Over 70 years ago a man and his family developed a unique business model in Monroe; he made caskets! His name was Maiceo Dunn, who was a pioneer businessman in Monroe, who created a product that serviced funeral parlors throughout…
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Henrietta George made history, as first female Black elected official
Inside the board room of the Monroe City Schools is a plaque recognizing Henrietta George, a legend in local African-American history. As one of the first Blacks on the city school board, and the first Black female to hold public…
I tested negative, break out the grape juice!
By Valaysia Smith Teen Reporter Last week I reported to you about testing positive for COVID. Well, I am no longer positive so let’s pop a bottle of sparkling grape juice to that. I already liked school but returning to…
I tested positive for COVID, woe is me!
By Valaysia Smith Teen Reporter I want to share my experience of Covid-19. At first, I never knew or even suspected it since I wasn’t having any symptoms. Until my family and I got tested and oh woe is me…
We should learn to admire nature
By Valaysia Smith I read a poem with my classmates a week ago and didn’t really understand it until I saw this potted flower outside of a restaurant with the sunsetting behind it. My Heart Leaps Up was the poem…
City council approves application for Federal Aide for Southside
The Monroe City Council approved a rough draft of an application that the city intends to submit for funding to help improve living conditions in some areas of South Monroe. The council gave the city’s Program and Urban Development…
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Omicron Zeta Chapter here in Monroe inducted fourteen new members into its youth auxiliary. The young ladies recited their pledge, prayer and code with might and were showered with celebratory gifts of love. Displaying…