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
Tough runs
THIS STORY APPEARS IN GARY LLOYD’S BOOK, VALLEY ROAD: UPLIFTING STORIES FROM DOWN SOUTH. GET IT HERE. So much about that high school football season was tough. A player dying during a … Continue reading Tough runs
VIDEO: Gatlinburg when the leaves change and snow falls
Like me, I’m sure you’re in some form of quarantine during this COVID-19 pandemic, so I wanted to offer this video of Gatlinburg. It is just a stream of photos from a November 2019 trip to the Smoky Mountains, but maybe you’ll enjoy it.
Greyhound racing ends in Birmingham
‘Perfect storm of circumstances’ spells the end By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM — Live greyhound racing has ended at the Birmingham Race Course. Birmingham Racing Commission Executive Director Kip Keefer confirmed … Continue reading Greyhound racing ends in Birmingham
Trussville passes COVID-19 measures
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council on Tuesday approved several measures aimed to curb the spread of COVID-19. One resolution approved supports the public health directives and … Continue reading Trussville passes COVID-19 measures
‘When I think of Trussville’ Bracket
So, in quarantine, I have noticed that all the rage are brackets of all kinds — most iconic pro sports teams, best college football games of all-time, favorite chicken restaurants, … Continue reading ‘When I think of Trussville’ Bracket
Spring sports canceled: What could have been
By Gary Lloyd Like a walk-off home run in the final inning, the game is over. Except the game never made it to the decisive seventh inning. On Thursday, Alabama … Continue reading Spring sports canceled: What could have been
What I’ve Seen
By Gary Lloyd This coronavirus stuff sucks. I’ll begin with that. It’s obvious. It has ended lives and made hundreds of thousands fear for theirs. It has stunted life for … Continue reading What I’ve Seen
Catching up on Cahaba Sun stories
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE — Phew. It’s been a whirlwind the last few months. There is now a two-month-old in our house, and I can’t believe that. What a fun … Continue reading Catching up on Cahaba Sun stories
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