By Rubin E. GrantWhen Jazmine Powers accepted the Homewood girls basketball head coaching job last spring, it also meant she accepted the 2017-18 schedule that already was in place.“I couldn’t do anything about it,” Powers said.On a scale of one to 10, the opening three games rated a 20.The reigning Class 6A champion Patriots faced 2017 Class 7A champion Hoover … [Read more...]
A Season of Surprises: Shopping Is Child’s Play With Recommendations From OTM Toy Stores
By Donna CorneliusThe best Christmas presents often are unexpected treats, especially when it comes to a special toy under the tree. Sometimes, though, it’s not just children who are surprised. Even toy store owners can be startled when an item they hope will earn respectable sales flies off the shelf. Homewood Toy & Hobby owner Tricia McCain and manager Julie Marix … [Read more...]
Oysters, Pizza and Toasty Rolls: Award-Winning Local Chefs Reflect on Unique and Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes
By Sarah Kuper Born on the BayouAlthough Jeremy Downey has had oysters on the brain for the past few weeks, (see story nearby) he’s always thinking about seafood, especially when it comes to the holidays. It reminds him of home. Downey hails from Bayou La Batre, so shrimp, crab and oysters are as traditional as turkey at his Thanksgiving table. “We take it in more of … [Read more...]
Stone Sparkles: Homewood Wins Sixth Consecutive Cross-Country Crown
By Rubin E. Grant As Homewood junior Will Stone was speeding to his second consecutive Class 6A boys cross-country state championship, he was just as concerned about how his teammates were doing. “What I love about running cross-country is the camaraderie because it’s not just you, but also your teammates who you work with day in and day out,” Stone said. “The individual … [Read more...]
Bigger and Better: Plans Presented for Renovating and Expanding Homewood Schools
By Emily Williams After spending more than a year gathering data, consulting with the public and inspecting its facilities, Homewood City Schools gave its first official presentation of a Capital Improvement Plan on Oct. 26 in Homewood Middle School’s auditorium. The setting of the meeting is just one space that will be touched by a systemwide series of renovations, additions … [Read more...]