Severe weather conditions forced organizers to cancel the annual Juneteenth “Unity” Parade on Saturday morning, but the rain failed to dampen the community spirit. While the parade was called off, the planned Juneteenth Umoja Community Picnic pivoted seamlessly to keep…
Community members and loved ones are preparing to gather this coming weekend to pay their final respects to Perry Martin, whose passing has brought a reflective pause to the local community. Arrangements have been finalized by McFarland Funeral Companies of…
Monroe native Ta’Mahjaye Burrell has successfully completed basic training at the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, officially beginning his service as a United States Sailor. Burrell is the son of Roderick and Omeka (Nash) Burrell of…
Joyce Renae Sims, a dedicated local educator, passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 58. A celebration of her life and service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. Paul Missionary…
Between June 18 and June 24, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
By Garry Blanson Former colored slave who is considered to have led Louisiana’s first civil rights campaign Recently, I signed a petition to recall Governor Jeff Landry. When I got to the location where the signing was being held, they…
By Rusty Potter Every day, we are faced with a choice: Do we want to be a spotlight or a lighthouse? A spotlight shines on itself. It seeks attention. It wants everyone to notice its accomplishments, popularity, and success. The…
