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American Legion Post 45 prepares for special Flag Retirement Ceremony in Sylacauga

Tuesday, June 13 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - American Legion Post 45 in Sylacauga is gearing up to commemorate Flag Day on Wednesday, June 14, with a special ceremony dedicated to retiring flags that have faithfully served their purpose.

AHSAA to offer girls’ flag football as sanctioned sport

Monday, April 12 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday at its 13th Annual Principals’ and Athletic Directors’ Conference that girls flag football will be a sanctioned... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Memorial Day Ceremonies in Sylacauga

Monday, May 28 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- At 7:00 a.m., American Legion post 45 along with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 945 honored those who sacrificed their lives for our country, and a ceremony followed at the War Memorial at the Chamber of Commerce.Flags at Legion Hall... Read More.

Gov. Ivey orders flags lowered to half-staff

Wednesday, April 26 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Marking the sixth anniversary of the 62 deadly tornadoes which struck Alabama on April 27, 2011, Gov. Kay Ivey today declared Thursday, April 27, 2017, as a “Day of Remembrance” and signed a proclamation ordering flags statewide lowered to half-staff in... Read More.

Flags flown at half-staff to honor American Hero John Glenn

Thursday, April 6 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - United States flags all across the world will be flown at half-mast today, April 6, 2017, as a mark of respect for former Ohio Senator and astronaut John Glenn's interment at Arlington National Cemetery.On Wednesday, April 5, President Donald J. Trump... Read More.

Sylacauga honors Vietnam War Veterans

Friday, March 31 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Wednesday, veterans, families, friends, and officials gathered at the flagpole outside Sylacauga's Municipal Complex to mark the first National Vietnam War Veterans Day. For some there, it felt long overdue.An array of flags representing each of the country's military... Read More.

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