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Reddix invited King to Monroe in 1965, Blacks turned him around

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Breaking News

Tuesday Shooting claims life

Breaking News

Parade, programs to highlight King Day celebration here

Kids Korner

America has some very talented people

Events

Theus plans two new taxes for Southside in 2019

Politics

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

Tuesday’s election introduced winners, losers!

Around the Town

Achievements
December 20, 2018

A special moment in two sisters lives

Grambling 2018 fall Commencement was doubly special for the Woods family of Monroe, La. They celebrated the grad   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the…

Achievements
October 18, 2018

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…

Crime

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…

Breaking News
December 13, 2018

Jones to represent accused Carroll Bookkeeper

Former Senator Charles Jones has signed on to represent a former Carroll High School Secretary accused of stealing nearly $43,000 in school…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays January 17th – January 23rd

January 17--Ted Richard, Sr., In Loving Memory of Jessie McFarland, Kimberly Hudson,…

Birthdays
January 10, 2019 0

Birthdays January 10th – January 16th

January 10-George E. Sims, Samuel Hill, Emma C. Mack, Cyrenthia Ard, Beverly…

Education

Education
December 13, 2018

School Board with Black super majority to take over

The Monroe City School board will have a black super-majority when the…

Breaking News
December 13, 2018

Jones to represent accused Carroll Bookkeeper

Former Senator Charles Jones has signed on to represent a former Carroll…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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 News

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…

Deaths

Deaths
January 17, 2019 0

Funeral services set for Doris E. Jackson

Funeral services for Doris Elmore Jackson will be held January 18, 2019…

Deaths
January 10, 2019 0

Funeral services set for Addie Morehouse

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at…

Spiritual Insight

January 17, 2019 0

There is no elevator to success

By: Rusty Potter The people who are most successful in life are the ones who create their own opportunities. Not…

January 17, 2019 0

“Jesus was bruised for our iniquities”

Scripture: Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God,…

January 17, 2019 0

Jesus said, “Do not swear an oath at all”

Scripture: Again, ye heard that it was said to the people long ago, “Do not break your oath, but fulfill…

January 11, 2019 0

Our allegiance must be to Jesus Christ and him only

By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all…

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Archives

America has some very talented people

My predictions for 2019

Ouachita Parish Public Library celebrating 70th Anniversary of Carver-McDonald Branch opening

Grandmother of 55, thankful for Christmas help

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Golden Berry Jr., Sandra Brothers-Battle, Doretha Smith, Linda Dorsey, Carolyn Beard, Monica Johnson, Marilyn Watson, Mia Ariah Williams, Richardra Winder Robinson (2)
  • Local History
  • On Today in 2017 Sabrina January was promoter to Driver Captain in the Monroe Fire Department; a first for women. (2)

Editorials

  • The decline in Black business ownership should be troubling
  • Why are King Day celebrations held on work days, not the holiday?
  • State Rep. candidates face full slate of issues

Poll: What is your opinion of school letter grades

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