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Governor Edwards asks Democrats to early vote prior to Trump rally

November 6, 2019 0
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Trump coming to Monroe, Black leaders not happy

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While city discusses violence, two more shootings occur

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Richwood lighting tax plan raises concerns about cost

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Community mourns death of Herbert Wright

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Achievements
August 9, 2019

Quentin Holmes named interim GSU Police Chief

Grambling State University officials announced Friday that Dr. Quentin Holmes has been appointed the institution's new Interim Chief of the University Police Department and Special Advisor to the COO for Public Safety.    “Dr.…

Achievements
July 3, 2019

Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates

The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast and a ceremony, where graduates gave expressions and received gifts for their numerous accomplishments. Graduates from left to…

Crime

Breaking News
October 31, 2019 0

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…

Police Arrests
October 17, 2019 0

Shootings of the week continue with man’s arrest Monday

It has all of the trappings of a reality TV show, except it is frightening and not entertaining. There’s been another shooting…

Birthdays

Birthdays
November 7, 2019 0

Birthdays November 7th – November 13th

November 7-Curtis Myles, Frank Wade, Veloncia Gipson, Carrie Johnson, Christine Davis, Kori…

Birthdays
November 1, 2019 0

Birthdays October 31st – November 6th

October 31-Taurus Johnson, Sylvia Davis, Thelma Keaton, Betty J. Reed, Diane Lattimore,…

Education

Education
November 7, 2019 0

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

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

Achievements
July 3, 2019

Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates

The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Weddings
October 14, 2019

Andersons unite in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Parkview Church of Christ between Debblyn and Vernesha Anderson. The couple united in a double-ring ceremony at the church. …

Weddings
May 16, 2019

Ayesha & Robert Zimmerman’s happily ever after wedding

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, April 27, 2019, between Ayesha and Robert Zimmerman at Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe, La. Minister Tontae Ard performed the ceremony. The elegant reception was…

Events
April 20, 2019

Drumgole-Jackson exchange vows in Tabatorium ceremony

April Drumgole became the bride of Calvin Jackson on Saturday night April 20, 2019 at The Tabatorium. Guests watched as The Reverend Pernell Ford performed the ceremony which included a…

Deaths

November 7, 2019 0

Death Notices for the week of November 3rd

L S Jordan, 79 of Monroe, LA Retired died November 4, 2019.…

Deaths
November 7, 2019 0

Services set for Mrs. Barbara Reed

Mrs. Barbara Reed wife and confidant of the late Herbert Reed who…

Spiritual Insight

November 7, 2019 0

Events which occurred when God commissioned me to register to vote!!!!

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from…

November 7, 2019 0

Be all you were created to be

By: Rusty Potter Our expectations set the limits for our lives. If you expect little, you’re going to receive little.…

November 1, 2019 0

Don’t worry about tomorrow because Jesus is already there

By: Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, What are your fears if or when tomorrow comes? What anxieties do you consume…

November 1, 2019 0

Jesus Christ? Yes! Halloween? No!!!

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou…

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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: --Betty Glover, Derrick Torres Jackson, Ethel Morris, Ebony Morehead-Baskin, Christine Rector, DeWanda Rush, Regina Rush, Barbara Frazier, William Menyweather, Chancelor James, Odell Blanson. (2)

Editorials

  • Test scores reveal the need for district to revolt
  • We Know Governor Edwards, but Rispone won’t help working people
  • Governor Edwards is the only hope of state’s working poor

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