Brenda Scott (2nd from right) gets her exercise on a regular basis. On Sun shiny days she can be found walking through the Reneick Neighborhood with one or more of her seven children, 27 grandchildren or three great great grandchildren.…
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Former Miss Monroe, AKA places 2nd at Miss Louisiana Pageant
The finals of the Miss Louisiana Pageant were held last night at the W.L. “Jack” Howard Theater at the Monroe Civic Center. Jo Hilliard, a recent Nursing major graduate of University of Louisiana at Monroe, won 1st Runner up out…
New Vision Academy teacher honored for 10 years of Miss Louisiana pageant service
Last night at Miss Louisiana 2017 preliminaries, Miss Monroe Pageant director Gaundhi Kline was honored for ten years of service to the Miss Louisiana Organization. Miss Monroe Pageant began in 2009 and Kline has been instrumental in the operation since…
Former Bengal Belle selected for New Orleans Pelicans Dance Team
After recent auditions, a Monroe native will join the New Orleans Pelicans Dance Team. She will be one of the NBA franchise’s ultimate cheerleaders. Chauncey McCoy, a 2008 graduate of Neville High School and Southern University A&M College, auditioned for…
Gallot: No fee increases for GSU students
Today, during a special meeting with the Executive Committee, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University President Rick Gallot learned that tuition rates for students across the state would remain stable, however, universities could…
Juneteenth celebration draws support from across the community
By Brea Joiner Even though Juneteenth is the day that changed Africans in America forever, three days marks the charm. United Minds of Joint Action (UMOJA), Rays of Sonshine and C.H.R.I.S.T Association hosted their 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration as a…
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, INC. Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter held its Annual Scholarship & Business of the Year Luncheon
The brothers of Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter (Shreveport Alumni Chapter) held their Annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 10, 2017 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Shreveport. There were four 2017 Honorees that received scholarships based on Scholastic achievement and community…