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The music and the muse: Homewood couple begin their lives an ocean apart, but find lasting love amid bluegrass tunes
Bob was playing banjo in a bluegrass band with Klari’s brother when the pair met, and it’s too simple to say that it was love at first sight. Settle for attraction. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Burkhalter finds passion in rock climbing
Ben Burkhalter is a senior at Homewood High School and, since he was 13 years old, has been climbing boulders. Read more
We can (still) do it!: Frances Carter continues to serve by sharing legacies of Rosie the Riveter trailblazers
Rosie the Riveter was an American icon during World War II. But to Frances Carter, being a Rosie was her American duty. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
A star in the making: Homewood resident set to ‘dance with the stars’
Daniel Chaplin wants to appear on the “Dancing with the Stars” ABC television show someday. Until then, he’s also happy to be one of the performers taking the stage for “Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City.” Read more
OLS receives Red Cross Award
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church is the recipient of a notable award from the American Red Cross. Read more
Dent attends national forum
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School seventh-grader Gabriel Dent joined other outstanding middle school students from across the country to take part in the National Youth Leadership Forum (JrNYLF) in Washington, D.C. Read more
Photos courtesy of Frances Smith.
OLS celebrates 27 years of perpetual adoration
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration endures at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood as the parish celebrates the 27th anniversary of the devotion. Read more
Photo courtesy of Frances Smith.
OLS welcomes past Pontifical Swiss Guard
Parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church were blessed to greet, meet and hear a former Pontifical Swiss Guard on Aug. 18 at the kickoff of Adult Education. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Homewood native and UFC fighter pursues a heavyweight title
Walt Harris wants to prove he’s ‘the best in the world." Read more
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Ed.
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
Photo courtesy of Henry Hughes.
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
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
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
Photo courtesy of Sweet Peas Garden Shop.
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
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