Alphonso Gibbs, Jr., LCSW-C, LICSW Men’s Health Network The six weeks encompassing Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively called “the holidays”—are for most a magically unique time of year, filled with holiday carols, reunions, displays of colorful lights, love, and affection,often…
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Veteran Day Celebration
U.S. Veteran C. L. Charles and Minister Kaye Honeycutt were at the Veteran Day Celebration November 10, 2018 -hosted by Chennault Aviation Military Museum in Monroe, LA.
Exclusive interview with Bishop T.D. Jakes
“If I reach back far enough I can touch my own family slavery in a very personal way.” – Bishop T.D. Jakes By: Michael H. Cottman – Urban News Service Dallas – Inside a provocative exhibit about Thomas Jefferson…
Rep. Hunter keeps promise nets 3.5 million dollar highway
Rep. Marcus Hunter, amid growing concerns for the safety of the citizens of District 17 who travel HWY 165 So, lobbied Governor John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Secretary of transportation and development Shawn Wilson to fund a highway safety street…
Judge Felicia Toney Williams becomes the first female African American chief judge of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal
Judge Williams, who in 1992 became the first woman elected to the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal, was sworn in on October 4, 2018 as the north Louisiana appellate court’s first female chief judge. A ceremony to honor Judge…
AT&T contributes $30,000 to the Urban League of Louisiana
Contribution helps support 125 students in the 9th-12th grades with developing important skills, attitudes and aptitudes to help their transition from high school to college. AT&T* has announced it is contributing $30,000 to the Urban League of Louisiana as part…
Pelican State Credit Union to host free kids bike race
Monroe, Louisiana – Pelican State Credit Union is hosting a FREE Kids Bike Race on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Monroe, Louisiana. This completely free family event is open to the public, and all participants ages 12 and under are…