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“Black Sugar” fad takes off as orders soar

December 12, 2019 0
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Free Press releases 2020 Black Business Directory

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Hundreds of seniors turn out for Jackson-Tew party

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

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

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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…

Crime

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

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

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…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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

Deaths
December 12, 2019 0

“A Political Angel”

By Former State Representative Willie Hunter, Jr. Earnest Lee Frank “Deano” Dean…

December 5, 2019 0

Death Notices for the week of December 2nd

Aline Cleveland, 86 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died November 27, 2019. Services…

Spiritual Insight

December 13, 2019 0

LORD, we mourned the smaller number of chairs at our Thanksgiving tables

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for…

December 13, 2019 0

Make an investment in yourself

By Rusty Potter Warren Buffett is an American investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is considered to be one of the…

December 5, 2019 0

Success requires payment in advance

By Rusty Potter The people who are the most successful in life are the ones who create their own opportunities.…

November 27, 2019 0

“The world hates you because of whose you are”

By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If…

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From Our Past

Deputy Harry Cain retires

The Apple Vs Samsung War will never end!

Loyalty is hard to find

Kids don’t have to wait to be rich!

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --James Henderson, Sr., Elousia Boatner, Y’Wante James, Icy Mattox, Eric Lawrence, Latonia Parham, Winona Lewis, Fernando Jones, Decondria Abraham, Tennaro Boyd, Christian J. Smith, Charrica Shaw, Courtney Parker. (2)

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  • There is something wrong with the state letter grade system

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