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Mother upset that son’s killer to only get three years

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Parkview murder suspect could walk in three years, the gun and shells vanished!

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Douzart elected to another term as NAACP President

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Vance Price will be MLK speaker Monday at New Antioch

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Graveside service set 36 year-old COVID victim

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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

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December 23, 2020 0

Woman charged in Winnsboro Road attempted murder

An argument over a man last week on Winnsboro Road resulted in one woman being shot another jailed for attempted murder. Monroe…

Police Arrests
October 23, 2020

Police looking for dad who took his newborn from St. Francis in a bookbag

Ouachita Parish sheriff deputies suspect that a new born's possible father may have kidnapped the infant from a local hospital, leaving the…

Covid-19 News

Wright says churches should avoid premature re-openings

COVID victim sends thanks for prayers, after awakening from coma

COVID virus claims second member of same family

COVID Virus claims DeWayne Black

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays January 14th – January 20th

January 14- Nikkita Moore, Shunterris Thomas, Norman (Mr.Rick) Johnson. January 15- In…

Birthdays
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Birthdays December 24, 2020 – January 13, 2021

December 24-Ingrid Larkin, Janice McGee, In Loving Memory of James Lyons, Carla…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Breaking News
October 15, 2020

Travis & Lakendra tie the knot

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, October 10, 2020, between Lakendra Freeman and Travis Menyweather at The Tabatorium in Monroe, La. The ceremony was witnessed by a host of family and…

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…

Deaths

January 14, 2021 0

Death Notices for the week of January 11th

Mr. Marion Lawson, 81 of Monroe, LA Warehouse Worker died January 5,…

Breaking News
January 14, 2021 0

Graveside service set 36 year-old COVID victim

Graveside services are set for a 36 old man who is another…

Breaking News
December 23, 2020 0

Services set for Monday for prominent churchwoman, Vallinda McHenry

Funeral services will be held Monday for a prominent churchwoman who died…

Community News

Happy 101st birthday to Mrs. Mildred Robinson!!!

The Howards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Sweet 16 Party held for Sarai

Vercie Lee Jefferson celebrates 89th Birthday

Spiritual Insight

January 14, 2021 0

Whatever comes your way, do not stop praying!

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading:…Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they…

January 14, 2021 0

Sometimes God permits his self-serving rich children to destroy each other over his spoils and gives them to his poor children!!!

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Selected Passages (2 chronicles 20:1-25) Scripture: It came to pass after this also, that the children…

January 14, 2021 0

It’s got to get better

By Rusty Potter Congratulation! We made it through 2020! Last year, we had to adjust to the new normal and…

December 23, 2020 0

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift”

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged…

Mother upset that son’s killer to only get three years

Birthdays January 14th – January 20th

Parkview murder suspect could walk in three years, the gun and shells vanished!

Douzart elected to another term as NAACP President

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Highlights

JPMorgan Chase includes Grambling State in its commitment to Professional Development

FAQ: When will I get my stimulus check? Who gets one? What about tax returns?

Renewal, Inc. and partners push for Homeownership in the Region

Cypress Point University Elementary 2020 Mardi Gras Court

Highlighting the legacy of Procter Green

Moment in History: Joseph H. Miller, Sr. Founder, The Miller Companies

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

“Happy Centennial Birthday to Mr. Woodrow Jenkins! 100 and still going strong!”

Family: Police should pay for no-knock terror, damage

Craigton Porter gets Employee Spotlight at RelyOn Nutec

Marshall elected to district four city council seat

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Ruthie Riley, Osna Taylor Horne, Marilyn Britton, Dedra D. Drayton, Frances Wilkins, Robert Edwards Sr., Lakine Paco Henderson, Leotra Jackson, W.T. James, Jason Traylor, Malinka Donyai Simmons, Dorothy Goodjoint, Daisy J. Williams, Tory Doyle, Ponchella Dofford-Lee, Jackie Coleman (4)

Editorials

  • “Day of Service” on King Day should substitute for serious focus in King ideals
  • Stimulus checks helped local economy have its best year so far!
  • An effective City rebranding plan needs more time

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