In recent years, Pride Month has emerged as a powerful platform for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate their identities and advocate for equality. However, the recent Pride Month celebration at Louisiana Purchase Garden and Zoo has sparked a necessary debate…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: George Washington Williams
By Garry Blanson When I mention the names George Washington and George Washington Carver, many people have undoubtedly heard much about them. However, when I mention the name George Washington Williams, not many people can honestly say that they have…
Monroe Housing Authority: Legals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe Housing Authority will receive electronic bids for the following: Provide Skilled HVAC and Plumbing Labor Services, Project No. 23GEN.XXX.01 Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM Central Time, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Bids shall be submitted…
Homegoing Celebration for Jessie Wayne Dennis
Jessie Wayne Dennis was born on December 31, 1956, to Bertha Williams and Louis Wright. He departed June 19, 2023, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Wayne Dennis graduated from Wossman in 1976. He served 20 years in the military (Army) as…
Death Notices for the week of June 26th
Kevin Butler, 60, transitioned from this life on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Visitation will be…
Hundreds turn out for annual Juneteenth parade
Hundreds of people gathered in Monroe on Saturday, June 17th, to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration featured a parade that began at Wossman High School and ended at…
Brown announces bid for city council, wants more than 3 minutes
L. Marie Brown has thrown her hat in the ring for the District 4 city council elections in the spring of 2024. Mrs. Brown, who unsuccessfully ran for mayor in the 2020 election, has been an unapologetic advocate for the…