Achievements

November 27, 2019 0

Calvin Walker named vice-chancellor at SU-Ag Center

Baton Rouge, La. – Calvin R. Walker, Ph.D., has been named the Executive Vice-Chancellor and Director of Department: Agriculture, Research and Extension Center Special Projects at the Southern University Agricultural…

Achievements

November 14, 2019

Black authors on display at Louisiana Book Festival

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…

Police Arrests

November 21, 2019 0

Woman accused of Hit and run in August, arrested for DWI Wednesday

A woman who was arrested for hit and run driving in August was arrested again Wednesday on charges of DWI. Police arrested…

Breaking News

October 31, 2019

While city discusses violence, two more shootings occur

Even while city leaders conducted a meeting about growing violence in the community, the shooting of the week was underway in South…

Birthdays

December 12, 2019 0

Birthdays December 12th – December 18th

December 12-Charletta Douglas, In Loving Memory of Cleophus Williams, Harold Langford, Seronia…

Birthdays

December 5, 2019 0

Birthdays December 5th – December 11th

December 5-Stephanie L. Collins, Rekalia Foster, Keith E. Moore, Jr., Terry Lexing,…

Education

November 7, 2019

Wossman, Neville praised as “A” city schools, many others struggling

The State Department of Education released school letter grades this week, showing…

Achievements

July 3, 2019

Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates

The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast…

Weddings

October 14, 2019

Andersons unite in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Parkview Church of Christ between Debblyn and Vernesha Anderson. The couple united in a double-ring ceremony at the church. …

Weddings

May 16, 2019

Ayesha & Robert Zimmerman’s happily ever after wedding

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, April 27, 2019, between Ayesha and Robert Zimmerman at Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe, La. Minister Tontae Ard performed the ceremony. The elegant reception was…

Events

April 20, 2019

Drumgole-Jackson exchange vows in Tabatorium ceremony

April Drumgole became the bride of Calvin Jackson on Saturday night April 20, 2019 at The Tabatorium. Guests watched as The Reverend Pernell Ford performed the ceremony which included a…

Deaths

December 12, 2019 0

“Black Sugar” fad takes off as orders soar

Free Press releases 2020 Black Business Directory

Hundreds of seniors turn out for Jackson-Tew party

Gilbert, Wright, Mayes honored by book club at ULM event

Ellis, others, to brainstorm ideas about failing Southside academics at meeting