By Rubin E. Grant Homewood boys basketball coach Tim Shepler was cautiously optimistic entering this season, especially since he had a senior-laden team. “We had our hopes that if everything went well, we would have a pretty good team this year,” Shepler said last week, a night after the Patriots posted their 20th victory of the season with a 51-36 rout at Shades … [Read more...]
Secret’s Out?: Deadline Looms to Buy Edgewood’s ‘Pink House’ Ahead of Its Planned Demolition
By Virginia Martin The Homewood Historical Preservation Society is continuing its push to raise money to buy the “Pink House” in Edgewood, also known as the Bridges Home, to save it from being demolished and recommit it as a public space open to the community. The society is working with local investors, national organizations and the community to raise money to buy the … [Read more...]
Homewood’s McBride Credits His Players for Soccer Coaching Award
By Rubin E. Grant Homewood boys soccer coach Sean McBride wasn’t about to take sole credit for being named the 2018 Spring South Region High School Coach of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches. In fact, he pointed to his players. “The award is recognition to all players, past and present, for bringing five state titles to Homewood High School and the city,” McBride … [Read more...]
Re-Leaf: Homewood Celebrates Arbor Month with Plantings, Educational Programming
By Emily Williams A group of Hall-Kent Elementary School students and teachers gathered outside in the fresh air Nov. 27 to get their hands dirty by planting four trees donated to the school through the Alabama Urban Forestry Association’s Re-Leaf program. Joining the students was Mayor Scott McBrayer, who helped with the planting. He brought along the city’s Arbor Month … [Read more...]
‘Graceful’ Carr Heads All-OTMJ Volleyball Team
By Rubin E. Grant Grace Carr doesn’t mind being compared to her older sister, Sara. In fact, she rather enjoys it. “I like having her as an older sister,” Grace Carr said. “She’s a good role model. She set an example of working hard, coming in and committing yourself and having a passion for your sport.” As an outside hitter, Sara Carr led Mountain Brook to consecutive … [Read more...]