By Kendra N. Jones Gears up for 100 kids summer initiative to help mentor at risk youth Bastrop, LA- March 9, 2018 – The McNeal Foundation, a foundation geared towards impacting positive change through volunteer and relief efforts…
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Links participate in Read Across America Day
In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, members of the Monroe-Grambling Chapter of The Links, Incorporated participated in National Read Across America Day at Cypress Point Elementary School in Monroe. This activity was held on Friday, March 2nd. Chapter members LaVerne…
Mr. Andrew Young visits New Vision Learning Academy
The faculty, staff, and students of New Vision Learning Academy had the distinct pleasure of hosting the Honorable Ambassador Andrew Young, Jr. as a guest speaker on February 28, 2018. Ambassador Young spoke to the students about the importance of…
Town of Richwood Minutes: February 15, 2018
Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 15, 2018 Members In Attendance (When meeting called to order) Alderperson Simeon Profit Alderperson Donald Richard Alderperson Leola Keys* Alderperson Wysinger Cleveland entered after roll call. The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting…
Echols reveals new water plan, softer on the wallet
Councilman Micheal Echols says his plan, produced by city consultants, will generate same money but be softer on the pockets; ten years instead of five. If Micheal Echols has his way, there might be a water rate increase,…
Schools are shifting into “Teach the test” mode, non-testable information is off limits
In a week or two, many local public schools will be shifting into “Test Preparation Mode.” That means that the regular instructional pace will be halted or slowed to a snail’s pace while the teachers switch to preparing students for…
Charles Thomas fired as Civic Center Director?
“It’s Political” comment to one customer may have sparked city hall push to oust one of the mayor’s most loyal supporters and employees. Charles Thomas, director of the Monroe Civic Center, is waiting on the outcome of an administrative…