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Homewood native and UFC fighter pursues a heavyweight title
Walt Harris wants to prove he’s ‘the best in the world." Read more
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Walter Carr gives back one year after earning fame through 20-mile walk
One year ago, Walter Carr made national headlines for taking an unconventional route to work. Carr walked 20 miles in the middle of the night in July 2018 when his car broke down on the way to his first move with Bellhops. Read more
Corley to lead Homewood Rotary
Lawrence Corley has been elected president of Homewood Rotary Club for the 2019-20 club year. Read more
Library recognizes outgoing board member
Dr. Paul Doran was recognized for nine years of distinguished service on the Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees at the July board meeting. Read more
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Environmental Commission conducts tree survey
Local volunteers representing the city of Homewood started an urban tree inventory on July 1 that will continue through the summer. The study is being conducted by the Homewood Environmental Commission. Read more
Photo courtesy of Amy Milam.
HEC recognizes second year as Tree City
The Homewood Environmental Commission was recognized by the Alabama Forestry Commission on June 25 for beginning Homewood’s second year as a Tree City U.S.A. Read more
OLS student Rohr takes the stage at National Spelling Bee
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic (OLS) School fifth-grader Violetta Rohr was recently a national competitor in the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read more
President’s Volunteer Service Award presented to Von Hagel
Seventh-grader Maggie Von Hagel, a student at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, was honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. Read more
Dance Foundation faculty member receives artist fellowship
The Dance Foundation (TDF) teaching artist Therese Laeger recently was awarded an Artist Fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts for a program she is developing called "The ART of Teaching Ballet." Read more
July 4 festival returns to downtown Homewood
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Rusty Holley said this year’s festival is set for Thursday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. and will take place along 18th Street South, as well as part of 29th Street South. Read more
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World Oyama Karate offers Rock Steady Boxing class for people with Parkinson’s
Through Rock Steady Boxing, Julian aims to “fight back” with a class designed to aid people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Plant preparation for summer
Keeping outdoor plants alive in the heat of an Alabama summer can be a challenge, but there are some steps you can take to keep them healthy and thriving. Read more
Making something good from tragedy: After 2011 storms, Homewood nonprofit brought together Tide and Tiger players, fans to do good
The tornado outbreak that hit the Southeast in April 2011 tore through Alabama with horrifying force, killing 238 people. Read more
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
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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
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