Miller Company hosts breakfast for Carroll football scholars saluted as champions Members of the Carroll High School football team were treated to a special breakfast salute last week, noting the most of the 47 members of the team were honor…
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Being on TV is harder than it looks
By: Cadence Wright Reality shows are the most popular shows on TV. The Kardashians is the longest running reality show. It’s about Kim Kardashian and her rich family. The Little People of Atlanta follows the life of short people. The…
Creech wins Mother’s Day contest, gifts and glamour shoot
As mothers across the nation prepare for honors, one special mother will be honored in with a combination of gifts courtesy of local black businesses. Peggy Creech, a local single mom, was selected for special gifts this week in a…
Three Black Queens, that’s Black Girl Magic
By: Cadence Wright For the first time in American History, there are three Black Queens. Miss America, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA are all Black women. I’ve heard women talk about Black Girl Magic” but I never really understood…
The New Members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
The Monroe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, an international, not-for-profit, public service organization, has a bold history of philanthropy and service to Monroe and surrounding communities. Chartered in 1955, the chapter has over 60 years of promoting…
Let’s rename Easter: “Resurrection Day”
By: Cadence Wright Sunday, I watched an Easter production of Jesus being crucified and carrying the cross. It was at my church, Household of Faith, in New Orleans. Like most kids, I thought Easter was all about candy and eggs…
Louisiana makes the best products in the world
By: Cadence Wright This summer, my Paw Paw, is going to take me and the boy scouts around the state for our annual Summer Trip. We will travel to Monroe and Shreveport. Then, we will travel across South Louisiana ending…