USC WAS FOUNDED TODAY The University of Southern California was founded today, October 6th, back in 1880. What started with 53 students has turned into a fantastic university on their 226-acre campus in Los Angeles. They almost definitely have the most famous alumni base of any school in the U.S. including John Wayne, Will Ferrell, […]
COMING UP 10/10/2026 ON TRUITT NEWS RADIO
COMEDIAN JAY FLAKE We are excited to welcome Nashville-based comedian, Jay Flake, to TRUITT NEWS RADIO this week. I caught his set recently at the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover and he did a fantastic job opening for Aaron Weber. Those guys work together on the road a good bit. Excited to hear what life […]
OUR NOT-SO-DEEP-DIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL REVIEW
Here’s what we took away from this past week’s games Alabama is looking better & better. Game against Georgia should be a monster. Auburn, so much to say about my Tigers, but will just leave it with we need to get better…fast. Pitt may have my favorite uniforms. And how about Holden Geriner, a former […]
THE ROLLING STONES IN BHAM
LEGION FIELD | OCT 5, 1989 Today back in 1989, The Rolling Stones brought their “Steel Wheels” tour into Birmingham’s Legion Field. I remember thinking, if I am ever going to see them, it has to be now. These guys are going to hang it up soon. They are in their 40s. It was a […]
COMING UP: KEESLER FEDERAL BATTLESHIP 12K
November 15, 2026 | Mobile, AL Hey runners…come out and be part of the Battleship 12K run on November 15, 2026 at Battleship Park in Mobile. Great event celebrating veterans and saying thank you to everyone who has ever worn the uniform. Get it on the calendar. More information at battleship12k.com.
BRASFIELD & GORRIE WORKING IN DOTHAN, AL
Dothan’s New City Hall Project Is Coming Together I was down in Dothan recently and saw all the work our neighbor, Brasfield & Gorrie, has going on down there. Dothan is building a great-looking, new City Hall on West Main Street, right across from the Houston County Courthouse. Tip of the hat to Bham-based Williams […]
FIT FIVE MEALS IS A GREAT CHOICE
TOO TIRED TO COOK…FIND SOME FIT FIVE I was out and about in Hoover and ran across this Fit Five truck. Man, skip the meal prep and order up some healthy, low-carb, options from the guys at Fit Five. They have some great meals to choose from and they are easy to find at locations […]
PAPPAS’ GRILL IS THE REAL DEAL
You Need To Get Some Greek In You At Pappas’ Grill Longtime Vestavia Hills staple, Pappas’ Grill, is just flat-out good. This is one of my go-tos. Nothing fancy, so don’t go in expecting that. But if you want good food from good people, this is the place for you. Their Greek Chicken Plate with […]
THE TRUTH OPENS IN NASHVILLE
Miranda Lambert Packs The House On Opening Night The Truth, the new 4,400-seat performance venue has opened in Nashville’s Wedegewood Houston neighborhood. It’s named after songwriter Harlan Hall’s famous quote “All You Need To Write A Country Song is Three Chords and The Truth”. I can’t wait to catch a show here. A super-cool industrial […]
TEXAS HAS A NEW TALLEST BUILDING
Waterline Tower Is Now Open! The 74-story building has officially opened its doors in downtown Austin and, just like that, the Lone Star State has another landmark. Incredible location with office, residences, retail and restaurant space right where Lady Bird Lake & Waller Creek meet. The JP Morgan Chase Building in Houston had been the […]