The NAACP State Convention will be meeting in Monroe this weekend to discuss and debate issues that confront African-Americans across the nation and the state. The NAACP is the oldest Civil Rights organization in the nation. Its courtroom battles in…
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Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. appointed Director of Alumni Affairs at Grambling State
Grambling State University Hires Alumnus to Join Institutional Advancement Team? Grambling, La.– Grambling State University President Rick Gallot announced the appointment of alumnus and California native Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. as its Director of Alumni Affairs. Reeves has more th…
Carroll takes homecoming tailgating to another level
Tailgating at a high school homecoming is a big event that draws hundreds of alumni to local school events each year. However, the tailgating events sponsored by Carroll High School Alumni have grown phenomenally over the years. This ye Log…
I hate reading but I have to do it
By: Cadence Wright There are school books I already don’t like. Some books are cool and interesting but most of them aren’t. I like it better when the teacher reads it because a few of the words are words I…
Willson says Sheriff won’t help city schools with deputy costs
There are school resources officers in city high schools this year, but the parish sheriff’s office was criticized last week for not pitching in to help. City School Board President Bill Willson spoke at a community forum last week, sponsored…
Churchman, Anzell Calloway dies at 53
Noted churchman and singer, Anzell Calloway died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He was 53. Calloway, loved by thousands in the Monroe community for his upbeat spirit, and concern for others, despite the fact that he was…
Freedom Fund Banquet 2018 to be held
The NAACP Louisiana State Conference, is hosting its annual convention and training conference in Monroe, LA., on Thursday, September 20-22, 2018, on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). This year’s the Log in to read…