Homewood:Mayor to Unveil BudgetBy William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorHomewood Mayor Scott McBrayer is scheduled to unveil his proposed 2013-14 budget to the City Council at its Aug. 26 meeting.Homewood’s regular council meetings start at 6 p.m. at City Hall.McBrayer wouldn’t reveal much about his anticipated budget but said he hopes to give … [Read more...]

By Jessica JonesJournal internThe Mountain Brook City Council held a public hearing July 8 to determine future land development of the Vine Street transitional zoning district.City Manager Sam Gaston said the purpose of the zoning ordinance amendment is to improve the Vine Street area and encourage redevelopment.“We’re trying to encourage the area to be … [Read more...]

By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe old Vestavia Hills library property is back on the market–again.The city recently announced that HES Investments LLC has backed out of its attempts to buy the 1.6 acre property at 1112 Montgomery Highway.The property includes a 22,000 square-foot, three-story building which used to house the old library. The … [Read more...]

By Jessica JonesJournal internThe Hoover Fire Fighters Association, Hoover High School and Spain Park High School recently made a colorful contribution to Children’s of Alabama.With the help of students in Hoover, the association made a donation of 12 hand-painted Radio Flyer wagons to help the young patients at the hospital.“It’s been wonderful how our … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorPeople who live and work in Homewood got together with the city's police officers last week at an event aimed at building relationships between those in the community and those on the police force.The Homewood Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop at Demetri's BBQ on July 17, inviting neighbors to join them for coffee and … [Read more...]