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City honors longtime fire chief
The funeral for John Bresnan was held Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Homewood Church of Christ Read more
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Homewood becomes "Human TraffickingFree Zone"
Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer signed the anti-human trafficking proclamation at the Jan. 13 council meeting. Read more
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Planning Commission recommends change to Wildwood North Development Plan
Amending the plan will allow for the construction of a new Hibachi Express restaurant at 216 State Farm Parkway. Read more
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Hundreds gather to remember, celebrate Aniah Blanchard
A celebration of life for Aniah Blanchard was held on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Faith Chapel Christian Center Read more
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Salamander Festival set for Jan. 25
The Friends of Shades Creek group will host an outdoor hike starting at 2 p.m. before the festival begins at 3 p.m. The event is free of charge, with snacks and drinks at the site for sale. Read more
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Lakeshore Foundation to host Pioneer Classic
The Lakeshore Foundation will host the 33rd annual Pioneer Classic wheelchair basketball tournament this month. It will begin Friday, Jan. 17, and finish Sunday, Jan. 19, with a slate of championship games. Read more
American Baseball Foundation dinner scheduled for Jan. 31
The Lead Off Dinner helps support the afterschool and summer programs to help at-risk children coming from more than 30 schools in the Birmingham area. Read more
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Officials: Connector service in Homewood seems to be a success
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority extended the route of the Magic City Connector into Homewood in June, adding stops at Vulcan, Rosedale and downtown Homewood. Read more
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Animal Allies: Animal League of Birmingham provides resources to shelters, rescues
The Animal League provides funding for vaccinations, heartworm treatments, surgeries, spaying, neutering and food, among other items. Fund recipients include shelters and rescues from a wide swath of central Alabama. Read more
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Panel discusses business outlook at annual chamber meeting
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting and Business Outlook 2020 on Dec. 17. Read more
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City Council unanimously votes to send downtown zoning plan back to Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will take up the controversial issue in a Feb. 4 hearing. Read more
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City Council delays action on downtown rezoning
Council President Peter Wright, after a hearing that drew about 250 attendees, said the item will come up again next week, Dec. 16. Read more
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Homewood holds annual Christmas Parade and Star Lighting
Hundreds gathered in downtown Homewood on Thursday for the annual Christmas Parade and Star Lighting. Read more
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