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The state of the Union is . . . Strong, kind of

Today is the day after the biggest speech any US President gives in any given year: The State…

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Reader sees lack of unity as key to society’s ills

Dear Editor: I was truly saddened to hear of the recent tragedy in Arizona. However, it should have…

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Reader thankful for extra patrols during holiday season

Dear Editor: I firmly believe that shopping locally is the lifeblood of any community. As much as possible,…

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A sad day in America

In my column last week, I wrote of the promise and hope that 2011 held for all Americans…

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Hello 2011!

Who would have thought that in 2010, America would pass a major overhaul to both the financial and…

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Hoop dat!

Have you been to a Hornets game? If YES, thank you. If NO, why not? In the coming…

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Getting used to the new normal

The President and Republicans are making deals, people are being arrested at TSA checkpoints in airports, WikiLeaks continues…

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Reader eager for return of recycling in St. Charles

Dear Editor (as written to St. Charles Parish Councilmen Dennis Nuss and Larry Cochran): I would like to…

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The Katrina of diplomacy . . .

This week, the international community witnessed the largest breach of American diplomatic confidentiality to date. The website WikiLeaks…

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Let’s talk a bit about earmarks…

Under the current angry range at the TSA for their intrusive and inappropriate full body groping pat downs,…