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Hope Amid Chaos
By Christian G. Crawford Hope is a pursuit. Unending. Hope commands breath. Inhale. Exhale. Our pursuit has ended abruptly—however. Our ears have stopped listening. Chaos is no longer imminent. It … Continue reading Hope Amid Chaos
Pretty Words, Pretty Birds
Rick Bragg called it “pretty writing.” The Pulitzer Prize winner and University of Alabama writing professor, the one who made his name in the writing world at the foot of … Continue reading Pretty Words, Pretty Birds
Help One Person At A Time
Words of slain Moody sergeant will live on By Gary Lloyd MOODY — The city I called home for almost five years was dressed up as if it were homecoming … Continue reading Help One Person At A Time
Trussville looks to the future
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE — Do you ever look beyond the current landscape, the ongoing projects expected to be finished in the next couple years? Do you ever look, say, … Continue reading Trussville looks to the future
Paws and Claws or Pause and Clause?
Former student-athletes weigh in on Hewitt, Clay rivalry I saw a post on Twitter last week that said, “Give me a horror story from your specialty in five words or … Continue reading Paws and Claws or Pause and Clause?
Ray of Hope excerpt: By the grace of God
THIS STORY APPEARS IN GARY LLOYD’S BOOK, RAY OF HOPE: ONE MAN’S DREAM, HUNDREDS SERVED. GET IT HERE. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE RAY OF HOPE WHEELCHAIR RAMP MINISTRY IN PACE, FLORIDA. Chapter 19: By … Continue reading Ray of Hope excerpt: By the grace of God
Dobbs retires as Hewitt-Trussville track and field coach
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville coach David Dobbs is retiring as head varsity track and field coach after 30 years with the program. Dobbs will remain with the program as … Continue reading Dobbs retires as Hewitt-Trussville track and field coach
Hewitt-Trussville announces graduation ceremony
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE — COVID-19 isn’t going to keep the Class of 2020 down. Hewitt-Trussville High School will hold a graduation ceremony June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Hewitt-Trussville … Continue reading Hewitt-Trussville announces graduation ceremony
Green Quarantine
The red bricks and thick mortar continue to rise high, but the green will always tower higher. I have written about Trussville a long time, lived here even longer, and … Continue reading Green Quarantine
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