Monday night, June 5 there was a sudden downpour of rain in Monroe. The rain came down in torrents making it difficult to see the street. Some streets began flooding and visibility was low. As many residents cuddled down…
Category: Events
Student Photographer’s “dream moment” shot, goes viral
An aspiring “princess” and a student photographer have both become the subject of national attention after a photo posted on social media went viral in recent days. When six-year-old Taylor Sims sat in the auditorium of Beekman Charter School last…
Brown: Juneteeth celebrations to include, family day in park
Juneteenth officially kicked off last week as the Metropolitan Black Chamber hosted three days of events in Monroe. The Black Chamber hosted an all-white party on Friday, June 2nd, followed by a mini-parade and River Walk activity the next day…
Wossman scholar gets $61,000 Tulane Scholarship
State Representative Pat Moore expresses her congratulations to Shelby Wright, a 2023 Wossman High School graduate and the recipient of the prestigious Tulane Legislative Scholars Award for District 17. This award of $61,306.00 is a well-deserved recognition of your outstanding…
Verna Jackson lauded as “Drum major for Jesus” in eulogy
“A drum major for Jesus” was the theme of the homegoing message for Verna Jackson Monday at the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Jackson, 77, died on May 29th. In her youth, Jackson was the drum major for the…
Monroe-Grambliing links present a ‘Stellar Beautillion’
The Monroe-Grambling Chapter of The Links, Incorporated celebrated 50 years of Friendship and Service with a “Stellar Display of Prominence, Eminence and Erudition” as they presented seven young men to society during its 2023 Beautillion. This event was held on…
Snaps of the City
Between May 19, and June 6, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.