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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

Several city school teachers, students test COVID positive

September 24, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

It’s been kept hush-hush for fear of creating a panic, but teachers and staff at several Monroe City Schools are on alert because reported COVID cases at city schools. It’s being kept quiet, but at least one senior staffer has…

COVID, Monroe City Schools, Ouachita Federation of Teachers, teachers

Monroe City schools to open August 26th

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

The Monroe City Schools has released its reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year. The district’s reopening plan is as follows: Wednesday, August 26, 2020, is the first day of school. PRE-K to Grade 6, will attend school on campus…

COVID, Monroe City Schools

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The Lighthouse Church lights up the season with funding to local organizations

GSU Vice President Penya M. Moses selected as Judge for Region 7 National Moot Court Competition

In Loving Memory of Johnell Reginald Moorhead – “Reggie”

Attorney Elizabeth G. Pierre receives honorary doctorate at Grambling State Fall 2025 Commencement

Grambling State names College of Business in honor of Thomas and Joyce Moorehead with $10M partnership

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Black Tie Guys distribute Thanksgiving Blessings to Local Families

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --James Henderson, Jr., William Johnson, Michael Jackson, Veronica Brown, Johnny Blakes, Beulah Goldman, In Loving Memory of Henrietta Smith, Rose Carin, Wena S. Davis, Mel Conway, In Loving Memory of Jo Ann Williams, In Loving Memory of Corey Bernard Jenkins Swayzer, Anthony Tugler, In Loving Memory of Larry Wade. (8)
Local History
This week in 2015 the community mourned the death of Joseph Miller, Jr. head of the Miller Funeral Home Companies. (10)

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  • Removal of MLK and Juneteenth, but adding Trump’s birthday to Park Holidays isn’t patriotic
  • The Spirit of Giving Should continue after the Holidays
  • 2026 will be a game changer for school standards

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Wharlest Jackson Sr., Former Treasurer of the Natchez, Mississippi Branch of the NAACP

By Garry Blanson "Before Black People Die, We Multiply" – Garry Blanson…

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Our City, Our Community

By Marie Brown Well... It's that time of year again when Christmas…

December 4, 2025 1

Our Rich Black Heritage: Burg Jones

By Garry Blanson “The Colored Man Who Once Owned Multiple Properties on…

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