On Thursday night, February 24th, at the Monroe Civic Center, twenty-three local girls will be saluted at an empowerment event. The event “Better Love Yourself: A Celebration of Black Girls” will include a piano recital for three girls, an…
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Richwood won’t renew contract with Mayo company
A company owned by former Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo won’t be working for the Town of Richwood any longer. In the last meeting of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, a motion by Alderman Simeon Profit to rehire the…
Man arrested in alleged attempt to burn down an apartment
He’s accused of being a terrorist, who tried to burn down an apartment. He says he had an argument and filled a gasoline bucket but is not a terrorist. A judge will have to sort out the details, but until…
Funeral set for woman with 36 great-grandchildren
Funeral services for a woman with 36 great-granchildren will be held next week. Services for Annece Pearson, 78, will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 2:30 p.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. She died on February 17th.…
Slavery should be removed from the Louisiana Constitution in all forms
As our local legislators are in their session to try to change state laws, there are some concerns peculiar to the disadvantaged that need to be addressed in the legislature. It would be extremely helpful if our delegation would consider…
Birthdays February 24th – March 2nd
February 24-Brian David, Clara Galloway, Sandra B. Jackson, Dianne Nabors, Andrew Hill, Mykell Boatner, Dr. Misty Reed, Robert Earl Marshall, Rachel Janae Clark. February 25-Veronica Williams, Serayer Hall, Rober Bridges, Sr., Jerald Morgan, Barbara Ebenezer, Jalish Honeycut, Bettye James, Jacqueline…
Snaps of the City
Between February 11, 2022, and February 23, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.