Monroe native Reaux Fareal to be Black History special guest The faculty and student body at Carroll High School will get a special performance from 2x National Spoken Word Champion this Monday, Feb 27 during the school’s Annual Black History…
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Court says Council can remove “76 cents a Gallon Man” from SEDD Board
The Monroe City Council has the right to remove the “76 Cents a Gallon Man” from the Southside Economic Development Board. That was the ruling of 4th District Court Judge Alvin Sharp last week after the SEDD board challenged the…
Museum salutes the Wrights with Exhibit, reception
A reception held Tuesday night at the Northeast Louisiana African-American Museum saluted Roosevelt and Joslyn Wright for recording the history of Monroe Blacks for over 50 years through the Free Press and the annual Black Heritage Dramas. The salute…
Snaps of the City
Between February 17, and February 20, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Vibez saluted by council
In about two weeks, there will be a new night spot opening on Desiard Street; it’s called “Vibez.” Ivan and Rosanna Thomas have dreamed about owning a night spot like VIBEZ for seven years, said Ivan Tuesday night at the…
Despite suit, Jackson says black women are not “B****es”
State Senator Katrina Jackson says no one has a right to call black women “bitches” on her social media accounts, and she’ll meet her accuser in court. The Senator released her statement last week after the Tulane University First Amendment…
Services Saturday for retired MLK teacher Margaret Thomas, 69
Services will be held Saturday in Tallulah for a beloved retired educator in the Monroe City School System. Services for Margaret Ann Thomas-Jackson will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Newlight Baptist Church in Tallulah, La. (Not Monroe).…