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2019 Esther Nike Award recipient

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

Gwen Amelin, Past State President of the Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women and Chaplain of the local Monroe-West Monroe Chapter, is the 2019 recipient of the Esther Nike Award. This award is presented annually by the state organization…

Gwen Amelin

Fifth Annual Community Baby Shower to be held Sunday

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

The Monroe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority is sponsoring the fifth annual Community Baby Shower on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the St Francis Conference Center – 418 Jackson Street (across from…

Fifth Annual Community Baby Shower

True Vine announces President’s Day Gospel Skate

February 8, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

True Vine Gospel Skate: True Vine B. C. Youth Ministry is sponsoring a President’s Day Gospel Skate – Skatetown from 6:30-8:30. Contact Annie Booker for ticket prices at (512-8563), Event Coordinator or any True Vine Youth Leaders. Tickets also available…

Gospel Skate, True Vine Baptist Church

Radio Broadcast for Mount Olivet has been interrupted

February 8, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

Mount Olivet Radio Broadcast on Magic 97.3 on Sundays’, 1:30-2:15 p.m. has been interrupted because the Station is off the air. We are searching for another station to air our programming. In the interim, you may tune in via www.majic97monroe.com…

Mount Olivet Radio Broadcast

Blue Cross shares tips to keep the beat going for American Heart Month

February 8, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

Baton Rouge, La. – February is American Heart Month, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is promoting awareness of heart disease and how Louisianians can delay or prevent it. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for…

American Heart Month, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Blue Cross Foundation seeking Louisiana “Angels” for $25,000 Grant Award

February 8, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

Angel Award® program accepting nominations through April 12 (Baton Rouge, LA) – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2019 Angel Award® through Friday, April 12, 2019. Now in its 25th year, The…

Angel Award program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation

The Spirit of Caldwell Black History Program to be held

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

In 1986 President Ronald Reagan designated and signed into law February as National Black History Month.  Since then the nation has used the month to remember the important contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. HEROES would like to…

Spirit of Caldwell Black History Program

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