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Celebrating Homewood’s Centennial

October 2, 2026

 Homewood has a slate of upcoming events to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday.Cue the fireworks—Homewood is turning 100! Throughout 2026, Homewood has been celebrating its centennial with local art exhibits, a Homewood author night at the Homewood Public Library and a centennial theme for We Love Homewood Day. Now, as the official date of incorporation … [Read more...]

L’AGENCE Headlines Linly Heflin Scholarship Fashion Show 

October 2, 2026

 The Linly Heflin Unit will celebrate its 67th annual Scholarship Fashion Show on October 14 at The Club. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by the fashion show at 7 p.m.The annual fashion show is the primary fundraiser for Linly Heflin and will be presented in partnership with Gus Mayer. The event will highlight featured … [Read more...]

Cahaba Heights Gateway Project Nears Completion of First Phase 

October 2, 2026

 By Loyd McIntoshWith the initial phase of the Cahaba Heights Gateway project nearly complete, Katherine McRee’s nearly decade-long vision for her beloved Vestavia Hills community is coming into focus.Cahaba Heights’ entry point from U.S. 280 along Pump House Road is the first part of the project and includes landscaping enhancements, walkability and safety … [Read more...]

Troop 320 Eagle Scouts

September 18, 2026

 Boy Scout Troop 320, based at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church, held an Eagle Court of Honor on August 31, 2026, to recognize its three newest Eagle Scouts. Since its beginning, Troop 320 has awarded over 300 young men the rank of Eagle Scout. The new Eagle Scouts and their Eagle Service Projects:JT Graves, the son of Mary Frances and the late Colonel David Lee … [Read more...]

Vestavia Hills Resident Kelley Brown to Headline Legacy League’s September 24 Luncheon

September 18, 2026

Samford University Legacy League will kick off its second century of service and new program year at its annual Fall Luncheon with Kelley Brown, a Beeson Divinity School graduate and writer for Proverbs 31’s First 5 app. A founding member and current board member of Storytellers Live, Kelley has been a writer, speaker and Bible teacher for over 25 years. She and her husband, … [Read more...]

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