Between May 14 and May 20, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Category: Events
Graveside services set for Darnell Watson
Family and friends are pausing to reflect on the life of Leroy Darnell Watson, Sr., who passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was 72 years old. Mr. Watson’s passing marks the end of a long chapter in a…
Grambling State University to recognize three highest-ranking graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement
Grambling, La. – Grambling State University recognized three highest-ranking graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Annia Brianna Shelton, Wymeko Williams, Jr., and Nyic’Quavayion Willis each…
Workman’s Comp Judge Brenza Irving Jones announces retirement
After more than three decades of continuous service on the bench, Judge Brenza Irving Jones has announced her retirement from the Office of Workers’ Compensation, District One East in Monroe. Her retirement will officially take effect on May 30, 2026.…
Wossman honor grad saluted by family
The family and support village are rallying to congratulate Zachary Dwayne Crockett on his graduation from Wossman High School. For Zachary’s family and his extensive support village, his success is the proud product of years of dedication, academic excellence, and…
Louisiana Senate passes 5-1 map that eliminates one black congressman
The Louisiana Senate on Thursday moved to dismantle the state’s short-lived dual-majority-Black congressional districts, passing a new map that effectively restores a Republican-dominated 5-1 split. While the shift carries profound racial implications, GOP leadership is framing the move through a…
Snaps of the City
Between May 7 and May 13, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.