Dear Editor, My name is Ronnie L. Cousin, #89334 is my prison number, I am incarcerated at David Wade Correctional Center(DWCC). I am writing in dire need of your assistance by any means provided, I have reason to believe that…
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Our City—Our Community
By Marie Brown Let’s talk Black Empowerment and Black Economics. It is not my intention to tell you how to spend your hard-earned money. As a case in point, are we supporting our community in which we live? The overriding…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Carter G. Woodson, “The Father of Black History Month”
By Garry Blanson Since it happens to be “BLACK HISTORY MONTH,” I thought it would be fitting to inform everyone about the Black man who is widely known as “THE FATHER of BLACK HISTORY MONTH” that arose from the celebration…
Can youth violence be approached from a healthcare perspective?
For too long, our community’s response to youth violence has followed a predictable pattern: increased police presence, stricter enforcement, and harsher penalties. While law enforcement plays an important role in public safety, mounting evidence suggests that treating youth violence as…
Every Day is a lesson: Keep Learning, Keep Growing
By Rusty Potter I have learned that life is a big classroom, and each day presents a new opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. Whether through success or setbacks, lessons are always within reach. We should learn 5 lessons from…
Own your faults-take responsibility for your mistakes
By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, My Dear Friends! Thank God for our Eternal, Everlasting and Endless Savior! Have you ever blamed others when you have made mistakes? Have you tried to pawn your mishap on someone else because you were afraid…
Monroe City Council: January 28, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana January 28, 2025 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Juanita G. Woods, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. McFarland, & Mr.…