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Black Tie Guys have varying views Presidential choices

October 31, 2024November 21, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Members of The Black Tie Guys, a youth mentoring program run by Tab-N-Action, Inc., recently shared their opinions on the upcoming presidential election. Though none of these young men are old enough to vote, their engagement with current events demonstrates…

Black Tie Guys, Election, Presidential choices

Muhammad’s Council landslide win seen as a Southside victory

May 2, 2024May 27, 2024 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

In an election that captured the essence of grassroots mobilization and community advocacy, Minister Verbon Muhammad’s victory in the Monroe City Council race on April 27 is a story of unexpected triumph and profound change. Muhammad’s community-driven campaign swept 11…

Election, Juanita Woods, Min. Verbon Muhammad Sr, Rev. Rodney McFarland Sr., Southside, victory

Southside future tied to the election of Verbon Muhammad

April 11, 2024May 27, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a…

District 5 City Council, Election, South Monroe, Verbon Muhammad

Muhammad council support taking shape

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Free PressBreaking News

Verbon Muhammad will face incumbent council member Kema Dawson in a run-off election next month. Despite a well financed campaign funded mostly by wealthy Republicans, Dawson failed to get a majority vote from her heavily black Democratic district. Saturday, Muhammad…

Election, Kema Dawson Robinson, Mondrian Douglas, Verbon Muhammad

Tension over election disrupts NAACP meeting; Brown in tears

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

The regular meeting of the N.A.A.C.P. abruptly ended Thursday night after tempers flared, resulting in accusations, shouting, and one woman stepping outside in tears. As the Ouachita Parish Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. met at the Benoit Recreation Center for its…

Election, NAACP meeting

NAACP to elect officers in Saturday balloting

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

  NAACP members across the nation will elect new officers Saturday, thousands of local branches conduct elections for leadership of one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious civil rights organizations.   Locally, the Ouachita Parish Branch will choose from…

Election, Lynnetta Whitehurst, Marie Brown, NAACP, Rev. Ambrose Douzart

Tew, Cherry win election in local balloting

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

A solid block of support from African-American voters in both Ouachita and Morehouse parishes made the difference for District Attorney Steve Tew, giving him another four-year term as District Attorney. Tew defeated challenger Mennon Campbell.    Overall, Tew e… Log…

Election, Robert Cherry Jr, Steve Tew

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --April McLaurin, Arthur Woods, Jeffrey Brown, Jr., Gabrielle Griffin, Brenda K. Blunt, Ashley Ellis, Dorothy Amos. (7)
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On this day in 2008, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to open Best Buy in the I-20 economic development district. (17)

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Our City – Our Community

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Our Rich Black Heritage : The Former Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Strong support for retaining Mrs. Sonya Giles Fields as Principal

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