By Gary Lloyd I never knew that an elderly woman frantically filling a notebook with stories and tips in black ink could take me back in time. She knew an … Continue reading The powerful force of nostalgia
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Gary Lloyd is the author of five books: "Trussville, Alabama: A Brief History," "Deep Green," "Heart of the Plate," "Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South," and "Ray of Hope." He has been a reporter and editor at newspapers and magazines in Mississippi and Alabama. He grew up in Trussville, Alabama, and graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 2006. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from The University of Alabama in 2009. He lives in Moody, Alabama, with his wife, Jessica, and their two dogs, Abby and Sonny.
Cahaba Sun stories roundup
Here are some of my Cahaba Sun stories from the last few months: Longtime Hewitt coach heads to Hall of Fame humble, grateful Tuggle, Free Lawn Care win Gatekeeper Awards … Continue reading Cahaba Sun stories roundup
The roads less traveled
By Gary Lloyd Google Maps bothers me, trying to get me to my destination in the quickest, most boring way possible. The audacity. The app seemingly goes berserk when I … Continue reading The roads less traveled
‘Sonny Days’ excerpt
By Gary Lloyd His name is Sean Dietrich. You may know him as Sean of the South. I know him, simply, as Sean. And he was kind enough, when talking … Continue reading ‘Sonny Days’ excerpt
Cahaba Sun stories roundup
By Gary Lloyd I’ve fallen behind on linking all my Cahaba Sun freelance stories in one place. Let’s change that. No Paine, no gain 1st bronze bust added at Trussville … Continue reading Cahaba Sun stories roundup
Reading long books
By Gary Lloyd I’ve got a heap of long, unread books that, if I stacked them up and stood on the top one, I could clean the leaves from my … Continue reading Reading long books
Why didn’t I write that?
By Gary Lloyd If journalism could afford a time machine, I’d go back to Aug. 2, 2010, on Laurel Drive Southeast in Magee, Miss. It was late in the afternoon … Continue reading Why didn’t I write that?
Trussville cemetery lands on state historical list
By Gary Lloyd A Trussville cemetery is now listed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register by the Alabama Historical Commission. Mt. Nebo Cemetery, located on U.S. Highway 11, was favorably … Continue reading Trussville cemetery lands on state historical list
All I can do is write about it
By Gary Lloyd I listen to a lot of music. If I’m not in work meetings, chances are that my cheap Sony headphones are covering my ears, funneling the sweet … Continue reading All I can do is write about it
My Train of Thought
By Gary Lloyd The questions, outrage and jokes posted to Facebook in recent months have persisted longer than the waits at the Trussville railroad crossings. My intention for this column … Continue reading My Train of Thought
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