By Rusty Potter The back-to-school season is more than just a time of transition. It’s a gateway to a world of opportunities an education offers. The benefits of a good education extend far beyond the classroom. It shapes the student’s…
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Ouchita Parish Police Jury: July 24, 2023 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023 AT 5:32 P.M. The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a…
Ouachita Parish Police Jury: July 10, 2023 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 AT 5:36 P.M. The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular…
Saturday services set for John Pierce
Funeral service for John Pierce, retired manager/funeral director of Miller’s Funeral Home, will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 3:00 pm in the Alice Mae Chapel of Miller’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, August 18, from 2:00 pm…
Death Notices for the week of August 14th
Betty Wheeler, 64, transitioned from this life on Monday, August 7, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the chapel of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday,…
Carl Calloway dies, 58
Funeral arrangements are pending for Carl D. Calloway, Sr. Mr. Calloway, an ardent supporter of efforts to improve Carroll High School as a booster and Alumnus, died on August 14, 2023, at the age of 58. Services are being handled…
“The Chair” is the new symbol of Black resistance to racism
In Montgomery, Alabama, a viral video capturing a tumultuous brawl on a dock has sparked a global phenomenon, with one specific segment transcending viral status to become an emblem of black resistance against white aggression. This particular clip showcased black…