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Lewis named PTR Member of the Year
The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards in February during the PTR International Tennis Symposium. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Couples take 'Lover's Leap' at Red Mountain Park zipline adventure
Couples stepped off the 80-foot-tall zipline tower and went 1,000 feet side by side through the night sky. Read more
Staff photo.
Cornapalooza finds new home
The Homewood Athletic Foundation’s fourth annual Cornapalooza cornhole tournament has a new home this year. Read more
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Birmingham Wine 10K set for March 2
The National Center for Sports Safety (NCSS) will be partnering with popular activewear brand lululemon for this year’s Birmingham Wine 10K. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood Police Department.
Police department to offer 8-week citizen’s police academy course
Beginning April 9, the Homewood Police Department will be holding its 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy courses. Read more
Mardi Gras Parade brings New Orleans whimsy to Central Park on March 5
The MOMS Mardi Gras Parade — an annual ritual that brings a bit of New Orleans whimsy to Homewood — returns to Central Park on March 5. Read more
Photo courtesy of Service Guild of Birmingham.
Annual Guild Gala back March 19
Returning for its 31st year, the Service Guild of Birmingham will be hosting its annual Guild Gala on Saturday, March 19, at The Club in Homewood beginning at 6 p.m. Read more
Photo courtesy of Katie Hannah, Ronald McDonald House.
For its 15th year, Red Shoe Run rolls out new date, location, events
The Ronald McDonald House’s Red Shoe Run that Homewood has loved for years is getting a face-lift this year, as the event celebrates 15 years of bringing people together. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jamie Brabston, Homewood-Mountain Brook Kiwanis Club.
Kiwanis Club’s annual pancake sale returns
The Homewood-Mountain Brook Kiwanis Club will be bringing back its annual Pancake Day sale at the Exceptional Foundation on March 9, 7 a.m.-noon. Read more
Homewood author returns to bookshelves with 3rd novel
With her first book having made it to USA Today’s and the Wall Street Journal’s best-seller lists, it’s safe to say that Lauren Denton knows a thing or two about writing. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Scalici teaches others to march to beat of their own drum
“I don’t really consider myself a music teacher, but rather a music facilitator,” John Scalici said. Read more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Investing in change
Homewood residents Ginny Tucker and Lori Blanton both agree working for the American Cancer Society, even after 20 years, hasn’t felt “like a job.” Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Training for success
Two of Homewood Police Department’s newest members won’t carry handcuffs or badges, but they’ll be on duty for everything from narcotics work to suspect apprehension. Read more
Photo courtesy of Congressman Gary Palmer
Palmer nominates 30 students to U.S. service academies
Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) has awarded nominations to 30 students from Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District to attend the U.S. Service Academies. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Lakeshore Foundation hosts annual Demolition Derby
Eight teams from both the United States and Canada competed in the wheelchair rugby tournament. Read more
Photo courtesy of Troop 97
BSA Troop 97 of Homewood announces four Eagle Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 97 of Homewood recently awarded four young men the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor ceremony at Trinity United Methodist Church on Jan. 6. Read more
Cothren named Eagle Scout
George Cothren of Homewood was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor on Jan. 6, after completing a garden restoration project at AHEPA 3 Senior Apartments in Hoover. Read more
HMS student to perform in 'Fun Home' at Terrific New Theatre
Opening night is set for Thursday, Jan. 24 and the show runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees through Feb. 9, and it may be extended. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood Public Library.
Jane Austen Regency Ball gives fans a chance to dance
The event has become a library staple after the strong reception of the first Regency Ball two years ago, with more than 70 people in attendance. Read more
Photo courtesy of Red Mountain Park.
Red Mountain Park to host 7th annual Lover’s Leap
Couples and singles can jump from the top of the 80-foot Hugh Kaul Adventure Tower and ride a 1,000-foot mega zip line back down to the bottom. Read more
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