Achievements

June 4, 2020

Congratulations on your degree

Congratulations are in order for Hometown native Fredrick L. Scott, the son of James & Shirley Scott, Monroe, LA. He recently received his J.D. degree from Southern University Law Center…

Achievements

May 21, 2020

Sisters finish at top of High School and Elementary classes

Two sisters shared honors this week after graduating with others from separate schools. Debra and Clarissa Isaac both finished at the top of their classes at Wossman High School and…

Crime

August 20, 2020

Tew brings formal charges against cop in brutality case

The officer accused of abusing a homeless man and kicking him in the face has been formally charged, sidestepping a grand jury.…

Breaking News

August 13, 2020

Twin remembers murder of brother by W. Monroe Police

It was 45 years ago, before cell phones and police body cams that the family of Kenneth Ray Sampson mourned the death…

Birthdays

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Birthdays September 18th – September 23rd

September 18-Shenkia Hartwell, Dorothy Tucker, Roshanda Richarson, Tammy Lawrence, Shalivia Christopher, Virginia…

Birthdays

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Birthdays September 10th – September 17th

September 10-Irvin Gyer, Betty Davis, Gwendolyn E. Davis, Lula Washington, Andrec'ya Harris,…

Weddings

February 7, 2020

Neal/Jones wedding held

Michael Jones and Dalphynie Neal were married on Sunday 02/02/2020 at Greater Free Gift BC at 1 pm with Bishop Rodney Mcfarland, Sr, officiated followed by a reception at their…

Weddings

December 29, 2019

Nicole Seay – Quincy Danztler begin new year as newlyweds

Wedding vows were exchanged recently between Nicole Seay and Quinzy Dantzler giving the new couple a chance to start the new year as man and wife. The double-ring ceremony was…

Weddings

December 20, 2019

Rodgers – Diarse wed in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged for Wilnisha Denise Rodgers and James Willie Diarse, Jr. They united in a double ring ceremony at the Fabulous Tab-A-Torium in Monroe, officiated by the Reverend…

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Death Notices for the week of September 14th

Walter Williams, 73 of Monroe, LA Laborer died September 4, 2020. Service…

Deaths

September 17, 2020 0

Celebration of Life of Walter “Dick” Williams

Drive thru visitation will be Thursday, September 17, 2020, from 12 -…

Deaths

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LORD! Are your African Americans, other minorities and elderly children being used as guinea pigs for Coronavirus experiments?

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture Reading (Psalm 71): In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be…

After 40 years city begins dumping, burning on old site without EPA approval

Vidrine gets contract extension, despite continued failure of Southside schools

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Announcement

Grambling State University names Director of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

Appeals court says suit over “two-toned” hair can proceed