The Reverend Dr. C. Welton Gaddy came to Monroe in 1992 as the first pastor of Northminister Church, then went on to head the nationwide Interfaith Alliance.
The Supreme Court affirmed that the congressional district maps in Alabama violated the Voting Rights Act. The decision could lead to new maps in Alabama — and Louisiana.
In an unexpected ruling from the U.S Supreme Court, black voters in Alabama got a win after SCOTUS ruled in their favor over the states redistricting map.
Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission met with local leaders in Shreveport and Ruston on June 7. Amtrak will hold another meeting in Monroe on June 8 at 9 a.m. at the corner of 3rd and Desiard St.
Based on a recent survey by the U.S. News and World Report, many adults over the age of 55 are choosing convenient technologies to help them age in place - meaning they’re finding ways to help them live more comfortably as they get older.
Archeologists are working on a site in the Kistachie National Forest discovering prehistoric artifacts from thousands of years ago, and uncovering history.
The NAACP Louisiana State Conference has formally requested a national travel advisory for the state from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
“Well, some of the initial results are really showing a lot of progress. We’ve heard from parents that if they employed the tutoring during the spring semester that their children were really showing a lot of growth in school.”
The new pizza starts with a hand tossed crust, sauced with ranch and is topped with cheese, chicken breast, white onions and loaded with spicy dill pickles.
A man wanted by the El Dorado Arkansas Police Department for attempted murder has been arrested in Pine Bluff, according to a Press Release from the Pine Bluff Police Department.
Lousiana State Fire Marshal deputies are urging an increase in fire preparedness for mobility-challenged people after investigating several mobile home fires in NELA.
West Monroe Police Department responded to a call from Glenwood Hospital referencing a gunshot victim on June 6. When officers arrived, they learned the victim was shot by his girlfriend, Jalysa Franklin, during an argument.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that a section of La 147 East will be closed temporarily due to construction. The closure is set to take place on June 5 and will remain closed until June 16.
A bill to allow Louisiana residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training is dead after the author agreed to defer the bill Tuesday.
Meet Gumbo! She’s a baby north american river otter at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe. General Curator Lisa Taylor says she was rescued from a member of the public when her habitat was destroyed.
Concordia Parish Airport is receiving 229,000 through U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s Infrastructure Law. The money will be granted through the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Mayor Betty Alford-Olive of the city of Bastrop says Taylor will be a special guest at the city council meeting on Thursday, June 8. She will receive a certificate of recognition.
The Louisiana Senate gave unanimous final passage Sunday to a bill that would let the state attorney general pursue civil penalties against companies that do not comply with a law that requires pornography websites to verify the age of its users.
The Louisiana Senate passes House Bill 648 with a 29-10 vote. This would ban gender-affirming healthcare for anyone under 18 in the state of Louisiana, even if they have parental consent.
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