Tag: Marie Brown

By Marie Brown Dear Neighbors, As Marie Brown, a fellow resident deeply invested in the vibrancy of our community and our city, I often reflect on how life’s journey can sometimes divert us, causing us to lose sight of our…

By Marie Brown August is upon us, and those of us who are football fans can start planning for all the fall games, including high school, college,, and professional. There is absolutely nothing like sitting in the stands on Friday…

By Marie Brown Ouachita Parish is currently flooded with yard signs all over the place. The most amazing sights are the number of billboards from various political candidates running for offices. This is a new norm because in the past…

By Marie Brown      On April 30th, I broke my foot and have been out of commission and  not physically  able to be out front and visible in the activism that I consistently do.  I am often criticized by some…

By Marie Brown        The closed congressional primary is history and candidates are preparing for the general elections in November.   Unofficial turnout in  Ouachita Parish on June 27 was only17% which was pitiful to say the least.  As we approach…

By Marie Brown The recent shooting in downtown Monroe that claimed a life and left others injured has once again left our community grieving, frustrated, and searching for answers. While we mourn for the victims and pray for their families,…