When a large business plans to make major shifts, its public relations team has to break the news in ways that won’t panic its workforce. It’s careful about what words it uses in press releases, two of which are:…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Jane Ellen McAllister
By Garry Blanson Most of the time when I hear people mention Vicksburg, Mississippi, they either say something about the “Famous American Civil War Battle” or the “Casino” in Vicksburg. However, I never ever heard anyone mention the fact that…
Appreciation that flows from a heart that is grateful
By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, What does it cost people to be kind? What does it cost people to say, “Thank You” or “I really appreciate you”? The answer-nothing but a grateful heart. Have you ever been around people…
Monroe City Council: March 28, 2023 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana March 28, 2023 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Kema Dawson, 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.…
Death Notices for the week of April 17th
Jamella Inez Williams, 34, transitioned from this life on April 10, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 22, 2022, at New Salem Baptist Church, 324 Hickory Bend Road, West Monroe, Louisiana.…
Funeral Friday for auto crash victim, Ashley Looney, 30
Funeral services will be held Friday for a woman who killed in a single car accident on April 1, 2023. Services will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Berean Baptist Church for Ashley Looney, 30.…
Tew says he’s not retiring; denies Campbell post
Steve Tew says reports that he is planning an August retirement as 4th District DA are “completely and totally false.” Last week local attorney Menion Campbel posted on social media that 4th District Attorney Tew will retire in August. Menion…