Anna Reed, left, was sworn in as a new member of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Monday night. Reed replaces Pat Moore who was elected as State Representative in recent elections. Reed was congratulated Monday night by her friend Marie…
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Stop the violence event ends with brawl, gunshots
When a man using the Facebook handle “Dee White” posted a flier on his page encouraging the public to come to the Charles Johnson Park Saturday for a Stop the Violence event he had no idea that the event itself…
Two locals making campaigns their business
K-9, Brown leading “goto people” for campaign street soldiers As election day nears many will focus on candidates for public office, but behind the scenes, in most local elections there are two individuals that organize “foot soldiers” for various…
SEDD to spend up to $250,000 to beautify unused crosswalk
Will spending up to $250,000 for a facelift to the Renwick Street overpass boost economic development in South Monroe? That was the main topic of discussion of the South Side Economic Development Board of Commissioners Monday. Charles Theus, executive…
Juneteenth celebration draws support from across the community
By Brea Joiner Even though Juneteenth is the day that changed Africans in America forever, three days marks the charm. United Minds of Joint Action (UMOJA), Rays of Sonshine and C.H.R.I.S.T Association hosted their 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration as a…