Opal Lee spent years fighting for the recognition of June 19 as a national holiday.
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This week, Luke's guest Dennis Canada (903-335-6524) gives a very current fishing update on the newly opened Bois D'Ark Lake. Fishermen are reporting some great bass action here the past few days and Dennis shares some tips that will help anglers put fish in the boat. Contact Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
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The World War II History Roundtable events series continues with a presentation about Ray Perry, father of former Texas Governor Rick Perry, and his service in Europe.
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The City Council approved more than $100 million in bonds to pay for several major infrastructure expansions.
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The city's water plant is offline while being serviced on Wednesday, April 24.
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The city is looking at $217.6 million in improvements over the next five years to its water and sewer infrastructure.
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Officials announced Monday that they will focus on Class Day and school-level events instead of the main ceremony planned for May 15, following the arrest and suspension of pro-Palestinian protesters.
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The former president received a second fine for violating a gag order prohibiting him from speaking about witnesses, jurors, court staff and their families. Trump is trying to appeal the gag order.
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Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.
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The Israeli military on Monday ordered tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Rafah to evacuate, a move indicating Israel's offensive on Gaza's southmost area could be imminent.
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Some doctors are promoting propellant-free inhalers over puff inhalers that emit greenhouse gases. Climate change can exacerbate respiratory ills because of more fires, air pollution and allergens.