By Garry Blanson “You have to know the past to understand the present.” — Carl Sagan In order to better understand why a small clan of white people, the Neville Charter Association, are so adamant about pushing for Neville High…
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Always make room for Jesus
By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, My Dear Friends, My husband and I were traveling to watch the Mangham High School football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, and we decided to ride the charter bus. Interestingly, we arrived later than the other…
Birthdays December 18th – December 24th
December 18-Carnell Perkins, In Loving Memory of Esther Little, Demetria Finely, Justin January, Charles Douglas, Courtney Darrly Bailey, Annie Fightmaster, Patricia James, Jayla Tate, Brittany Watkins, Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Matthew H. Williams, III., Lesia Williams, In Loving Memory…
Snaps of the City
Between December 11 and December 17, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Our Rich Black Heritage: The 1969 Desegregation Consent Decree
The historic Jimmy Andrews v. the City of Monroe, Louisiana case that led to the initial enrollment of Black students at Neville High School “Segregation has no place in the American education system.”— Richard Dawkins According to reliable sources, the…
Town of Richwood: November 20, 2025 Minutes
Regular Meeting MinutesNovember 20, 2025 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Mayor Pro Temp Simeon Profit conducted the MeetingAlderman Janice Fleming Alderman Donald Richard Alderman Wysinger ClevelandThe Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held November 20, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.…
Living the message of the Prince of Peace
By Rusty Potter As we celebrate the Prince of Peace this holiday season, we are reminded that peace is a way of living that we are all called to practice. The holidays bring bright lights, joyful music, and family traditions,…