Tag: City of Homewood

The City of Homewood is poised to hire its first permanent city manager, taking the first step by approving a resolution offering the position to Acting City Manager Cale Smith.

Monday night, the Homewood City Council voted to appoint the former long-time Mountain Brook City Manager, Sam Gaston, as the Special Assistant to the City Manager.

Despite its declining enrollment, Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) plans to expand its campus and, almost as an afterthought, states it will seek the necessary Charter Commission approval.

With six open mayoral seats and six incumbents defeated, major changes are expected in Jefferson County this week when most of the new mayors are sworn in on November 3.

Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Wednesday evening in response to growing pressure calling for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to release the police footage in the shooting death of Jabari Peoples.

The statement follows efforts by the family's attorneys to force the city to release the video.

In a recent open letter, Homewood City Council candidate JJ Thomas set the record straight on prior communications questioning the age appropriateness of content, social media posts, and activities geared towards children and teens in the Homewood library.

Homewood – After a brief lightning delay, the City of Homewood’s Independence Day festival began. Four candidates set up booths, meeting residents while passing out fans, brochures, and American flags. There were bubbles and glow sticks as well.