"I am 51 years old, and like me, most are no more than four, sometimes three generations removed from slavery," Cornelia Gipson said. "[Those enslaved here at Rippavilla] were survivors of an American hell, but today? We remember their sacrifice they made without receiving or seeing the reward — this reward, this honor."
On the final day of this year's Williamson County Fair on Saturday, five local veterans were honored for both their service to their country, …
Summit High School will see one of its talented linebackers play at a service academy. Rising senior linebacker Jaylen Herrud announced over the weekend his intent to commit to Navy to play college football. “I am honored to say that I am committed to the United States Naval Academy,” he said in his Twitter announcement, …
Five Brentwood High School seniors will be heading off to serve in the military after their graduation. Kat Blaze will be joining the United States Navy, while Ian Jennings will be joining the U.S. Marine Corps. Millie Oldham and Robert Dickenson are headed to spend time at the U.S. Naval Academy, and Charlie Hardin will …
