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Category: Breaking News
Ronald Greene’s family accepts state police settlement of $4.8 Million. No dollars will bring back their son
Louisiana state officials have reached a tentative $4.8 million agreement to settle a federal wrongful death lawsuit with the family of Ronald Greene. Greene, a Black motorist, who died in 2019 following a brutal roadside encounter with five white Louisiana…
Community invited to Second Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon
Community leader Chris Lewis will host his Second Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon this month, continuing his commitment to honoring and celebrating the senior citizens of our community. The luncheon will bring local seniors together for an afternoon of fellowship, food,…
Two sisters, one legacy
I, Mrs. Latreacia Matthews from Monroe, La., am a proud member of Grambling State University’s Class of 2026, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology after beginning my academic journey in 1989. My path reflects resilience, faith, and an…
Obituary for Pastor Hulon Leon Benjamin, Sr.
Pastor Hulon Leon Benjamin, Sr., a devoted servant of God, beloved husband, father, and respected leader, was born on November 22, 1952, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, to the proud parents, George B. Benjamin and Elizabeth Jackson. He departed this life on…
Black Mothers have been the backbone of families
Before daylight breaks across the Delta fields, before the city buses begin to roll, before office lights shine and school bells ring, there is often a Black mother already awake. She is packing lunches, saying prayers, ironing uniforms, checking homework,…
Local leader chooses purpose over profitwith opening of Therapeutic Group Home
In a time when business expansion often centers on profit and growth, one local leader has chosen a different path—one rooted in purpose, compassion, and community impact. Chris Lewis, a well-known figure in the community, has officially opened a Therapeutic…