Lizzie Mae Sharpe King, age 90, of Lithonia, Georgia and formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. A devoted homemaker and cherished member of her family and community, Mrs. King lived a full and graceful life,…
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Services held for Robert Jones, 78
Robert Lee Jones, 78, of Gonzales, Louisiana, a retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant, passed away on April 2, 2025. A proud veteran, loving father, and faithful friend, Mr. Jones was known for his strength, discipline, and unwavering love for…
Our City Our Community!
By Marie Brown Keep LA. Beautiful (KLB) and the office of the Lieutenant Governor launched a “Love The Boot” campaign from April 5-13, 2025. There were litter removal and many beautification projects throughout the entire state of LA. Local individuals…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Rev. Avery C. Alexander, New Orleans Civil Rights Icon
By Garry Blanson Well, well, well, whata’ you know? According to an Associated Press article from November 16, 1960, it was reported that “U.S. Senator Russell Long of Louisiana” actually urged the State Legislature to “consider abandoning the public school…
It rained hard, some places flooded, but city workers deserve praise
While some areas of our community experienced flooding over the weekend, the swift and coordinated efforts of our city officials and workers prevented what could have been a far more devastating situation. Mother Nature occasionally reminds us of her awesome…
No Boss, No Problem
By Rusty Potter Have you ever watched an ant at work? It’s one of the smallest creatures on earth. It stays busy from sunrise to sunset, always making progress. And here’s the amazing part – ants have no boss. No…
Town of Richwood: April 4, 2025 Minutes
Public Hearing Meeting Minutes April 4, 2025 9:00 A.M. Members In Attendance: The Town of Richwood met for a Public Hearing Meeting on April 4, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the Richwood Multi-Purpose Center, 2710 Martin Luther King Drive, Richwood,…