Across the US, ‘Friday night lights’ provide a sense of community — and, for some, a way out

Community ties are strengthened through football. A tradition has been upheld at a certain school, where senior citizen passes are made available. These passes serve as a connection between the community's past and present.

The school's athletic department receives numerous inquiries about the passes before the start of each season. A specific mill, once a major employer, is now a part of the area's history. For more information on this story, further details are available from the source.