Several African-Americans were among the presenters and exhibitors at the Louisana Book Festival at the state capitol. The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library was the sponsor of the 16th annual festival, held in downtown Baton Rouge…
Category: Achievements
Quentin Holmes named interim GSU Police Chief
Grambling State University officials announced Friday that Dr. Quentin Holmes has been appointed the institution’s new Interim Chief of the University Police Department and Special Advisor to the COO for Public Safety. “Dr. Holmes’ continuous leadership has helped consistently grow safety and the student…
Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates
The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast and a ceremony, where graduates gave expressions and received gifts for their numerous accomplishments. Graduates from left to right include 1st Lady Virginia Howard, Psy.D. & Th.D. (Psychology…
Wossman High School class of 1973 announces 2018 & 2019 Academic Scholarship recipients
The Wossman High School Class of 1973 is pleased to announce the 2018 & 2019 recipients of the WHS C’73 Annual Academic Scholarship: Miss Indya Janelle Lusk, class of 2018; and Miss Ja’Onna Jones, class of 2019. Indya is the…
Child’s Play Graduation held
Child’s Play II Child Care & Development Center held it’s Annual Graduation Ceremony Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the Monroe Convention Center. Child’s Play II is located at 209 N. 18th Street, Ronnie L Traylor, Owner, Naomi Gholston, Executive Director,…
Video of Blind man making free throw, seen by millions
David Turner has been 100% blind for six years. When he took a family dare and scored a free throw basket without assistance, the video was immediately shared around the world. The Turners are from Monroe but now live in…
Washington misspelled “Salvageable” in round three
Bre’Ann Washington was on pins and needles this week as she sat among 562 top spellers from around the world ready to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Washington, from Robert E. Lee Junior High in Monroe, felt her…