In a heartwarming ceremony filled with love and light humor, Corey Morgan and Mindy Jones were married on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at a resort center in Calhoun. The couple exchanged vows under the soft glow of candlelight, surrounded by…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Forgotten Louisiana “HBCU” Schools – Gilbert Academy, New Orleans University, and Straight University
By Garry Blanson Today, it seems that while many Black People in Louisiana are familiar with “DILLARD UNIVERSITY, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, some of them do not know that the original students from Dillard came from 3 schools that…
Vote “No” on the constitutional amendment November 5th
We encourage our readers to vote “No” on the constitutional amendment on the November 5th ballot. It’s a simply reason: Every program and project should not be in the constitution; that’s it plain and simple. The amendment is about dedicating…
Birthdays October 24th – October 30th
October 24-In Loving Memory of Uganda Kyles, John Modique, Therasa Talton, Orcladece Samuel, Aaron Dunn, Ollie Joe Hines, Alisha Kennedy, Dennis Miller, Robert Wiley, Shetakia Williams, Alita Richard, Sherman Ray Jackson, Maurice Williams, Kelly Degraffenreid Organ. October 25-Martha Murray, Oliver…
Snaps of the City
Between October 17 and October 23, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Monroe Housing Authority: Legals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe Housing Authority is seeking bids/quotes FOR THE PURCHASE OF 4 MAINTENANCE TRUCKS. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Monday, November 18, 2024, at the office of the Monroe Housing Authority, located at 300 Harrison Street,…
“Honesty is the best policy”
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, One of my pet peeves is that people are honest with me. It bothers me when they feel the need to fabricate to protect themselves in a situation. Here is an interesting story. God has…