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…
News 214th leaving for Iraq in June By Natalie Nettles Apr 27, 2010 The 214th National Guard Division in Alexander City is scheduled to deploy to Iraq in early summer in support of Operation New Dawn.
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 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 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…
