The LSU Board of Supervisors convened on February 21, 2025, to highlight academic advancements and student achievements across the university system. Among the recognitions was the posthumous awarding of degrees to three students, a tribute to their dedication and academic…
Funeral services for Cleo “Bub” Jefferson were held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Saint Joe Baptist Church. Born November 24, 1947, to the late Bobby and Sarah Johnson Jefferson in Monroe, Louisiana, Jefferson was the tenth of…
In a thrilling finale to the 2025 LHSAA Girls’ Marsh Madness State Tournament, the Wossman Lady Cats secured their fourth consecutive state championship, solidifying their status as a Louisiana basketball dynasty. The game took place on Friday, March 7, at…
Former Monroe City Schools Superintendent Brent Vidrine was arrested and booked into the Ouachita Parish jail on Friday, marking his second arrest related to alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as superintendent. Friday’s arrest stems from an October 2024 grand…
A 20-year-old Southern University student and beloved marching band member collapsed and died following a violent hazing ritual conducted by members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, according to investigative sources. Making matters worse, police are reporting the frat members conjured…
Amidst the glow of smartphone screens, members of the Black Tie Guys mentoring program gathered Monday night to master an analog challenge: the game of checkers. Roosevelt Wright, Jr., program director, emphasized the timeless value of strategic board games, telling…
At Neville High School, two teachers are proving that education goes far beyond textbooks and test scores. Courtney Wallace and Rachel Gray are not just teaching math and English—they’re changing lives. Wallace, the founder of Boom Youth Fraternity, leads a…
