From the West Alabama Newsroom— People in Dallas County honor the servicemen and women who lost their lives — in service to the country. They gather every year at Memorial Stadium in Selma to commemorate and pay their respect to the men and women who paid the ultimate price — in service to the United States of America. “It’s very…
The first national observance of what was then called Decoration Day occurred May 30, 1868, after an organization of Union veterans called for decorating war graves with flowers that were in bloom.
The City of Millbrook has held its Memorial Day Observance Ceremony in advance of the federal holiday.
Alabama State Troopers report fewer traffic deaths over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend compared to last year.
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…
President Trump has honored fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, calling them “great, great warriors” who were “America’s best and bravest.”
The Alabama Poppy Project has honored the lives of fallen U.S. servicemen and women since 2020.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The cost of freedom was remembered during the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in Selma. Memorial Day is a day of gratitude. It’s observed in remembrance of the soldiers who’ve fallen over the years — to keep the country we live in — a free nation. The event was held at Memorial Stadium with dozens…
The City of Prattville, along with local American Legion and VFW posts, held a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Memorial Day.
People in Greenville observed Memorial Day with an event hosted by the Lions Club.
