Between June 18 and June 24, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Category: Events
Grambling State University’s Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship earns national recognition for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Grambling, La. – Grambling State University’s Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship received national recognition from the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable on June 5, 2026, earning the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation during the Roundtable’s annual…
New Light Baptist Church honors Chris Lewis for Community Service and a Big Heart
New Light Baptist Church proudly recognized Chris “Big Man” Lewis with the Servant’s Heart Award in appreciation of his unwavering commitment to serving others and making a positive impact throughout the community. Known for his compassion, generosity, and willingness to…
Memorial service for Harold P. Gibson, Jr.
The family of Mr. Harold P. Gibson, Jr. announces that a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 200 S. 22nd & Wood Streets, Monroe, Louisiana 71203. Reverend Eddie…
Snaps of the City
Between June 11 and June 17, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
I-20 Board hires Lexing
The ongoing dispute between the Interstate 20 (I-20) Development Board and Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis took a significant legal turn Friday, when it unanimously voted to hire renowned civil rights attorney Carol Powell Lexing to help force the mayor and…
Jamie Mayo resigns as head of OIC
Former Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo has officially resigned from his longtime leadership role with the local Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) program, marking the end of a pivotal era for the community organization. Mayo has stepped down both as the head…