Chris Lane stages a remarkable comeback in the runoff election in Homewood
After initially losing by over 200 votes, Homewood businessman Chris Lane received a call suggesting he should concede to John Manzeli, his opponent. However, Lane managed to turn things around in a surprising comeback that reflects a significant moment in Alabama’s local politics. On August 26, Lane found himself trailing significantly, a gap usually seen […]
Hoover’s newly elected mayor and police chief Nick Derzis supports Chris Lane for the Homewood City Council.
Chris Lane Receives Endorsements for Homewood City Council Candidacy Chris Lane, a new candidate for the Homewood City Council, has gained support from Police Chief Hoover and Mayor Nick Deltzis, recognized leaders in Alabama’s law enforcement. Chief Deltzis, who has served as police chief since 2005, commended Lane for his commitment to public safety, transparency, […]
Homewood mayor asks for bodycam footage to be made public in deadly shooting
Family of Fatally Shot Student Seeks Body Cam Footage Mayor Alex Wyatt of Homewood is once again urging law enforcement in Alabama to grant the family of Jabari Peoples, a 19-year-old student from Alabama A&M who was shot by police last month, access to the body camera footage from the incident. “As mayor of Homewood, […]
Alabama’s leading school districts in the 2025 Niche report: Homewood takes first place
A new report from Niche has identified Alabama’s highest-performing school districts for 2025. The rankings evaluated 143 school systems across the state, focusing on various criteria such as academic performance, teacher effectiveness, graduation rates, and the overall student experience. In this year’s rankings, Homewood City Schools emerged as the top district, followed closely by Madison […]
Samford University cancels Creekside development project, resolving debate in Homewood
Withdrawal of Controversial Creekside Development Proposal The contentious development proposal in Homewood has officially come to an end. On Thursday, representatives from Samford University, alongside Landmark Development and Johnson Control, announced their decision to withdraw all rezoning applications and development plans for the intended Creekside West and East projects. The Creekside proposal, which aimed to […]
Jennifer Andress announces candidacy for Homewood Mayor: ‘I’m prepared to run.’
On Thursday, Homewood City Council member Jennifer Andres formally announced her candidacy for mayor as the city prepares for local elections scheduled for August 26th. Andres highlighted her campaign’s foundation, which she claims is rooted in her energy, experience, and a strong personal commitment to the community she has served for nearly ten years. “Homewood […]
Chris Lane declares intention to run for the Ward 3 seat on Homewood City Council
Chris Lane, who has lived in Homewood his entire life and owns a local business, is running for the third seat on the Homewood City Council. Lane, who previously competed for mayor in 2020, explained that his choice to enter public service was influenced by “numerous discussions and reflections” regarding the city’s future and local […]
JJ Thomas, a local business leader, declares candidacy for Homewood City Council Ward 2
JJ Thomas, a well-known local business figure and community leader from Homewood, has announced his candidacy for the Ward 2 city council seat. As Homewood approaches its centennial anniversary, Thomas believes this is a pivotal moment—not just for reflection, but also for planning how the city can evolve over the next hundred years. “Next year […]
Homewood finance director arrested for allegedly stealing city money before retiring
On Tuesday, Robert Burgett, 63, was charged with theft by deception following an investigation by authorities. As the former finance director for the city of Homewood, it was no secret that there had been irregularities in the way the city handled its finances, Burgett served in that position for 13 years before retiring on March […]
WEBB Building Essentials opens new Homewood showroom
Building materials company WEBB Building Essentials announced the grand opening of its new showroom in Homewood. The company says the new facility will provide a convenient location to showcase its products and develop new relationships within the Homewood community. “We are excited to continue expanding our reach into the Homewood community. This is a special […]