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A man stands under American and Saudi Arabian flags prior to a visit by U. S. President Joe Biden, at a square in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, July 14, 2022. As President Joe Biden prepares to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, the prince's reputation as a brazen leader whose rise to power coincided with a sweeping crackdown on critics will likely cast a shadow on the meeting. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

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As Biden visits, a look at those targeted in Saudi Arabia

By AYA BATRAWY AYA BATRAWY - Associated Press
Fri,07/15/22-1:08AM, 1,966 Reads
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s reputation as a brazen leader who has ruthlessly silenced critics and dissent will cast a shadow over his meeting on Friday with U.S.
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High School football: Just 2 regular season game remaining

By DAMON SMITH DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/26/23-5:48PM, 1,966 Reads
Parish Playoff Picture - With just two games left in the 2023 regular season the power ratings continue to come into focus. A reminder that only the top 28 teams in each division get into the playoffs. Seeds 1-4 receive a first round bye. Top 16 seeds have their first game at home.
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Suoertunias can tolerate our summer heat

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Supertunias can tolerate SE Louisiana heat

By HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD - LSU AgCenter
Thu,05/05/22-1:14PM, 1,964 Reads
Are you looking for reliable, easy-care color for the landscape this summer? Look for new and improved petunias that tolerate the heat. Petunias of the past couldn’t handle the heat, but newer varieties have improved tolerance.
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Dr. James to retire at end of the year

By TRACEY LADNER TRACEY LADNER
Thu,12/16/21-11:26AM, 1,963 Reads
As I talked to Dr. Mark James about his retirement recently, I realized it was such a bittersweet conversation. Dr. Mark has been my physician since I was in the eighth grade. He treated me for a severe sunburn way back then. Years later, it was Dr. Mark who gave me the joyful news that I was having my first child.
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