Last week I went to Lake Charles to support two local high school teams in the finals of the LHSAA Marsh Madness championships. Neither team won, but I was fascinated with the coaches. I saw hundreds of scholars/athletes who placed…
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Edwards says Shawn Wilson should be Louisiana’s next Governor
An African-American who has credentials in both the “Suites and the Streets” may be the only high-profile Democratic candidate for Governor this fall, and some, including incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards, think “Shawn Wilson” is the man for the job.…
Wossman Girls win, Carroll plays for title Saturday
Monroe high school basketball teams are on the map. Last week the Wossman girls’ basketball beat Albany, 63-43, in the Non-Select Division II State Championship. The Lady Cats capture the title for the second consecutive year. Tuesday…
Muhammad announces plans to seek District 5 council seat next year
The 2024 campaign for city government positions is a year away, but candidates are lining for positions in Monroe government. This week Verbon R. Muhammad, Sr. announced his plan to run for city council in District 5. The district 5…
Funeral services held for Wille Brooks, 84
Funeral services were held last weekend for a prominent church who was 84 years old. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for Willie J. Brooks. His services were handled by the…
Pat Moore says childhood education needed; is the school board listening?
Black students in the Monroe City School system are failing miserably, but there is little movement by the school board to make the drastic changes necessary to address the problem. Rep. Pat Moore is trying to use her considerable energy…
Our Rich Black Heritage: G.W. Franklin
By Garry Blanson As I look around Monroe, Louisiana, I can’t help but notice that not much FAN-FARE or ACCOLADES is given to the Black Funeral Home Establishments located in our Black Communities. Collectively, I would say that Black Funeral…