Tell us your favorite line from the Declaration of Independence

The Fourth of July is approaching, and every year Morning Edition takes the holiday to reflect on the nation’s founding document — The Declaration of Independence.

What comes to your mind when you think about the Declaration of Independence?

We’re asking our listeners to send us their favorite lines, words or phrases in the Declaration of Independence, and tell us why those lines stick out to you and what significance they hold.

Here’s a list of questions to answer and share with us:

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Shreveport 11-Year-Old Missing and Believed to be Runaway

The Shreveport Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating an 11-year-old runaway, La’Traymon Hayes.

La’Traymon was last seen on June 3rd, 2024, in the 7400 block of Glenleaf Road in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is ... Read more

Louisiana City Named One of Top 20 'Dirtiest' Cities in U.S.

Being dirty is seldom viewed as a good thing. And, making the list of dirtiest cities in America is definitely not something any municipality wants any part.

Unfortunately, one Louisiana city made the top 20 of this not-so-good list. We' ... Read more

Weather Service: More Severe Weather in Louisiana Wednesday

It rained so hard in Shreveport, Louisiana on Tuesday that Shreveport Police had to close a lake. Officials in Monroe, Louisiana reported downed trees on major roadways. Residents of St Landry, Acadia, and Lafayette parishes all experienced similar s ... Read more

Coyotes headed to Shreveport for NAIA Opening Round, faces Concordia in first round

Kansas Wesleyan baseball coach Bill Neale had a diplomatic answer when asked if it’s an advantage or disadvantage playing a team the Coyotes had faced during the regular season.

KWU plays Concordia (Nebraska) in an Opening Round game of the NAIA National Championship at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Shreveport, Louisiana. Pairings were announced Thursday for Opening Round games that will be played May 13-16 at 10 sites across the country.

The 20th ranked and third-seeded Coyotes (45-10) know plenty about the No. 18 and second- ... Read more

Ex-KSTP anchor Bill Lunn resigns as Shreveport cops launch s

A FORMER news anchor is under investigation after allegedly making plans to have sex with an underage girl.

The ex-news anchor and news director Bill Lunn is under investigation by police in Shreveport, Louisiana - nearly three hours fro ... Read more

3 police officers shot in Louisiana in fatal standoff with g

Three police officers were wounded in a fatal standoff with a gunman in Louisiana on Sunday, officials said.

Kenner Police were called to the 700 block of Farm Avenue at approximately 9:45 a.m. local time after two people were shot outsi ... Read more

Reinvigorating Downtown Shreveport requires national search

Prentiss Smith

Shreveport Times

I have visited quite a few cities in my lifetime, and the one thing that most of them have in common is that they have vibrant and thriving downtowns. Downtown is the epicenter of any metropol ... Read more