Homewood Bagel Co. owners Joe and Ginny Leavens told Over the Mountain Journal back in March that they hoped to soon open a storefront in Homewood to sell their bagels.This week, that dream became a reality. Their grand opening was scheduled for Dec. 22 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., but they had to close up shop by 11 a.m."Well, Homewood, you never disappoint," … [Read more...]
RMTC Breaks Ground on New Campus
By Ingrid Schnader When planning the groundbreaking for Red Mountain Theatre Company’s new $25 million Arts Campus, Executive Director Keith Cromwell said he wanted to be theatrical. “We don’t want to have a shovel,” he said at the Dec. 11 groundbreaking ceremony. “We want to have a couple of tractors. We’re going to have a little demo of a demolition.” As two tractors … [Read more...]
The Cottage Makes a Serendipitous Move to Brookwood Village
By Ingrid SchnaderA gift shop selling items such as home decor, accessories and candles opened in Brookwood Village in October, just in time for the holiday season. The Cottage of Serendipity owners Cynthia and Mitch Elmore were longtime residents of Homewood who now live in Hoover, so moving their storefront from Pelham to Brookwood Village was a perfect … [Read more...]
James R. Andrews, Internationally Recognized Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, to Receive 2020 Horatio Alger Award
Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. James Andrews has been selected for induction into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The Horatio Alger Award is given each year to people who have succeeded despite facing adversities and remained committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their communities, according to the … [Read more...]
Homewood Residents and Business Owners Oppose New Zoning Rules in Unruly Hearing
By Sam Prickett The Homewood City Council spent three hours during its Monday night meeting fielding questions and concerns from residents over proposed changes to the city’s zoning ordinance. Though the council rebuffed requests to postpone a vote on the changes until the new year, councilors assured residents that their complaints had been heard and that they were going to … [Read more...]