By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – For a long time, people wondered why I majored in journalism and minored in American studies. Why not political science to compliment journalism? Or public … Continue reading Column: Trussville honors longtime historian
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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.
Sitting dead red at old baseball field
By Gary Lloyd It’s been 20 years since I was robbed of a home run to left field here, since I covered second base to tag out a would-be base-stealer. … Continue reading Sitting dead red at old baseball field
Longtime Trussville restaurant closes
‘We may not know it’s Friday anymore’ By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – They came from behind bank counters wearing button-down shirts, down from ladders leaned high in the August sun … Continue reading Longtime Trussville restaurant closes
Trussville recognizes Mt. Joy’s 165th anniversary
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council on Aug. 9 proclaimed Aug. 15-21 as Mt. Joy Baptist Church 165th Anniversary Week in the city. Mt. Joy Baptist Church … Continue reading Trussville recognizes Mt. Joy’s 165th anniversary
If it ain’t broke, fix it anyway
By Gary Lloyd I recently experienced an epiphany, and it hit me harder than an Estwing hammer on a common nail. I’ll get to the point, but please allow me … Continue reading If it ain’t broke, fix it anyway
LISTEN/WATCH: 75 Trussville Facts
TRUSSVILLE — Want 75 Trussville facts in honor of the 75th anniversary of the town’s incorporation? Look no further. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/3AUvLDP Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3zeMjVN Watch on YouTube: https://buff.ly/3aI9hvf I’ve … Continue reading LISTEN/WATCH: 75 Trussville Facts
Trussville council discusses potential locations for pickleball courts
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – In the wake of last week’s decision to pull the pickleball courts project from the greenspace on Cherokee Drive, the Trussville City Council on Tuesday, … Continue reading Trussville council discusses potential locations for pickleball courts
Pickleball in Trussville: ‘The heartburn is the greenspace’
By Gary Lloyd UPDATE 12 p.m. June 22: The project has been pulled from this location. Another location will be sought. UPDATE 9 a.m. June 22: I’m told this project … Continue reading Pickleball in Trussville: ‘The heartburn is the greenspace’
‘Where we’ll spend the rest of our lives’
Recapping Trussville’s 75th Anniversary By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – It was my own doing, but I about bit off more than I could chew June 10. I had created an … Continue reading ‘Where we’ll spend the rest of our lives’
Seeking the sleek, fast food finds the bleak
By Gary Lloyd The tallest golden arches this side of St. Louis feel smaller now. Maybe it’s just that I’m older and the appeal of a cheeseburger and fries inside … Continue reading Seeking the sleek, fast food finds the bleak
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