Homewood QB leaves legacy, looks toward future By Gary Lloyd HOMEWOOD – Larkin Williams didn’t always want to play football, but now the Homewood High School senior quarterback is pushing … Continue reading ‘The right guy’
Briarwood Christian coach Fred Yancey retires
By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM – It is rather fitting that the coach was born in the Home of the Blues, because today Birmingham has them. A legend has retired. Briarwood … Continue reading Briarwood Christian coach Fred Yancey retires
‘Our Bulls’
Birmingham hockey experience more like family gathering than game By Gary Lloyd PELHAM – It was fitting to cover a Birmingham Bulls hockey game the day before Thanksgiving, because the … Continue reading ‘Our Bulls’
Pinson Valley QB Nix approaching state record
By Gary Lloyd MONTGOMERY – Pinson Valley senior quarterback Bo Nix could break an Alabama High School Athletic Association record this Friday. Nix, an Auburn commitment, has accumulated 11,413 yards … Continue reading Pinson Valley QB Nix approaching state record
Governor announces death of state’s ‘first dog’
MONTGOMERY — The Office of the Governor is sad to announce the death of Bear, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s beloved dog, who passed away Friday from ongoing health issues. Bear, a … Continue reading Governor announces death of state’s ‘first dog’
Turkey Creek in Pinson: A hidden gem that needs help
By Gary Lloyd PINSON, Ala. – I have written about Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson about as many times as I have driven through the front gates. Why? There … Continue reading Turkey Creek in Pinson: A hidden gem that needs help
35 Alabama correctional officers graduate
SELMA, Ala. – On Thursday, the Alabama Department of Corrections Training Academy graduated 35 correctional officers who took one step closer to a career in corrections. Former New York City … Continue reading 35 Alabama correctional officers graduate
Iraq War veteran finds healing at Bessemer ministry
BESSEMER — A 2017 Point-in-Time Count conducted by three government agencies revealed that more than 40,000 veterans are homeless in America on any given night. These veterans risked their lives … Continue reading Iraq War veteran finds healing at Bessemer ministry
Alabama now 1 of 5 states left with greyhound racing
By Gary Lloyd It’s your turn, Alabama. On Tuesday, Florida voters overwhelmingly decided to end greyhound racing in the state. More than five million Floridians voted on Amendment 13, with … Continue reading Alabama now 1 of 5 states left with greyhound racing
Election Day results we can all agree on
By Gary Lloyd The vitriol online recently regarding today’s elections has been intense. Left blames Right. Right blames Left. Some hate blue. Others hate red. Strangers clap back at each … Continue reading Election Day results we can all agree on
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