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Category: Opinion

Posted inOpinion

Clowning on cruise ships is not allowed

by Arlene Jones March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Last week I wrote about the dangers of getting into a car and traveling into Mexico. Four Black people went across the border into Matamoras, Mexico and only two survived to tell their story. The two survivors have been real quiet, so I suspect their story is not what we’ve been told.  Another popular form […]

Posted inOpinion

Traveling abroad can have deadly consequences

by Arlene Jones March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Goodbye, Lori!

by Arlene Jones March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Hurry up, Spring!

by Arlene Jones February 27, 2023February 27, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Update the parental responsibility law!

by Arlene Jones February 20, 2023February 20, 2023
Posted inLetters to the Editor

How would mayoral candidates handle a situation such as Memphis?

by GRACE BISHOP February 6, 2023February 6, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Candidate forums should be for the community

by Arlene Jones January 31, 2023January 30, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Lightfoot admits she’s soft on crime

by Arlene Jones January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Ditch the Snitch

by Arlene Jones January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Balloon releases are inadequate

by Arlene Jones January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

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