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Johnson to fill Sharp seat until election is held

July 12, 2018 0
Breaking News

Time Travelers end nine day Western tour

Breaking News

Hunter says problem at Swanson is internal, needs fixing

Community News

Local teacher publishes book

Local Governments

Verbon R. Muhammad, Sr. will run!!!

Sports

Wossman coach suspended for four games

Three locals sign NFL contracts

Sports Writers name Jones as Coach of the year

NFL Football great Lane Howell dies at 76, Eagles by way of Carroll and GSU

Around the Town

Achievements
June 28, 2018 0

Evans retires after 35 years

Mrs. Clara N. Evans, a Colleague, a Mentor, a Visionary, a rec Log in to see photos and the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to…

Achievements
June 21, 2018 0

Congratulations on your great win

WBBP Pride (Williams Brothers Basketball Program) won the Lou Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date on…

Crime

Police Arrests
July 6, 2018 0

Man punches woman in the eye

Edwin Demontae Burks of 3105 S Grand St was arrested Monday for a domestic disturbance.According to the police report officers made contact…

June 21, 2018 0

10-year-old boy shot in the leg

A 10-year-old Monroe boy is in the hospital after being shot in the leg while in his own home.According to Monroe police,…

Birthdays

Birthdays
July 12, 2018 0

Birthdays July 12th – July 18th

July 12-Q’Juanisha Z. Benson, Trinia Robinson, Natia Price, Veronica Harris, Linda Price,…

Birthdays
July 6, 2018 0

Birthdays July 5th – July 11th

July 5-In Loving Memory of Robert Campbell, Ruby Lewis, Josalyn Jackson, Margaret…

Education

Education
May 23, 2018

Appeals court upholds closure of Excellence Academy

   A Louisiana appeals court has upheld the decision of the Monroe…

Education
May 22, 2018

City High Schools graduate hundreds

Monroe City School Graduations were held last Log in to see photos and…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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…

Family Celebrations
November 13, 2017

Thomas/Wilson wed at Tab-A-Torium

A double ring ceremony united Rhonda Michelle Thomas and Mardrecus Deree Wilson in marriage on Saturday, November 11th.The Reverend Stonewall Hunter, Jr. performed the ceremony under blue moonlights of the…

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

July 12, 2018 0

Deaths from June 24 – July 8, 2018

Lovie Ford, 76 a resident of Collinston, La., homemaker, died July 4,…

Deaths
July 12, 2018 0

Suzie Jackson obituary

Suzzon “Suzie” O. Jackson died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June…

Spiritual Insight

July 12, 2018 0

Pastors! Ministers!! True Christians!!! Jesus Christ commends you for diligently tending his flock!!!

By: Dr. Jacquelyn SimmonsAnd to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy,…

July 12, 2018 0

Spiritual maturity illuminates Christ-like behavior

By: Lisa WilmoreMy Brothers and Sisters in Christ,This morning and everyday that he gives us, we should be reminded of…

Blogs
July 9, 2018 0

My summer trip was tiring, but exciting

By Cadence Morale Wright   This week I went on the annual Learn/Fun summer trip with the Top Gun Time Travelers.…

Blogs
July 6, 2018 0

Traveling is important

By: Cadence WrightMost Black kids don’t travel. Some of the kids parent can’t even afford travel expense. Some kids just…

Bankruptcy Attorney

Horizon Driving Academy

Best Buy Christmas Giveway 2017

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Furniture Store

Archives

Local teacher publishes book

Chick-fil-A’s Annual Cow Appreciation Day is July 10

Hair store sale draws hundreds here

Thank you, thank you and thank you!

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Katina Gaston, Ibra Williams, Debra Moore, Kaliena Timber, Jasmine Warren, Antwan Montreal Gilbert, Nanette Brothers, Ruby James, Alecia Thomas-Davis, April Jackson, Timmie Jackson. (1)
  • Local History
  • On this day in 2017 William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (1)
  • On this day in 2017 George William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (1)

Editorials

  • City owes Gerald Manning an apology and a check!
  • Valedictorian’s speech silenced, but millions heard it anyway!
  • Black city school board members should not seek re-election!

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