Family and friends will gather Friday to bid a heartfelt farewell to a beloved member of the community, Maggie Lea Collins Conley, who passed away at the age of 77. The graveside service will take place on Friday, October 20,…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: William Still
By Garry Blanson Well, not too long ago in America, the law said, If the mother of a newly born child was a slave, then the child was also a slave!” However, thanks mainly to people called “Abolitionists,” many states…
Vidrine investigation drags on, but “Good old Boys” keep him on the job
The recent controversy surrounding the Monroe City School Board’s decision to not place Superintendent Brent Vidrine on paid leave during an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct has raised serious concerns about fairness and accountability within the school district. The…
Birthdays October 19th – October 25th
October 19-Johnnie Zeigler, Bobbie Jo Theus, Kimberly Yvette Bradford, Jacques Williams, Ja’ Larrious Brass, Brandon Williams, Katie Thomas, Cassandra Tyler, Diane Hubbard, Rukia K. Lumumba, Betty Williams, Destiny Wiley, Frank Coleman, Edith Hudson. October 20-Mack Turner, Terrylyn K. Ard, Carrie…
A second chance
By Rusty Potter In our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in our past mistakes and let them define us. However, it’s important to see every new day as a second chance – an opportunity to grow, learn,…
Your shelter is in the shadow of the Almighty God
By Lisa Wilmore “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you…
Town of Richwood: August 31, 2023 Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, August 31, 2023 6:00 P.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Wilbert Reed Jr. Alderman Leola Keys Alderman Wysinger Cleveland The Town of Richwood met for a Special Meeting held , August 31, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at…