For years, the darkness along Highway 165 was more than a mere absence of light—it was deadly. Pedestrians crossing the poorly lit 3.5 mile stretch were often invisible to drivers until it was too late. The dangerous circumstances claimed one…
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Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown
By Julius Brown 6th Grade Black Tie Guys Hey there, readers! Julius Brown here. This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a kid these days. You know, the joys, the struggles, the video games…
Snaps of the City
Between August 29th and September 4, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Grambling State makes history as first HBCU in the U.S., only institution in Louisiana with a Digital Library
The sun shined brilliantly overhead Thursday morning as Grambling State ushered in the dawn of a new age and era with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the institution’s new Digital Library and Learning Commons. A space to…
Nate Jennings named Extension Agent at LSU AgCenter
Bryan Nathaniel (Nate) Jennings began his new position as the LSU AgCenter’s Extension Agent for Richland and Ouachita Parish on August 1. He is originally from Oak Grove, LA where he completed his elementary and high school education. He then…
Community mourns death of Dr. Phedra Brantley
The Monroe community mourns the passing of Dr. Phedra Brantley, a respected leader and advocate for education in the region. Dr. Brantley, who served as the Director of Human Resources for Monroe City Schools, school principal, and teacher. Dr. Brantley…
Plans underway to Charter Neville High School
Sources close to a planning group have confirmed that efforts are in progress to convert Neville High School into a charter school. The transition is expected to be initiated this October, with the school potentially becoming a Type 3 charter…