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New Orleans funeral set for Officer who died in line of duty

May 24, 2018 0
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The secret of their success? Finding a unique niche, Antique Barber Chairs

Education

Appeals court upholds closure of Excellence Academy

Submissions

Number of Louisiana students graduating from High School reaches all-time high

Education

City High Schools graduate hundreds

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
May 10, 2018 0

Congratulations & Happy Birthday Dr. LeMarquez Dontreal Washington, Sr.

Congratulations to LeMarquez Dontreal Washington Sr., son of Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date on new…

Achievements
May 10, 2018 0

Ouachita Parish High School held its 2018 graduation ceremony

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Ouachita Parish High School held their 2018 graduation program at The University of Louisiana at Monroe at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The graduating  Log in to read…

Crime

Events
May 3, 2018 0

Cashier confesses to $17,000 theft, friends say he’s misunderstood

 Dionza Brown's friends say he is being unfairly accused of stealing nearly $17,000 from a local Target Store. He says he did…

Events
May 3, 2018 0

Dice game shooting tags Wright as suspect; 2nd shooting

  A man who is already on the wanted list of local law enforcement officers, is now on the list  for the…

Birthdays

Birthdays
May 24, 2018 0

Birthdays May 24 – May 30, 2018

May 24-Rev. James McNeal, Jr., Kenneth Johnson, Shonwakia Martin, O’sha Ceasar, Emma…

Birthdays
May 17, 2018 0

Birthdays May 17th – May 23rd

May 17-Alicia Williams, Deloris Wilson, George E. Norman, Mrs. Pastsy R. Jackson,…

Education

Education
May 23, 2018 0

Appeals court upholds closure of Excellence Academy

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

Education
May 22, 2018 0

City High Schools graduate hundreds

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

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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…

Weddings
October 4, 2017

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…

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
May 24, 2018 0

Obituary for Sister Rosie Menyweathers

Sister Rosie Menyweathers was born December 28, 1987 in Monroe La. She…

Deaths
May 17, 2018 0

Obituary for Helen F. Emerson

Helen Felicia Emerson, known to family and friends as “Lisa,” passed away…

Spiritual Insight

Blogs
May 24, 2018 0

Music is life

By: Cadence WrightMusic has changed a lot over the years. In the 70’s, a lot of music was about social…

May 24, 2018 0

Life depends on eating the Spiritual Bread that God offers

By: Lisa WilmoreScripture:...“For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world”.…

May 24, 2018 0

A belated Mother’s Day tribute to our mother and daddy

By: Dr. Jacquelyn SimmonsScripture: Thou shalt have none other gods before me.Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord…

Blogs
May 17, 2018 0

My last week as an elementary student

By: Cadence WrightFor the past six years I’ve been an elementary student. I have enjoyed recess, field trips, and playing…

Bankruptcy Attorney

Horizon Driving Academy

Best Buy Christmas Giveway 2017

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Furniture Store

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Cypress Point Elem. Beta Club will compete in Nationals

Blair A. Simon receives his white coat (M.D.)

This Week In Monroe History

Editorials

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  • State budget battle boils down to a fight over a penny!
  • Does anyone have a plan for Southside Economic Development?

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