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Irresponsibility of capitol attack
By Wyatt Emmerich, READ MORE > 459 Reads
On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 01:45 PM

Hopes for a much calmer 2021 compared to 2020 were quickly dampened by the horrific attack on our nation’s U. S. Capitol Building.

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Of face masks and seatbelts
By Steve Kuperstock - Editor, READ MORE > 19,652 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 02:21 PM

As controversy continues about Coronavirus, there are some facts that I find indisputable.

First, the virus is spreading rapidly in some areas of the country, and is more stable in other areas, including Louisiana. But it’s not going away until an effective vaccine is available.

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The Sugar Kettle
By Cecily Bateman, READ MORE > 30,210 Reads
On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 01:11 PM

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."  ---- Henry David Thoreau

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The times are changing
By Callie Foreman, READ MORE > 30,720 Reads
On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 01:10 PM

In my office at home sits the old black iron typewriter I remember clicking away on at my grandmother's store, Hall’s Hardware.

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we were insulted and disrespected
By Steve Kuperstock - Editor, READ MORE > 114,211 Reads
On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 11:35 AM

How do you feel about being disrespected?

Yes, you were disrespected. You, citizen, were insulted this past Tuesday night. It happened at the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. An American tradition of civility and decorum was trashed.

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We won't always be lucky, but we can always be prepared
By Steve Kuperstock - Editor, READ MORE > 101,303 Reads
On Mon, 09/21/2020 - 10:06 AM

Wednesday and Thursday of last week were dreary, with some rain and some wind.
By Friday the sun was shining and everything was good around here.
But just over 200 miles away from Franklinton, it was a different story. There was devastation and flooding in Gulf Shores, Pensacola, and the surrounding areas.

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Letter to the editor: civil discussion among citizens is necessary
READ MORE > 53,932 Reads
On Thu, 09/10/2020 - 07:14 PM

Editor, The Era-Leader:

I agree with your recent column that the civil discussion of opinions has become more of a “warfare” type of activity.

Civil discussion among citizens is a necessary part of our Constitutional Republic.

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Johnny Green and the Foundry
By Cecily Bateman, READ MORE > 28,460 Reads
On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:11 AM

In the past, I featured local artisan Johnny Green who was, and is, turning tons of wood. Monstrous and magnificent, it makes an impression, especially once you have had the grand tour of his wood shed. But Mr. Johnny was just getting started. And the expansion of his artistry began with a dragon.

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'I had my say, now it's your turn'
By Steve Kuperstock - Editor, READ MORE > 27,558 Reads
On Thu, 09/03/2020 - 04:59 PM

I had a local gentleman ask me the other day if I’m embarrassed at the number of letters to the editor and other comments we received about my Electoral College column.

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Editorial: Generators can kill --- follow safety guidelines
READ MORE > 22,028 Reads
On Thu, 09/03/2020 - 12:58 PM

Of the 21 people in Louisiana and Texas who were killed by Hurricane Laura, 10 died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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