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Amtrak proposal picking up steam

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If ever there was a time to get on board the movement to bring Amtrak passenger service to North Louisiana, now is it.

A world in need of Irish wit, wisdom

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With the world full of angst and disruption — with so many people filled with anger and hate — I can’t think of a better time to embrace the Irish spirit.

Can the U.S. handle wave of Ukrainian refugees?

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Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has brought devastation or death to hundreds of thousands of people.

What’s a five-letter word for ‘help’?

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Wordle won.

Mom and dad should be husband and wife most of the time

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OK, I’ve had it. I’ve reached my limit. My tolerance for well-intentioned nonsense is kaput. Over and done with. Maxed out.

Why is there controversy with the Florida bill?

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You’ve all heard the age-old quote that youth is wasted on the young. George Bernard Shaw was absolutely right. It stands true today.

A lesson from guac and Taylor Swift

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When I was a kid, I swore I hated guacamole.

Gullatt arrest still shocking days later

Few news events that occur in our community will literally cause readers to pause with mouths agape in a collective sense.

A toy story without modern culture

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As a first generation Barbie owner, I believe I should have been consulted about the changes in my best friend’s physique.

Do Biden and his party have new hope come November?

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There was a striking moment on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday. Moderator Chuck Todd brought up a poll recently released by National Public Radio and Marist that showed President Joe Biden’s job approval rating at 47%, with a disapproval rating of 50%.