By Valaysia Smith Teen reporter We all know about the war that’s currently in progress. I mean how could we not? It’s seriously a war, one that’s certainly shot up our gas prices. Some of you guys have probably already…
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News about local community activities
Special thanks for exposing offshore opportunities
Representatives Adrian Fisher and Pat Moore thank Mr. Lee Jackson, CEO and President of Jackson Offshore Operators, Captain Roy Vance II, Captain Strother Sacra, and Pilot Kenny Briggs for visiting Carroll, Neville, Richwood, and Wossman High Schools and exposing our…
Saturday’s Black history parade, had rocky beginning in 1975
The 38th Annual Black History Parade will roll out Saturday, delayed a week because of last week’s inclimate weather. Thousands are expected to attend the parade that began 38 years ago as an idea formulated by Mary Alice Bryant and…
Ministers saluted for legendary pulpit service
Twenty-eight local pastors were honored in a banquet Saturday as living legends who have served as pastors for 25 years or more. The pastors were showered with words of praise, awards and salutes from others in the local clergy. Among…
Snaps of the City
Between February 24, 2022, and March 2, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Civic Center fete will salute 23 girls Thursday night
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…
Snaps of the City
Between February 11, 2022, and February 23, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.