Family, friends, and colleagues gathered on Saturday, December 9, 2023, to pay their final respects to Daisy Marie Franklin, a dedicated veteran support worker of Wossman High School. The funeral service was held at Jesus Holy Temple in Monroe, Louisiana,…
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered on Saturday, December 9, 2023, to pay their final respects to Daisy Marie Franklin, a dedicated veteran support worker of Wossman High School. The funeral service was held at Jesus Holy Temple in Monroe, Louisiana,…
The Monroe community mourns the loss of Corine Denise Jackson, who passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 41. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Greater Free…
The Monroe community mourns the loss of Corine Denise Jackson, who passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 41. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Greater Free…
The African American community in Monroe is at a crossroads, with its future heavily dependent on the effectiveness and integrity of its representatives in government. For too long, the Southside of Monroe has been neglected in city planning, with former…
By Gary Blanson The Negro essayist, novelist, and playwright James Baldwin once said, “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” As we’re about to exit 2023…
By Rusty Potter Grit is a mindset, a relentless pursuit of a long-term goal despite obstacles. It is the fuel that keeps the flame of ambition burning, even in the face of setbacks. Grit is the extra ounce of perseverance…
