Between September 26 and October 2, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Category: Community News
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Douzart resigns as NAACP President amid controversy
Rev. Ambrose Douzart, President of the Ouachita/Monroe Chapter of the NAACP, has announced his resignation effective September 30, 2024, concluding eight years of leadership amid a mix of accomplishments and recent controversy. In a heartfelt letter addressed to chapter members,…
Lewis gives $1,000 to Carroll Bulldogs
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Chris Lewis, the owner of the Coney Island Connection restaurant in West Monroe, has made a significant contribution to Carroll High School’s football program. Lewis, a well-known community activist, donated $1,000 to support…
Resized SEDD now has ten members
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board has undergone significant changes following recent legislation passed by the Louisiana Legislature. The board has expanded from seven to ten members, with new appointments and shifts in appointing authority. The legislation, enacted this…
Snaps of the City
Between September 19 and September 25, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Hill’s push 50 years ago brought Kappa Alpha Psi to ULM
This week, fifty years ago, on a campus where Black students longed for greater representation and support, one man’s vision sparked a movement that would change the face of Northeast Louisiana University (NLU), now known as the University of Louisiana…
Lee crowned 71st Carroll Homecoming Queen
In a dazzling ceremony on Tuesday night, Carroll High School bestowed the honor of homecoming queen upon A’Nyah Lee, marking the school’s 71st coronation. Lee, a standout senior with a diverse array of talents and accomplishments, will be formally presented…