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Deputies arrest man for striking, dragging 37-week pregnant wife

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Theus pushes for increase Southside sales taxes on April ballot

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City doubles up to help during winter blizzard

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Funeral service Saturday for Hester Douzart, mother of NAACP President

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Carroll graduate enjoying success of his “Cookout” dream business

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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

Breaking News
December 23, 2020

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 February 11th – February 17th

February 11-Sidney Kennedy, In Loving Memory of Michelle Drumgo, Danny Blanson, Mary…

Birthdays
February 4, 2021 0

Birthdays February 4th – 10th

February 4-John Griffin, Patricia Sumler, Lisa Kelley, Samjah Saulsberry, Dometa Griffin, Jamal…

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

Deaths
February 22, 2021 0

Obituary for Icmae Hubbard

A private graveside service was held in Bastrop, Louisiana for Mrs. Icmae…

February 11, 2021 0

Death Notices for the week of February 8th

Mr. Brandon Sledge, 33 of Monroe, LA died February 3, 2021. Graveside…

Breaking News
February 4, 2021 0

Graveside service Friday for Willie B. McGinnis, 80

   Graveside services will be held Friday for a well-known senior in…

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

February 11, 2021 0

“I waited for you to call me back”

By Lisa Wilmore Recently, it had been a few days since I heard from my daughter, and I desired to…

February 11, 2021 0

Dear Lord! “Why are your children manufacturing your products outrageously low in quality and quantity but constantly escalating in prices?”

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee,…

February 4, 2021 0

God will hear your humble cry

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind…

February 4, 2021 0

God said “Beware of grabbing what you think is best because it may be mess!!!”

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons During my early childhood days and later, our mother sometimes served eggs, pork chops, milk, biscuits,…

Obituary for Icmae Hubbard

Deputies arrest man for striking, dragging 37-week pregnant wife

Theus pushes for increase Southside sales taxes on April ballot

City doubles up to help during winter blizzard

Categories

Highlights

Continuing to serve the community in a Pandemic

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

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
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Brian David, Clara Galloway, Sandra B. Jackson, Dianne Nabors, Andrew Hill, Mykell Boatner, Dr. Misty Reed, Robert Earl Marshall, Rachel Janae Clark. (3)
Local History
On this day in 2007, Rev. A.J. Mansfield was the Grand Marshal in the Black Heritage Parade. (14)

Editorials

  • Local officials often ignore, violate or hide behind open meetings law
  • Rebel Mascot as West Monroe High tags new generation of graduates as racists
  • City schools can’t dodge pre-school issue another year

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