More than 400 young women take part in the 83rd annual Alabama Girls State
More than 400 young women have taken part in a cherished state tradition, the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State.
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Selma celebrates Memorial Day and honors the gift of freedom
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Folks in Selma spent Memorial Day enjoying the day with family and friends — and honoring the sacrifice of the men and women who made it all possible. The local VFW Post hosted the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning at Memorial Stadium. The community takes time out each year to recognize the men and…
Pay It Forward: Jim Whitaker of Prattville
American Legion Post 122 serves veterans as a support system and military family to all members. The man behind it all is Jim Whitaker.
Photos: Prattville Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day was remembered all throughout the area, including at a ceremony in Prattville.
Soldiers’ Ultimate Sacrifice Honored in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– COVID-19 couldn’t stop the annual Memorial Day ceremony from happening in Selma. However, it did cause some major changes to the event. Safety restrictions due to COVID-19 — forced organizers to hold a drive-thru event — instead of their traditional program. People were given flags as they drove up to the event at Memorial Stadium….
Local American Legion Feeds Veterans
A pike road American Legion post is giving back to the community this holiday season. American Legion Centennial Post 2019 teamed up with Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church to provide meals for fifty veterans. Volunteers from the popular food delivery app Waiter helped with food preparation and delivery. The food was provided by Jim N Nicks BBQ and Kings Table…
