By Gary Lloyd As someone who writes stories, I am conditioned to find the theme, to dig for the hidden meaning like a dog after whatever lies a foot beneath … Continue reading Sandlot Sonny
In Trussville, downtown will change city’s footprint ‘forever’
‘It’s really going to happen,’ mayor says By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – Trussville City Councilman Zack Steele said that the downtown entertainment district project that began recently should be complete … Continue reading In Trussville, downtown will change city’s footprint ‘forever’
Briarwood honors life of ‘faithful’ teacher, coach
By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM – I only knew Jim Brown through Twitter posts about politics and sports, specifically conservative Christian beliefs and his ‘Bama fandom. “I do not apologize for … Continue reading Briarwood honors life of ‘faithful’ teacher, coach
‘An absolute beauty to watch’
Birmingham Rugby players relish competition, relationships By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM – Birmingham has a lot going its way right now. The Birmingham Bulls hockey team is back and is one … Continue reading ‘An absolute beauty to watch’
Field of Themes
By Gary Lloyd Before my YouTube channel included interviews with Alabama football stars, scenes from tornado-ravaged cities and city council meetings, and seldom-watched book promotions, there was a lone video. … Continue reading Field of Themes
Displayed truck in Moody speaks louder than words
By Gary Lloyd MOODY – As a journalist, I spent hours typing up safety tips from law enforcement agencies leading up to the Fourth of July, Halloween, and New Year’s … Continue reading Displayed truck in Moody speaks louder than words
Briarwood Christian hires new football coach
Forester ‘key component’ to Lions’ success for over a decade By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM – I should not be able to write this story. I have covered Briarwood Christian School … Continue reading Briarwood Christian hires new football coach
Birmingham Iron finalize coaching staff
BIRMINGHAM – The Alliance of American Football’s Birmingham Iron on Dec. 10 announced four more additions to head coach Tim Lewis’ staff. Rick Minter has been named the defensive coordinator. … Continue reading Birmingham Iron finalize coaching staff
Super 7 move to Auburn, Tuscaloosa a ‘happy accident’
AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s wildly popular Super 7 football championship left Birmingham’s venerable Legion Field in 2009 for Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, a new tradition was … Continue reading Super 7 move to Auburn, Tuscaloosa a ‘happy accident’
The Returns
Blazers, Bulls sparking the Magic City By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM – I am an unabashed and unapologetic Alabama fan, and that will never change. Crimson is my color, and the … Continue reading The Returns
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