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GOP convention in New Orleans?

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Republicans just a few weeks ago were scouring major cities across the country to find a new location for their national convention, scheduled for mid-August. The GOP had originally planned to congregate in Charlotte, North Carolina, but the governor set extremely strict standards for any type of large gathering. President Trump seems dead set on going to a more friendly environment.

Car insurance fix still needed

The Ruston Daily Leader understands why Gov. John Bel Edwards last week vetoed a major bill on car insurance that had been amended too quickly in its rush to approval in the regular session of the Legislature.

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.

Anarchy running rampant in America

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

Family wants more social distancing from neighbor

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My next-door neighbor is very chatty and used to come over all the time —- too much for my liking — after work to chat.

Unity needed more than ever

The saying rings true now more than ever: United we stand, divided we fall.

The ‘Mailman’ delivers again

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Karl Malone earned his nickname of “Mailman” as a Louisiana Dunkin’ Dog in the 1980s because of his propensity for always delivering winning efforts when the Bulldogs needed them most.

Back to business, but not as usual yet

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the world just how many heroes we have living in it.

Nurses deserve our support

National Nurses Week started on Wednesday and runs through Tuesday.

The time for tort reform is now

Now, more than ever, it’s time.