Minorities across the country are sitting on pins and needles pondering the effects of plans to scale back the Department of Education and send many funds back to states for localized distribution. Sending DOE money back to states sounds good,…
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Birthdays February 20th – February 26th
February 20–Paulette Horne Jones, Angela Kelly, David L. Marshall, Inetra Nelson, Silverstein Branson, Leroy Marshall, Mrs. Johnny Rodgers, Donald Harris, Jr., Malvin Smith, Freeman Addison, Katie McClinton, J’Lesia Jackson, Jazmine Nelson-Turner, In Loving Memory of Thomas King, Ricky James, In…
Snaps of the City
Between February 13 and February 19, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Moving forward with the lessons of Black History
By Rusty Potter As Black History Month comes to an end, we must carry its lessons throughout this year. This month has been a time of reflection, learning, and celebration. We have drawn wisdom from powerful speakers, marched in the…
Responding to injustices by our fellow believers in Christ
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: Now the men and their wives raised a great outcry against their fellow Jews. Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous; in order for us to eat and stay alive, we…
Monroe City School Board: January 14, 2025 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
Saturday services set for Mary Hall
Minister Mary Jo Johnson-Hall 75, Monroe, LA, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home with family surrounding her. Smith Funeral Home of Monroe, LA will have a viewing from 3-5 on Feb. 21, 2025. Services will…