By Garry Blanson “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” -Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. While people are getting past the public assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah, “I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM EVERYONE ABOUT TWO HORRIFIC INCIDENTS THAT…
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Charlie Kirk left legacy of hurtful and divisive words
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves across the nation. At just 31 years old, Kirk’s life was violently ended, leaving his family, colleagues, and supporters in grief. As a community newspaper, we must be clear: violence…
Birthdays September 18th – September 24th
September 18-Shenkia Hartwell, Dorothy Tucker, Roshanda Richarson, Tammy Lawrence, Shalivia Christopher, Virginia Howard, Henry Manning, Shunta King, Dereilial Wilson, Marquita Pimpton-King, Kyrah Osteen, Phyllis Yearby. September 19-Gertrude Myles, E.L. Barnett, Jr., Ursula Saulsberry, Lillian Harris, Tyrone Harris, In Loving Memory…
Spotlight on Excellence:Archonette President Leah Taylor
At the recent Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Youth Auxiliaries Awards Ceremony, Archonette President Leah Taylor has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She received five prestigious honors: –Sisterhood…
Snaps of the City
Between September 11 and September 17, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Progress, not perfection
By Rusty Potter In the game of basketball, there is no such thing as a ten-point shot. You can’t walk onto the court and expect one miraculous play to put you ahead. The truth is, the scoreboard is built on…
Monroe City School Board: August 5, 2025 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower DriveMonroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTESThe Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The meeting was…