Anytime someone visits from outside of Northeast Louisiana, I recommend they visit the places that make our community unique. What could be more unique than a huge purple building right in the middle of Monroe? This very special place is the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum (NELACM), and it has quickly become essential in developing the core skills of Monroe’s children. …
Growing up in Monroe, Louisiana, has not always been easy for me. My sister and I were raised by a single mother. Living in income-based housing helped relieve some of our financial burdens. It also helped guide us toward our successes today. My family and I are one of thousands of individuals that have been positively impacted by our Pelican …
Stephens Media Group, or SMG, in Monroe, Louisiana, is a radio broadcast company that also specializes in digital and social media advertising. Their company owns several radio stations in North Louisiana including Sunny 98.3 (KZRZ) FM and Rock 106 (KXRR) FM. As a regular participant in many local give-back events, SMG does a fantastic job of spreading happiness throughout the …
Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana, Inc., is a non-profit organization that caters to bettering the Caddo Parish community and its people. They primarily focus on helping people overcome challenges to build or sharpen life skills, find jobs, and grow their careers. I remember my first time meeting Human Resources Director A.J. Brundrett and how warm and open she was to …
Being from Louisiana, seafood is an essential part of our diets (my condolences to those that have any fish allergies). Louisiana’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico makes the process of getting fresh, quality seafood to your kitchen table almost seamless. The joy of my life is being in the kitchen preparing great meals for my family and friends. Sometimes, …
