By Garry Blanson While I was lying down, it was brought to my remembrance that there was a book “Published in 1930” by the Douglas Loan Company Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, titled, “Who’s Who in Colored Louisiana.” By the…
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No more rubber stamps, “A new way and a new day” for city council
Tuesday night, the Monroe City Council took significant and positive action to take control of the council’s agenda and force the mayor to include minority concerns in his plans for the future. By asserting their authority to shape the city’s…
Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown
By Julius Brown Riser Elementary School Yellow Tie Member of the Black Tie Guys Hey everybody! Julius Brown here with another exciting column just for you. This week, we’re diving into some cool topics that I think you’ll love. Let’s…
Birthdays July 11th – July 16th
July 11-Marilyn James, Cookie Outley, Jaquicia L. Baker, Roderick Gipson, Jr., Debra Adams Carroll, Jonicque Ellis, Shanna Brule, In Loving Memory of Reggie Jackson, Chris James, JoNicque Tims. July 12-Q’Juanisha Z. Benson, Trinia Robinson, Natia Price, Veronica Harris, Linda Price,…
“The message has not changed…”
By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, Blessings to you! My prayer for you is that God continues to keep and give you peace during the seasons of your lives. I humbly submit to our Everlasting, Eternal, and Endless Savior, Jesus…
Congratulations on your scholarship
“Rep. Pat Moore congratulates Cur’Dericka Rice, Richwood High School graduate and District 17’s recipient of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.”
Death Notices for the week of July 8th
Joy West, 45, transitioned from this life on July 2, 2024 in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…