Grambling, La. – Grambling State University’s Leisure Studies Program continues to hold a distinctive place in higher education as the only program in Louisiana accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). Housed in…
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Tuskegee University founded by Booker T. Washington, raising dress code standards
The university founded by Booker T. Washington says enough is enough. Beginning this fall, the university is tightening its dress codes so that its students look like professionals in training rather than something else. Tuskegee University is doubling down on…
Birthdays July 30th – August 5th
July 30-Vertha Bledsoe, Brenda Harris, Edward Baker, Jr., Atron Wilson, Quanique Kyles, Glenn McKinney, Jr., Stephanie Renae Toston, Jasmine Bilton, Charles Ballard, Stanqueena Johnson, Jackie Kidd, Ashley Johnson, Verbon R. Muhammad, Sr., Johnny Bass, Romessia Lewis. July 31-Andrea F. Wofford,…
Sparklight awards $4,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to East Carroll Community Action Agency
Lake Providence, La. — Low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities in East Carroll Parish will receive essential support through a $4,000 grant from leading internet and mobile provider Sparklight®. Awarded through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, the grant will…
Remembering Travis Butler: Grill Master, Carroll Booster, Mayor of Booker T, Deacon, Husband, Father
The Booker T community and Carroll High School are joining the Butler family in mourning the loss of a local legend. Travis Butler. Travis, who was a mainstay of community spirit, faith, and local flavor, passed away last week, leaving…
Chris Lewis officially announces his candidacy for Monroe City Marshal
West Monroe Businessman Chris Lewis officially announced his candidacy for Monroe City Marshal in the November election. He will be seeking to unseat incumbent Marshal Robert Cherry. In his announcement, Lewis cited his years of service as a licensed private…
City breaks ground on expanded and improved parking lot project for the Powell Neighborhood Center
The City of Monroe officially broke ground Monday, July 27, on a $441,000 renovation and expansion of the parking lot at the Powell Neighborhood Center, launching a long-awaited infrastructure update aimed at improving safety and accessibility in the area. According…