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Man arrested after shooting inside of store

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Louis is part of homeless outreach ministry

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Brown, Calvin raise eyebrows with “liveable wage” campaign

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Law firm offers $3,500 in scholarship for Black History essays

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Mayoral candidates praise past, but cite need for leadership change

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Achievements
November 27, 2019

Calvin Walker named vice-chancellor at SU-Ag Center

Baton Rouge, La. – Calvin R. Walker, Ph.D., has been named the Executive Vice-Chancellor and Director of Department: Agriculture, Research and Extension Center Special Projects at the Southern University Agricultural…

Achievements
November 14, 2019

Black authors on display at Louisiana Book Festival

Several African-Americans were among the presenters and exhibitors at the Louisana Book Festival at the state capitol. The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library was the sponsor…

Crime

Police Arrests
November 21, 2019

Woman accused of Hit and run in August, arrested for DWI Wednesday

A woman who was arrested for hit and run driving in August was arrested again Wednesday on charges of DWI. Police arrested…

Breaking News
October 31, 2019

While city discusses violence, two more shootings occur

Even while city leaders conducted a meeting about growing violence in the community, the shooting of the week was underway in South…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays February 20th – February 26th

February 20—Paulette Horne Jones, Angela Kelly, David L. Marshall, Inetra Nelson, Silverstein…

Birthdays
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Birthdays February 13th – February 19th

February 13—Jean Brown, Reggie Lee, Debbie Mappier, James Powell, Master Brelan Johnson,…

Education

Breaking News
January 16, 2020

Betty Cooper, Johnson elected to head city schools

Betty Ward Cooper is the new President of the Monroe City School…

Education
November 7, 2019

Wossman, Neville praised as “A” city schools, many others struggling

The State Department of Education released school letter grades this week, showing…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Weddings
February 7, 2020 0

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…

Weddings
December 20, 2019

Rodgers – Diarse wed in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged for Wilnisha Denise Rodgers and James Willie Diarse, Jr. They united in a double ring ceremony at the Fabulous Tab-A-Torium in Monroe, officiated by the Reverend…

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of February 17th

Terry Mason, 59, a resident of Bastrop, La. Tractor Driver, died February…

February 13, 2020 0

Death Notices for the week of February 10th

Brenda B. English, 66 of Monroe, LA Bancroft Bag Inspector died February…

Spiritual Insight

February 20, 2020 0

Jesus requires unlimited forgiveness for our brothers and sisters

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other…

February 20, 2020 0

“One chance is all you need”, Jesse Owens

By Rusty Potter Jesse Owens as born the son of a sharecropper and the grandson of slaves. He was a…

February 13, 2020 0

Where is your hiding place when trouble comes your way?

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Meditation: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not…

February 13, 2020 0

My dear, dear children! Please do not eat or warm your hands at your enemies’ fires!!!

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons My Dear, Dear Children, This praying old lady feels that I should try and communicate with…

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Bankruptcy Attorney

Black Heritage Drama

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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From Our Past

Deputy Harry Cain retires

The Apple Vs Samsung War will never end!

Loyalty is hard to find

Kids don’t have to wait to be rich!

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. (2)
Local History
On this day in 2007, Rev. A.J. Mansfield was the Grand Marshal in the Black Heritage Parade. (13)

Editorials

  • Howard sold the civic center, can Mayo sell his arena idea?
  • Mayoral candidates: “When he goes low, you go high”
  • Reggie Brown is having a hard time winning police department friends

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