When Aline Mitchell was born in 1915, the world was a different place. She was a bubbling baby with bright eyes and a toothless grin. One hundred and four years later, she’s still bubbling with spirit, and has all of…
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Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates
The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast and a ceremony, where graduates gave expressions and received gifts for their numerous accomplishments. Graduates from left to right include 1st Lady Virginia Howard, Psy.D. & Th.D. (Psychology…
Former Crips Gang member earns GED in Los Angeles
“My aim to detour At-Risk-Youth away from gang life & criminal activity” My name is Rashan “S-Dog” Williams and I stand before you at the ripe age of 42. I am a proud native of Los Angeles, California where I…
Supreme Court forces Jefferson to give suspect life sentence
Judge Larry Jefferson apologized for giving a man a life sentence; called it a miscarriage of justice prompted by the system’s desire to whip a black judge in line It’s unusual that a judge will go to bat for a…
Did comments before city council get Skipper fired?
James Skipper is concerned about improving conditions in South Monroe. On occasion, he addresses the Monroe City Council to point out areas that need improvement. Recently, he spoke before the council and rattle off a long list of areas he…
So many ways to get around
By: Cadence Wright One thing that makes living in the city great are the many ways to get around in the city. Sometimes, people have to drive a long way from where they live to where they work. By the…
Wossman High School class of 1973 announces 2018 & 2019 Academic Scholarship recipients
The Wossman High School Class of 1973 is pleased to announce the 2018 & 2019 recipients of the WHS C’73 Annual Academic Scholarship: Miss Indya Janelle Lusk, class of 2018; and Miss Ja’Onna Jones, class of 2019. Indya is the…