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…

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

May 17, 2018 0

Birthdays May 17th – May 23rd

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

Birthdays

May 10, 2018 0

Birthdays May 10th – May 16th

May 10—Latherio Kidd, Julian Knight, Linda Howard-Blunt, De’Marcus Stinson.May 11-Charquita Woods, Floyd…

April 19, 2018

How did so many local schools become predominately black? Are we missing something?

Have you ever wondered why public school enrollment among whites is…

March 8, 2018

Schools are shifting into “Teach the test” mode, non-testable information is off limits

In a week or two, many local public schools will be shifting…

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

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

May 17, 2018 0

Obituary for Helen F. Emerson

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

May 10, 2018 0

Deaths from May 5 – May 7, 2018

Walter England, 76 of Monroe, LA, retired city worker, died May 6,…

Blogs

May 17, 2018 0

Louisiana may finally overturn old slavery era law

Sorority Sisters in court over disputed rent deposit

Mary Francis Goins Park sign Dedication

Town of Richwood – April 19, 2018 Minutes

SEDD gets a new car for Charles Theus