“A drum major for Jesus” was the theme of the homegoing message for Verna Jackson Monday at the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Jackson, 77, died on May 29th. In her youth, Jackson was the drum major for the…
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Let’s celebrate Juneteenth and Black fatherhood at the same time
Since Juneteenth became a National Holiday in 2021, it has presented a challenge to event planners because Juneteenth celebrations, for the most part, tend to overshadow already diminished Father’s Day celebrations. We need every opportunity we can get to salute…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Richard Henry Boyd
At the 1895 annual meeting of The National Baptist Convention (held in St Louis, Missouri) a Black gentleman by the name of Richard Henry Boyd approached Elias C. Morris, who was the president of The National Baptist Convention at the…
Monroe-Grambliing links present a ‘Stellar Beautillion’
The Monroe-Grambling Chapter of The Links, Incorporated celebrated 50 years of Friendship and Service with a “Stellar Display of Prominence, Eminence and Erudition” as they presented seven young men to society during its 2023 Beautillion. This event was held on…
Snaps of the City
Between May 19, and June 6, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays June 8th – June 14th
June 8-Arlicia M. Allen, Dawn Lewis, Patrick Allen, Karen Griffin. June 9-Mildred White, Jerry Hinton,Tyisha Rena Daniels, Joshua James, Shari Thompson, Linda Barnes, Chyna Daniel, Belinda McNeal, Brenda DeGrffenreid. June 10-Johnny Latchison, Deidra Exkano, ToShonda Tolliver, Rae’Tyisha Williams, Ku’Bonisa Wiley,…
Town of Richwood: Legals
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. a Town Hall meeting will be held to adopt the levied 2023 Tax Millage at the Richwood Multi-Purpose Building located at 2710 Martin Luther King Dr. Richwood,…