“Not only is Reading a Part of the Foundation in Learning and Understanding, it also Plays A Key Role in All Academic Achievement” -Garry O. Blanson Last week, while I was performing research at “Books-A-Million Bookstore in Monroe, Louisiana, for…
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Thunderstorms, high winds bring damage to Monroe area
Residents of Monroe, Louisiana, faced a tumultuous evening as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, unleashing powerful winds, torrential rain, and widespread flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:00 PM CDT…
Birthdays May 8th – May 14th
May 8-Joyce Jackson, Fred McGirt, Lashabrea Willis, In Loving Memory of Johnnie Mae Carr Sims, Joy Lynn Brown, Tasha Hill, Talissha Robinson, In Loving Memory of Martez Miley. May 9-Jacorian Neal, Derrick Wells, In Loving Memory of Freddie Mae McGee,…
Gary achieves milestone
Congratulations!! Gary M. King Jr., 2025 Ouachita Parish High School Graduate!
Final farewell to Mary Johnson
Mary Patricia Lewis Johnson, affectionately known as Mary Pat, was born January 27, 1942, to the union of the late Avery C Lewis and Lillie L Lewis. On April 17, 2025, she peacefully departed this life after a courageous battle…
Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi encourages Carver Elementary students at LEAP 2025 Rally
Brothers from the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.- Christopher Broussard, Roger Thompson, Ross Betha, Antonio Howard, Brandon Allen, Ibra January, and Arvie Allen – greeted students with cheers and encouraging signs as they arrived for the…
Congratulations, Class of 2025 – your future starts now
By Rusty Potter You did it! You’ve accomplished a major milestone, and the community celebrates your victory with you. You’ve studied, worked, and persevered – and now you stand on the edge of your new beginning. But let me tell…