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Police tip leads to arrest of man dealing pot in Parkview Apartments

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Fords wed in civic center ceremony

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Friday graveside service set Johnette Smith

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Memorial service for Jacqueline Short held Wednesday

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NAACP says new police “crackdowns” only target black neighborhoods

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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

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…

Crime
August 20, 2020

Tew brings formal charges against cop in brutality case

The officer accused of abusing a homeless man and kicking him in the face has been formally charged, sidestepping a grand jury.…

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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 November 26th – December 2nd

November 26-Bill Glover, T. Morrow Ross, Mable Frantz, Lisa Marie Adams, Joseph…

Birthdays
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Birthdays November 19th – November 25th

November 19-In Loving Memory of Ethel Noble, Dennis Buie, Diane Johnson, Donald…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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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

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Friday graveside service set Johnette Smith

   A graveside service will be held Friday, November 27, 2020, at…

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Memorial service for Jacqueline Short held Wednesday

A graveside memorial service was held for Jacqueline Short, 61 on Wednesday,…

Deaths
November 25, 2020 0

Services Saturday for Mrs. Katie Paster Taylor

Mrs. Katie Paster Taylor was born April 5, 1932. She entered into…

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

November 25, 2020 0

Your friend needs an encouraging comforter not a miserable one

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Then Job replied:  “I have heard many things like these; you are miserable comforters, all of you!…

November 25, 2020 0

…Because he gave not God the Glory…he was eaten of worms…

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons And upon a set day Herod Agrippa arrayed in regal apparel, sat upon his throne, and…

November 25, 2020 0

It is hard to be hateful when you are grateful

By Rusty Potter Even in the midst of everything that has happened this year, we must still have a spirit…

November 19, 2020 0

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6)

By Lisa Wilmore Who or what do you praise more than God? Whom do you promote, lift up or reverence…

Police tip leads to arrest of man dealing pot in Parkview Apartments

Fords wed in civic center ceremony

Friday graveside service set Johnette Smith

Memorial service for Jacqueline Short held Wednesday

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Highlights

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

Moment in History: Joseph H. Miller, Sr. Founder, The Miller Companies

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: --Eddie Wheeler, Jennifer Belton, Derrick Addison, Freeman Griffin, Abe E. Pierce, IV, Mason C. Lawrence, Donnie Boyd, Titinia Latonya Toney, Donnie Haywood, Lottie Carter, Briyana James, Morris White, Kavari Jones, Yasmine Lawrence. (3)

Editorials

  • There won’t be turkey this year, but still plan to give thanks
  • MPD’s image shift may result in loss of goodwill
  • Police sweeps that target blacks and poor whites should cease

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