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Child’s Play Graduation held

June 21, 2019 0
Community News

Carolyn’s dance recital held

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Davis placed at Carroll

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Black Baptist delegates amused at attempt to hide Pence

Breaking News

Johnson, Vidrine at odds over Davis appointment

Politics

Anti-Abortion fight in Louisiana includes area female legislators

Attorney LaKeisha J. Johnson announces she is running for Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court

School Board with Black super majority to take over

Cooper’s bid to overthrow Douzart as NAACP leader put on hold

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Achievements
June 21, 2019 0

Child’s Play Graduation held

Child’s Play II Child Care & Development Center held it’s Annual Graduation Ceremony Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the Monroe Convention Center. Child’s Play II is located at 209 N.…

Achievements
May 30, 2019 0

Video of Blind man making free throw, seen by millions

David Turner has been 100% blind for six years. When he took a family dare and scored a free throw basket without assistance, the video was immediately shared around the…

Crime

Crime
May 27, 2019

Drunk Driver didn’t know Trump, booked for DWI

A woman who says she was not drunk when stopped by police, made police really suspicious when they asked her one question…

Events
May 17, 2019

Man booked for murder of friend, bloodstains on wall, ceiling

A Monroe man has been booked on charges of second-degree murder after he came to the Police Department and reported that he…

Birthdays

Birthdays
June 20, 2019 0

Birthdays June 20th – June 26th

June 20-Dorlisa Mayfield, Annette Powell, Martin Richardson, Aircinia Jones, Amiya Renee Hudson.…

Birthdays
June 13, 2019 0

Birthdays June 13th – June 19th

June 13-Toni Qualls, Tasha Lister, Lois Price, Renarda Andre' Williams, Ronald Bradley,…

Education

Achievements
June 21, 2019 0

Child’s Play Graduation held

Child’s Play II Child Care & Development Center held it’s Annual Graduation…

Breaking News
June 20, 2019 0

Davis placed at Carroll

By: Robert K. Wright Former Wossman principal, state’s top high school principal,…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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…

Events
December 15, 2018

Jackson, McNeal wed in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, December 15, 2018 between Bryan Jackson and ReQuil McNeal. The couple exchanged vows during a double ring ceremony at the Olive Branch Baptist Church in…

Business News

Business
February 22, 2019

SEDD’s Million-Dollar tax plan nixed by Bond Commission

It’s back to the drawing board for the Southside Economic Development District after the State Bond Commission turned down its request to hike taxes in South Monroe pending a resolution…

Business
April 4, 2018

Casino Bill Introduced by Hunter, may hit bumps

Private meetings between Theus and owners of Diamond Jack Casino could wreck Monroe plans as Legislators fear possible snatch and grab motive behind secret meetings.    Rep. Marcus Hunter introduced a…

Deaths

June 21, 2019 0

Services set for Clifton Leo Taylor, Sr.

Services for Clifton Leo Taylor, Sr., will be held Saturday, June 22,…

June 21, 2019 0

Funeral Services for departed Vietnam Veteran Jerry Brown set

Services for Jerry Brown will be held Friday, June 21, 2019, at…

Spiritual Insight

June 20, 2019 0

True Sunday morning worship comes from within where God’s Spirit resides

By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture: …The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceived that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshipped…

June 20, 2019 0

Failure is not an option

By: Rusty Potter Thomas Edison was an American inventor. He developed many inventions that influenced life around the world. He…

June 13, 2019 0

“The enemy meant it for bad, but God meant it for good”

By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: Now Saul was consenting to his (Stephen’s) death. At that time a great persecution arose…

June 13, 2019 0

Thank You our Triune God for the turning graduation tassels from right to left

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear our Triune God (Father), Son (Jesus Christ) and Holy Spirit, Thank You for the movement…

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Married Kevin and Jennifer Ward – 2016

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From Our Past

Carolyn’s dance recital held

My Dad likes the 90s, he can keep them

Community Health Fair held

Ro Wright and sons featured on new Reality TV Series

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Domonique Cooper, Marvin Rolland, LaTonya Danyelle Elmore, Christopher Wade, Arneice Dorsey, Leatha Mansfield, Bernestine Wilson, Tahj Sanders, Jasmine Pittman (3)
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Arneice Dorsey, Leatha Mansfield, Domonique Cooper, Christopher Wade, Bernestine Wilson, Tahj Sanders, Jasmine Pittman. (1)
  • Local History
  • On this day in 2015, Damian "Gravedigga" Harris and Chasity Davis were married on the Downtown Monroe riverfront. (4)
  • This week in 2015 the community mourned the death of Abraham Bowie, Jr. the state's first Black State Trooper. His memorial service was held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. (4)

Editorials

  • Vidrine’s contract should not be extended
  • We’ve been dumped on so much, we distrust most politicians
  • Reps. Jackson, Moore abortion stand is morally right, even if politically incorrect

Poll: What is your opinion of school letter grades

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