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Take your independence seriously

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I’ll be the first to admit, with my hand raised high, I’m someone who rarely takes time to reflect on how blessed my life is.

Growing up during vintage Fourth of July

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Tuesday most of us will be celebrating our nation’s 247th birthday. We will be firing up the grill, enjoying a little time with family and perhaps if the weather forecasts are correct, we may even have a respite from an oppressive heatwave that has put a drain on everyone.

Watch out, it's a limerick column

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There once was a man from the Leader

Greene case: Resolution feels a long way off

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The further we get in the legal action in the Ronald Greene in-custody death case, the further it feels like we’re getting from any resolution.

Confession: My heart loves more than one

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Ladies, gentlemen and mom — all eight of my loyal readers — I have a confession to make this week. I’ve been living with a secret all these years.

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ author latest cancel culture victim

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Facebook has a feature called Memories, which culls from old posts and allows you to see what was of interest on any given date over the years that you’ve been on the platform.

Like it or not, bad news gets read

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It seems like it’s been all bad news lately.

Excessive heat can put vulnerable in harm’s way

Until now, north central Louisiana has been spared early summer extreme heat. That is going to change in the upcoming days.

State data breach: Grab a shovel and dig deep

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OK, that’s it. I refuse to play ball with the Russians.

Dad was funny when he didn’t mean to be

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On this special day, those of us who have the forum to express thoughts and ideas tend to offer up heart-warming stories about what our fathers meant to us and the life lessons they passed on.