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Category: Achievements

Monroe man named Sr. Vice-President of Ebony Magazine Publishing

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Since 2004, Podcasting has emerged as the world’s premier platform for online news, social commentary, and personal audio blogging. Prior to the launching of Apple’s iPod in the early 2000s, audio journalism was limited to talk radio and syndicated news…

Ebony Magazine Publishing, Walter Jonews

Freemont Promoted

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Congratulations to local educator Orlando Freemont who was recently promoted to the Central Office of the Parish School Board. Freemont, an ordained minister, and pastor, will be the new Supervisor of Safety and Security. Congratulations!

Freemont Promoted

Braxton Jackson among scholars at Black Male Summit

June 16, 2022June 23, 2022 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Monroe’s Braxton Jackson was among those recognized as a Reginal F. Lewis Scholar during ceremonies at ULM this week. The ceremonies were reported by the Natchitoches Parish Journal which published the following report: Two students from each of the University…

Black Male Summit 2022

Wossman 2022 class graduates

May 12, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News, Community News

After four years of struggle, study and hard work, the Wossman High School Class of 2022 received its diplomas to the applause of family and friends as Cold Spark flames… Log in to see photos and the remainder of this…

graduates, Wossman High School Class of 2022

Eleven Debutantes presented

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Eleven charming Debutantes were saluted in a tea held Sunday at the Monroe Civic Center. The eleven will be presented in December in a Cotillion sponsored by the Les Martinique Lady’s organization. Presented in Sunday’s tea under the theme Exquisite…

Debutantes, Les Martinique Lady's organization

Rev. Judge Sharp elected Pastor of Zion Traveler Baptist Church

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Zion Traveler Baptist Church has a new pastor, Judge Alvin Sharp. The church announced the election of the Honorable Reverend Alvin Sharp as it pastor on Social media this week. Reverend Sharp is an ordained Baptist minister. He briefly served……

Rev. Judge Sharp

Congratulations on your win Mekhi Nelson

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Congratulations to 19-year-old Mekhi Nelson. Mekhi participated in the NPC Louisiana Open Championship Saturday, July 10, 2021, where he won 1st place in Men’s Physique Teen, 2nd Place in Men’s Physique Novice, and 3rd Place in Men’s Physique Open. Mekhi…

Mekhi Nelson, NPC Louisiana Open Championship

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75-year-old Oak tree snaps in rain storm

Mayo makes another public appearance at ribbon cutting

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

Mrs. Katherine Brown Hubbard elected as new president for Zeta Amicae

Mt. Canaan Baptist Church to host the First Harry Blake Social Justice Empowerment Conference

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
James Sampson, Robert Bridges, Ma'Cari Kemon Byrd, Joseph Crodell Chisley, Sarah Hammond, Deodis Powell Sr., David Mock, Jamila Moore, Demetra Wilson, Melvin McNeal, Annie Rucks, Louvonia Allen, James Evans, In Loving Memory of Carol Tarver, Danny Lester "PapaDan" Wilson, Paris Pritchard, Brittany Pritchard, In Loving Memory of Matilda Moy, Oma Lyons, Brian A. Thomas (6)
Local History
This week in 2010 Mayor Jamie Mayo announced that Greg Smith would be the head of the City's Beautification Department. (13)

Editorials

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward C. Berry

By Garry Blanson Let me tell you about the Negro Businessman who…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Rebecca Lee Crumpler

By Garry Blanson During my recent research into Black History, I found…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Philip Anthony Payton, Jr.

It has been reported that back in 1920, Harlem, New York was…

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