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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. “It’s important for the flags, ... Read More »

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 marking and closing off the ... Read More »

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. “Because, we would have people ... Read More »