Veterans need active support groups

By Staff
The Russellville chapter of the Disabled American Veterans voluntarily disbanded their organization due to lack of members and interest in the community. The four members tried to keep the organization going to give veterans a place to turn to in the time of need. But, as the years passed it became more difficult for the members to take care of business, which is why the organization voluntarily decided to disband.
Russellville's chapter began in 1930, and has struggled with membership since its inceptions, especially in recent years. It is disappointing that such an organization has to close its doors due to lack of members.
There are so many veterans across the nation searching for programs and organizations to help. The DAV could have done a lot for our community and our veterans if only some of the younger soldiers showed interest in the organization.
It is important that all veterans find a group in which to belong to share their stories, fears and their dreams. Going to war is difficult, and returning may be even more difficult especially without a strong support system.
We encourage all veterans to become active in whatever organization in which they belong so that no other veteran organization becomes a memory like the Russellville DAV.

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Mousey Brown

News

Russellville First Baptist Church receives historical marker

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Meeting a higher standard – Russellville High School JROTC

News

RCS BOE announces new superintendent  

News

Miss Dream Girl Pageant names winners

Franklin County

First Metro Bank hosts FAME Girls’ Ranch donation drive

News

PCHS holds annual Shelby Grissom Memorial Fashion Show

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: VFW Post 5184 – ‘No One Does More For Veterans’

Features

Supporting students’ futures

Features

Red Bay Garden Club discusses amaryllis planting

Franklin County

UA announces local students for fall 2023 President’s, Dean’s, graduation lists

News

School news

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Troy Oliver

Franklin County

Appropriations bill passes, allots more than $3 million for new Russellville library/multipurpose center 

Franklin County

Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association names Cattleman of the Year 

Franklin County

Franklin County votes: Unofficial March 5 primary election results 

Franklin County

Funding for new Russellville library, multipurpose community center expected this week

Features

Faces of Franklin County: BTCPA

News

GFWC Russellville Book Lovers Club sponsors downtown art crawl

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Cody Bragwell

Franklin County

42nd annual Miss RHS pageant names winners 

News

Miss RHS pageant takes place Friday

Franklin County

Political announcement: David Hester speaks about run for reelection as county commissioner

Franklin County

BTCPA auditions for final production of season take place March 3-4 

x