Achievements

March 28, 2019 0

Mrs. Lucille Staten was honored at Annual Women’s Day Program

Mrs. Lucille Adams Staten, who passed on February 11, 2019, at the age of 106, was honored posthumously at the annual Women’s Day Program, March 14, 2019, by the Criminal…

Achievements

February 28, 2019

“A salute to an influential African-American woman”

Written & submitted by Gwendolyn Dickson Since the end of the Civil Rights era, African Americans have continued to achieve greatness and contribute to both their race and their country.…

Police Arrests

March 28, 2019 0

Pregnant victim claim suspect hit her with a closed fist

A Monroe man is charged with domestic abuse battery of a pregnant victim after the victim stated he hit her with a…

Crime

December 13, 2018

Two men charged with crimes against Black Walmart shopper

Two white men who were caught on camera harassing a black Walmart Shopper in the parking lot calling her a “Nigger” and…

Birthdays

April 18, 2019 0

Birthdays April 18th – April 24th

April 18-Charles White, Miiam "Mi Mi" Davis, Roderick Reed, Perthenia Potts, Eddie…

Birthdays

April 11, 2019 0

Birthdays April 11th – 17th

April 11-Gloria Young, Mackie Freeze, In Loving Memory of Sylvia Campbell, Carol…

Breaking News

April 11, 2019 1

Class of 2019 to include 133 Tops Tech graduates

When the class of 2019 marches next month for the Monroe City…

Community News

April 4, 2019 1

Man arrested for water pistol April Fool Prank at Lexington School

He meant it as a joke for April Fool's Day, but 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…

Weddings

December 13, 2018

Hawkins & Brass tie the knot

Courtnei Brass, the daughter of Van and Sylvia Brass of Monroe, was married to Roy Hawkins, Jr. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church.…

Weddings

November 15, 2018

King & Austin marriage reception held

Mr. and Mrs. Kerry King couldn’t wait to express their love so they decided to get married on 8/11/18 and had their reception on 11/10/18. Mr. Kerry King is fro…

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…

April 19, 2019 0

Deaths from April 11 – April 14, 2019

Cornelius Neal Billups, 63 of Monroe, LA., caregiver died April 13, 2019.…

Deaths

April 18, 2019 0

Lightning destroys historic Boley; began as a school for Negroes

Lee student is all-Parish spelling champ

Tucker: City school bus drivers lose money on field trips; long hours unsafe

Residents file suit, asks court to void MLK site choice

Joe Profit running for Congress as Republican