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Achievements

September 13, 2017 0

Four African-Americans among Chamber’s Top 20

There were four African-Americans among the twenty people saluted as rising stars in the local community, all under 40 years old. The salute gave recognition to the professionalism demonstrated by…

Achievements

August 30, 2017 0

Locals sign contract to head new TV network nationally

NEW YORK-A new television network will begin airing nationwide in October, a company founded by Monroe natives and financiers, will be at the core of its operation. At a Press…

Courts

September 18, 2017 0

Supreme Court: Black mayor’s prosecution was racially motivated, new trial ordered

The district court said the prosecution of Jonesboro's Black mayor wasn't about race. The appeals court said, it was about race…

September 14, 2017 0

Criminal Activity September 5-11, 2017

Man commits second degree battery on daughterOn Monday, September 11, 2017, according to a Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputy, deputies responded to a…

Birthdays

September 14, 2017 0

Birthdays September 14th – September 20th

Happy Birthday Omega Morgan, September 14th September 14-Gerald Sillers, Margaret Gaines, Terraus Harris,…

Birthdays

September 7, 2017 0

Birthdays September 7 – September 13, 2017

Happy Birthday Timothy B. Wilson, September 7th September 7-Cleo Colston, Dorothy I. Moss,…

Education

September 16, 2017 0

Shelling joins historic legends of community with school renaming

On Sunday, the name Roy Neal Shelling, Sr. joined a small…

Education

August 17, 2017

Back to school 2017 Photo review

Honesty Smith was among thousands of excited students in the Monroe area…

Weddings

August 22, 2017

Lloyd and Carolyn White renew vows after 50 years

Carolyn and Lloyd White of Grambling, La. celebrated their 50th anniversary with a renewal of their vows held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Grambling. About 100 family and…

Weddings

July 29, 2017

Chaffold-Gix wed in double ring Sand Ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday between Dell Chaffold and Kristen Gix in a double ring ceremony at the Antioch Baptist Church. The vows was celebrated by Rev. Charles Myles. Rev.…

Weddings

July 9, 2017

Robinson-Williams wed in private ceremony

David Robinson is a happy man, now that he has married the love of his life Timiko Williams. The couple were united in a private double ring ceremony on Friday…

Business

September 12, 2017 0

SEDD approves $6,000 for hotel tax campaign, $19,000 more needed

A group that hopes to revitalize Monroe's Southside business prospects agreed to put up money to help get the word out that its hotel tax proposal deserves support. …

Business

September 11, 2017 0

New Beauty Salon Opens

It is said that hair and hair styling is the trending market in the African-American community and one new business in Monroe hopes that's true. Chandra Goins opened the…

Deaths

September 14, 2017 0

Gone but never forgotten!

Home-going celebration for Mr. Gregory Brown will be Thursday, September 14 at…

Community News

September 12, 2017 0

September 14, 2017 0

Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Simmons family survives Hurricane Harvey

Aaron Simmons, greatgrandson of Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Simmons and daughter survives Hurricane Harvey in Houston,Texas.(Picture taken by Aaron’s wife)

Churches still helping Harvey victims through “Caravans of Hope”

Supreme Court: Black mayor’s prosecution was racially motivated, new trial ordered

Shelling joins historic legends of community with school renaming

Murder and violence increases, but other than lip service, what’s being done?

Green Terrace Subdivision celebrates 2017 Neighborhood Reunion: “Let’s Do It Again!”