memorial day

On the new calendar, students would not be off for Memorial Day.

From the Korean conflict to the war in Afghanistan we've been to school but haven't learned a thing.

An event to honor fallen troops and the families of those who've lost loved ones on the battlefield.

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

After last year's less than average participation, the Speckled Trout Rodeo at Grand Isle is getting off to a great start.

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home. In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty u

A reminder to Allied waste and recycling customers:

is reporting that the many millions of people are going to be taking to the nations roadways to get away for the weekend with most people having Monday off for the Memorial Day holiday.

Since we can’t spend the entire Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many Americans observe the day by hopping over to the local cinema to take in a blockbuster movie and some free air conditioning. Memorial Day 2011 boasts some great flicks, from the Kenneth Branagh-directed treatment of "Thor" to the much-anticipated sequel to "The Hangover" to Woody Allen's first critical hit in

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out...

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we've compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who's boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor

The meaning of Memorial Day is often lost amid the celebrations of the holiday weekend.  For many people, Memorial Day is a day off from work, school or other requirements.  Here is the latest from Metro Source News:

Imagine if your Memorial Day weekend ended being more about snow, and less about sunshine and remembering the men and women who served our country by the ultimate sacrifice.

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies. Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind. Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.