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Never take anything for granted
The famous New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra had a quote about baseball that can just as appropriately be used for the hurricane season: It ain’t over until it’s over. This week’s tropical storm Ida is sure proof of that saying.
More of this storyOne of the best things about living in a democracy is the right of the people to actually have a voice in the functioning of their government. This right is a cornerstone of any representative government and it insures transparency in how the voter’s tax money is being spent.
More of this storyAround this time of the year most everybody around here is football crazy. It’s time for the divisional playoffs in high school football; college teams are coming to the end of their season, and are hoping for bowl bids, or even a trip to the BCS. And of course there is our beloved Saints on an amazing trip. With a 9-0 season so far, there is talk of, dare we say it, Super Bowl aspirations?
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The Slidell Elks Lodge will host its 18th Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Veterans Programs tomorrow. A shotgun start is scheduled for noon at Royal Golf Club.
More of this storyTerry Maddox
More of this storyI admire U.S. Congressman Joseph Cao (R-New Orleans) and have enjoyed interviewing him on my TV and radio shows. He is cordial, intelligent and an extremely hard worker. He has a great personal story of persistence and triumph in the face of tremendous obstacles.
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Will Senate healthcare bill pass muster ?
It’s hard to recall when a national issue held our attention for as long as this health care reform has. And even though Nancy Pelosi is basking in her own limelight after the House of Representatives passed her version in the dark of night last weekend, the fat lady hasn’t yet sung.
More of this storyThe City of Slidell is inviting artists from 10 southeastern states to submit their works for the Slidell Cultural Center’s upcoming Mixed Media juried exhibition.
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