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  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Meet Louisianans for the community, for justice, for health, for education, for culture. Meet the People for 2021 In the Issue
  • [ March 8, 2021 ] Coalition applauds medical RFP following inmate deaths Baton Rouge
  • [ March 7, 2021 ] LSU suspends two athletic officials for mishandling of sexual assault Education
  • [ March 4, 2021 ] James Penny ex-director of GSU TV Center, broadcast professor dies Feature
  • [ March 4, 2021 ] ‘Nurturing Our Roots’ session features women ancestors, March 9 Events
  • [ March 3, 2021 ] Southern University celebrates 141 years, March 8 -12 Events
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Month: October 2020

Baton Rouge

Without Ms. Forrest, there would be no CareSouth

October 31, 2020 News Editor 0

New clinic is named in honor of former Capitol City Family Health Center CEO CareSouth Medical and Dental held the grand opening of the Rose V. Forrest/ CareSouth Pediatrics and WIC Clinic, 3324 Florida St., in […]

Baton Rouge

Boo! With the Krewe parade, festival to take over Scotlandville Oct 31

October 27, 2020 admin 0

Phi Gamma Sigma Youth, Inc. Sorority along with Metro Councilwoman Chauna Banks and Scotland Saturdays invites everyone to kick off Boo! With the Krewe! Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 31, 2020, 12noon-6p.m. The parade, will […]

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Community-La

With COVID rates better than other states, Louisiana cases continue, may spike

October 26, 2020 News Editor 0

Newly released data from the White House shows that Louisiana is having fewer new COVID cases than other southern states. According to the data, Louisiana has the lowest number of per capita cases among any […]

Drum Roll

Ambassador Chad Barnes Jr. raises funds for OLOL Children’s Hospital, patients

October 24, 2020 admin 0

Every year, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals chose a champion to serve as the ambassador for their local hospital. For Baton Rouge, that champion is Chad Barnes Jr, the 2020-2021 CMN Ambassador for Our Lady of […]

Baton rouge

Farewell, Clyde Jude Chustz

October 23, 2020 News Editor 0

Clyde Jude Chustz Clyde Jude Chustz was born on September 2, 1940 in Lakeland, La., as the sixth child of Evelyn Amar and Lawrence Chustz. He relocated to Baton Rouge at age ten. Clyde left […]

In the Issue

KaMauri Harrison, 9, takes fight to stay in school to the state legislature

October 22, 2020 Jozef Syndicate 0

Sitting on Governor John Bel Edwards desk is a historic act that creates school policies for virtual learning in Louisiana and allows students who have been punished by their schools to appeal their school’s decision. […]

News

Read your ballot, Louisiana

October 19, 2020 admin 0

Intense get-out-the-vote momentum is growing for November third, the day we Americans will cast our votes and “claim” who we want to serve as our 46th president. For first time voters, the day has more […]

Drum Roll

Centenary College athletic director Marcus Manning chosen as executive director of Durham Sports Commission

October 17, 2020 admin 0

Marcus Manning, director of athletics and recreation at Centenary College since August 2018, has been selected as the new executive director for the Durham Sports Commission in Durham, North Carolina. Manning begins his new position […]

Drumline

Patel and Robinson join OLOL Physicians Group

October 17, 2020 News Editor 0

Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group welcomed Jason Patel, MD, to its Covington clinic and Jembber L. Robinson, MD, PharmD, MBA, to its Slidell clinic. Dr. Patel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate […]

obituary

Farewell, Mary Ellen Fondel Semien

October 15, 2020 News Editor 0

Mary Ellen Fondel Semien Mary Ellen Fondel Semien was born on August 10, 1935, to Rosa Beatrice Williams and David James Fondel Sr. Mary Ellen, was the sixth child born to this union and was […]

Baton Rouge

Southern University receives $139,000 Board of Regents’ grant

October 15, 2020 admin 0

The Department of Ag Sciences will develop a virtual reality lab […]

Life

Did you receive HUD rental assistance before Hurricane Laura? You may be eligible for FEMA help

October 15, 2020 admin 0

If you were directly impacted by Hurricane Laura and live in one of the 21 parishes designated for FEMA Individual Assistance and were receiving rental assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]

In the Issue

Don’t make another mistake, Snoop Dogg, read the ballot

October 14, 2020 Jozef Syndicate 0

Intense get-out-the-vote momentum is growing for November third, the day we Americans will cast our votes and “claim” who we want to serve as our 46th president. For first time voters like rapper Snoop Dogg […]

