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West Ouachita student jailed in aftermath of Hate Crime noose incident

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NAACP needs to get back into the fight to stay relevant!

Education

Carroll takes homecoming tailgating to another level

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North Louisiana ranks as the most affordable place to live in Louisiana

Education

Willson says Sheriff won’t help city schools with deputy costs

Politics

Clark, Hunter roll out campaign themes in judge’s race forum

Local races warm up as yard sign wars begin

Jackson receives Outstanding Woman Lawyer in Politics award

Blacks must vote to address community problems, State President tells NAACP

Around the Town

Achievements
July 19, 2018

MMR is back at it again! (Dream Team Style)

The Massey Miracle Run Foundation would like to extend a very heart felt welcome to you for your continuous support and making it possible for the Dream Team to compete…

Achievements
July 19, 2018

86th Annual Grand Session held

On Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Lafayette, LA at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, Sister Lisa Melancon Hammonds was cro Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the…

Crime

Police Arrests
September 20, 2018 0

Man allegedly threatens to kill his girlfriend

Brandon Damon Crawford of 5330 DeSiard St. was arrested Monday for domestic abuse battery strangulation. According to the police report officers made…

Police Arrests
September 13, 2018 0

Escapee found hiding under her bed, arrested

Quarnitra Frost, of 117 Lisa Drive, was arrested Thursday by Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputies and charged with one count of accessory after-the-fact…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 20th – September 26th

September 20-Jennifer Johnson, Willie Cornelius, Monti George Sharp, Jaireeka Watson, Anna Griffin,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 13th – September 19th

September 13-Andre Davis, Julius A. Greggs, Leonard Washington, Dorine Allen, In Loving…

Education

Education
September 20, 2018 0

Carroll takes homecoming tailgating to another level

Tailgating at a high school homecoming is a big event that draws…

Education
September 13, 2018 0

Willson says Sheriff won’t help city schools with deputy costs

There are school resources officers in city high schools this year, but…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Events
September 8, 2018 0

Popped the Question

When it comes to proposals and surprises, Russell Barnes decided to join the long procession of men who take a knee in unexpected ways. In front of a host of…

Weddings
June 7, 2018

Downs united as one

Erin Charlene and Christopher Garnell were united on Log in to see photos and the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date…

Community News
February 27, 2018

Two SEDD Board Members to marry each other next week

 Wedding bells are ringing for two prominent citizens who plan to tie the knot next week.  Waddell Coward and Gladys Smith will be married next week. They both serve as members…

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
September 12, 2018 0

Churchman, Anzell Calloway dies at 53

Noted churchman and singer, Anzell Calloway died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after…

Breaking News
September 8, 2018 0

Education leader Lorraine Slacks, dies at 87

A towering personality in the Monroe community died Friday morning, leaving a…

Spiritual Insight

September 20, 2018 0

Are you ready to break barriers?

By: Rusty Potter In the 1950, track and field experts declared it was impossible for a human being to break…

September 20, 2018 0

“What shall I render unto the Lord for all of his goodness?”

By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture to ponder: I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because…

September 20, 2018 0

Do not burn bridges! You may need them later!!

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: And he said, a certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said…

Blogs
September 13, 2018 0

I hate reading but I have to do it

By: Cadence Wright There are school books I already don’t like. Some books are cool and interesting but most of…

Win A New Car

Bankruptcy Attorney

High Water in Monroe 2016

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Archives

Freedom Fund Banquet 2018 to be held

2019 Time Travelers begin new year Saturday

Women on Mission program held last month

Chick-fil-A mobile app customers get free chicken nuggets throughout September

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Andre’ James, June Richarson, Remonica Person, In Loving Memory of Cynthia Habert, Charita Davis, Anchitta Perkins, Maroaner Johnson, Robert Washington, Anthony Johnson, Wanda Bailey, Sonya Daniels, Sharon Douzart, Irma Williams, Wanda Wright, JoAnna Kidd, Stephanie Guilbeau, In Loving Memory of Mr. Reacy Gaines, Jr., Alexandria Jones, Dexter Jackson, Cassandra Davis, Jordynn Williams. (1)
  • Local History
  • --- This week in 2004 local ministers and Muslims protested the murder of William Henderson by Monroe Police. Henderson was shot 17 times by Monroe police and suffered no punishment. The city never apologized to the family. (14)
  • On this day in 2009, Connor VanVeckhoven was crowned Homecoming Queen at Neville High School. (9)

Editorials

  • NAACP needs to get back into the fight to stay relevant!
  • Willson says board has been non contentious for 28 weeks; that’s a problem!
  • Rev. Williams troubled us at Aretha’s funeral, now what?

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