When asked what her secret is to living 100 years, she took her time and responded with a question: “What is the greatest commandment?” Then she answered, “To love the Lord, thy God with all thy heart and with all…
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Blacks expected to rally for Edwards as protest over Trump
“Souls to the Polls push aims to turn out the Black Vote for Governor Edwards” Black groups across the state have been waging a vigorous attempt to encourage black voter participation in the November 16th Gubernatorial election in the state.…
Black authors on display at Louisiana Book Festival
Several African-Americans were among the presenters and exhibitors at the Louisana Book Festival at the state capitol. The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library was the sponsor of the 16th annual festival, held in downtown Baton Rouge…
Governor Edwards asks Democrats to early vote prior to Trump rally
As the Secret Service makes preparation for the visit of President Donald Trump to Monroe, Governor John Bel Edwards is making his rounds in Monroe talking with voters and working to get out the early vote in Northeast Louisiana. President…
Trump coming to Monroe, Black leaders not happy
Sources in the Louisiana Republican Party confirmed Thursday, that President Donald Trump is scheduled to come to Monroe on November 6th. The President, according to the source, is scheduled to come to Monroe to rally Republican voters to support Eddie…
While city discusses violence, two more shootings occur
Even while city leaders conducted a meeting about growing violence in the community, the shooting of the week was underway in South Monroe. The shooting incident involved two men who shot at each other and two people were wounded. According…
Richwood lighting tax plan raises concerns about cost
There is a dark section of Highway 165 between Winnsboro Road and Richwood High School that has caused several accidents and deaths over the years. Next month Richwood voters will decide whether or not to tax themselves to light up…