A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in every classroom of state-funded schools, just weeks before it was set to take effect on January 1. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles issued a 177-page opinion…
Funeral services have been announced for one-year-old Kayson Amir Rasco of Monroe, who passed away on November 1, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, November 15, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at McFarland Funeral Companies, 1901 Burg Jones Lane…
Gloria Blondell Spivey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong resident of northeastern Louisiana, passed away on November 1, 2024, at the age of 67. Born February 20, 1957, in Monroe, Louisiana to Alonzo and Mattie Taylor Sr., Spivey grew up…
A historic marker commemorating the Mt. Nebo Rosenwald School was dedicated Sunday, November 10, exactly 100 years after the school first opened its doors to students in 1924. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in preserving the legacy of African…
Between November 7 and November 13, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
In a recent development, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has passed an ordinance banning the sale and distribution of Kratom, a controversial herbal supplement, in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The ban is set to take effect on…
The Neville High Bengal Belles did an amazing job of spreading Halloween cheer and showing their community spirit! This year, instead of their usual standout dance performances on the football field, the elite Neville High School dance team took their…
