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We’re More Divided Than Ever - But There’s Hope in Conversations

Seneca once said, “Nothing great is ever accomplished suddenly.” This is as true today as it was in the days . . .

Wednesday’s deadline for filing federal taxes brings a reminder of the special treatment that some groups of taxpayers were given . . .

Louisiana sues federal election agency over voter citizenship form dispute

Louisiana has sued the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, saying the federal agency unlawfully blocked the state from adding citizenship-verification instructions . . .

Entergy clears first hurdle for Richland data center buildout

Entergy cleared the first step needed to skip various regulatory hurdles in order to construct even more energy infrastructure for . . .

State lawmakers block bill to drop school mandate for meningitis vaccine

A proposal to roll back requirements for the meningitis vaccine in Louisiana schools stalled this week after facing opposition from . . .

Dr. Graham Bodie is a Professor of Media & Communications at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. His courses and curricula are informed by over 2 decades of research on the role of Communication in shaping relationships, leadership, & virtuous civic living. He is also the Chief Listening Officer for the Listen First Project.

Rep. Beryl Amedee failed to roll back school requirements for the meningitis vaccine. Cross Harris/LSU Manship School News Service

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An ounce of prevention
By KELLEY WILLIAMS
Thu,04/16/26-4:20PM , 374 Reads 9,946 Statewide
Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bigger Pie Forum says, “Billions of prevention is worth trillions of cure.”
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Dr. Graham Bodie is a Professor of Media & Communications at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. His courses and curricula are informed by over 2 decades of research on the role of Communication in shaping relationships, leadership, & virtuous civic living. He is also the Chief Listening Officer for the Listen First Project.

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We’re More Divided Than Ever - But There’s Hope in Conversations
By BRETT MONTAGUE AND BRODIE GRAHAM
Fri,04/17/26-5:26AM , 167 Reads 3,501 Statewide
Seneca once said, “Nothing great is ever accomplished suddenly.” This is as true today as it was in the days of Ancient Rome. Most great feats come about gradually, punctuated by qualities of endurance, perseverance, and intentionality.
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Entergy clears first hurdle for Richland data center buildout
By NOLAN MCKENDRY - The Center Square
Thu,04/16/26-9:57PM , 178 Reads
Entergy cleared the first step needed to skip various regulatory hurdles in order to construct even more energy infrastructure for another data center in Richland Parish that will complement Meta’s data center.
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Carter Marsh Named Farm Bureau Youth Livestock Show Winner
By JOURNAL STAFF - Madison Journal
Thu,04/16/26-9:13PM , 112 Reads
Carter Marsh was named the Madison Parish winner at the 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Youth Livestock Show. Marsh earned the parish recognition through participation in the livestock show, which is part of the youth program organized by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
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