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Athens News Courier · Athens, AL
Nearby: Athens, ALWorld War I drew to a close when Armistice with Germany took effect in 1918. It was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — an occasion that prompted President Woodrow Wilson to proclaim November 11 as Armistice Day in the United States. The observance was marked by parades and public gatherings with an emphasis on peace and gratitude for victory. By 1926, annual observances of the day had grown into Congress officially recognizing its significance and encouraging public participation. Then, in 1938, November 11 was recognized as a federal holiday. The increase in U.S. Veterans following the World War II (1935-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953) broadened the significance of the holiday. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation renaming Armistice Day as Veterans Day, honoring all U.S. veterans past and present.
Athens News Courier · Athens, AL
Nearby: Athens, ALAll Athens city and Limestone County offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observation of this year’s Veterans Day holiday. All Limestone County and Athens city schools also will be closed on Wednesday. In Athens, sanitation routes will run as scheduled on Wednesday. The city asks residents to have their Wednesday trash bins to the curb by 6 a.m. County sanitation routes also will run at their normally scheduled times on Wednesday. For the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Limestone County sanitation routes will not run on Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day). Sanitation pickup will instead resume on Friday, November 27 and will cover trash collection for both Thursday and Friday routes. Two Veterans Day events will take place in Athens on Wednesday, each at 11 a.m. Athens State University and the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will present an 11 a.m. program featuring Col. Steve A. Erikson (ret.) as the guest speaker.
Gallatin News · Elkton, TN
Nearby: Elkton, TNFor the 10th consecutive year, Sunrise Chapel in Elkton is continuing a special tradition of giving by inviting the community to enjoy a free Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 26. The annual dinner — featuring turkey and ham with all the fixings, plus dessert — is a gift to the community, offering everyone an opportunity to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and share in the spirit of gratitude, fellowship and togetherness. Serving will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sunrise Chapel, 9444 Elkton Pike, in Elkton, and everyone is welcome! No qualifications or conditions required. Guests may choose to dine-in at the chapel’s fellowship hall or pick up a carry-out meal. Delivery options are also available for residents in the Ardmore, Elkton and Prospect areas. Those requesting delivery must call 256-651-2192 by Friday, Nov. 20, to make arrangements.
Athens News Courier · Danville, AL
Nearby: Danville, ALThe state cross country meet took place in Danville this past weekend, and numerous area standouts put together solid days at the Oakville Indian Mounds. See capsules for each local school below. The top 15 runners in each classification earned All-State honors.
The Cullman Times · Holly Pond, AL
Nearby: Holly Pond, ALThe town of Holly Pond may soon be looking to have more control over the types of businesses that are allowed to operate within its town limits. Mayor Carla Hart asked the members of the Holly Pond Town Council if they would be open to considering a type of ordinance that would prohibit what she described as “offensive” businesses from obtaining a business license during the council’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. Hart said, at the moment, said that she wasn’t aware of any rumors about any individual business looking to open up shop in Holly Pond and that she didn’t want to limit entire industries other than to say she felt that prohibiting “places that might have pictures with nudity and things in their window” would be in the town’s best interest. “I’m not going to name anything in particular because I’m not that prejudiced against things, but I do think there are some things that shouldn’t be around children,” Hart said.
The Rogersville Review · Rogersville, AL
Nearby: Rogersville, ALROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville City School Warriors traveled across town on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to visit the Rogersville Middle School Warriors and came away with a convincing 40-23 varsity boys win.RCS jumped out in front 10-0 to start the game, and RMS never threatened. RCS led 22-8 at halftime. RMS did score 15 points in the second half, showing a lot of effort.RCS opens conference play on Thursday, Nov. 12 when it hosts White Pine. The JV boys game tips off at 5 p.m. followed by varsity girls and varsity boys. RCS hosts Bulls Gap on Monday, Nov. 16, travels to Parrottsville on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and hosts South Greene on Thursday, Nov. 19.RMS travels to Johnson County on Monday, Nov. 16 and to Jonesborough Middle on Thursday, Nov. 19 before returning home to host Bulls Gap on Friday, Nov. 20.North Greene 34,RCS 28ROGERSVILLE — Deegan Dean scored 11 points to lead North Greene to a 34-28 win over Rogersville City in varsity boys action on Monday, Nov. 9.
The Cullman Times · Cullman, AL
Nearby: Cullman, ALVisit Cullman hosted the Alabama Travel Council’s Quarterly Board and Committee Meetings on Nov. 9–10, welcoming tourism leaders from across the state for two days of collaboration, networking and experiences highlighting Cullman County. Meetings took place at the OmniPlex, showcasing the community’s capacity to accommodate professional meetings and events. Among the attendees were Alabama Tourism Department Director Glenda Allred, who was appointed in July, and Deputy Director Grey Brennan. “It is truly an honor to host the Alabama Travel Council’s quarterly meeting in Cullman,” said Jeff Clemons, Chairman of the Cullman County Tourism Board.
The Cullman Times · Cullman, AL
Nearby: Cullman, ALThe annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration and air show returned to Cullman Regional Airport Saturday, Nov. 7. Guests were treated to interactive displays honoring America’s military veterans along with military flyovers, skydiving demonstrations, and living history exhibitions. Visitors were given an up-close view of the aircraft and vehicles that helped America win some of history’s most notable wars. This year’s displays included a WWII observation aircraft, a Fairchild PT-19, a Bell UH-1 Huey helicopter, and a Douglas C-47 Skytrain used to drop paratroopers into Nazi-occupied France during the D-Day operation. Retired U.S. Army pilot Mike Durant, whose story is featured in the film Black Hawk Down, also made a special guest appearance and veterans and their families were served a complimentary lunch.
Athens News Courier · Boaz, AL
Nearby: Boaz, ALAthens and Tanner saw their respective flag football seasons come to an end this week. The Golden Eagles, which defeated Pell City 12-6 in the opening round, fell to Boaz by a score of 27-6 on Tuesday. Athens finished its season at 9-5. The Rattlers, meanwhile, lost to Moody 40-0 on Tuesday after earning a 31-0 win over Sipsey Valley in the first round. Tanner finishes its season at 6-6.
