SUMMARY: A town hall meeting in El Dorado focused on improvements to Mattocks Park, part of the first Parks and Recreation community input meeting. The event aimed to engage residents on park safety, lighting, and interactive elements. Key speaker Michael Rogers emphasized the importance of safety measures and visibility, advocating for a foundational level of lighting across all city parks. The goal is to enhance park usability for the community, allowing recreational activities for all, regardless of program participation. Additional meetings will follow to further discuss improvements for other parks in El Dorado.

El Dorado host meeting to discuss Mattocks Park

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SUMMARY: WGNO is highlighting women in the New Orleans community throughout March, culminating in the announcement of “New Orleans’ Most Remarkable Woman 2025” on April 1, 2025. They recently checked in with 2024’s honoree, Dawn Bradley-Fletcher, CEO of the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter, who shared her recent transition to a larger facility to better serve community needs. Expressing gratitude for her recognition, she emphasizes the importance of inspiring others and creating opportunities. Bradley-Fletcher also enjoyed a VIP trip to Los Angeles, fostering connections with fellow women leaders and encouraging future honorees to embrace their impact.

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SUMMARY: President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, emphasizing his accomplishments during his first six weeks back in office. He claimed that his administration achieved more in 43 days than most administrations in years. The speech received a warm reception from Republicans but a cold one from Democrats, with Texas Rep. Al Green interrupting and being escorted out. Trump discussed tariffs, border security, and Russia’s war with Ukraine. He endorsed reducing government size and promoting economic growth. The speech also focused on the renewal of the American dream, with Trump actively involved in writing and editing the speech.

The more than 90-minute address added up to a defiant sales pitch for the policies the promised during his campaign and leaned …

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