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Editorials

Friends helping weather the storm

The saying goes that lightning never strikes twice in the same place. The same clearly doesn’t hold true for natural disasters.

Hopeful thoughts for beginning of school year

The Ruston Daily Leader wishes them the best.

Jim Crow rulings now a thing of the past

As the United States moves to pull together the racial divide that has widened significantly in recent months, Louisiana has joined the cause by working to absolve itself of sins of the past.

It’s early, go vote

If it seems like we just went through an early voting period, that’s because we did. But now that the July 11 presidential primary is over and the Aug. 15 referendum on a proposed school sales tax and parish fire district renewal is just a few weeks away, it’s time to early vote again.

LHSAA making all the right moves

Rushes to judgment and making rash decisions are nearly always dangerous.

Mask mandate missing teeth

A few months ago, the word “masks” would have conjured up thoughts of criminals, ninjas or Halloween costumes. Now, thanks to COVID-19 and Gov. John Bel Edwards’ new mandate, it’s the most common topic in the state.

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.