Back in June, the Homewood Planning Commission paved the way for the historic Bridges Home, also known as the Homewood Pink House, to be torn down to make way for newer homes. Since then, the Homewood community has pushed for an effort to save the home from demolition. The Homewood Alabama Historical Preservation Society, local investors, national organizations and the … [Read more...]
Hoover Resident to Release First Novel
Hoover resident Jessa Garrett is celebrating the upcoming release of her first novel, titled “Timeless: The Becoming of a Teenage Witch.”The story follows Emlyn Perry, who finds out after the passing of her mother that she has a secret lineage of Celtic magic in her past. As she accepts her magical powers, she becomes the target of a dark coven of witches.The book is a … [Read more...]
The Birmingham Zoo Recycling Christmas Trees for 11th Year
Starting now through Jan. 10, the Birmingham Zoo has a designated tree drop area for visitors and residents to recycle their Christmas Trees.This year will mark the 11th year that the Birmingham Zoo, City of Mountain Brook, visitors and residents have worked together to recycle Christmas Trees. The zoo receives hundreds of trees every year, according to a press release. The … [Read more...]
Homewood High School Soccer Coach Named Coach of the Year
Homewood High School Coach Sean McBride was named the 2018 Spring South Region High School Coach of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches.United Soccer Coaches honors national and regional coaches of the year for high school coaches. All winners receive a plaque in honor of their achievement and are honored at the annual Convention.This recognition for Coach McBride and … [Read more...]
Ballet Women’s Committee Hosts 51st Annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball
Photos by Jordan Wald. The Ballet Women’s Committee and Poinsettia Men’s Club hosted the 51st Annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball on Dec. 27 at Vestavia Country Club. Thirty-four debutantes were dressed in white gowns and carried bouquets of red poinsettias. They were presented at 8 p.m. in the ballroom to an overflowing crowd. These young ladies were nominated in the spring of … [Read more...]