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This day in history: Civil rights leader James M. Lawson honored in Memphis
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (71+ words) WDBJ7 This day in history: Civil rights leader James M. Lawson honored in Memphis An Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit Watching Your Wallet: Crunch time to file your taxes INTERVIEW: Carolina Beach Inlet Association…...
Baldwin County approves Revolutionary Patriots monument for Bicentennial Park
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (236+ words) Baldwin County commissioners have approved a proposal to install a Revolutionary Patriots monument at Bicentennial Park, marking a step toward local observances of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. The request, submitted by the Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American…...
Sioux City Purple Heart recipient honored to meet other wounded vets
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (343+ words) SIOUX CITY "When combat veterans share their experiences with one another, their individual stories might be different, but very similar at the same time. Retired U. S. Army Col. John Mansfield talks about his service in Vietnam, where he was wounded twice…...
Trailblazing civil rights attorney J. Mason Davis Jr. remembered by family beyond his public legacy (Video) | Alabama Metropolitan
27+ min ago (57+ words) Trailblazing civil rights attorney J. Mason Davis Jr. remembered by family beyond his public legacy (Video)Spot On Alabama Trailblazing civil rights attorney J. Mason Davis Jr. remembered by family beyond his public legacy (Video) - " North Elmore Mini Storage LLC, Deatsville (Aug…...
Montgomery, Alabama's Civil Rights Legacy Fades - Montgomery Today
12+ hour, 52+ min ago (278+ words) As America marks 250 years, the lessons of the movement are being lost in the city where it unfolded. Apr. 8, 2026 at 9: 48pm Montgomery, Alabama was the epicenter of the Civil Rights movement, but as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, there are concerns…...
Piqua recognizes Vietnam War heroism of native son awarded Medal of Honor
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (703+ words) Airman William H. Pitsenbarger F. Whitten Peters, left, Secretary of the Air Force, presents the Medal of Honor to William and Irene Petsenbarger during ceremonies at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Friday, Dec. 8, 2000. The award was given posthumously to their son, Airman…...
Washington Memorial Chapel to Honor Vietnam Veterans - King of Prussia Today
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (268+ words) Special commemorative service and luncheon planned for National Vietnam War Veterans Day Apr. 9, 2026 at 6: 00am The commemorative service will take place at 11 AM at the Washington Memorial Chapel, followed by a community luncheon hosted by Father Tommy featuring 'Revolutionary BBQ.' Admission…...
OP-ED: Looking back at the legendary Paul Robeson on his birthday
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (278+ words) April is the cruelest month, wrote poet T. S. Eliot, and it certainly was when you consider the deaths of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. However, the month is also glorified by the birth of Paul Robeson…...
Remembering Birmingham lawyers' role in Civil Rights Movement
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (32+ words) WBRC Remembering Birmingham lawyers' role in Civil Rights Movement Prescribed burn Thursday for Oak Mountain State Park Woman rescues dog after trying for 71 days...
He will never be forgotten: Vietnam veteran makes annual trip to fallen comrades Tallahassee grave
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (179+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Vietnam veteran makes his way to Tallahassee every April 8 to honor his fallen comrade. Larry Jackson, who lives in Albany, was a door gunner on Joe Harris" helicopter. The duo was on their way to fly…...