When Roosevelt Wright answered his door Sunday, a great surprise smiled on his face. “Surprise, Surprise,” said Christopher James, who embraced Roosevelt and his wife Joslyn and said, “I just came by to say thank you.” James is now an…
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Lauren Ballard elected Miss Sophomore at JSU
Lauren MaryAnn Ballard of Monroe was recently elected Miss Sophomore at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss. for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Her campaign platform was, “L.O.C.K. IN with Lauren”, meaning Leveling Up Ourselves and Campus while answering the…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Frances Barrier Williams
By Garry Blanson Ever since before the American Civil War, Civil Rights and Education have been two of the top priorities for Black People in America. Although Black People have more representation today than they had in the early 1970s…
“Precious Pearls Princesses on Broadway”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Omicron Iota Omega Chapter presented five Precious Pearl debutantes along with their escorts to society during their 19th Annual Cotillion. Ms. Erika Payne, Precious Pearls Clinic Director, stated, “This year really enabled me to…
Birthdays April 6th – April 12th
April 6-Desiree Wimberly, Howard D. Loche, II, Quanshivya Reed, Larry Wade, Bruce Johnson, In Loving Memory of Jacoby Alexandria, Yolanda Jewitt, Mason Chandler Johnson. April 7-Lester Wyatt, In Loving Memory of Myrtle Simmons, Chiquitha Moore, Johnny Leonard, Patricia Taylor, Kirstie…
Do you believe the report?
By Lisa Wilmore Unfortunately, there are individuals who will read this message and walk away not believing or accepting what Jesus did for us. Saturday, I met an individual during a giveaway ministry and shared Jesus with him. When I…
Monroe City Council: March 14, 2023 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana March 14, 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…