American Legion Will No Longer Operate Poke Sallet Festival
A new organization will have to host the Poke Sallet Festival next year after the Jackson County American Legion decided to drop the event. Post Commander Dale Smith said the Post has organized the Gainesboro tradition for six years. “The main reason that we’re giving it up is that we are all veterans and we […]
Sparta American Legion Hosting Narcan Training Wednesday
The Sparta White County American Legion will host a a free training event Wednesday about the overdose crisis. Post Commander Ron Lapierre said participants will learn how to properly use Narcan and receive a free kit. “I’m trying to get more people to recognize the American Legion’s main goal is to help other veterans, but […]
Jackson’s Poke Sallet Festival Working To Return This May
Jackson County’s Poke Sallet Festival is planning on a return this May. The event hosted by the American Legion Post 129 is making a comeback for what would be its 44th year after COVID. American Legion Member Everette Vanhooser said that it’s important to them to keep the tradition alive. “We knew that if we […]
Sparta American Legion Giving Free Estate And Legal Services
Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 hosting free estate planning and legal services Friday as a part of Veteran’s Day. Post Commander Ron Lapierre said Attorney John Meadows will be at the Maple Street office by appointment only to assist veteran families. “That’s one of the things we are trying to push at the American Legion […]
White County Young Man Succeeds At Boys State, Looks Forward To Boys Nation
It’s been a summer of leadership for one White County High School rising senior. Jake Officer was elected governor for Tennessee Boys State, went to Tennessee Governors School, and is planning on attending Boys Nation. Officer said his biggest takeaway from the American Legion program was gaining the ability to learn how to communicate with […]
American Legion Membership Rule Change Open To More Veterans
The American Legion has changed its rules to get more veterans in its ranks. Clay County American Legion Post 18 Commander Bryan Brady said no matter the date of service or military branch, veterans with an honorable discharge are eligible. Brady said more veterans need to know about this change because its up to this […]
Rules Of Flying An American Flag This July Fourth
Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s freedom marked with patriotic displays. One of the most distinguished symbols of that independence is the American Flag. White County American Legion Post Commander Ron Lapierre said the proper times to fly the flag depends on the material. “If nylon or cloth, you only fly it from […]
Clay County American Legion Needs Dedicated Building To Grow
Clay County’s American Legion Post 18 is in need of an office space to grow their branch. Post Commander Bryan Brady said the group of roughly 30 vets operate out of the Celina Chamber of Commerce at this time. Brady said that in his mind, there is no reason an area like his cannot support […]
Sparta American Legion Giving Veterans Platform To Tell Their Story
Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 is asking all veterans to consider sharing their story with the public. The post will host a Veteran Story Day on Saturday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Post Commander Ronald Lapierre said this Saturday will be an opportunity to give civilians insight into military life. Lapierre said this prevents history from […]
Legion Requesting Clay/Jackson Veterans Service Officer Pay Increase
Members of the Clay County American Legion Post have requested a pay increase for the area Veterans Service Officer position. The officer serves Clay and Jackson Counties. The counties join Celina and Gainesboro in contributing to the position’s $16,000 salary. Post member Jed Donaldson approached the Gainesboro Board of Aldermen Thursday and requested a $600 […]
