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City spotlight: Taking a peek inside the expanding US Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville

Paul Gattis - November 13, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- To visit the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park is, like any quality museum, a step back in time. But that’s also...

Governor shares Veterans Day message saluting Alabama’s heroes

From combined reports - November 11, 2025

MONTGOMERY – As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Gov. Kay Ivey shared a video message Monday ahead of Veterans Day,...

Cullman’s Roy Drinkard, America’s oldest Marine, honored by Tuberville for Veterans Day

Bud McLaughlin - November 11, 2025

WASHINGTON – America's oldest Marine resides in Cullman and was among two Alabama veterans saluted Monday by Sen. Tommy Tuberville on the Senate floor. Tuberville (R-Auburn)...

Ledbetter appoints Rep. Rehm to Alabama Military Stability Commission

Bud McLaughlin - November 10, 2025

MONTGOMERY – On the eve of Veterans Day, a state lawmaker who served with the 101st Airborne has been appointed to serve on the...

Blount County Poppy Project honors Alabama’s heroes with tribute of 500 poppies

Karen Beasley - November 6, 2025

CLEVELAND - Featuring more than 500 handcrafted poppies, the Alabama Poppy Project in Blount County honors Alabama’s fallen heroes. The powerful public art installation will...

Athens Veterans Day celebration features Wall That Heals, music and parade

Bud McLaughlin - November 6, 2025

ATHENS -- Starting with the Wall That Heals and culminating with the Veterans Day Parade, Athens is hosting activities saluting those who served. The Wall...

Governor proclaims Veterans Week, calls on Alabamians to honor those who served

Bud McLaughlin - November 5, 2025

MONTGOMERY – With Veterans Day just six days away, Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed today through next Tuesday as Veterans Week in Alabama. In respect, Ivey...

Huntsville breaks ground on dramatic expansion of U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

From combined reports - November 4, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – To recognize the heroes of yesterday and today, the city of Huntsville has broken ground to expand the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum...

Women veterans and families invited to ‘Friendsgiving’ Celebration

From combined reports - November 4, 2025

MADISON — A feast of food, fellowship and gratitude is on the menu before the hustle of Thanksgiving week. Invisible Warriors is inviting women veterans,...

Vietnam War mobile exhibit ‘The Wall That Heals’ arriving at Athens State; volunteers sought

Bud McLaughlin - October 31, 2025

ATHENS -- “The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Athens next week. “Athens State University is grateful...

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