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Santa visits The Exceptional Foundation
Homewood Police Department officers led him into The Exceptional Foundation's gym with a short motorcade. more
Photo courtesy of Janie Shelswell-White
Greenspace Initiative donates to Homewood Police Foundation
Members of the Homewood Greenspace Initiative presented the Homewood Police Foundation with a $2,000 check on Dec. 7. more
ROAR to celebrate 2019 honoree Tony Petelos at February gala
The Eighth Annual ROAR James Bond Gala, “For Your Cure Only,” is going to be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at The Club. more
Patsy Pace named library champion
On Dec. 4, Jefferson County Public Library Association awarded Patsy Pace the Library Champion for Homewood Public Library. more
What's cooking: Spend time with family, not in kitchen, with this Christmas morning breakfast
Warm up with your loved ones on Christmas morning with this spicy breakfast skillet. more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell
Author draws on experiences, Homewood setting for 5th book
Bill Kelly has taught native children in Alaska and overseen construction sites in Chile. Now, the 86-year-old Homewood resident is working on publishing his sixth book. more
Playing presently
Long before the release of his first album through his band Slim Shadow, Homewood native Craig Stilley was busy writing lyrics. more
Christmas parade, star lighting set for Dec. 4
Homewood’s annual Christmas parade returns to downtown Tuesday, Dec. 4. more
Photo courtesy of Samford University Legacy League
Legacy League Home Tour fundraises for scholarships
The Samford University Legacy League’s largest annual fundraiser, its holiday home tour, will return Thursday, Dec. 6. more
Wishing Tree canceled for 2018
The organizer of the annual Wishing Tree in downtown Homewood said it likely will not return this year. more
Photo courtesy of Samford University
Star of Bethlehem show to celebrate Christmas with stars
Samford University’s Christenberry Planetarium has made its Star of Bethlehem show a Christmas tradition. more
Alabama Ballet set to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ during holiday season
Running Dec. 14–16 and 21–23 at the Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center on Samford University’s campus, the Alabama Ballet will be performing the classic holiday tale of young Clara, who is transported into a magical world on Christmas Eve. more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell
Ready to grow
Deborah Fout loves a big construction project. As evidence, the Homewood Public Library executive director still has her hard hat from the library’s last major construction, in the 1990s. more
Photo courtesy of Erin Melaney
Artist gives holiday decor an ultra-local twist
What started out as a personal venture for a yard decoration has turned into a business for Erin Melaney. more
Submitted by Blazer Bolt Inc
Blazer Bolt breaks records
The Fifth Annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk was on Oct. 20 which brought together 32 teams and 908 registrants, the highest participation to date. more
Submitted by Homewood Public Library
Faulkner gives check to Homewood Library
David Faulkner, the Alabama state representative for House District 46, attended the board meeting of the Homewood Public Library on Oct. 16 and presented the library with a $500 check. more
Legislators donate to pedestrian bridge project
Jefferson County legislators have presented donations recently to the cooperative district tasked with creating a pedestrian bridge at Hollywood Boulevard. more
Homewood student to participate in Holiday Spectacular
Red Mountain Theatre Company is offering an extravaganza for the whole family, Holiday Spectacular 2018, running Nov. 30–Dec. 16 at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. more
Photo courtesy of Oregon Athletics
Running the show
During an Oregon game, Aaron Feld can be seen on the sidelines with energy to spare and a mustache that elicits jealousy from many. more
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary installs officers, sets events
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary installed officers at their September meeting. more
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