Local church choir director, Monyea Hampton has been appointed to the SouthSide Economic Development District. The action came in Tuesday night’s meeting of the council. He was nominated by Bishop Rodney McFarland of District 4. Hampton said on his Social…
A woman with roots on Powell Avenue in Monroe, where her family once owned a local cleaning shop, is now making waves in Detroit as one of the region’s most influential nonprofit and education leaders. Tonya Adair, a Grambling State…
When Johniah Miller was crowned Miss Freshman at Grambling State University, the applause reached far beyond the campus; her modeling coach, Robert Wright, director of the 10/18 Modeling Clinic, celebrated with her. For over five years, Wright has trained young…
An Article 10 complaint against Monroe NAACP President Rev. Cliff Thomas will be finalized this week, according to branch member Marie Brown, escalating tensions that have gripped the civil rights organization in recent months. Brown confirmed that the required signatures…
By Marie Brown Homecoming is a celebration where people from all walks of life come together to enjoy various events in churches and schools, among others. Students and alumni often celebrate the entire week with parades, coronations, and football games.…
UPDATE ON THE INVESTIGATION OF LHSAA PRACTICES & PROCEDURES : In July of 2025, the Louisiana State Legislature launched a comprehensive study of The Louisiana High School Athletic Association, known as LHSAA, which findings are “DUE BY FEBRUARY 14, 2026,”…
The allegations now facing Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) president Tony Little are serious—serious enough that they demand more than whispers, shrugs, or bureaucratic finger-pointing. Monroe Police have opened an investigation into claims that Little shook down vendors for kickbacks…
