By Gary Lloyd As many in this world stare through a social media windshield without so much as a blink, my eyes fixate on the rearview mirror. So many folks … Continue reading A nosedive into the archives
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Author of book about Birmingham Terminal Station coming to Trussville
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – Author Marvin Clemons is scheduled to give a presentation and sign copies of his book, “A Journey to the Great Temple of Travel: The Story … Continue reading Author of book about Birmingham Terminal Station coming to Trussville
Fear, lack of communication take center stage in Trussville
‘At some point, we have to stand up’ By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – Jodie Real has been leaving the lights on at night. Since news emerged that a Hewitt-Trussville High … Continue reading Fear, lack of communication take center stage in Trussville
Column: Trussville honors longtime historian
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – For a long time, people wondered why I majored in journalism and minored in American studies. Why not political science to compliment journalism? Or public … Continue reading Column: Trussville honors longtime historian
Sitting dead red at old baseball field
By Gary Lloyd It’s been 20 years since I was robbed of a home run to left field here, since I covered second base to tag out a would-be base-stealer. … Continue reading Sitting dead red at old baseball field
If it ain’t broke, fix it anyway
By Gary Lloyd I recently experienced an epiphany, and it hit me harder than an Estwing hammer on a common nail. I’ll get to the point, but please allow me … Continue reading If it ain’t broke, fix it anyway
LISTEN/WATCH: 75 Trussville Facts
TRUSSVILLE — Want 75 Trussville facts in honor of the 75th anniversary of the town’s incorporation? Look no further. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/3AUvLDP Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3zeMjVN Watch on YouTube: https://buff.ly/3aI9hvf I’ve … Continue reading LISTEN/WATCH: 75 Trussville Facts
‘Where we’ll spend the rest of our lives’
Recapping Trussville’s 75th Anniversary By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE – It was my own doing, but I about bit off more than I could chew June 10. I had created an … Continue reading ‘Where we’ll spend the rest of our lives’
Seeking the sleek, fast food finds the bleak
By Gary Lloyd The tallest golden arches this side of St. Louis feel smaller now. Maybe it’s just that I’m older and the appeal of a cheeseburger and fries inside … Continue reading Seeking the sleek, fast food finds the bleak
Leadership Trussville inaugural class deadline June 3
TRUSSVILLE – The newly-formed Leadership Trussville seeks community leaders to join its inaugural class. The deadline to apply for consideration is this Friday, June 3, 2022, by 5 p.m. The … Continue reading Leadership Trussville inaugural class deadline June 3
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