County proclaims Purple Heart Day

Union County Commissioners (l-r) Jimmy Tallman, Channing Dobbs, Willie Croft, Donna Jackson, Mac Johns and Clerk of Court and Comptroller Kellie Rhoads with the Purple Heart Flag gifted to Johns by a two-time awardee.

BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times The Union County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation setting Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, as Purple Heart Day. Commissioner Mac Johns brought the matter up to the board, recounting a visit with a friend and a gift he was given. “Willie Busby was one of…

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