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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 […]

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Spring cannot come too soon

by Arlene Jones February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
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Rest in peace, Louis Banks

by Arlene Jones February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
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Jail the shooters and looters

by Contributor August 19, 2020February 10, 2021
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Abolish teaching history until we get it right

by August 12, 2020
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Saving 5200, the John Young building

by Contributor August 11, 2020February 10, 2021
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Our families deserve a fair tax

by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch August 5, 2020February 10, 2021
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COVID-19 caused me to slow down

by Contributor July 28, 2020February 10, 2021
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We need a viable witness protection program

by Rev. Ira Acree July 28, 2020February 10, 2021
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Covid-19 caused me to slow down

by Contributor July 24, 2020February 10, 2021

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