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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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The 7 TV Moments That Made Shreveport Famous

For a long time, Shreveport was a hot spot for Hollywood. Several big budget blockbusters including Click, Battle: Los Angeles and The Guardian were filmed here. But, despite the fact these movies were shot in town, they were always presented as some ... 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

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

Reinvigorating Downtown Shreveport requires national search for DDA Director

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 metropolis, and when people are congregating, working, and having a good time downtown, it becomes a focal point and a gathering place where money is spent, and new businesses are developed.

In 1978, the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established with a clear mission: to in ... 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

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

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