News Local responds to bin Laden’s death By Dusty Harper May 1, 2011 Col. Jerry Martin returned from Afghanistan last year, says death is a ‘huge step forward’ for United States
Archives Anniversary a reminder of sacrifice By Staff Reports Oct 27, 2008 Five years ago Sgt. Aubrey Dale Bell, 33, of Tuskegee, was killed and nine others were injured after they came under small arms fire and bombi…
Archives Our area proud of those serving overseas By Staff Reports Mar 19, 2008 Wednesday marked the five year anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Archives Waving the White Flag By Staff Reports Nov 19, 2007 It has been said that there are none so blind as those who will not see. The quote is attributed by some to Jesus (Matthew 13:13): “Therefore …
Archives Alabama Marine killed during third tour in Iraq By Staff Reports Oct 2, 2007 BIRMINGHAM (AP) – The war years have run together for Brenda Murkerson, mother of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jerome Murkerson.
Archives We salute a Lake Martin hero By Staff Reports Jul 19, 2007 Sometimes we don’t realize the impact of the war in Iraq until it hits close to home.
Archives Tape warns of more U.S. attacks By Staff Reports Jan 18, 2006 CAIRO, Egypt (AP)- Osama bin Laden warned in an audiotape aired Thursday that his fighters are preparing new attacks in the United States but …
Archives Early voting begins for Iraq parliament By Staff Reports Dec 11, 2005 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Patients, soldiers and prisoners began voting Monday in parliamentary elections, three days ahead of the general population, w…
Archives Bush lays out strategy for Iraq By Staff Reports Nov 29, 2005 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – President Bush, facing growing doubts about his war strategy, said Wednesday that Iraqi troops are increasingly taking t…
Archives Death toll reaches 2,000 By Staff Reports Oct 24, 2005 BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) – The American military death toll in the Iraq war reached 2,000 Tuesday with the announcements of three more deaths, inclu…
