Achievements

October 18, 2018 0

Dr. Young named Woman of Distinction 2018

“I have come this far by faith, leaning and depending on the Lord.” Angela Nichols-Young is a successful product of Lake Providence, Louisiana. She was a very interesting baby, full…

Achievements

October 4, 2018

Shell reigns as Miss Wossman

Photos By: Kita Wright Larriuna Shell was named Miss Wossman and is reigning over Homecoming activities this week at The Wossman High School. Shell is a senior honor student at Wossman.…

Crime

November 1, 2018 0

He choked her, did she try to run him over? Both charged

Did she try to kill him or did he try to kill her? They have disputing claims; they both went to jail,…

Events

October 25, 2018 0

Man makes 11 fake loans; jailed for felony theft

An employee of a local finance company proved he knew how to make loans, except the loans he made were fake and…

Birthdays

November 8, 2018 0

Birthdays November 8th – November 14th

November 8-Joseph Knights, Jr., In Loving Memory of Pearlieh Cornelius, Tommy Powell,…

Birthdays

November 1, 2018 0

Birthdays November 1st – November 2nd

November 1-Mark Reed, Bobby Kyles,Sr., Karen Brown, In Memory of Bertha Square,…

City School Board

September 27, 2018

Board members admit they never consult parents about major decisions

Four members of the Monroe City School Board revealed that they never…

Education

September 27, 2018

Gant announces opposition to New MLK in flood zone, sparks discussion

Should the school board spend $16 million to relocate Martin Luther King…

Events

October 28, 2018 0

Harris – Davis marry in double ring ceremony

It was wedding bells for Ordreika Harris and Willie Davis Saturday evening as nearly 200 friends gathered to share the moment. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were united in holy matrimony…

Weddings

October 18, 2018 0

Britton & Holmes wedding held

Alexis Britton and Kerrico Holmes exchanged wedding vows at the Monroe Civic Center Saturday, Oct Log in to see photos and read the remainder of this story. Download the…

Events

September 8, 2018

Popped the Question

When it comes to proposals and surprises, Russell Barnes decided to join the long procession of men who take a knee in unexpected ways. In front of a host of…

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…

Business

March 29, 2018

Services Saturday for Sullivan Harris, Pharmacist

Funeral services are set Saturday for veteran businessman Sullivan Harris who along with Wilford Smith, began a successful pharmacy partnership that lasted 40 years. Harris and Smith opened Log in to…

November 8, 2018 0

Services set for Min. Ezell Harris

Funeral Services for Min. Ezell (Ezra Wright) Harris under the direction of…

Deaths

November 8, 2018 0

Black women work very hard

By: Cadence Wright Last week I wrote about hard working men. This week it’s about women who work hard. I…

New Neville Fieldhouse named for “Coach Rankins”

Tuesday’s election introduced winners, losers!

Woods: “Junk Man Joe” Dies

Russell “Big Fish” McFarland murdered

Carroll to end season as academic champions