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Use of food stamps rises in Burnett CountyBurnett County SentinelSIREN—The use of food stamps in Burnett County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program. More: continued here

A black ribbon was tied around a tree in front of the Brown Chapel Christian Methodist Church in Stamps, Arkansas Wednesday in honor of American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. More: continued here

KARK Stamps, AR Honors the Life of Maya AngelouKARKSTAMPS, AR — The death of Maya Angelou has special meaning in the small town of Stamps, Arkansas. Angelou lived here as a young child, and her experiences were retold in some of Angelou's most famous works. "She was a jolly person," …

The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that they'll be hitting the road to Drumheller on Saturday, May 31 for the 2014 edition of Junior Stamps Camp. More: continued here

Indian Express Postal stamps on Narendra Modi issued in BiharIndian Express“I conceptualised the stamps and special cover to mark the ascendancy of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India. It was a popular event and not only our own country but the entire world was watching it with keen …

KERO-TV 23 American Family Association to boycott Postal Service over Harvey Milk stampsPinkNews.co.uk“Furthermore, the radical homosexual lobby will undoubtedly encourage businesses to use these stamps– all in the name of inclusiveness, political correctness and diversity. This is not diversity; this is perversity.” The group asks members: “Refuse to …Nation Celebrates …

ABC News Maya Angelou, a writer influenced by Arkansas roots, dies at 86Arkansas Times (blog)In 1935, the children were returned to the care of their mother in Chicago, Illinois, but were sent back to Stamps after it was discovered that Johnson had been sexually molested by her mother's boyfriend, who …

Postal service to unveil Hot Rod Forever Stamp in YorkYork DispatchHot Rods Forever Stamps. Designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, the two stamps were digitally created by artist John Mattos of San Francisco. Each stamp features an iconic 1932 Ford 'Deuce' roadster and honor America's pastime of customizing cars … …

Jackson City Councilmen Melvin Priester Jr. (left) and De’Keither Stamps say big questions remain with the operation of new electronic water meters the city has installed in 10,000 homes. More: continued here

"For every one job created under the Obama administration, 75 people went on …PolitiFactA little Googling turned up what appears to be the source of this statistic: A release by the Republican staff of the Senate Budget Committee headlined, "For Every Person Added to Jobs Rolls Since January 2009, 75 …