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Legislation to name Guntersville VA facility for Col. Mize awaits Biden signature

Bud McLaughlin - November 14, 2024

WASHINGTON -- Legislation to honor a Marshall County Medal of Honor recipient has passed Congress and goes to President Joe Biden's desk for his...

Tuberville recognizes Harvest veteran on Senate floor

Bud McLaughlin - November 13, 2024

WASHINGTON – A Harvest man was among three Alabama veterans honored Tuesday in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor by Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville...

On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month …

Staff reports - November 11, 2024

Thank you veterans. Anchors aweigh, over hill, over dale, into the wild blue yonder to the shores of Tripoli, through surf and storm and...

City unveils app to locate final resting places of Huntsville’s veterans

City of Huntsville - November 8, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – Considering Huntsville's strong military ties, it's no surprise that Maple Hill Cemetery holds graves of veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War. Now,...

Veterans Day parade to bring road closures, heavy foot traffic to downtown Huntsville

Staff reports - November 8, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department advises motorists to expect traffic delays and road closures in downtown Monday for the annual Veterans Day Parade. This...

Heroes Week launches with flag-lined welcome at Huntsville International Airport

Bud McLaughlin - November 6, 2024

HUNTSVILLE -- "When Johnny (and Janie) comes marching home again, hurrah, hurrah ..." While there won't be a brass band or troops marching, the Semper...

City of Huntsville celebrating 10-day Veterans Week to honor Huntsvillians who have served

Austen Shipley - November 5, 2024

HUNTSVILLE -- With Huntsville being home to thousands of veterans, the city government decided to set a "week" aside to recognize the courage and...

Madison County to participate in Operation Green Light for veterans

Bud McLaughlin - October 24, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – In advance of Veterans Day, Madison County is illuminating county buildings green through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans,...

Ivey uses ‘supreme executive power’ to remove VA commissioner

Bud McLaughlin - October 22, 2024

MONTGOMERY -- After the State Board of Veterans Affairs failed to remove Kent Davis as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov....

Tuberville bill to restore benefits to defrauded veterans goes to Biden’s desk

Bud McLaughlin - September 26, 2024

WASHINGTON – A veterans-related bill that would right a wrong, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, has been passed by the Senate and now...

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