The ProWorks Productions/Free Press Mother’s Day prize winner enjoys life and was floored by her unusual but queenly Mother’s Day gift. Peggy Creech has accomplished a lot in her life; she’s endured a lot as well, but she enjoys every…
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Ethan Honored
Ethan Wright, a 5th grade student at the Mayfield Elementary School in Slidell was among students honored at the school’s recent honors program. Ethan was honored as a PTA Star student and was honored with a literary achievement award. Ethan…
Truevine welcomes Stonewall Hunter, Jr. as its new pastor
The legendary Stonewall Hunter, Sr., the late pastor of the Truevine Baptist Church, left big shoes to fill when he died over two decades ago in a train accident, but this week the congregation welcomed his son, Stonewall Hunter, Jr.…
Anna Reed was sworn in
Anna Reed, left, was sworn in as a new member of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Monday night. Reed replaces Pat Moore who was elected as State Representative in recent elections. Reed was congratulated Monday night by her friend Marie…
Time Travelers studying up
Student participants in the Top Gun Time Travelers Program were studying hard Saturday as they learned more about Louisiana’s History. The Time Travelers study government, history, and leadership, from elementary school through high school graduation. They travel to all 50…
Stop the violence event ends with brawl, gunshots
When a man using the Facebook handle “Dee White” posted a flier on his page encouraging the public to come to the Charles Johnson Park Saturday for a Stop the Violence event he had no idea that the event itself…
Stewart named as police youth coordinator to target youth crime
Jason Stewart will coordinate the city’s youth crime prevention program, without a staff or budget. The City of Monroe rolled out its program to deter youth violence Thursday, announcing the appointment of Jason Stewart as the city’s youth services coordinator.…