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RJ covers community and government news as well as hometown sports for County 17. He has been a photojournalist for the past 25 years in Wyoming, and mostly Texas. RJ has enjoyed a lifetime career in photography and journalism which began in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, S.C. where he was in communications. For story ideas and features, contact RJ at rjmorgan@mcllc.net
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#WhatsHappening this weekend: Dec. 30 – Jan. 2
Thursday, Dec. 30 NYE Buck & Ball Futurity and Burch Rodeo Bucking Stock Show When: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
CCPL relocates two books challenged for reconsideration
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