City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana November 28, 2023 6:00 p.m. The Honorable Chairman Ezernack, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. Marshall, & Mrs. Dawson.…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Ella Nora P. Stewart
By Gary Blanson As you all know by now, this past weekend, many of the local colleges held their graduation ceremonies, and students received their college degrees. As I thought about the graduations, my mind began pondering this question: In…
Death of innocents in Palestine is cruel way to celebrate “Peace on Earth”
In the season where the world resonates with the message of peace and goodwill, a stark contrast is painted by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinians, where thousands of innocent lives, especially those of women and children, are lost.…
AT&T Rising Future Maker
Jaylie White, a student at Grambling State University, was recently chosen as an AT&T Rising Future Maker. She was selected by AT&T to be 1 out of 25 HBCU students in the 2023 AT&T Rising Future Makers cohort; she, along…
Coat Giveaway
HAMPCO, Inc. Presented 50 coats and jackets to the Devine Brothers Association. This partnership between the Devine Brothers Association and HAMPCO, Inc. will present these jackets to needy students at Minnie Ruffin Elementary on December 18, 2023.
Season’s Greetings!!! from The H.O.M.E Ministry, Inc.
The H.O.M.E Ministry believes in Sharing and Caring this holiday season as well as throughout the year. We are honored to have served Jefferson Elementary School this year during our 2nd Annual Toy giveaway. We would like to thank Principal…
Obituary for Frederick Coleman
Pastor Frederick Eugene Coleman was born June 26, 1953, to the late Nora and Thelma Coleman, in Leland, Mississippi on June 26, 1953. Pastor Coleman transitioned to his heavenly home Sunday, December 11, 2023, after a brief illness. He accepted…