I came across a book the other day entitled “Mastermind: How to Think like Sherlock Holmes,” which seemed like a worthwhile pursuit. I mean, the man and his buddy Watson solved a long string of mind-bending mysteries in their evening clothes after taking a light supper at the club. Had I been alive in their day (and had they not been fictional) I might have been right there … [Read more...]
Homewood Arts Council Will Host Photo Contest
By Kaitlin CandelariaRosewood Hall in Homewood will soon have some new decor on its walls.The Homewood Arts Council is hosting its first Faces, Places and Traces photography contest, and the winners' artwork will be displayed in Rosewood Hall’s Community Gallery.The contest will also be sponsored by the city of Homewood, Perry Computer and Wolf Camera."We are … [Read more...]
Doug Wedge Co-authors Book with Former MLB Catcher
Here’s a quick quiz for baseball fans. Note: Those whose arms are in tomahawk-chop mode this time of year might have a little edge.The Atlanta Braves’ trade for what player was a key component to their 1995 World Series title?Spending time with what well-known pitcher was like hanging out with John Wayne?What did Chipper Jones’ teammates sometimes call him? (And no, … [Read more...]
OTM Cities Deal with Digital Billboards
By Liz EllabyOn March 4, Homewood joined the ranks of Over the Mountain communities to be blindsided by the siting of a digital billboard near a residential neighborhood.Just 10 days later, Homewood broke ranks when billboard owner New Point Outdoor agreed to relocate the sign -- and in record time.The 48-foot, double sign board that came out of the ground at the … [Read more...]
Couple’s Big Spoon Creamery is Cool New Business
By Donna CorneliusThe last two Aprils have been milestone months for Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara.The young couple got engaged April 12, 2013. A year later, they married on that same date.This year, the O’Haras will be working during their anniversary weekend. But they’re not complaining.On April 11, the opening day of Pepper Place Saturday Market in downtown … [Read more...]