When Roosevelt Wright answered his door Sunday, a great surprise smiled on his face. “Surprise, Surprise,” said Christopher James, who embraced Roosevelt and his wife Joslyn and said, “I just came by to say thank you.” James is now an…
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Lauren Ballard elected Miss Sophomore at JSU
Lauren MaryAnn Ballard of Monroe was recently elected Miss Sophomore at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss. for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Her campaign platform was, “L.O.C.K. IN with Lauren”, meaning Leveling Up Ourselves and Campus while answering the…
“Precious Pearls Princesses on Broadway”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Omicron Iota Omega Chapter presented five Precious Pearl debutantes along with their escorts to society during their 19th Annual Cotillion. Ms. Erika Payne, Precious Pearls Clinic Director, stated, “This year really enabled me to…
Snaps of the City
Between March 19, and April 5, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Church & Civic groups rallying to help most Black Rolling Fork victims survive
The Tornado that destroyed two predominately black counties in Mississippi last week has many wondering what will happen to the victims when the publicity dies down. FEMA’s help is temporary, but people around the nation will need to pitch in…
Residents in old houses with chipped paint could get $28,000 refurbishing grant
If your home was built before 1978 and you have chipped paint around windows, doors, and exterior facades, you could be eligible for a $28,000 grant from the Louisiana Housing Corporation to remove led paint and to weatherstrip your home!…
Blakes hospitalized after fall
Friends and family are praying for the rapid recovery of community leader and former city council chair lady Betty Blakes. Blakes was hospitalized last week after a fall in her home. She broke bones in her legs and ankles and…