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Steve Breen for Aug 13, 2022

By EDITORIAL CARTOONIST - STEVE BREEN EDITORIAL CARTOONIST - STEVE BREEN
Sat,08/13/22-2:10AM, 654 Reads

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This photo, provided by Rivian, shows the 2022 Rivian R1T. It is an all-electric pickup truck with an estimated annual electricity cost of $950. (Rivian Automotive via AP)

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Edmunds: 2022 Rivian R1T vs 2022 Ram 1500

By MILES BRANMAN MILES BRANMAN - Edmunds
Wed,04/20/22-7:56AM, 653 Reads
Electrified vehicles are indiscriminate in their automotive expansion. First, it was hatchbacks and sedans, then SUVs. Next up: the pickup. Electric variants of light-duty pickups are being developed by a number of automakers, but there’s one electric truck that’s already on sale: the all-new Rivian R1T.
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At the Franklinton High School Veterans Day program, local veterans are shown standing as the school band played (and the school chorus sang) the official song of each branch of the U.S. military. Veterans stood when the song for their particular branch was played. PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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Veterans Day observed at local schools

Thu,11/18/21-5:43PM, 653 Reads
Students at Washington Parish Schools gave a warm welcome to the veterans of our area on Veterans Day. Programs were held at almost all schools, honoring veterans of all wars as well as currently active duty servicemen and service women.
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We are known by our consistent lifestyle

By REV. JIMMY OALMANN REV. JIMMY OALMANN
Tue,10/14/25-2:40PM, 653 Reads
Luke 6:43-45
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