The City of Booneville and VFW Post 4877 say they will host a Veterans Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, to honor men and women who have served the nation. The parade line-up is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church parking lot, and the parade begins at 10 a.m., according to the city.
After the parade, free hamburgers and hot dogs provided by Strategic Solutions for Families are scheduled at VFW Post 4877. The city also said live entertainment will be available for families. The announcement says the event is meant to recognize the sacrifices and service of veterans.
Holiday trash pickup changes announced
Booneville also posted an upcoming holiday schedule from Waste Connections. The notice says there will be no trash pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, and that Nov. 26 trash will be picked up Friday, Nov. 27. It also says Nov. 27 trash will be picked up Saturday, Nov. 28.
The same schedule says there will be no trash pickup on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, and pickup will be scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 26. For New Year’s Day, the notice says there will be no trash pickup on Friday, Jan. 1, and pickup will be scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 2.
Other Booneville city posts
The city said it is recognizing First Responders Week and thanked police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, emergency management teams and other public safety professionals for their service. Booneville Police Department also posted that officers delivered Halloween treats to Anderson Elementary School and thanked the school for allowing the visit.
For Prentiss County readers, the postings provide two practical reminders: Booneville’s parade schedule for Nov. 7 and the holiday trash-collection changes from Waste Connections. The city’s other posts are recognition messages and a community visit, according to the Booneville sources.
