By Sam Prickett As part of an effort to develop a master plan for downtown Homewood, the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham is conducting a survey to help determine short- and long-term priorities. The Heart of Homewood Plan Community Visioning Survey is intended to contribute to a comprehensive development plan for the city’s downtown area, addressing … [Read more...]
A Lifetime of Football: Patriots’ Wilkins Racking Up Tackles and Making an Impression
By Rubin E. Grant Whenever Homewood senior strong safety Kris Wilkins steps on the football field this fall, he craves two things: accomplishing a win and making a good impression. So far he’s getting both. The Patriots opened the season with four consecutive wins, beating Pelham 29-22, Vestavia Hills 6-0, Parker 20-14 and Jackson-Olin 28-6. The victory over Vestavia Hills … [Read more...]
Homewood GreenSpace Initiative Moves Forward After Public Forum
By Sarah Kuper Organizers from the Homewood GreenSpace Initiative said 105 people showed up to the group’s first public forum at the Homewood Library on Sept. 12. Members of the initiative spoke at a City Council meeting in August to introduce the idea of replacing the old judicial center in downtown Homewood with a pocket park instead of selling the property when the new … [Read more...]
Victim of His Own Success: Bucs’ Chase Brown Looking for More Action
By Rubin E. Grant Senior cornerback Chase Brown hasn’t been missing in action for the Hoover Bucs this season. It’s just that little action has come his way. That’s what happens when you gain a reputation for being a topnotch pass defender. “Now I know exactly how Will Singleton felt,” Brown said, referring to his former secondary mate. “That’s the life of a lock-down … [Read more...]
Brother Sun, Sister Wind and Water
By Sue Murphy The eclipse was amazing, wasn’t it? I sat out in my driveway wearing my ISO-approved glasses and made a day of it. Actually, I sat off in the shade and emerged every few minutes to peer upward because, even at the eclipse-peak, it was just too darn hot. The sun is a double-edged marvel. Plants need sunlight to grow. Our bodies need sunlight to zip up our Vitamin … [Read more...]