Bessie Coleman soared across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot. Known for performing flying tricks, Coleman’s nicknames were; “Brave Bessie,” “Queen Bess,” and “The Only Race Aviatrix in the World.”
The food was fresh and ready to be handed out to those in need on Saturday, July 11 in the parking lot of the old Milstep building located at 300 S. Main St. The USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program provided a truckload full of fresh produce and dry goods, boxed and ready to be handed out. Flo Stevenson, President of the Fairview Reunion Corporation and primary event organizer said, “This event would not have been possible without the support of volunteers from CSNT, Fairview, Linden Together, City of Linden, Linden United, LEDC, USDA, and others. Recipients were from all over the county.”
Congratulations to Carrel and Dean Byrum on celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary! The couple have four children, seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. “You’ve been an example to us all,” from your loving family.
Each year the Trammel’s Trace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution solicits nominations from area teachers in order to choose students who best exemplify characteristics of leadershi
Renovations and upgrades are underway at Smith-Wall Stadium where a new concession stand, opposing player locker rooms, a storage room, a pavilion and referee locker rooms are being built.
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