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Category: Covid-19

News and information about the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020

Black Educators across state found ways to adjust after COVID

April 6, 2023April 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Covid-19

By Candace J Semien / Jozef Syndicate Shreveport—Deandria Burris sits in front of brown cabinet doors. Four small posters display math terms in bold colors, scribble lines, and doodles. Her disposition is friendly even though it is the end of…

Black educators, COVID-19, Josef Syndicate

Black educators across state remember early days of COVID

March 30, 2023April 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Covid-19

By Candace J Semien  You may not remember March 9, 2020–the day Louisiana recorded the first COVID-19 infection. However, engrained in the memories of many Louisiana teachers is Thursday, March 12, 2020, the day Governor John Bel Edwards declared a public health…

Black educators, COVID

COVID is still lurking in Ouachita; 163 cases, two deaths this month

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News, Covid-19

Has the number of Coronavirus cases in our area declined? As churches, business, clubs and entertainment centers in our area reopen, many residents are ignoring the fact that the deadly disease still exists in Ouachita Parish. Many restaurants have replaced…

COVID, Ouachita Parish

Covid claims Shelisia Kelly, 34

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Covid-19

Local residents are mourning the death of well known Gospel Singer who died recently. Kelly, reportedly died at St. Francis Medical Center after suffering from complications associated with Covid 19. She was 34 years. She was a well known praise…

Shelisia Kelly

Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Covid-19

Local churches are being asked to host vaccine clinics to help fight the spread of the Covid-19 virus.    Community activists are running up against stone walls trying to get churches and others to help raise community awareness about the…

Alicia Calvin, Covid-19 virus, Marie Brown, vaccine clinics

Monroe man dies in Texas after taking COVID vaccine

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 Free PressCovid-19, Deaths

Funeral services were held last week in Dallas for a prominent Monroe man who reportedly died from complications associated with a COVID 19 vaccine. Services were held for Dr. Louis Glover last week. According to family members, Dr. Glover took…

COVID vaccine, Dallas Texas, Dr. Louis Charles Glover, Monroe Louisiana

Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 Free PressCovid-19, Submissions

Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get…

COVID-19, Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

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Katina Gaston, Ibra Williams, Debra Moore, Kaliena Timber, Jasmine Warren, Antwan Montreal Gilbert, Nanette Brothers, Ruby James, Alecia Thomas-Davis, April Jackson, Timmie Jackson. (8)
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On this day in 2017 William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (8)
On this day in 2017 George William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (8)

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Our City – Our Community: Black History is under attack

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Hattie Mcgraw McClanahan, wife of Dr. G. McClanahan “Got Milk?”

By Garry Blanson What a way to begin this week's article! Well,…

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