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Vol. I · No. 1Prolonging the Slow Death of NewspapersEst. 2026

A Life Resumed

We all read the AP briefs. Here's the rest. Wright Thompson: POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — Genarlow Wilson is lounging on his bed, watching a college football game. An old high school buddy has come over to watch it with him. They don't talk about prison. They talk about much more important matters.

"I really don't think any team is gonna go undefeated," Genarlow announces. "I think the team that had the best chance was LSU. They have a lot of talent."

His cell phone rings. He has had it for only, like, half a day and already everyone seems to have his number. He talks quietly for a second, promising to call back later.

Who is it?

"A friend," he says, grinning.

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