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Liquor license for Southside Store turned down

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Jessie Mae Harris turns 92

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School Supply GiveAways

Breaking News

Veteran community activist, James Lyons dies

Community News

Wossman Wildcats Alumni Association announces “Double the Pride” 2018 Membership Drive

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
July 19, 2018

MMR is back at it again! (Dream Team Style)

The Massey Miracle Run Foundation would like to extend a very heart felt welcome to you for your continuous support and making it possible for the Dream Team to compete…

Achievements
July 19, 2018

86th Annual Grand Session held

On Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Lafayette, LA at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, Sister Lisa Melancon Hammonds was cro Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the…

Crime

Breaking News
July 19, 2018

Pair of Boosters arrested with carload of stolen clothes, steaks, booze

Two people were arrested Sunday after a shoplifting spree that netted them $1,300 worth of Levi jeans, Angus Steaks and a bottle Jagermeister…

Police Arrests
July 6, 2018

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…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays August 16th – August 22nd

August 16-Mary Allen, Warren Roberts, Rose E. Bowie, James E. Lawson, Jessie…

Birthdays
August 9, 2018 0

Birthdays August 9th – August 15th

August 9-Michelle Yevette Frayzer, Michael Williams, Walter Cameron, Jessica Horn, Wydell Clark,…

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

Deaths
August 16, 2018 0

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Annie Mae (Ann) Cooper Jackson

Visitation Friday, August 17, 2018 -1:00p.m.-7:00pm- Smith Funeral Home. Wake Services- 6:00…

Deaths
August 16, 2018 0

Obituary for Gloria James

Family and friends gathered Saturday, Aug. 4 to bid farewell to Mrs.…

Spiritual Insight

August 16, 2018 0

Unquenchable thirst for knowledge

By: Rusty Potter Nelson Mandela said, “ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the…

Blogs
August 16, 2018 0

Kids should read more than we play games

By: Cadence Wright Most kids don’t like to read. I can honestly say I was one of them. Even though…

August 16, 2018 0

Our Father! Please select husbands and wives for our children!!

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear Heavenly Father, it is with great reverence, respect, and gratitude to You for all Your…

August 16, 2018 0

“Lift up your heads…God will work it out”

By: Lisa Wilmore Read Psalm 3 Scripture: But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the…

Bankruptcy Attorney

Horizon Driving Academy

Best Buy Christmas Giveway 2017

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Archives

Wossman Wildcats Alumni Association announces “Double the Pride” 2018 Membership Drive

Former NBA player Derek Anderson creates school that teaches acts of kindness, life skills and crisis management

“Young, Black & Elected – The new era of leadership”

State launches efforts to extend foster care through age 21

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Iona Mae Norman, Jo Ann Johnson, Gloria J. Mitchell, Shirley Rucks, Gregory Harris, Gerald Dewayne Perkins, Catherine Smart, Shakira Wilks, Kandee Davis, Tammy Davis, Rachel Simmons, Dequarius Monterl Martin. (0)

Editorials

  • We still need “Soul Brothers and Sisters” in public office
  • Police victims in the U.S. often turn to local lawyer for help
  • Why city school board members have so many opponents!

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