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#5 Hometown Feature News

Springhill Louisiana host 66th Annual PRCA Rodeo   The Springhill Rodeo Association hosted their annual rodeo this past week at the Rodeo Arena in Springhill, Louisiana. Springhill holds a record for the oldest rodeo in Louisiana since 1951. The event consisted of activities all week long. The opening ceremonies were held at 7:30 pm and the rodeo was held at 8 pm. The dates for the rodeo were September 19-21, 2019   Monday night the annual team roping was held, then followed Tuesday night was the annual barrel racing. A church service along with the crowning of Miss Rodeo Louisiana and Miss Rodeo Arkansas took place on Wednesday night. Thursday's admission was $12 reduced on Thursday night only for Family Night and free for children under the age of 12. Thursday night opened up the rodeo and gathered for a parade in honor of the late Grand Marshal Danny Bolton. Danny was a huge supporter of the rodeos every year. He passed away earlier this year and as gratitude a parad...

#4 Hometown Hard News

Webster Parish non-profit director admits to stealing $1.1 million   Local Webster Parish woman who is the director of a summer feeding program for low-income children admits to stealing $1.1 million. Myrna Thomas Quarles age 59 of Cotton Valley also a North Webster High School teacher pleaded guilty in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby. She is to report to court for sentencing on January 16, 2020. Quarles faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, a 250,000 fine and restitution.   Quarles was indicted by grand jury on five counts of theft of government property, five counts of forged securities of the states and private entities and 27 counts of money laundering. The charges for the crime arise from Quarles' position as director of Greater Horizons Developmental Services, a organization based in Webster Parish. Greater Horizons received reimbursements from the state of Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture's Summer Feed...

#3 News Leads with Story Links

KFC presents engaging meal that combines the taste of sweet and savory in the new chicken sandwich. https://t.co/ztzx7RLF2Z — Liberty (@unbotheredskz) September 19, 2019 Polio resurfaces in almost nearly 2 decades in the Philippines! https://t.co/HBgzklHOiT — Liberty (@unbotheredskz) September 19, 2019 23 year old man defies all odds and wins the 14th season of American's Got Talent with being blind and autistic. https://t.co/2Vgq5yOkDu — Liberty (@unbotheredskz) September 19, 2019 U.S. Open winner commemorates a rally in her hometown that resides in Canada to celebrate her win against Serena Williams. https://t.co/r98YkDGhye — Liberty (@unbotheredskz) September 19, 2019 New York stepping up to become the first state to ban all e-cigarettes. https://t.co/btMNCIKmU7 — Liberty (@unbotheredskz) September 19, 2019 K pop phenomenon returns after a month-long hiatus with a release of new tour dates and upcoming comeback song. https://t.co/nTfkmdodPU...

#2 Breaking News Updates Over a 24-Hour Period

Iranian woman who set herself on fire after being arrested for trying to enter a sports stadium dies The woman who was known as "Sahar" appeared in court after she was arrested for trying to enter a stadium in Iran, which women are barred from. After her trial was postponed, she set herself alight and has now died from her injuries. Many Iranians are calling on the country to change its law Photo via @dw_sports Iranian woman that goes by the name “Sahar” sets herself on fire for protest for women to be allowed in stadiums. Commonly in Iran, women are prohibited from attending for stadiums events. The woman dressed as a boy to deflect her identity to be seen. She is later caught and arrested. The woman proceeds to set herself on fire to make a national statement to reject the country’s laws. Later, she succumbs to her injuries. All across Twitter they held candle vigil for the tragedy. https://twitter.com/i/events/1171378056088276992?s=13 A sixth p...

#1 THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE NEWS!

When you think of news, what might come to mind? Could it be 1. A reporter standing in the middle of disastrous scene. 2. A app telling you the latest info on the world. Or 3. A newspaper article lying on your kitchen table. The answer is all of the above. News is all around us. Everywhere we turn, when we wake up, when we look on our phones, and when we close our eyes. News is on television, social media, newspapers, magazines and radio. When u think of news, u probably think of the textbook or dictionary definition. Generally, news is defined newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events (Google Dictionary). News is something journalists and reporters thrive on. When I think how to define news, I think of developing information to the vast majority as quickly as possible. News can be interpreted many ways. News can be heartfelt or heartbreaking. Such as news can make u feel emotional, angry, or it could be happy depends on what news is ...