Thanksgiving Tradition: Gov. Kay Ivey Pardons Turkeys
For the 74th year, the governor of Alabama has pardoned turkeys for Thanksgiving, but this year there was a twist.
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Alabama Tradition Since 1949: Governor Pardons Turkeys
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday continued an Alabama Thanksgiving-season tradition by pardoning two turkeys from becoming someone’s holiday meal.
Gov. Kay Ivey Pardons Turkeys in Time-Honored Alabama Tradition
Gov. Kay Ivey once again took part in a time-honored Alabama tradition. On the grounds of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion this morning, she pardoned two turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving. The turkeys, always named “Clyde” and “Henrietta”, came from the Bates Turkey Farm in Fort Deposit. They will get to live their lives in peace without worrying about…
