By Garry Blanson “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” -George Santayana It appears that along with the resurgence of Jim Crow Laws in Louisiana, certain groups around Louisiana are returning to the practice of using…
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Will the whispers about chartering Neville High really happen?
The idea of converting Neville High School into a charter school has resurfaced, bringing with it a mix of hope, skepticism, and historical baggage. Neville alumni and supporters are reportedly preparing to submit a charter application by the looming August…
Kids Korner by Julius Brown
By Julius Brown Riser Elementary School Hey there, young readers! Welcome to this week’s Kids Korner. We’ve got some exciting topics to cover, so let’s dive right in! Changing Classes: A New Adventure Many elementary students are starting to change…
Snaps of the City
Between August 15 and August 21, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays August 22nd – August 28th
August 22-Henrietta L. McClanahan, Richard Myles, Faye Coffee, Roy Perre, Cynthia Giagle, Mary Singleton, Carolyn Hannibal, Orelia Ceasar, Melba Hodge, Rev. Larry Tillman, Sr., Vernon Haley, Hilton Louis, Jr., ShanTrice Norman, Kendell Simmons, Christian Gardner, Carolyn Washington, Patrick Jenkins, Dorothy…
Crabs in a bucket
By Rusty Potter In life, we often find ourselves surrounded by people who, much like crabs in a bucket, can lift or pull us back down. The “crabs in a bucket “ mentality reflects a mindset where individuals, instead of…
When a heart’s request is denied
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: …As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the…