Residents of Monroe, Louisiana, faced a tumultuous evening as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, unleashing powerful winds, torrential rain, and widespread flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:00 PM CDT…
Last week, Calvary Baptist Church, a beacon of both spiritual and social activism, celebrated its 76th anniversary. Despite its humble beginnings, the church’s impact on the spiritual, economic, and political landscape of Ouachita Parish has been profound and far-reaching. Founded…
Early voting has begun in Ouachita Parish for a single ballot item broken into two parts, that asks voters to more than double what they presently pay for public health for a while to provide funds to build and operate…
Property owners in Ouachita Parish may not have noticed it, but it has become costly to pay property taxes late; in fact, some late payers could pay as much as $200 per delinquent property under new tax collection rules. One…
The War against poverty and the promotion of economic development of African-Americans in Ouachita Parish began just after slavery; it continues today as new generations continue the fight with varying degrees of success. Today, three Black community-controlled entities fight poverty…
The fate of the Head Start program in Ouachita Parish is hanging by a thread as the government decides whether to renew the local contract. Head Start is operated by Prime Time Family Reading, Inc, based in New Orleans.…
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…
