Achievements

December 20, 2018

A special moment in two sisters lives

Grambling 2018 fall Commencement was doubly special for the Woods family of Monroe, La. They celebrated the grad Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the…

Achievements

October 18, 2018

Dr. Young named Woman of Distinction 2018

“I have come this far by faith, leaning and depending on the Lord.” Angela Nichols-Young is a successful product of Lake Providence, Louisiana. She was a very interesting baby, full…

Crime

December 13, 2018

Two men charged with crimes against Black Walmart shopper

Two white men who were caught on camera harassing a black Walmart Shopper in the parking lot calling her a “Nigger” and…

Breaking News

December 13, 2018

Jones to represent accused Carroll Bookkeeper

Former Senator Charles Jones has signed on to represent a former Carroll High School Secretary accused of stealing nearly $43,000 in school…

Birthdays

January 17, 2019 0

Birthdays January 17th – January 23rd

January 17--Ted Richard, Sr., In Loving Memory of Jessie McFarland, Kimberly Hudson,…

Birthdays

January 10, 2019 0

Birthdays January 10th – January 16th

January 10-George E. Sims, Samuel Hill, Emma C. Mack, Cyrenthia Ard, Beverly…

Education

December 13, 2018

School Board with Black super majority to take over

The Monroe City School board will have a black super-majority when the…

Breaking News

December 13, 2018

Jones to represent accused Carroll Bookkeeper

Former Senator Charles Jones has signed on to represent a former Carroll…

Events

December 15, 2018

Jackson, McNeal wed in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, December 15, 2018 between Bryan Jackson and ReQuil McNeal. The couple exchanged vows during a double ring ceremony at the Olive Branch Baptist Church in…

Weddings

December 13, 2018

Hawkins & Brass tie the knot

Courtnei Brass, the daughter of Van and Sylvia Brass of Monroe, was married to Roy Hawkins, Jr. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church.…

Weddings

November 15, 2018

King & Austin marriage reception held

Mr. and Mrs. Kerry King couldn’t wait to express their love so they decided to get married on 8/11/18 and had their reception on 11/10/18. Mr. Kerry King is fro…

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

January 17, 2019 0

Funeral services set for Doris E. Jackson

Funeral services for Doris Elmore Jackson will be held January 18, 2019…

Deaths

January 10, 2019 0

Tuesday Shooting claims life

Parade, programs to highlight King Day celebration here

America has some very talented people

Theus plans two new taxes for Southside in 2019

Frances Reddix to be honored at “Teens for the Dream” Monday