News Featured Wetumpka grad writes book on Saddam Hussien’s capture Cliff Williams Feb 3, 2023 Retired Col. Desmond V. Bailey served in the Army for more than three decades. But when writing a book, the Elmore County resident and Wetumpk…
News Community helps 214th By Albert Clarence Bulls IV Sep 13, 2010 During the most recent Benjamin Russell High School football game at the Sportplex over $1,000 was raised by the crowd in support of the Alaba…
Opinion 214th makes sacrifices for our freedom By Staff Reports Apr 29, 2010 This past week, the announcement was made that the 214th National Guard Division in Alexander City is scheduled to deploy overseas sometime in…
Archives Soldiers need help in holiday trip home By Dale Liesch Nov 5, 2008 Families of soldiers in the Alabama National Guard 158th Support Maintenance Unit out of Tallassee said goodbye to the troops early Monday mor…
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 BRHS grad spends year studying, writing thesis paper in Hungary By Staff Reports Jun 25, 2008 After a year of studying abroad in Budapest, Hungary, Kris Sornsin is trying to get used to the American way – again.
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 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…
