Upper Cumberland Honors The Fallen With Monday Tributes
American Legion Post 129 and VFW Post 5062 will host solemn Memorial Day ceremonies in Gainesboro and Livingston to honor service members who died in the line of duty. American Legion Post 129 Commander Truman Stearnes said the Jackson County tribute on the Town Square includes a reading of names for every local veteran killed […]
Post 129 Hosting Flag Retirement Thursday
Jackson County American Legion Post 129 will host a flag retirement on July 4th. The flag code established in 1923 states that “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.” Agitant for Post 129 Everette Vanhooser said that means the flag must be handled properly. “Well the flag is a […]
Gainesboro’s American Legion Post 129 To Retire Flags Tuesday
Gainesboro’s American Legion Post 129 will honor America with a flag retirement ceremony Tuesday Morning. Post 129 Adjutant Everette VanHooser said during the ceremony they will retire U.S. flags that are no longer in usable condition. He said disposing of flags in the proper way to show respect is very important to the American Legion. […]
Poke Sallet Festival Returns To Gainesboro
One of the biggest events in Gainesboro comes back Thursday after a two-year hiatus. The 44th annual Poke Sallet Festival organized by the American Legion Post 129 returns. Commander Dale Smith said the three-day festival at town square will have live music, vendors and a few famous competitions. “We start preparing late on Wednesday afternoon […]
Poke Sallet Festival Cancelled Second Year In A Row
Another year will pass without the Jackson County Poke Sallet Festival. The American Legion Post 129 made the decision to cancel the May event. Post Commander Dale Smith said the reason is to prevent the spread of COVID. “We just try to protect our citizens in a small county in a small town,” Smith said. […]
