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It Happened On A Day (Night) Like This . . .
The Family Home of Medgar & Myrlie Evers in Jackson, Miss. On this very night nearly half a century ago, a man whom I did not know willingly sacrificed his life for others in this...
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Hot Time In The City – (Susan G. Komen St. Louis 5K)
Post-Race Relief On A Hot, Humid Morning - Courtesy Of A St. Louis Fire Department Water Truck Like many, I was all decked out in floppy bunny ears provided by the Eveready company. The...
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Shaping Young Lives / Sister Susan
Participating in the “Shamrock Race To The Cross” this weekend, I pondered my substantial indebtedness to Sacred Heart Parish and Grade School in Effingham, which I attended from...
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July 02: More Fitting For A Holiday
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net - (Liz Noffsinger) What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national...
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Embracing The Drug Test
Image: http://www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net - (br3akthru) Nothing causes more fear and consternation in our local legal system than . . . court-ordered drug testing. It catches some people off...
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Calling No Witnesses?
Image: http://www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net - (jscreationzs) As courtroom action came to a halt Tuesday in the case against Rod Blagojevich, speculation began to emerge that the former...
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This “Top Cop” List: A Bad Idea
Image: http://www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net - (Simon Howden) The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) thought its ”Top Cop” lists would be helpful. In reality though, lists like these...
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Word Of Cruelty / Word Of Kindness
Image: http://www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net - (EA) While scouring an internet discussion board this morning, I was struck repeatedly by the use of a certain word from folks of a certain mindset....
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Top 5 Abused Drugs In My Area
I was asked this morning about the most abused drugs in my community, and so I’ve given it a lot of thought. Here’s The Top Five List: 1. Alcohol. Typically, alcohol is the first drug used...
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Thankful !!!
Thursday, April 30, 2015, will be my last day in the role of Chief Assistant (or First Assistant) State’s Attorney of Effingham County. It has been a true honor to serve in this important capacity...
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