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’
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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
The leaves of Little River Canyon
By Gary Lloyd FORT PAYNE – Growing up, I despised the leaves. There were thousands upon thousands of them, all for me to rake into trash bags and tote to … Continue reading The leaves of Little River Canyon
16th Street Baptist to receive $150,000 grant
By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM – Thanks to Sixteenth Street Baptist Church supporters’ online voting, the historic church finished in the top 10 of the 2018 Partners in Preservation campaign and … Continue reading 16th Street Baptist to receive $150,000 grant
‘No one matched’ interest of Birmingham for pro basketball team
By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM – In several years, Pelicans will descend on Birmingham. The New Orleans Pelicans and the NBA G League have announced that the Pelicans have acquired the … Continue reading ‘No one matched’ interest of Birmingham for pro basketball team
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