By Marie Brown Homecoming is a celebration where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate a series of events in churches and schools, just to name a few. Students and alumni even celebrate the entire week with…
Category: Editorial
Our Rich Black Heritage: Lay a “Yellow Marker” for the forgotten negro neighborhood of “Bright Oak,” Which was established in Monroe, Louisiana
Before I inform everyone about “THE FORGOTTEN NEGRO NEIGHBORHOOD of BRIGHT OAK,” I would like to see if anyone has ever heard of “A POSSIBLE COLORED COMMUNITY” that I came across online, during my researching hours. As I was researching…
Was the Braggs sex arrest an entrapment?
The recent arrest of Boris J. Braggs, a 43-year-old teacher at Robinson Elementary School and pastor in West Monroe. Charged with trafficking children for sex, indecent behavior with juveniles, and computer-aided solicitation of a 15-year old. Braggs was ensnared in…
Our City, Our Community: Homecoming
By Marie Brown Homecoming is a celebration where people from all walks of life come together to enjoy various events in churches and schools, among others. Students and alumni often celebrate the entire week with parades, coronations, and football games.…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Reverend Issac S. Dyer, Teriece C. I. Dyer Cyrus, And Dyer Chapel CME Church Of West Monroe, Louisiana
UPDATE ON THE INVESTIGATION OF LHSAA PRACTICES & PROCEDURES : In July of 2025, the Louisiana State Legislature launched a comprehensive study of The Louisiana High School Athletic Association, known as LHSAA, which findings are “DUE BY FEBRUARY 14, 2026,”…
SEDD must not ignore misconduct allegations
The allegations now facing Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) president Tony Little are serious—serious enough that they demand more than whispers, shrugs, or bureaucratic finger-pointing. Monroe Police have opened an investigation into claims that Little shook down vendors for kickbacks…
Our City, Our Community: Booker T Addition
By Marie Brown This past Saturday was a wonderful day in the Booker T. Addition in which several community committed citizens braved the heat to participate in cultivating the current community garden. In addition to creating an environment for produce, people…