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- Why a Trussville widow says "semantics" are costing her family benefits
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📰 News we're reading
• Wife of Trussville airman killed in Iraq says family isn't getting 'additional benefits' due to 'semantics' over war declaration (1819news.com) — A Trussville family is speaking out after learning they're ineligible for certain federal benefits following the death of Air Force Major John "Alex" Klinner in a refueling crash tied to U.S. operations against Iran. His wife, Libby, says the lack of a formal war declaration means they miss combat-related pay and tax protections, which she calls a painful matter of semantics after her husband's service and sacrifice. 
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Monday September 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Office Tower, 1202
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Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
10:00 am - Tech Tuesday
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10:00 am - Industrial Development Board Meeting (IDB) @ 5pm - 101 South 20th Street, Irondale, Al 35210
City of Irondale 101 20th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
5:00 pm - City Council Meeting - City Hall - 6:00PM
City of Irondale 101 20th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
6:00 pm - Tiny Tumblers
Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
10:00 am - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Leeds Arts Council →
Leeds Arts Council, Inc., 8140 Parkway Dr, Leeds
7:00 pm - Storytime for Growin' Beans with Ms. Allison: Letter A
Pinson Public Library , 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson, AL 35126, USA
10:00 am - Woodlawn vs. Wenonah
Norwood Elementary School Woodlawn High School, 5620 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212, US
6:00 pm - Closed- Labor Day
City of Trussville 131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
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- There is road construction on I-59 N reported at...
There is road construction on I-59 N reported at 6:35 AM. "Paving Operation in Progress [Fleet Watcher, iCone]" (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on I-59 N reported at...
There is road construction on I-59 N reported at 7:20 AM. "Paving Operation in Progress [Fleet Watcher, iCone]" (Nextdoor )
- Alabama State Department of Education posted a job opening for School Custodian (12 Months/240 Days) 26-50 in Trussville. Apply here.
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