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The 19th annual Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride passed through Athens at high noon Saturday on U.S. 72 near Champion Chevrolet.
An estimated 150,000 riders were expected to take part in the event that stretches from southern Tennessee to northern Alabama and follows the footsteps of Native Americans affected by the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
According to organizers the economic benefit of the ride to the state has been more than $85 million over 18 years.
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A group of flag-bearing bikers head up the 19th annual Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride as it passes through Athens at high noon Saturday on U.S. 72 near Champion Chevrolet. According to organizers the economic benefit of the ride to the state has been more than $85 million over 18 years. News Courier/Edd Davis
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A Trail of Tears “passenger” takes a picture of The News Courier photographer taking her picture Saturday during the trip through Athens. News Courier/Edd Davis
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This rider has plenty of room on his bike during the ride to Waterloo for an end of the trail powwow. News Courier/Edd Davis
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Limestone Ledger 5/19/13
TUESDAY
Chicken stew
The American Legion Post 49 monthly chicken stew will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $5 to eat in or for per quart carryouts. Containers provided. No sides with carryouts. Information: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023. Reserve carryouts: 256-230-6233. - Church Bulletin 5/19/13
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