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Author Archives: Arlene Jones

Posted inOpinion

The village children are crying for our help

by Arlene Jones February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Troy Pearson, 15, was killed during the commission of an alleged carjacking attempt.  His crew was in a stolen vehicle when they attempted to steal a Chevy Impala. The driver of the Chevy was armed and during the getaway, the bullet-ridden stolen vehicle they were using to attempt to steal the Chevy crashed. Now, the […]

Posted inOpinion

Spring cannot come too soon

by Arlene Jones February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Rest in peace, Louis Banks

by Arlene Jones February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
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2020, go to hell!

by Arlene Jones December 30, 2020
Posted inUncategorized

I did it myself

by Arlene Jones May 20, 2020January 29, 2021
Posted inNews, Opinion

Emergency preparedness is now a reality!

by Arlene Jones March 20, 2020November 30, 2020
Posted inNews

Focus on appreciation, not appropriation

by Arlene Jones March 3, 2020November 30, 2020
Posted inNews

We need to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery

by Arlene Jones February 25, 2020
Posted inNews

It’s Black History Month, where are the flags?

by Arlene Jones February 18, 2020November 30, 2020
Posted inNews

Delivering your packages, Part II

by Arlene Jones February 11, 2020November 30, 2020

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