veterans

Veterans memorial for Helicon back on track

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 8:32:01 AM

From left, James Rickett, member of the American Legion post in Arley; Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, who works in economic development and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the lot for the monument to be located in the Helicon area.

HELICON - Just over two years after plans for a monument honoring veterans was announced for the Helicon community, plans are now in full swing for its construction.

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Veterans Appreciation Boat Parade Aug. 26

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 8:19:07 AM

Veterans Boat Parade August 26 on Smith Lake.

SMITH LAKE - The Veterans Appreciation Boat Parade, organized by the Rotary Clubs of Smith Lake and Jasper, will start at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 26.

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Veterans memorial planned in Helicon

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 9:38:49 AM

From left, State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the property for the veterans monument; Pam Carpenter, whose aunt and uncle once owned the property and Helicon Fire Chief and veteran Neil Feist at the site where the monument will be erected.

HELICON - A new veterans monument is coming to Winston County.

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Veterans memorial planned for Bear Creek

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 9:00:25 AM

Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor, left, and American Legion Post 51 Commander Toby Clark stand on the site of what will be the town’s veterans memorial, honoring all of those in the Bear Creek area who have served.

BEAR CREEK - A major fundraiser is being kicked off in Bear Creek just in time for Memorial Day.

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Veterans parade slated for Nov. 7

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 8:05:34 AM

HALEYVILLE - The true meaning of veterans’ service and sacrifice to America will not be hidden behind regulations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but will be celebrated in a safe manner in downtown Haleyville Saturday, Nov. 7.