Johnell Reginald Moorhead, 65, a caring, giving, and beloved brother, has been called home to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born, the youngest of three children, to the late John Moorhead and the late Carolyn Moorhead Kennedy on…
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Attorney Elizabeth G. Pierre receives honorary doctorate at Grambling State Fall 2025 Commencement
Grambling, La. – Grambling State University awarded Attorney Elizabeth Guillory Pierre the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony, celebrating a life defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to expanding opportunity across North Louisiana.A…
Donnie Anderson announces new arts program “Streets2Stage” for children
For nearly a decade, Donterrio “Donnie” Anderson has been a familiar name in Monroe’s creative circles—a playwright, actor, and storyteller whose stage productions have touched hearts and sparked conversation. After announcing in 2023 that he would no longer stage additional…
Snaps of the City
Between December 4 and December 10, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays December 11th – December 17th
December 11-Rodney Horne, Georgene Manady, In Loving Memory of Herbert Harris, Jr., Lisa L. Hannibal, Joyce Simmons, Jere’ Williams, Melvin Hicks, William Mason, Thomas Wyatt, Annie Marie Johnson, Margaret J. Newman, Wilma Phillips, KeAndrea Reed, Bresscotty Bracy, Jr., Stanley Kelly,…
Let His light shine through you
By Rusty Potter Christmas lights are everywhere this time of year. We love lights because they brighten the darkness. They remind us that Christmas is a season of hope. Jesus is the light of the world. Whoever follows him will…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Wharlest Jackson Sr., Former Treasurer of the Natchez, Mississippi Branch of the NAACP
By Garry Blanson “Before Black People Die, We Multiply” – Garry Blanson It saddens me dearly when I think about all of the Black people who were killed at the hands of police in America — those who were innocent…