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Category: Achievements

NAACP freedom fund banquet highlights achievements

July 24, 2025August 5, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

The Monroe Civic Center was filled with celebration, remembrance, and resolve on Saturday evening as the NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Banquet. About 100 guests gathered for the occasion, including Mayor Friday Ellis, members of the Monroe City Council,…

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

Carroll Graduate wins Emmy Award for SU Band film

June 12, 2025July 17, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

A team of Southern University students, including Monroe native Verbon Muhammad Jr., has made history by winning a prestigious Emmy Award at the 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards in New York City on May 20, 2025. Their documentary, The Hidden…

Emmy Award, HBCU marching band, The Dream Team, The Hidden Sport, Verbon Muhammad Jr.

Pittman highlights 2025 Wossman year in Valedictorian address

May 15, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

The Monroe Civic Center arena was filled with pride and excitement, on 5/13/2025 as Wossman High School celebrated its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony. Family members, faculty, and community supporters gathered to honor the achievements of this year’s graduating class,…

graduates, Kailey Pittman, Wossman High School

Jovial Nicholas Nelson reflects as 2025 Ouachita Valedictorian

May 15, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

The Fant-Ewing Coliseum at the University of Louisiana Monroe was filled with excitement and emotion Tuesday evening as Ouachita Parish High School honored its graduating Class of 2025. Family members, educators, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the culmination of…

graduates, Nicholas Nelson, Ouachita Parish High School

A journey of academic excellence

May 15, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

It is with Great pride and joy that we, the family of LaTronna J. Hill-Cooper, extend our heartfelt, abundant love for you on an outstanding and immaculate congratulations on your brave, exceptional, and remarkable accomplishment. You are the true meaning…

LaTronna J. Hill-Cooper

Gary achieves milestone

May 8, 2025May 15, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Congratulations!! Gary M. King Jr., 2025 Ouachita Parish High School Graduate!

Gary M. King Jr.

Black Tie Guys assess next steps toward success

April 10, 2025April 17, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

The Black Tie Guys took another important step in their journey of self-improvement and academic excellence during a personal evaluation session held at the Powell Recreation Center on Monday, April 7th. Every six months, members of the Black Tie Guys…

academic excellence, Black Tie Guys, Powell Recreating Center, self-improvement

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