Monroe’s own Ronnie Cail, a well-known barber and familiar face in local theater circles, is stepping into his biggest on-screen role yet in an upcoming feature film titled I’ll Still Love You. The 90-minute drama is being produced by Blues…
Category: Achievements
Ray James selected for Leadership Georgia Class of 2026
Atlanta, GA – The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce Ray James, from Monroe, LA, has been selected for the organization’s Class of 2026.Ray James, a 2007 graduate of Richwood High School, will participate in the year long…
Angel Reese walks her own runway, good for her
When Angel Reese stepped onto the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway on October 15, 2025, she didn’t just make history—she made a statement. The 23-year-old Chicago Sky forward became the first professional athlete to grace the iconic stage, blending athletic…
Former Monroian making strides in Detroit
A woman with roots on Powell Avenue in Monroe, where her family once owned a local cleaning shop, is now making waves in Detroit as one of the region’s most influential nonprofit and education leaders. Tonya Adair, a Grambling State…
10/18 Model crowned Miss Freshman at GSU
When Johniah Miller was crowned Miss Freshman at Grambling State University, the applause reached far beyond the campus; her modeling coach, Robert Wright, director of the 10/18 Modeling Clinic, celebrated with her. For over five years, Wright has trained young…
Oscar winner is now “Rev. Denzell Washington”
Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington has added a new accolade to his illustrious career, one that transcends the silver screen: the title of Reverend. On December 21, 2024, Washington received his minister’s license during a heartfelt ceremony at the Kelly…
NAACP Monroe-Ouachita Branch honors 2025 high school scholarship award recipients
The Monroe-Ouachita Branch of the NAACP held it’s 2025 annual high school scholarship award presentation during its August21, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting held at Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center in Monroe, LA. Four high school students accompanied by their parents…