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No police will result in no peace for many

Getting rid of the police.

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Empathy needed when discussing racism, policing

We’ve all seen the video. There’s simply no justification for Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin doing what he did to George Floyd.

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Juneteenth will be remembered

For several decades, the city of Grambling’s annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival has been one of the parish’s largest celebrations.

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Symbolism behind American flag needed more than ever

June 14 is not on the registry of national holidays.

It is not a day celebrated by parades, marching bands or sales at the local mall.

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One positive has come from COVID-19

If you noticed a lot more cash parked in your checking account lately, you’re not alone.

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Broken systems, deep divides haunt police jury

After months of trying to move toward finding a replacement for their retiring administrator, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury finally settled on a new face to put in the parish’s top staff seat Tuesday.

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Biotech needs support more than ever

Biotech companies are racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

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Anarchy running rampant in America

America is experiencing a very sad and emotional time in the country’s history.

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Book offers insight on current challenges

Police were called about John Mahone, a black man, having an argument with his wife. A cop shot and killed him because he thought Mahone had a knife. Mahone had a can opener.