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Lid Bill amendment fails in Jefferson County
Homewood voters supported the bill, but the rest of Jefferson County narrowly voted against it. more
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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
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
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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
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
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Changes to Homewood bus routes delayed
The changes will now take effect Dec. 3. more
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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
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
Lid bill exemption to be on county ballots Nov. 6
Citizens of Jefferson County will vote on whether Homewood can receive an exemption to the statewide lid bill at the ballot box in November. more
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Chamber’s downtown Holiday Open House scheduled for Nov. 8
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the holiday season with their 18th annual Holiday Open House in downtown Homewood on Nov. 8, starting at 5 p.m. more
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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
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
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
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Developers withdraw Firefighter Lane condo plans
The developers may choose to resubmit at a future date. more
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