The Homewood Star

04/04/2026

Homewood's baseball team is one of the top teams in the state.

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04/04/2026

Hand in Paw's 16th annual Mutt Strut brings a Friends-themed 5K and fun run to Homewood Central Park on April 11, celebrating the nonprofit's 30th anniversary of animal-assisted therapy across central Alabama.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/16th-annual-mutt-strut-planned-for-april-11/

04/04/2026

The annual event supporting autism programs will feature live music, food and activities at Avondale Brewing Co.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/funky-fish-fry-fundraiser-returns-with-music-food-and-family/

03/24/2026

This year's All-South Metro Basketball Team has been released, with the Patriots' Kaleb Carson being named one of the Players of the Year.

The All-South Metro Basketball Team honors top players and coaches from an exciting season, highlighting standout performances, championship success and emerging talent across boys and girls programs.

03/20/2026

Children can hunt for eggs by age group and enjoy games, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/kids-invited-to-annual-easter-egg-hunt-at-patriot-park/

03/18/2026

Homewood High School teacher Megan Wadsworth was named the 2026 ALA-CASE Special Education Teacher of the Year.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/schools/hhs/homewood-teacher-named-state-special-education-teacher-of-th/

03/18/2026

A community crawfish boil and basketball watch party will raise funds for Restoration Academy’s education and leadership programs.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/annual-crawfish-boil-and-march-madness-watch-party-to-benefi/

03/17/2026

Homewood developer David Ball discovered a passion for beekeeping seven years ago. His family-run operation now produces about 1,000 pounds of honey annually, and the experience has taught him patience, perspective and faith.

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03/17/2026

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

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03/17/2026

The 19th annual Cherry Blossom Festival will feature cultural demonstrations, performances and family activities celebrating Japanese traditions.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/cherry-blossom-festival-celebrates-japanese-culture-at-birmi/

03/13/2026

The Homewood City Council voted 4-1 against seeking an attorney general’s opinion on whether the city manager must live within city limits, leaving the residency requirement unchanged under the Council-Manager Act.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/homewood-city-council-rejects-request-for-ag-opinion-on-city/

03/06/2026

The Homewood Public Library will host a Puzzle Swap on March 8, inviting the community to exchange gently used puzzles and discover new challenges.

READ MORE: https://thehomewoodstar.com/news/homewood-public-library-to-host-community-puzzle-swap/