This story appears in Gary Lloyd’s book, Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get it here. My grandmother lived in the greatest place when I was little. It was perched … Continue reading Austin Way
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Briarwood Christian angler named All-American
By Gary Lloyd BIRMINGHAM — A Briarwood Christian School junior is on the hook for quite an honor. Tucker Smith today was selected as one of 12 high school anglers … Continue reading Briarwood Christian angler named All-American
Pride
This story appears in Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get the book here. Pride is a difficult thing to find when you’re staring at a building overcome by … Continue reading Pride
Sandlot Sonny
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
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’
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
‘The right guy’
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’
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