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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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

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

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

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

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

50 Cent Shares Sneak Peek of G-Unit Studios

Back in April, Fif announced the launch of G-Unit Studios, the home of the rapper's G-Unit Film & Television Inc., which was founded in 2003.

“As someone who has always believed in the transformative power of music, film, and televisio ... Read more

Stephens Positions Louisiana Business For More Growth

The firm, founded in 1933, has moved to new premises in Shreveport for its private wealth management business.

Stephens, an independent financial services firm headquartered in Arkansas, said this week that its private wealth management ... Read more