Around Town – Jan. 16

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Orchids to

the local representative that voted to condemn attacks on crisis pregnancy centers.

the local representative that voted to make medical help available to babies born alive after an abortion attempt.

the article on protective orders, the data speaks for itself.

Michael Leppert for his spot-on column on Sunday.

the editorial remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. and reminding us that anytime is a good time to serve.

Happy Birthday to

Imogene Rose, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.

Dwain East, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.