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The Homewood Star is the neighborly news source for Homewood, Alabama. The Homewood Star is dedicated to the people and communities in the Homewood area.

We are here to provide a community link and to promote area businesses. We welcome contributions from our readers and community members. Go to thehomewoodstar.com for more of our stories.

12/31/2025

For months, Samford University’s proposed Creekside development stirred passions across Homewood, sparking debates on growth, identity and infrastructure. Now, without fanfare, it was over — at least for now.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/best-stories-of-2025-creekside-dropped/

12/31/2025

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Homewood Public Library on Jan. 2, offering community members the opportunity to donate whole blood or Power Red and support lifesaving efforts.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/american-red-cross-to-host-blood-drive-at-homewood-public-li/

12/31/2025

Homewood Soccer Club will host its Winter Soccer Camp on Saturdays from Jan. 11 through Feb. 8 at the West Homewood Athletic Complex, providing five skill-building sessions for players born between 2011 and 2019 (15U to 7U).

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/homewood-soccer-club-to-host-winter-camp-at-west-homewood-at/

12/29/2025

Johnny Montgomery has spent his life running — not just in races, but from hardship, tragedy and even danger.

https://thehomewoodstar.com/peopleplaces/best-stories-of-2025-full-speed-ahead-johnny-montgomerys-life/

12/29/2025

Here's what's happening this week in Homewood High School athletics.

Monday
Boys basketball vs. Thompson, 4:30 p.m. at Samford University

Monday-Tuesday
Wrestling at Finley Center

Tuesday
Boys basketball vs. Baldwin County, noon at Samford University

Friday
Basketball vs. Buckhorn
9th grade boys, JV girls at 1 p.m.
JV boys, varsity girls at 2:30 p.m.
Varsity boys at 4 p.m.

Saturday
Wrestling at Saint James
Indoor track and field at Birmingham CrossPlex

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/sports/homewood/this-week-in-patriots-athletics-dec-29-jan-3/

12/29/2025

The Homewood Patriot Band will represent Alabama at the 2026 Tournament of Roses, performing at Bandfest on Dec. 30 and marching in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/schools/hhs/homewood-patriot-band-to-perform-in-2026-rose-parade-and-ban/

12/26/2025

Sgt. Trent Ricketts has spent years chasing the darkest crimes — the kind that steal childhoods and destroy lives. He has tracked down human traffickers, rescued victims and helped put predators behind bars.

https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/best-stories-of-2025-sgt-trent-ricketts-named-officer-of-the-year/

12/26/2025

Homewood Theatre will present “Through the Years: A Musical Story” on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 7:30 p.m. The one-night-only cabaret features Homewood natives Mason Elizabeth and Lexi, who return to the stage to share their story through song and personal reflection.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/homewood-theatre-to-host-one-night-cabaret-%E2%80%98through-the-year/

12/26/2025

The Birmingham Zoo will celebrate the arrival of 2026 with Zoo Year’s Eve – Cougar Countdown to 2026 on Wednesday, Dec. 31, offering two separate celebrations designed especially for families who prefer not to stay up until midnight.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/birmingham-zoo-to-host-zoo-year%E2%80%99s-eve-cougar-countdown-to-20/

12/26/2025

Homewood firefighter and paramedic Cody Dickison has been honored with the Firefighter of the Year award for Homewood and the EMS Paramedic of the Year award for Jefferson County, highlighting his dedication and excellence in service.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/peopleplaces/best-stories-of-2025-firefighter-cody-dickison/

12/26/2025

Those memories now echo through Dr. Anand Bosmia’s debut debut novel, “The God at Dusk” — a crime thriller and psychological study that blends Southern Gothic atmosphere with questions of faith, grief and evil.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/peopleplaces/the-doctor-will-thrill-you-now-homewood-native-turns-faith-f/

12/25/2025

We wish you a joyful Christmas, a restful holiday season and a wonderful start to the new year. Thank you for reading and supporting local journalism.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/merry-christmas-from-the-homewood-star/

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