Thursday, October 1o, 2024
The commander of the 29th ‘Blue and Grey’ Division salutes during the playing of the national anthem ahead of the 6th annual Operation Anvil reenactment at Phil Moore Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Photo by Eli Randolph.
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Today's newsletter features stories on a World War II reenactment called "Operation Anvil" as well as two consecutive wins for WKU volleyball Have a terrific Thursday
‘Operation Anvil’: Sixth ‘Operation Anvil’: Sixth annual World War II annual World War II reenactment held at Phil reenactment held at Phil Moore Park Moore Park
The sixth annual “Operation Anvil” World War II reenactment occurred Saturday, Oct 5 at Phil Moore Park to honor Kentucky veterans According to Honoring Our Heroes Inc Executive Director Ron Cummings, Operation Anvil is the name given to the Allied invasion of southern Nazi-occupied France The “Operation Anvil” reenactment showcased typical German Army fortifications and American invasion tactics.
The reenactment was hosted by Honoring Our Heroes Inc , a nonprofit organization originally founded by Cummings and five of his friends Honoring Our Heroes’ goal is to celebrate and support veterans in the community, said Cummings.
The 29th ‘Blue and Grey’ Division stands in formation before the 6th annual Operation Anvil reenactment at Phil Moore Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Photo by Eli Randolph.
Photos: ‘Operation
Anvil’ World War II reenactment held at Phil Moore Park
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WKU volleyball keeps rolling, defeats MTSU in two games
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Kaylee Cox attempts to block a ball during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Photo by Anna Bell Lee.
Peyton Reid and Austin Rice | Sports reporters
WKU volleyball stayed hot Tuesday, Oct 8 and Wednesday, Oct 9, defeating rival Middle Tennessee in two games at Diddle Arena
The Hilltoppers came out strong again in game one against MTSU, sweeping their
eighth match in a row. The Hilltoppers took the second game in the doubleheader, 3-1, improving to 6-0 on conference play.
Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
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