Living Democracy 2022
- June 27, 2019
- Savage works tirelessly to preserve Washington County history
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Savage is a Leroy, Alabama, native whose involvement in history-related projects began several years ago when she joined the Washington County Museum Board. Savage then started her own research on African American history in the area.
- By Melissa Dennis
- June 29, 2019
- Camden celebrates Juneteenth
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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States with events held across the nation on June 19. The celebration in Camden was the third year of this local family friendly and educational Juneteenth event. A large crowd gather for festivities that included music, guest speakers and food.
- By Laura Thompson
- June 28, 2019
- Elba set to celebrate Fourth of July
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John Adams wrote that the signing of the Declaration "ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." The city of Elba is doing its best to honor Adams' wishes and deliver a Fourth of July celebration with all the pomp and parade it can muster.
- By Jack West
- June 28, 2019
- Meals on Wheels trip opens eyes
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The presence of food seems to be everywhere I go in Elba, whether that's a Chamber of Commerce meeting, church service or at the Giving Garden. I recently had an opportunity to explore another food service in Elba, one that delivers hot meals to people all over the community, when I joined up with the Meals on Wheels Team at the Elba Church of Christ.
- By Whitt Watts
- June 26, 2019
- Reading program celebrates Bicentennial
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Children participating in the Collinsville Public Library summer reading program are celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial every Tuesday in June.
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