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Leflore County May Revive Plan for Monument
POTEAU, Okla. (AP) -- A plan to place a Ten Commandments monument on courthouse property could resurface soon in LeFlore County.
The plan for the monument has been put on hold since 2009, when a federal appeals court ruled that a similar monument in neighboring Haskell County was a government endorsement of religion.
County Clerk Kelli Ford says the issue was brought up the Nov. 5 meeting of the county commissioners but was tabled until a later meeting so commissioners could consult with the district attorney's office.
Former Poteau Mayor Don Barnes and the Poteau Chamber of Commerce raised enough money in 2009 to buy a $15,000 monument, which is now displayed on private land near
Posted: Monday, November 12 2012, 10:27 AM CST
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Teen in devastated Okla. town handing out hugs
May 25, 2013 02:26 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- The people of the Oklahoma town where a deadly tornado struck could use just about everything -- cleaning supplies, food, water, shelter.
Thirteen-year-old Halle Carr thought residents of her hometown could also use a hug after the twister Monday that killed 24 people in Moore.
Halle has been standing on a corner with a white sign that reads: "Need a hug? I am here!" And people are taking her up on the offer.
On Friday, people in work trucks, cars and vans loaded with belongings rolled down their windows and reached out their arms to the girl. Some shouted words of encouragement.
Halle said it makes her feel good to spread a little cheer. She said she'll come out every day, as long as she thinks she's needed.
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