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Marshals escort Fisher out, Mayor says PUD director resigned

October 17, 2017 0
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Local TV News reporter surprised by on-air wedding proposal

Events

Bruno tackles racial text messages that reveal ugly underside of ULM frat

Achievements

She wants to be America’s first female Eagle Scout

Courts

DA’s office explains how mixup allowed house arrest for three murder suspects

Sports

Michaela Weeks is Richwood Homecoming Queen 2017

Bolden five others make Big Name list for October 6.

Grambling wins Chicago Classic 31-20

Two new names among six added to Friday’s “Big Name” list

Around the Town

Achievements
October 13, 2017 0

She wants to be America’s first female Eagle Scout

  Neriah Tolliver has big dreams for her life that include graduating at the top of her class, and earning a college degree. Along the way she wants to make…

Achievements
October 12, 2017 0

Minnie Ruffin Coronation held

Last week Minnie Ruffin Elementary School held a coronation for its 2017-2018 Homecoming Court.Students held elections to determine the winners of the grade level title holders.This year's court included: Samaya…

Crime

Courts
October 12, 2017 0

DA’s office explains how mixup allowed house arrest for three murder suspects

   The District Attorney's office is trying to figure out how an in-office mistake allowed three youth accused of murder to be…

October 12, 2017 0

Criminal Activity October 3-8, 2017

Possession of CDS and resisting an officer On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, according to an official report, a Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputy…

Birthdays

Birthdays
October 12, 2017 0

Birthdays October 12th – October 18th

Happy Birthday Zaria Smith, October 17th October 12-Katherine Lashan Riley, Cassidy Codaija Collins,…

Birthdays
October 5, 2017 0

Birthdays October 5th – October 12th

Happy Birthday Debra McGee, October 5th October 5-Rodney D. Harris, Victor Robinson, Frankie…

Education

Achievements
October 12, 2017 0

Minnie Ruffin Coronation held

Last week Minnie Ruffin Elementary School held a coronation for its 2017-2018…

Education
October 5, 2017 0

Montgomery to be crowned Miss Minnie Ruffin

On next Tuesday night, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School will host a coronation…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Events
October 17, 2017 0

Local TV News reporter surprised by on-air wedding proposal

  What is the perfect way to propose your prospective bride? Men have proposed while skydiving for airplanes, at least has proposed from the top of Mt. Everest. Proposals have…

Weddings
October 4, 2017 0

The New Mrs. Williams

Natasha Fortenberry is all smiles these days. She has a new ring and a new name.Natasha became the bride of Don Williams Saturday during a double ring ceremony at the…

Weddings
August 22, 2017

Lloyd and Carolyn White renew vows after 50 years

Carolyn and Lloyd White of Grambling, La. celebrated their 50th anniversary with a renewal of their vows held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Grambling. About 100 family and…

Business News

Augusta Turner Business
September 12, 2017

SEDD approves $6,000 for hotel tax campaign, $19,000 more needed

    A group that hopes to revitalize Monroe's Southside business prospects agreed to put up money to help get the word out that its hotel tax proposal deserves support. …

Business
September 11, 2017

New Beauty Salon Opens

   It is said that hair and hair styling is the trending market in the African-American community and one new business in Monroe hopes that's true.   Chandra Goins opened the…

Deaths

Breaking News
October 6, 2017 0

Former Interim superintendent Julian Gray dies, funeral set

   Veteran educator Julian Gray died October 6, 2017, after a lengthy…

October 5, 2017 0

Deaths from September 24 – October 1, 2017

Bobby R Bailey, 66, a resident of Delhi, La., Ford Motor, died…

Spiritual Insight

October 12, 2017 0

Active members who are suffering from malnutrition

By: Lisa WilmoreMy brothers and sisters in Christ, It is indeed a blessing to be a part of the family…

October 12, 2017 0

Lord, what is happening to your gravity???

By: Dr. Jacqueline SimmonsScripture: But if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep…

October 10, 2017 0

Don’t give up! Hard work pays off!Don’t give up! Hard work pays off!

By: Rusty Potter Michael Phelps said, “If you want to be the best, you have to do things that others are…

October 5, 2017 0

Jesus commands that we love our enemies

By: Lisa WilmoreTo the saints of God,Wow! God has done it once again. He has given us another chance to…

New Jordans Today

Bankruptcy Attorney

Roy Shelling playing Henry Carroll in 2001

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Furniture Store

Archives

Boy Scouts to allow girls to become Eagle Scouts, decision praised locally

The Omicron lota Omega Chapter of AKA held its 2017 CAMEO Awards

Clampit, Reddix Clash over take-a-knee protest

NAACP launches plan to register 1000 voters every 90 days!

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Ronnie Mason, Isaac Montrell Henderson, Keyonna Griffin, In Loving Memory of Mamie Hubbard, Arnetta Addison, Kya Graves, Davincia Cann, Zyhon Collins. (0)

Editorials

  • The race is on for the first girl in the USA to become an Eagle Scout

    11 Oct 2017

  • Amendments,while worthy, don’t belong in the constitution – Vote No

    8 Oct 2017

  • Was the Las Vegas massacre America’s worst? History begs to differ

    4 Oct 2017

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