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Homewood native wins writing gold medal
Homewood native Grace Sullivan, 16, received a national Gold Medal at Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 7 for her personal essay/memoir. Read more
Homewood students earn $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarship
Six Jefferson County college students, including two from Homewood, got a little tuition relief for the 2019-20 school year through a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Read more
Photo courtesy of Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School.
Rey of Hope Gala
On April 26, Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School hosted its sixth annual Rey of Hope Gala at The Club. Read more
Vulcan’s 115th Birthday Bash offers lots of family friendly activities
Vulcan Park and Museum will host its annual tribute to the world’s largest cast-iron statue — Vulcan’s 115th Birthday Bash — on Sunday, June 2, 1-5 p.m. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shades Valley Lutheran Church.
Garage sale returns to SVLC
Shades Valley Lutheran Church will hold their 17th annual garage sale on June 7-8 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Read more
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Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts to host flag retirement ceremony
On June 8, the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly will host its annual flag retirement ceremony on top of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church parking deck. Read more
Miss Alabama Pageant back June 5-8 at Samford
The Miss Alabama Pageant returns June 5-8 to the Leslie Wright Fine Arts Center at Samford University. Read more
Cox clocks quick time at Boston
Damon Cox made a decision upon turning 40 last October. In the next year, he wanted to run three marathons, each one quicker than the last. Read more
Star Spangled Girls’ captain chosen to be UNA Lionette
Homewood High School senior Molly Kathryn Cooper has been selected to be a member of the Lionette Danceline at the University of North Alabama. Read more
Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
OLS plans for July 4 festival
Our Lady of Sorrows Church (OLS) parishioners are gearing up for their 70th Annual Independence Day Festival. Read more
Homewood grad works with Information Warfare Training Command
Thacker works as an intelligence specialist and instructor with the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Virginia Beach. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
In her footsteps
Carrie Richardson didn’t fully understand her father’s early-onset Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis until after his death, when she was just 15. Read more
Photo courtesy of Rhodes College
Homewood resident selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Award
Anna Lee Nabors, a Rhodes College senior from Homewood, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2019-2020 academic year. Read more
Birmingham Boys Choir travels to Ireland for 2019 tour
The 2019 Birmingham Boys Choir Tour Ensemble recently enjoyed a trip to Ireland during spring break. Read more
Photo courtesy of Samford Legacy League.
11th annual Samford Scholarship Celebration scheduled for May 17
The 11th annual Samford Scholarship Celebration, sponsored by the Samford Legacy League, will be May 17 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 65 Old Montgomery Highway. Read more
Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Boys Choir.
Birmingham Boys Choir brings season to an end with annual Spring Concert
Birmingham Boys Choir, with 160 members ages 8-18, will present its 41st annual spring concert in the Wright Center at Samford University on May 16 at 7 p.m. Read more
Photo courtesy of Michele Goane.
MADE Market returns to Soho Square
Local nonprofit organization Beacon People will host its next MADE Market on Thursday, May 2. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler.
Library hosts summer reading program
Summer allows students to rest their minds after a busy school year. Read more
Celebrate the city at We Love Homewood Day
On Saturday, May 4, Homewood will come together at Central Park for its annual festival, We Love Homewood Day. Read more
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