Baton Rouge

Zetas honor breast cancer survivors with yearly celebration and wig collection

October 13, 2020 admin 0

The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Sigma Zeta chapter in Baton Rouge has scheduled its Blutiful In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Program for Thursday, October 29 at 6 p.m. Due to the pandemic, it […]

obituary

Farewell: Earl Butler

October 10, 2020 News Editor 0

Earl Butler On March 30, 1948, Earl K. Butler was born to the late Oralee Gales Butler and Eli Jack Butler in Jackson, La. went to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, September 10, […]

Baton Rouge

Dr. Michelle Dennis becomes BRCC dean of nursing, allied health

October 7, 2020 admin 0

Baton Rouge Community College has named Michelle D. Dennis, Ph.D. the new dean of nursing and allied health. In this role, Dennis will oversee degrees and certificates in the nursing, practical nursing, medical assistant, diagnostic medical […]

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News

LSU president urges students to test monthly for COVID

October 6, 2020 admin 0

In a letter to all LSU Students, interim president Tom Galligan wrote: I write to you today with a very specific request: I’m asking each of you to get tested for COVID-19 at least once a month at […]

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Health

Southern University Ag Center launches medical cannabis product line for autism

October 1, 2020 admin 0

 The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, with Ilera Holistic Healthcare today announced the statewide launch of the HOPE™ line of medical cannabis tinctures based on groundbreaking scientific research on using cannabis to treat the symptoms […]

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Community-La

Emergency rental assistance program improves for La. residents impacted by COVID

October 1, 2020 News Editor 0

The Louisiana Housing Corporation announced improvements to the Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program (LERAP) to improve access for renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 . LHC has reduced the application length and divided it into […]

Education

Tangipahoa high school students return to campus 4 days per week starting Oct. 12

October 1, 2020 admin 0

Students in grades 9-12 will have classroom instruction on the school’s campus everyday except Wednesdays for the remainder of the fall semester. High school seniors will also be required to take the ACT on their high school campus on Tuesday, Oct. 6. […]

Hammond

Dr. J.L. Garrett, Hammond’s first Black veterinarian dies

October 1, 2020 News Editor 0

Dr. Johnnie Lee “J.L.” Garrett, the oldest civil rights and community leader in Hammond, died on August 30, 2020. The veteran civil right leader was born in Newton County Texas on November 24, 1925. He […]

State

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins calls on Louisianans to come together, denounce white supremacy

October 1, 2020 admin 0

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins released the following statement calling for unity in condemning white supremacy and hate groups: “White supremacy has a heinous chapter in our history that no Louisianan wants to resurrect. When David […]

Baton Rouge

Zachary student, Kyra Griffin, wins Ronnie Edwards scholarship

October 1, 2020 News Editor 0

Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation recently selected Kyra Griffin as the 2020 Ronnie Edwards Scholarship recipient. Griffin is a recent graduate of Zachary High School where she earned a 3.6. grade point average. She is an […]

DrumRoll

  • Howard wins award
    Josh Howard wins 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Award in Advertising
    March 2, 2021 0
  • Eddie Lewis III to be a voice in national ag policy
    February 14, 2021 0
  • Author honors sister with children’s book ‘A’Tiffa’s Mystery Adventure’
    February 13, 2021 0
  • Milton becomes Tulane Law Review’s first Black editor
    February 10, 2021 0
  • Carlton Miller Arnaold Ventures
    Carlton Miller becomes director of criminal justice
    February 7, 2021 0

Community News

  • Coalition applauds medical RFP following inmate deaths
  • LSU suspends two athletic officials for mishandling of sexual assault
  • James Penny ex-director of GSU TV Center, broadcast professor dies
  • ‘Nurturing Our Roots’ session features women ancestors, March 9
  • Southern University celebrates 141 years, March 8 -12
  • Josh Howard wins 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Award in Advertising
  • Arts Council’s HeArt trail heads to Scotlandville
  • Rapper McKinley ‘Mac’ Phipps granted clemency
  • Tangipahoa names students of the year
  • VIPS brings ‘Education Then and Now’ discussion

Persons for 2021

  • Meet Lisa Batiste teaching students GRIT
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  • Meet Angela Allen-Bell, legal activist-scholar
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Maxine Crump, Dialogue on Race
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Lawanda Jackson where the mortgage resides
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet State Rep. Ted James, father, public servant
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Elizabeth Jones, capturing memories
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Chenese Lewis, bold and beautiful
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Tia Mills advocating for educators during the coronavirus pandemic
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Kayla Perkins beyond the stacks
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Bianca Plant eating God’s way
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Brandon ‘Chef B’ Williams, cooking up excellence
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Horatio Isadore, unapologetically
    January 21, 2021 0

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