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Two locals making campaigns their business

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Weddings

Britton & Holmes wedding held

Community News

Cancer survivors speak

Breaking News

Anna Reed should be elected to the School Board

Achievements

Dr. Young named Women of Distinction 2018

Politics

Clark, Hunter roll out campaign themes in judge’s race forum

Local races warm up as yard sign wars begin

Jackson receives Outstanding Woman Lawyer in Politics award

Blacks must vote to address community problems, State President tells NAACP

Around the Town

Achievements
October 18, 2018 0

Dr. Young named Women 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…

Achievements
October 4, 2018 0

Shell reigns as Miss Wossman

Photos By: Kita Wright Larriuna Shell was named Miss Wossman and is reigning over Homecoming activities this week at The Wossman High School. Shell is a senior honor student at Wossman.…

Crime

Police Arrests
October 11, 2018 0

Woman arrested for making fake refund checks

Mauqilla C. Thomas was arrested for allegedly making fake refund checks. According to the police report an officer was dispatched to 111…

Police Arrests
September 27, 2018 0

Suspect Arrested

A shooting was reported yesterday afternoon at the Dollar Tree on Louisville Avenue. Mark Louis Seaberry was arrested for attempted 2nd Degree…

Birthdays

Birthdays
October 18, 2018 0

Birthdays October 18th – October 24th

October 18-Ronnie Mason, Isaac Montrell Henderson, Keyonna Griffin, In Loving Memory of…

Birthdays
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Birthdays October 11th – October 17th

October 11-Wilbert Reed, Jr., Roosevelt Wright, III, Mary Manuel, Donnalecia Umikko-Saleta Fields,…

Education

City School Board
September 27, 2018 0

Board members admit they never consult parents about major decisions

Four members of the Monroe City School Board revealed that they never…

Education
September 27, 2018 0

Gant announces opposition to New MLK in flood zone, sparks discussion

Should the school board spend $16 million to relocate Martin Luther King…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Weddings
October 18, 2018 0

Britton & Holmes wedding held

Alexis Britton and Kerrico Holmes exchanged wedding vows at the Monroe Civic Center Saturday, Oct   Log in to see photos and read the remainder of this story. Download the…

Events
September 8, 2018

Popped the Question

When it comes to proposals and surprises, Russell Barnes decided to join the long procession of men who take a knee in unexpected ways. In front of a host of…

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…

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
October 11, 2018 0

A pillar of the community Educator, Rev. William Sanders, transitioned home at 85

Funeral Services A pillar of the community has transitioned home to be…

Breaking News
October 11, 2018 0

Adams services set for Saturday at Brownville B.C.

Funeral services Margaret Whittington Adams, of Columbia, will be held Saturday, October…

Spiritual Insight

October 18, 2018 0

Even when others hurt us, grace must be granted to them

By: Lisa Wilmore My brothers and sisters in Christ, It is important to remember that even when others hurt us,…

October 18, 2018 0

Why Lord? Why Lord?? Why Lord??? Why Lord????

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons (God’s message delivered with embellishments during His Healing Service) Part 4 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 My…

October 18, 2018 0

There is no refund on wasted time

By: Rusty Potter You have 86,400 seconds in a day. The choices you make with your time will determine your…

Blogs
October 18, 2018 0

Kids are so addicted to YouTube!

By: Cadence Wright Every kid I know is hooked on Youtube. It’s better than TV! Even the baby’s at church…

Win A New Car

Bankruptcy Attorney

High Water in Monroe 2016

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Archives

Cancer survivors speak

Rep. Hunter keeps promise nets 3.5 million dollar highway

Wossman’s Homecoming draws alumni

Ms. B. an educator, who came, provided and now returns home alive to New Iberia, LA

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Janeta Jenkins, Rosekeshia Griffin, Ra’Shonda Manning, Joe James, Jr., Walter Allen, Darrylyn Harris, Leslie Millsap, Patrick B. Green, Eula Mae Marasila, Edna White, Eddie S. Jenkins, Darion Brown, Krystal Willis, Kewanna W. Morgan, Kimberly Gray, Jetaashi Curr, Katie Curry Price, Mason Nash White. (1)

Editorials

  • City garbage collectors, ditch crews deserve health; slavery should end
  • Only one of the seven amendments needs voter approval
  • Cannon: Just another rider on Civic Center merry-go-round

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