For Roslyn T. Downs, the month of April represents a profound intersection of life-changing news, the miracle of birth, and the enduring power of a “village” that refuses to let her walk alone. As the nation observes National Organ Donor…
Category: Events
Student protests shine light on year-long frustration with Shelling at Carroll High
On the surface, the protest at Carroll High School this week looked like a dispute over a dance team’s name. But as the “Million Dollar Girls” moniker was shelved by the district to appease a “firestorm” of criticism, the students…
Carrollette’s captain, Talayisha Amourr, explains student unrest at Carroll High School
The following was posted to social media by Talayisha Amourr, a 4.0 senior at Carroll High School in response to the student unrest at Carroll High School. She is the present captain of the Carrollettes. It is the full text…
Bill naming section Highway 173 after Dr. Harry Blake sails through house
A move to honor one of Louisiana’s most influential civil rights leaders is gaining significant momentum in the state legislature. House Bill 129, authored by Representative Daryl Joy Walters, proposes to rename a section of Louisiana Highway 173 in Caddo…
Snaps of the City
Between March 26 and April 1, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Snaps of the City
Between March 19 and March 25, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
New Second Baptist has standing room only crowd for their first “Family and Friends Day”
New Second Baptist Church in Bastrop was filled beyond capacity Sunday, March 22, 2026, as members and visitors gathered for the church’s first-ever Family and Friends Day program. Pastor Rev. David Campbell said the event exceeded expectations, with a standing-room-only…