Charter is working with their viewers across the nation to help provide food to food banks this holiday season through the "Movies for Food" program. Customers may bring non-perishable food items to their local office and for every four items, Charter will give away one voucher for a Charter On Demand movie. For a donation of eight or more items, Charter will give away two movie vouchers. Charter will accept donations through Dec. 31. In conjunction with the food drive, customers can also enter for a chance to win several prizes such as an HDTV.

Hokes Bluff High School will honor three veterans for their service at their annual Veteran's Day Program at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. The public and all veterans are welcome to attend the event.

The program will be presented in memory of Major Jeff Ausborn, a 1987 graduate of the school. He served in the U.S. Air Force for two decades. While serving in Afghanistan earlier this year, an Afghan pilot opened fire in an airport in Kabul and eight American soldiers, including Major Ausborn, were killed. Hokes Bluff will present his parents, Faye and Clifford, with a plaque honoring their son during.

A little extra warmth in the form of a cozy blanket can go a long way on a cold winter night, especially for families who are homeless or displaced due to the tornadoes.

To help keep those families warm, Alabama's First Lady Dianne Bentley is continuing the seven year long tradition of collecting blankets and quilts for families in need with the "Blankets with a Blessing" initiative.

“As we approach the cold winter months, it is important that we remember those who have lost their homes, or have no permanent place to call home. In the days after the tornado outbreak in April, we saw Alabamians unite to help neighbors in need," Mrs. Bentley said. "As we approach the holiday season let us continue to help each other with warm blankets during the cold months.”

The blanket drive lasts from Nov. 3 through Nov. 15. The donated blankets will then be given to homeless families and people who have been temporarily displaced after the April 27 tornadoes.