News opinion 2008-07-21 Andanh.com

Country pride at the crossroads Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:54:00 EST
It was stinging hot, and people were lined up to buy watermelons at the north Louisiana crossroads. The farmer was selling the good, green-striped kind out of the back of a cratered pickup. The rough, red-lettered cardboard sign said, "A dollar up."

Former teacher leaves legacy of service Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:52:00 EST
Mrs. McLain, who taught school for many years at Lincoln Elementary in Ruston, was by far my favorite teacher. And although I had — and still have — great affection for all of my teachers, she was the one who took me under her wing and encouraged me to be the best student I could be.

Recent vetoes a positive step for La. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:55:00 EST
State Rep. Jane Smith applauds Gov. Bobby Jindal for funding decisions.

GOP may find offshore resurgence Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:50:00 EST
Chuck Raasch: Analyst and Shreveport native Charlie Cook, quoting his Republican sister, says the GOP suffers from "electile dysfunction." and he predicts Democrats will significantly pad their margins in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Editorial: Continue neighborhood groups after leases Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:46:00 EST
The death of the neighborhood has been long lamented as we close our garages and lock our doors. But lately, Shreveport-Bossier City neighbors are coming together in unprecedented ways searching for the best deal from the Haynesville Shale..

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