Senate Bills Senate Bill 7 by Senator Edmonds (Act 9) requires ignition interlock for first offense DWI for at least six months of any probation, or the entire time that the driver’s license is suspended. For a second offense, the…
Author: Free Press
Our Rich Black Heritage: The Colored Chamber of Commerce of Monroe
By Garry Blanson Well, as I was researching online, I came across information about a forgotten group of pioneering Colored People. What was so surprising about them is that they lived in Monroe, Louisiana! I learned that the group started…
Using real names with fake election results is a real bad idea
A recent test run of election results posted on the Secretary of State’s website, featuring fictitious vote totals assigned to real candidates’ names, has sparked a state-wide controversy; it should not be repeated. This exercise, according to Secretary of State…
Kid’s Corner, with Julius Brown
By Julius Brown. 5th Grade, Riser Elementary School Hey guys, my name is Julius Brown, and this week I’ll focus on, Youtubers, The Game Fortnite, and few other tidbits. Black Tie Guys to travel Next week, members of the “Black…
Birthdays March 21st – March 28th
March 21–Johnathan Lewis, Renita James, Verlene Harris, Stephanie Houston, Jessie Ousley, Julian Decatur, Dennis T. Walker, Janice Guice, Shelia Gardner, Earl Brynum, Gregory Nation, Vienna Smith, Kennede’ Johnson, DeAndre James, Verlene Augustine, Tamijah Wilson, Karl Nero, Renita James. March 22–Lawrence…
What matters most to you?
By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, We live in a world where mornings rapidly pass, and nights show up before we get comfortable with the day. It is worth noting that we do not have a minute to waste. Time…
Set your own Thermostat
By Rusty Potter External circumstances can dictate the choices we make in life, it’s easy to feel like a thermometer, passively reflecting the culture and environment around us. But what if we chose to be more than just a passive…