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Work continues at site where Civil War-era cannonballs found
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – Work continues after the discovery of more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs. They made that discovery in late July, off Highway 45 near Booneville. A single cannonball on the surface was found while developing Harold Knight’s property for commercial use. Now, Rep. Tracy Arnold...
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Portraits of Patriotism recognizes 16 veterans at new Columbia exhibit
The City of Columbia announced the opening of Portraits of Patriotism, a new outdoor display honoring U.S. veterans at Riverwalk Park, in celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The display was created and organized by the city's Parks and Recreation Department and will be featured through Nov. 20, according to a city news release. The display features 16 portraits recognizing men and women who have served across various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Many of the people in the photos have connections to Columbia and the surrounding community, as well as individuals beyond the local area, the release says. "Veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices to protect the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy every day," said Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder. "Portraits of Patriotism provides a meaningful opportunity for our community to come together in gratitude, reflect on the courage and dedication of those who have served, and ensure their stories continue to inspire future generations. We are proud to honor these remarkable individuals and recognize the lasting impact of their service." The portraits provide visitors with information about each veteran's military branch in which they served, as well as rank, service history and personal experiences, compiled via contributions from
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Lobsterfest co-chairs talk this weekend’s event
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - It’s time for the 33rd annual Lobsterfest! The St. Thomas Episcopal Church will host the event Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lila and Zach house, co-chairs of the event, joined Tennessee Valley Living to share more about the event, and teach our hosts a thing or two about cracking a lobster. The event will feature live music, an artisan fair, as well as barbecue, desserts, and lots of lobster!
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Veterans museum in Athens connects with community
For Joshua Dempsey, becoming director of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives was more than a career change following 20 years in the Marine Corps. It was an opportunity to return to his hometown Athens, continue serving veterans and help preserve their stories for future generations. Dempsey, a retired Marine...