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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins published a joint opinion piece in the New York Times pushing for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute has launched its seventh year, announcing the 2025 class of Sutton Leaders and Rural POWER participants. Seventeen new members gathered this past weekend in Oacoma for a kickoff training seminar, marking the start of the year-long leadership development program.

Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day which was formally Decoration Day, this day we remember and honor persons who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces. This day originated following the Civil War. Veterans and families have observed this special day for 157 years, teaching their children patriotism by showing respect to those who gave all to protect our freedoms.

AI Overview The poppy is a multifaceted symbol with meanings rooted in remembrance, sacrifice, and even peace. Most notably, it's a symbol of remembrance for those who died in military service, particularly since World War I.

A beautiful new mural now graces one of the walls of the Gregory American Legion Hutchison Post #6. The mural is a memorial commissioned by the family of Darrell L. Jones, who served in the U.S. Army National guard as a medic from 195665. Jones was also Commander of the Gregory American Legion 2000-2002 and 2004-2007, and for 20 years (1998-2017) Darrell and his wife Sandra managed the Legion. The mural, thoughtfully painted by artist Kate Witt, is rich in symbolism and not only honors Darrell’s service and contributions but also brings a vibrant and reflective space to the community, reminding all who see it of the values of duty, honor, and remembrance.

Memorial Day this year falls on Monday, May 26. It is always the last Monday of May.

In the movie “Inside Out,” the character Anger is portrayed as a red faced, stocky character who lacks trust in his fellow emotions and is quick to blow up. Throughout the movie we literally see flames coming out of his head when he perceives a situation as unfair. Although we do not have literal flames coming out of our heads when we experience anger, it often may feel that way.

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On Friday, May 9, 2025 the Gregory 5th-8th grade band students participated in the area instrumental solo music contest at Winner. Gregory had a total of 15 I+’s, 41 I’s, 18 I-‘s, 9 II+’s, and 3 II’s for a total of 86 entries Students prepared their solos over the last three months and had an opportunity to play for an audience and a judge to receive comments on how to improve as musicians and things they do well.