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Black NELA representatives push variety of bills in legislative session

April 16, 2026April 23, 2026 Free PressBreaking News

As the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session hits its midpoint stride, a powerful coalition of Northeast Louisiana lawmakers is successfully navigating a complex slate of bills through the Capitol, ranging from judicial funding and hospital oversight to the modernization of the…

Black NELA representatives, House Bill 86, Northeast Louisiana lawmakers

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April 9, 2026April 16, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between April 2 and April 8, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.

Snaps of the city, Social media

I-20 Board shocked as city chief officer described himself as a racist, vowed not pay black company

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 Free PressBreaking News

City’s number 2 man, Morgan McCallister vows not to pay Black Company headed by Alven Square, until an attorney general opinion says its O.K. even if he will be seen as a racist, “then I’m a racist.” Though no one…

Alven Square, I-20 Board, Morgan McCallister, Rev. James Jackson

Roslyn Downs celebrates life thanks to Liver donation from her brother

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Free PressBreaking News

For Roslyn T. Downs, the month of April represents a profound intersection of life-changing news, the miracle of birth, and the enduring power of a “village” that refuses to let her walk alone. As the nation observes National Organ Donor…

liver donation, Roslyn Downs

Student protests shine light on year-long frustration with Shelling at Carroll High

April 3, 2026April 7, 2026 Free PressBreaking News

On the surface, the protest at Carroll High School this week looked like a dispute over a dance team’s name. But as the “Million Dollar Girls” moniker was shelved by the district to appease a “firestorm” of criticism, the students…

Carroll High School, Principal Dr. Cassandra Shelling, student protests, Superintendent Sam Moore III

Carrollette’s captain, Talayisha Amourr, explains student unrest at Carroll High School

April 2, 2026April 6, 2026 Free PressBreaking News

The following was posted to social media by Talayisha Amourr, a 4.0 senior at Carroll High School in response to the student unrest at Carroll High School. She is the present captain of the Carrollettes. It is the full text…

Carroll High School Carrollettes, Carrollette's captain, former coach, Jessica Wade, Talayisha Amourr

Bill naming section Highway 173 after Dr. Harry Blake sails through house

April 2, 2026April 1, 2026 Free PressBreaking News

A move to honor one of Louisiana’s most influential civil rights leaders is gaining significant momentum in the state legislature. House Bill 129, authored by Representative Daryl Joy Walters, proposes to rename a section of Louisiana Highway 173 in Caddo…

Dr. Harry Blake Sr Memorial Highway, Highway 173

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