The City of Monroe has submitted a pre-application to the state for $2 million to address an erosion problem at the end of White, Pippin and Barlow Streets in the Booker T. Washington Community. The city made its revisions only…
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Bill to require financial literacy in schools on quick path to passage
A bill requiring all Louisiana high school graduates to be financially literate has passed the state legislature and will soon become law. The bill is HB103, sponsored by Representative Nicholas Muscarello, and co-sponsored by over 100 legislators, including Senator…
Funeral service Saturday for activist, Gloria Walker, 70
This Saturday, the Monroe community will say farewell to a woman who was a voice for the disenfranchised for over 20 years. Funeral services for Gloria Walker, 70, will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Liberty Christian Center.…
Ten scholars get $1,000 Hampco scholarships
Ten local scholars have received $1,000 scholarship from Hampco, Inc. a local non-profit organization, thanks to the efforts of Senator Katrina Jackson. Pictured are nine of the ten HAMPCO, Inc.’s 2023 $1,000.00 Scholarship Recipients. From left to right: Zelmarcus South,…
Joey Bass services set for Saturday
Funeral services for Joey Nadine Bass will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Ms. Bass, 36, died May 24th. Her services will be under the auspices of McFarland Funeral Home. Her…
Carroll High Magnet School announces its 10th Annual Medical Magnet Pinning Ceremony
Carroll High Medical Magnet Program hosted its Tenth Annual Pinning Ceremony on May 9, 2023, which was held in the auditorium. The guest speaker, Dr. Ashanti Franklin-Jones, Associate Program Director and Director of Clinical Education for ULM Doctor of Physical…
Our Rich Black Heritage: C.O.R.E in Monroe
By Garry Blanson Please travel back in time with me to the “Historic Happenings” that took place in Monroe, Louisiana during “The Summer of 1964.” In April 1963, John Reddix (D.D.S.), president of the local NAACP chapter (and a leading…