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One final descent to Birmingham

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 · Leave a comment ·

By Gary Lloyd I always thought it was the steepest hill in the city because the rumble of overhead airplanes seemed to shake the leaves from the trees. They were … Continue reading One final descent to Birmingham

The finest of dining establishments

April 26, 2023August 2, 2022 · 1 Comment ·

By Gary Lloyd A few months back, I wrote a column for this space that grilled — pun definitely intended — modern fast-food restaurant building designs. I annihilated the analogous … Continue reading The finest of dining establishments

Things are always better in the morning

March 24, 2023May 18, 2022 · 2 Comments ·

By Gary Lloyd Remember that episode of Seinfeld, the one where George drives so fast on the way to the Bubble Boy’s house that he leaves Jerry in the dust? … Continue reading Things are always better in the morning

NEW DATE: Historic marker to be unveiled at Heritage Hall

March 6, 2023March 19, 2023 · Leave a comment ·

By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – A new Alabama Historical Commission historical marker will be revealed Sunday, April 16 at Heritage Hall in Trussville. The Trussville History Museum will also be … Continue reading NEW DATE: Historic marker to be unveiled at Heritage Hall

Historic marker to be unveiled at Heritage Hall

February 23, 2023 · 2 Comments ·

By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – A new Alabama Historical Commission historical marker will be revealed Sunday, March 26 at Heritage Hall in Trussville. The Trussville History Museum will also be … Continue reading Historic marker to be unveiled at Heritage Hall

Trussville History Museum open March 11

February 23, 2023 · Leave a comment ·

The Trussville History Museum inside Heritage Hall in Trussville will be open Saturday, March 11. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Heritage Hall is located … Continue reading Trussville History Museum open March 11

Lawsuit filed against Trussville over Mall restrooms

February 23, 2023 · 2 Comments ·

By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – A Feb. 22 lawsuit filed in Jefferson County Civil Court seeks an injunction against the City of Trussville to stop construction of a restroom facility … Continue reading Lawsuit filed against Trussville over Mall restrooms

The backside of beach traditions

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 · Leave a comment ·

By Gary Lloyd Our trips to Gulf Shores were always packed with more tradition than that pregame hype video that plays across the jumbotron screens at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The buffet … Continue reading The backside of beach traditions

Traveling back in time or forward to the future

December 30, 2022March 18, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

The man looked out over a two-lane highway from four wheels, ready to roll.

Trussville History Museum open Dec. 17

November 21, 2022 · Leave a comment ·

The Trussville History Museum inside Heritage Hall in Trussville will be open Saturday, Dec. 17. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With Christmas right around … Continue reading Trussville History Museum open Dec. 17

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