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Category: Opinion

Posted inOpinion

Pookie’s Crack Cake is positively addictive

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

I have been yearning for a slice of caramel cake. When I reached out to my favorite person who bakes it, he told me he gave up baking during COVID and has yet to return to it. I asked if he had any recommendations for anybody else who bakes a mean caramel cake? Unfortunately no, […]

Posted inOpinion

Ratchet rap is ratchet!

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
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Great sewer backup: the good, bad and forgotten

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones August 21, 2023August 21, 2023
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They ain’t trying to work

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones August 14, 2023August 14, 2023
Posted inOpinion

The mayor, the mob and the missing

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones August 7, 2023August 7, 2023
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Teen takeovers: Confiscate their phones

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones July 31, 2023July 31, 2023
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Sewage water is a breeding ground for flies

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones July 24, 2023July 24, 2023
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We need a crackdown on fireworks fanatics

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones July 17, 2023July 17, 2023
Posted inLetters to the Editor

Rev. Acree’s thoughts on Jesse Jackson’s retirement

by Rev. Ira Acree July 17, 2023July 19, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Insurance is not a magic wand

Avatar photo by Arlene Jones July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

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