By Candace J Semien You may not remember March 9, 2020–the day Louisiana recorded the first COVID-19 infection. However, engrained in the memories of many Louisiana teachers is Thursday, March 12, 2020, the day Governor John Bel Edwards declared a public health…
Funeral services for Edward “Red” Lawrence will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Greater Antioch Baptist Church. Lawrence, known to friends as “Red,” 53, passed away On March 24, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Services are…
Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, for a well-known barber and community friend, Joshua White. Mr. White died on March 23, 2023, at his home. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union…
Between March 98, and March 28, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Despite complaints that Black student performance in the district is declining, the Monroe City School Board gave its Superintendent a new contract and a $12,000 raise. In a 5-1 vote with one abstaining, the board voted to extend the contract…
A man known as one of the most outstanding drum majors in the history of the Carroll High School Marching band has died. Funeral services for Val Purnell, 79, were slated for Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Smith Funeral…
Funeral services for a retired Ouachita Parish Deputy will be held next week at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Services for Retired Sergeant Bobby Gilmore will be held On Friday, March 31, 2023, in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Sergeant…
