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
Some Trussville wildlife
The city of Trussville is well publicized in recent years for its progressive construction — new neighborhoods, restaurants, retail shops, an entire downtown redevelopment. But I think it would be … Continue reading Some Trussville wildlife
Six stories
THIS STORY APPEARS IN GARY LLOYD’S BOOK, VALLEY ROAD: UPLIFTING STORIES FROM DOWN SOUTH. GET IT HERE. It sounds improbable, but I believe I am up to the task. I can sum … Continue reading Six stories
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