By Garry Blanson There’s an old saying that I learned from my Personal Development Studies; it says,”Change your plan, but not your goal.” Whenever I think about The Underground Railroad, my mind almost instantly thinks of Harriet Tubman. Well, by…
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My Withdrawal of candidacy for city school board
To All My Constituents, Supporters, and Family I have had the pleasure of serving on the Monroe City School Board for the last four years. During that time, I put in place several policies and voting for several items that…
Woman blames Senator Jackson for Louisiana abortion ban
Dear Editor, Senator Katrina Jackson, I suppose you are happy today! You have helped to take away women’s rights in Louisiana and America. Now, any man can rape their daughter and force her to have this child! We are no…
Senator Jackson, Rep. Moore called out by rape victim on abortion ban
Editor Editor; I am really disturbed about the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe vs Wade. I hope you print my view on this subject even though it may be shocking. I am disappointed that two women that I admire…
Ouachita Parish Schools Summer Food Service Program Open Sites
The Ouachita Parish School System is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 years of age without a charge. A person of 19 years of age or older who has a mental…
“Celebrating 114 years…exemplifying excellence through Sisterhood and Service”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded on January 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. The Sorority’s 16 Founders were among the fewer than 1,000 African American young women enrolled in higher education institutions during…
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Omicron Zeta Chapter here in Monroe inducted fourteen new members into its youth auxiliary. The young ladies recited their pledge, prayer and code with might and were showered with celebratory gifts of love. Displaying…