A trooper is dead; repeat felons deserve maximum bonds
LINDA CHUDEIJ
      Re: DPS trooper James Scott Burns, 39, was shot and killed April 29 in Marion County by Brandon Wayne Robertson, 37. Judge Forrest Phifer should review his criteria for what constitutes "information that would have indicated that Robertson posed a risk that justified a higher bond.
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Fire department appreciates community support
LESLIE MOORE
      The North Cherokee County Volunteer Fire Department's third annual community awareness and fish fry held April 26 was a great success. This was due to our generous sponsors, exhibitors and a supporting community.
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Fighting a battle on the front lines
TAMRA BOLTON
      Regulations restricting military chaplains from worship and praying according to their faith unjustly strip our service people of their First Amendment rights - and put our own freedom of speech at risk. It's even more ironic that the men and women fighting for our freedoms - including our preciou...
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Rusk needs competing businesses
ANN FERRELL
      I read about the new McDonald's coming to Rusk. I suppose that is all well and good. Anyone else have any opinions on this please respond. But personally I think we have enough fast food places. I would like to see more businesses and another grocery store added to our little town.
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Kudos to newspaper staff
JOANN PERKINS
      I just wanted to let you know that I am renewing my subscription with pleasure. You do such a wonderful job. Your paper is high quality and warm spirited. I would like to send my regards to Mrs. Whitehead, who inspires me regularly.
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