well
The Homewood High School fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Alyx Chandler
Handmade Art Show and Pickin' in the Park feature local art and music
The 25th Annual Handmade Art Show and Pickin' in the Park featured a sunny afternoon of art, string instruments and family fun on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more
Jimmy Mitchell
Defense leads way in Patriots victory
Homewood picked up another region win on Friday night, knocking off Chelsea. more
Courtesy of BJCTA
Bus route changes bring concern, disruption for regular riders
The BJCTA will hold three more public hearings to inform people about changes to routes in Homewood and other areas of Birmingham. more
Photo by James Nicholas
Week 7 Football Primer: Patriots looking to keep pace in region
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. more
Council supports proposal for bus route changes, Magic City Connector Route
The BJCTA will hold several public hearings on changes to its routes in Homewood and other cities. more
Photo by James Nicholas
The Reset: Patriots pull out win over Minor
Homewood and John Carroll's high school sports teams were in action last week. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Walk for Williams brings families together
The Walk for Williams, which was a fundraiser for the Williams Syndrome Association, saw its first iteration on Oct. 6 at Patriot Park. more
Layton Dudley
Cavs fall to Briarwood
The John Carroll Catholic High School football team lost to Briarwood Christian 42-12 on Friday night. more
Photo by James Nicholas
Patriots hang on to defeat Minor
The Homewood High School football team held off Minor to secure a 31-28 win on Friday. more
Sydney Cromwell
Developers withdraw Firefighter Lane condo plans
The developers may choose to resubmit at a future date. more
Planning Commission approves Forest Ridge Road subdivision, sends downtown master plan to council
The master planning process has been in the works for over a year with the help of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. The first draft of the master plan was presented to the Homewood City Council in July. more
Courtesy of the American Cancer Society
Local to participate in Where's the Chair breast cancer fundraiser
Where's the Chair Wednesdays is a new campaign by the American Cancer Society. more
Sydney Cromwell
Council to vote on business license fee changes
The public safety committee also tabled discussion of an ordinance around Bird scooters and other "shared mobility" companies. more
Layton Dudley
Week 6 Football Primer: Patriots back to region play
Here's a look at the local high school football games this week. more
Layton Dudley
The Reset: Patriots notch shutout
Homewood and John Carroll's high school sports teams were in action last week. more
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