Anita Arlett Pierre, 62 of Mer Rouge, LA died April 18, 2023. Memorial Service will be at 11:30 AM Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Addie B Thomas, 77 of Monroe, LA died April 24, 2023. Service will…
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Barrow shows “Black Girl Magic” in face-off with Cathey
Forget about Ali-Foreman. Forget about Tyson-Holyfield Louisiana was only seconds away from a physical brawl in a State Capital hall when a white, male Republican Senator yelled, cursed, and put his finger in the face of a Black, female, Democratic…
Thompson: A new Carver Library is in the works, but not soon
Will a new Carver/McDonald Branch of the Public Library be constructed anytime soon? Rep. Pat Moore says the money is there, but where? The Library Board President says it will be built, but when? A police juror says it’s in…
Funeral services held for Ruth Hunter, 80
Funeral services were held Saturday for a well-known woman who died at the age of 80. The services were held for Ruth Chisley Hunter at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. She was buried in the Poplar Chapel AME Church…
Carroll principal to retire as of June 30
Just over a year ago, Carroll High School Principal Dr. Eric Davis told his faculty that rumors that he was scouting new work opportunities were false. Tuesday, in a special mandatory faculty meeting, Dr. Davis announced that he would be…
Snaps of the City
Between April 22, and April 26, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Dr. Eric Davis did his best at Carroll High, we wish him well
Dr. Eric Davis announced his retirement as an educator in Louisiana on Tuesday. His retirement marks the end of a local career that was meritorious. By his own admission, Dr. Davis was a problematic student at Carroll High School but…