At its next meeting, the Monroe City School Board is set to elect a new president, a role that will carry significant responsibilities, including overseeing the selection of a new superintendent for the district. This decision comes at a time…
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Despite snow, ice, youth celebrate King Day in Memphis
Despite snow and ice, 42 members of the Black Tie Guys traveled to Memphis to complete their study of Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights movement. As they toured the National Civil Rights Museum, snow fell and roads iced…
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi celebrates Founders Day
On January 13, the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity marked a significant milestone – 113 years of existence. The Founder’s Day Celebration was a memorable event filled with camaraderie, reflections, and inspiring moments. Brother Christopher Broussard served…
Snaps of the City
Between January 11 and January 17, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Services held for Shirley Hannon, 71
Services for Shirley Hannon, a cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, were held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, Louisiana. Shirley passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on February…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Horace Mann Bond (The father of Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond)
By Garry Blanson Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.” Well, I recently received a letter in the mail, and by looking at the front of the letter, I could tell…
Landry’s order to stop watered down high school diplomas is commendable
Governor Jeff Landry’s decisive action to stop a law that would have lowered graduation standards in Louisiana was commendable. It ensured that the value of education remains high for all students. His executive order, which reversed a process that allowed…