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Homewood native earns spot on Dance Magazine’s annual Top 25 to Watch list
Every year, Homewood native Annie Morgan looks forward to reading Dance Magazine’s annual list of top 25 dancers, choreographers and companies to watch. This year, she saw her own name on the list. Read more
Photo by Ingrid Schnader.
Girl's Best Friend: Homewood resident paired with life-changing service dog
Rachel Smolin has epilepsy, so being alone for even five minutes could mean that a seizure goes unnoticed for too long. But with the help of Trixie, a golden retriever service dog, Rachel could eventually live a safe, independent life. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Chelsea welcomes Eli back home
Eli Hairston was welcomed back to his hometown with open arms. A homecoming party was held on Feb. 6 at the Chelsea Middle School gym for the eighth-grader, following his release from Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Read more
Moving to the music: Dance Foundation lets kids take part in ‘magical’ mix of dance and live music
Dance helps kids “build a host of skills with their friends in a creative approach — taking turns, working as a group, skipping, balance, galloping, self and general space, recognizing patterns,” Litsey said. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
3 sisters take part in library teen advisory board
Taking part in TAB has also been a fun, rewarding experience for the sisters, who enjoy helping others who stop by. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Homewood Theatre enjoying new home
The theater company had been performing at The Dance Foundation since its inception a few years ago. But with its move to Brookwood Village, Bass said the group has a lot more flexibility with sets and can hold more performances each season. Read more
Photos courtesy of Randy Hemphill.
Metro Roundup: Mending men’s hearts
Hemphill published his second book, “The Restored Man,” in 2019, which details his journey from being a religious man to a restored man and provides a process to help men grow both spiritually and emotionally. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Metro Roundup: Vestavia Hills pastor helps create website, app to help mothers, children
The website includes hundreds of listings of resources ranging from churches, the Jefferson County Department of Health and other nonprofits, all of which provide help to people in general, and specifically to mothers and children. Read more
Photos courtesy of Shawn Wright.
Troop 97 recognizes 3 Eagle Scouts
On Jan.5, Scouts BSA Troop 97 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood held a Court of Honor to recognize three members who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Read more
Photos by Erin Nelson.
Addressing an enduring question of life: Homewood author Richard Simmons publishes ‘Reflections on the Existence of God’
Best-selling author Richard E. Simmons III, a Homewood resident and Mountain Brook High School alumnus, published his 10th book in December. Read more
Edgewood art teacher wins statewide award
The Alabama Art Education Association named Castle the Alabama Art Teacher of the Year during the AAEA fall conference, called “A Brush with Creativity,” in October at Camp McDowell in Winston County. Read more
Photo courtesy of Sharon Smith.
Capps to headline Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Luncheon
Profound but practical truth will be on the menu when Whitney Capps speaks at the Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 13. Read more
Ghigna named library champion
On Dec. 3, nationally known poet and author Charles Ghigna, also known as Father Goose, was awarded the Jefferson County Library Cooperative’s Library Champion Award for Homewood Public Library. Read more
Photo courtesy of Janie Shelswell-White.
Hallman promotes sports, support at Homewood Police Foundation luncheon
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Gene Hallman was the keynote speaker at the annual Back Our Blue Luncheon that brought community and corporate leaders from across the metro area together to raise money and awareness for the Homewood Police Foundation. Read more
Photo courtesy of Heather M. Cover.
Homewood Library Foundation holds reception
On Nov. 13, the Homewood Library Foundation held a reception for past donors, sponsors and members. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Andress.
Homewood Family & Cosmetic Dentistry wins Beautification Award
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce and Homewood Beautification Board gave their 3rd Quarter Beautification Award to Homewood Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Read more
Photo courtesy of Justin Holt.
Holt launches full-time music career
This fall, the Vestavia Hills native and current Homewood resident completed his first tour, which included stops in five states. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Doran serves Homewood community even after retirement
Paul Doran has packed more into his years than many people do in a lifetime. But it’s starting the Homewood Library Foundation at the Homewood Public Library eight years ago that is among his favorite accomplishments. Read more
Photo courtesy of Deborah Fout.
The Homewood Public Library receives grant from the Homewood Rotary
The Homewood Public Library received a $3,000 grant from the Homewood Rotary to purchase a collection of 77 Playaway Wonderbooks. Read more
Photo courtesy of Amanda Reagan.
Homewood engineering firm achieves international accreditation
Local laboratory and engineering firm, Vista Engineering & Consulting, LLC, has achieved ISO 17025:2017 accreditation for mechanical testing of metals. Read more
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