By Lee DavisUnlike some in his profession, Ted Cook admits that he enjoys watching police procedural dramas on television. “I like them. NCIS is probably my favorite, along with Hawaii Five-0,” Cook said. “But they are only marginally realistic.” Cook probably gets enough realism in police work every day. As chief of police in Mountain Brook for the past five years, … [Read more...]
Boundaries of Faith: Dawson’s Dr. Gary Fenton Reflects on a Career Served Across the Globe
By Emily Williams When Dr. Gary Fenton was a junior in high school, he felt what he describes as a divine pull down an academic path that would lead him straight to the pulpit, where he has remained for 46 years. Twenty-five of those years were spent speaking to the congregation of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. But come Aug. 28, Fenton plans to take a seat in … [Read more...]
Cardiac Solutions Partners with Homewood to Save Lives
By Sarah KuperJon Seale, CEO of Birmingham-based Cardiac Solutions, has a goal. “As frequently as you see a fire extinguisher in a building, you should see an (automated external defibrillator),” he said. Now, after signing a 10-year partnership with the city of Homewood, Seale is closer to seeing his company’s mission accomplished in his hometown. Homewood is the … [Read more...]
Hoover Sports Complex Project Expands in Size and Budget
By William C. Singleton III Hoover city officials are moving ahead with building a multimillion-dollar sports complex, even if it may cost more than originally thought. In early June, city officials broke ground on a proposed new indoor sports complex to be located next to the Hoover Met Stadium. The facility is to include an indoor sports center with regulation-size … [Read more...]
Build It and They Will Come: Headed Into Its third summer, the Homewood Community Center Thrives
By Sarah Kuper The Homewood Community Center on Oxmoor Road opened with much fanfare in May 2014. Now, parks and recreation officials are taking a look back at the growth of the facility’s membership and activities. "We are so thankful for the facility we have now. Our old building was built in the 50's and was not suited to the needs of our community today," said Rusty … [Read more...]