By Gary Lloyd This column is a sequel. A year and a half ago, I nostalgically wrote about Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the most popular tourist destination within five hours north of … Continue reading Old and new converge in Gatlinburg
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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.
‘Cause it’s a short piece of time
By Gary Lloyd I’ve had a particular book idea saved since May 2019, one that I’ll jokingly hint at as this column concludes. But for everything in between, here goes. … Continue reading ‘Cause it’s a short piece of time
What content do you want to see in 2024?
Check out the below video and let me know what content you want to see from me in 2024? Videos? History? Sports? News and features? Longform? Drop a comment and … Continue reading What content do you want to see in 2024?
A shack of railroad ties, but much more
By Gary Lloyd We weren’t even supposed to go that far down Stemley Bridge Road in the Pell City area. We had planned to eat at this river-view restaurant, on … Continue reading A shack of railroad ties, but much more
My mind travels a path to Massachusetts
By Gary Lloyd On a Saturday in May, my iPhone buzzed with a text message from a former teacher. “Will you be in church tomorrow 9:30 – 10:00ish?” it read. … Continue reading My mind travels a path to Massachusetts
Column: Open season for high school sports
By Gary Lloyd What are we even doing here? Typically, my column ledes are painstakingly developed over dozens of minutes and thought. Sometimes hours. This one was easy. What are … Continue reading Column: Open season for high school sports
No app? I’ve got news for you
By Gary Lloyd I have added 56 apps to my iPhone – yes, I counted – but these days I find myself scrolling Facebook news feeds less before bed, drafting … Continue reading No app? I’ve got news for you
Learning to treasure the moments
By Gary Lloyd Most folks today rarely, if ever, look around. Do I want someone staring down at me from one of those elevated booths as I slather fried chicken … Continue reading Learning to treasure the moments
The tidal wave of enthusiasm and pride
By Gary Lloyd I was idling in my truck beside Block 4 at historic Oak Hill Cemetery, starting at downtown Birmingham. I had finished some Trussville-related historical research early and … Continue reading The tidal wave of enthusiasm and pride
One man’s trash is a toddler’s treasure
By Gary Lloyd This time last year, I stumbled upon a YouTube video compilation of garbage trucks driving from home to home, snatching up cans and dumping garbage. I was … Continue reading One man’s trash is a toddler’s treasure
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