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New Head Coach named at Richwood

June 13, 2019 0
Breaking News

Slick residents use Collier Street as dump

Events

Jackson says over millions allocated for Monroe, Northeast Louisiana

Kids Korner

My Dad likes the 90s, he can keep them

Community News

Community Health Fair held

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

Around the Town

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…

Achievements
May 30, 2019 0

Washington misspelled “Salvageable” in round three

Bre'Ann Washington was on pins and needles this week as she sat among 562 top spellers from around the world ready to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Washington,…

Crime

Crime
May 27, 2019 0

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 13, 2019 0

Birthdays June 13th – June 19th

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

Birthdays
June 6, 2019 0

Birthdays June 6th – June 12th

June 6- Rayshawn Jackson, Vickie Hollins, Tyisha Davis, Alvin Thomas, In Loving…

Education

Education
May 23, 2019 0

Charter to help low performing elementary students, reversed

The application for the J.W. Brown Laboratory Charter school is on its…

Education
May 16, 2019

Informational Picket held

A demonstration was held Monday by members of the NAACP and the…

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 13, 2019 0

Deaths from May 31 – June 9, 2019

Kandice Drayton, 26 of Monroe, LA., store manager, died May 31, 2019.…

Deaths
June 13, 2019 0

Celebration of life for Maurice Wilton Johnson, Sr.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 11 a.m.…

Spiritual Insight

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…

June 13, 2019 0

The Beggar and the billionaire

By: Rusty Potter The beggar and the billionaire both have access to the same 24 hours. What you are and…

June 6, 2019 0

“Our Triune God, please forgive us for converting some of your Churches into graveyards”

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear Our Triune God—Father, Son (Jesus the Christ), Holy Spirit-thank You for calling our attention to…

Bankruptcy Attorney

Married Kevin and Jennifer Ward – 2016

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From Our Past

My Dad likes the 90s, he can keep them

Community Health Fair held

Ro Wright and sons featured on new Reality TV Series

Big cities & small towns

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Calvin Robin, Genny Latchison, In Loving Memory of Willie Mae Johnson, Micheal D. Harris, III, Nancy Major, Eula Mae Hollis, Rokeyisha McGee, Henry Gorham, In Loving Memory of Jabari McCoy, Lana Ratcliff. (1)
  • Local History
  • On this day in 2006, Jamie Wilson was crowned Miss Louisiana at the Monroe Civic Center. (13)

Editorials

  • We’ve been dumped on so much, we distrust most politicians
  • Reps. Jackson, Moore abortion stand is morally right, even if politically incorrect
  • Vidrine should not preside over any school finance investigations

Poll: What is your opinion of school letter grades

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