VFW ladies to host fundraiser Saturday
The Veterans of Foreign War Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a fundraiser Saturday at the Veterans Building that will have line dancing, kids’ games, a silent auction and other fun events for the whole families. The fun begins at 11 a.m. (October 23, 2012, Page 3)
Community to salute local heroes
Several events are planned for Veterans Day to help honor and celebrate those who serve our country. (November 10, 2011, Page 1)
Valor recalled
Area residents will have three programs this Memorial Day to give everyone a chance to honor those who gave all.
— Community service at 10 a.m. at the National Guard Armory in Oxford; guest speaker will be Don Hutson
— Mississippi State Veteran’s Home at 10 a.m.; guest speaker will be SP5 Jimmy C. Reed Jr.
— Water Valley VFW at 11 a.m. on Main Street; free lunch provided following service. (May 27, 2011, Page 1A,3A)
Marking Memorial Day
Local veterans are asking area residents to help them remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice while serving their country.
The annual Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the National Guard Armory, located off the Sisk Avenue exit of Highway 7 N. (May 28, 2010, Page 1A)
