By Rusty Potter We have the power to pick ourselves up and move forward. One of the most common ways people give up their power is to think they do not have any power.. You have the power to say,…
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Funeral for Willis Reed to be held at GSU April 1
Grambling, La. – Grambling State University will serve as the location for the funeral of alum and basketball legend Willis Reed. With the name, “Life and Legacy of Our Legend Willis Reed, Jr.,’ the service will take place Saturday, April…
Monroe Housing Authority: Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, that Public Hearings shall be held in the Community Room of Frances Tower, located at 300 Harrison Street, Monroe, Louisiana, at 5:00 o’clock p.m.…
Death Notices for the week of March 27th
Margie Hawkins, 81, departed this life on March 25. 2023 in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.…
Board rehires Vidrine with increased, $290,000 pay package; Cooper opposed
Despite complaints that Black student performance in the district is declining, the Monroe City School Board gave its Superintendent a new contract and a $12,000 raise. In a 5-1 vote with one abstaining, the board voted to extend the contract…
Legendary Carroll Drum Major, Val Purnell dies, 79
A man known as one of the most outstanding drum majors in the history of the Carroll High School Marching band has died. Funeral services for Val Purnell, 79, were slated for Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Smith Funeral…
Services next week for retired deputy Bobby Gilmore
Funeral services for a retired Ouachita Parish Deputy will be held next week at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Services for Retired Sergeant Bobby Gilmore will be held On Friday, March 31, 2023, in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Sergeant…