While some areas of our community experienced flooding over the weekend, the swift and coordinated efforts of our city officials and workers prevented what could have been a far more devastating situation. Mother Nature occasionally reminds us of her awesome…
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Girls’ prom dresses, is there a line we should not cross?
High school proms mark a rite of passage, a night where teens cap off their youth in style. Fashion has evolved—modest gowns and basic suits have given way to bolder looks. It’s no shock that students push boundaries, expressing their…
Black Tie Guys travels to learn about Presidents in 2025
The Black Tie Guys, an award-winning youth mentoring program, are making headlines with their comprehensive study of American government and presidential history in 2025. Easily recognizable in their trademark black tuxedos and yellow fedoras, the young scholars have been focusing…
Our Recommendations for the March 29 Ouachita Parish Ballot
On March 29, voters in Ouachita Parish will face a critical decision as they cast their ballots on four constitutional amendments and several property tax renewals. These measures will shape the future of our parish and state, affecting everything from…
Districts should protect teachers from student led “career terrorism”
Some students engage in a form of “career terrorism.” When it happens, teachers face irreversible reputational and professional damage. This is not about protecting bad teachers or dismissing genuine cases of misconduct. Schools must maintain high standards for professional conduct,…
New state education plan raises the bar for schools, we must plan now
Louisiana schools, especially high schools, should be aware that Louisiana’s new educational accountability system, aptly named Grow.Achieve.Thrive. (GAT), will replace the current LEAP 2025 Accountability Program in the 2025-26 school year. For many schools, this will be a game changer…
Free Press to live stream Historic Black History parade Saturday
The Free Press is set to bring Monroe’s rich African-American history into the digital age this Saturday with a professional live stream of the annual African-American Heritage Parade. Commentators Publisher Roosevelt Wright, Jr. and L Marie Brown will provide live…