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Our View: Look over your shoulder, and then look ahead
New Year's Eve allows the use of time-worn sayings about time, so we give you this: Times change -- maybe. Comment?
Our view: Look over the shoulder to see ahead
New Year's Eve allows the use of time-worn sayings about time, so we give you this: Times change -- maybe. Comment?
Battalion's efficiency helped lead to deactivation at Fort Polk
A Fort Polk battalion that ensured injured and ill soldiers were properly assisted in their recoveries and transitions did its job so well that it's being deactivated, officials said. Comment?
For some, holiday travel means Christmas Day travel
Kelvin Ayala hadn't planned on spending more than 12 hours in airports on Christmas Day because he thought he'd be home celebrating with his family in Puerto Rico. Comment?
Ted Galloway, Bryant Jones and Marvin 'Tattor' Mecom
Indy: So how did you manage to pull together this benefit [Stay Human, a day-long concert for the homeless; see Reverb for more details] in just the last nine days. Comment?
Your Daily Construction News Source
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From left: Walton Construction Co. project engineer Kurk Alexander, assistant project manager Steven Stewart, working foreman Brandy Knight and human resources/operations administrative assistant Crystal Hellbach show off drawings at Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School, which Walton has been renovating for more than a year. Comment?
Our View: La. Highway 28 West project is vital to Fort Polk and Alexandria area
They turned a little dirt this week along La. Highway 28 West during a brief ceremony that probably didn't look like much to someone driving by. 3 comments
Our view: La. 28 West project is a crucial piece
They turned a little dirt this week along La. Highway 28 West during a brief ceremony that probably didn't look like much to someone driving by. Comment?
Spouse Describes Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress
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He said he had started running and his chest had begun to hurt. "I thought if I just keep running it will explode, and I will die right here," he told his wife. Comment?
By Jeff Matthews jmatthews@thetowntalk.com 487-6380 At the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting Thursday, outgoing chairperson Robert Hughes thanked those who give their time to the organization and incoming chairperson Bonnie Lemoine pledged to forge stronger ties with local government and economic developers. Comment?
Army Wife Advocates for Mental Health
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BETHESDA, Dec. 11, 2009 - Sheri Hall knew her husband, Army Maj. Jeff Hall, was having emotional issues after two tours in Iraq, but she didna t grasp just how bad it was until one day when he went for a run. Comment?
Vermont Guard deploys next week
Local Vermont National Guard troops will deploy next Thursday on a year-long tour, the majority of which will be spent in Afghanistan. Comment?
From Army cook to Reggie Bush's personal chef
Many soldiers make it their passion to serve their country, but for Gason Nelson the Army helped him discover his true passion. Comment?
The clock is ticking on the Vermont Army National Guard deployment to Afghanistan now that a first group of soldiers has left Vermont. Comment?
By LEE COLEMAN Assistant Editor This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The day time temperature soared somewhere near 140 degrees. Comment?
Base may get child care assistance
The Child Development Center at Barksdale Air Force Base could be approved to receive child care assistance payments from Louisiana, the state and the base say. Comment?
Vermont Guard deploys next week
Local Vermont National Guard troops will deploy next Thursday on a year-long tour, the majority of which will be spent in Afghanistan. Comment?
Annual Christmas for Kids Toy Drive is in full swing
DJ's at a local radio station are staying up and broadcasting for 24 hours, all to help some needy children right here in our area. Comment?
It's snowing in Leesville. As of 2:50 p.m. today, Dec. 4, snow is falling in Leesville and at Fort Polk. Snow is expecting to reach Rapides Parish soon, a National Weather Service spokesperson said at 2:45 p.m. Comment?
DSS to include military bases for assistance
The state Department of Social Services is working to get child care assistance to help low-income families afford day care on Louisiana military bases. Comment?