Jackson, Ms.– The City of Jackson and volunteers from as far as Monroe, Louisiana, have come to the aid of residents living without running water at the Blossoms Apartments, a complex owned by Monroe businessman Tony Little. At a recent…
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Robert Wright among hundreds of top church musicians in Atlanta gathering
Robert K. Wright, Minister of Music at New Light Baptist Church in Monroe, was among hundreds of musicians, choir directors, and gospel enthusiasts from across the country who gathered in Atlanta for the 92nd Annual Session of the National Convention…
Five residents remembered in funerals on the same day
Services for five area residents were held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in separate locations throughout Ouachita Parish. Willie Jewel Cotton, 90, of Monroe, was honored in a funeral service at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She died on July…
Snaps of the City
Between July 24th and July 30, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Brown launches water drive for residents of Little’s apartments in Jackson
Community activist L. Marie Brown has launched an emergency water relief campaign for residents of the Blossoms Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, after water and power were reportedly shut off for more than 40 families this week. In a live video…
Shelling, Hanks named high school principals here
Two of Monroe’s high schools will begin the new school year with new leadership at the helm. Rev. Sam Moore III, superintendent of Monroe City Schools, announced last week the appointments of new principals for Neville High School and Carroll…
NAACP freedom fund banquet highlights achievements
The Monroe Civic Center was filled with celebration, remembrance, and resolve on Saturday evening as the NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Banquet. About 100 guests gathered for the occasion, including Mayor Friday Ellis, members of the Monroe City Council,…