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COMMUNITY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA has received the platinum level award in the American Heart
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Community rallies behind teacher in need
The blood drive held Aug. 18 in honor of Abita Springs art teacher Elizabeth Perrin, who was diagnosed with acute leukocytic leukemia in January, was an overwhelmingly positive event. Organizers said it was truly an example of community spirit and rallying behind a person who has given so much and is now in a time of need.
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You can just taste it ...
The Cleburne-Heflin Farmers Market officially opened July 6 in McIntyre Park across from the Heflin Recreation Center, but on July 13 more growers than ever before showed up on that humid Tuesday morning ready to sell their fresh produce. Corn, okra, tomatoes, squash, melons….you can just taste it!
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Unjust Deserts
Finding quality fresh food is a daunting task for thousands of Memphians. by Hannah Sayle In January, a study conducted by the Food Research and Action Center gave Memphis the unenviable distinction of "hunger capital of the United States." Since then, a swell of interest and concern over urban "food deserts" — places where there are few or no options for fresh foods and produce — has brought ...
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No free lunch, and no free milk: State tells Shaw's to end giveaway
The 'buy six and get one free' promotion is great for customers, but not for an important source: Maine's dairy farms.
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