A COVID-19 vaccine trial is happening in Monroe and residents can help find a vaccine for the coronavirus and earn $700 at the same time. The Monroe area is set to receive 1,500 doses beginning this month for the AstraZeneca…
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“Corona Comeback” draws hundreds despite virus worries
Several hundred people gathered Saturday for a “Boots and Dukes” cowboy festival in the Town of Richwood. The revelers paid $8 each for the fun event. Participants reportedly had a great time dancing, riding horses, and watching step shows. There…
Double graveside service set for mother, son COVID victims
A double graveside service will be held Saturday for a mother and son who fell victim to the COVID virus in Monroe. Graveside services for Angela Parson Jackson and her son Micheal Parson will be held Saturday at 2…
School boards must cover COVID medical costs of teachers, staff
When schools open later this month, its disturbing that local school districts will not be covering the COVID related medical costs of their teachers and support staff. All local districts are using a reopening scheme that has some component of…
Obituary for Gertrude Hall
On July 29, 2020, Gertrude Hall departed her life on earth to spend an eternity in Heaven. Gertrude Hall was born, March 6, 1937, in Wisner, La. to the late Sargent and Lela Henderson. Throughout her years she was loved…
Obituary: Bernadine Ware Staten
Bernadine Ware Staten, the last-born child of six of the late Luke Ware and late Everist Watkins Ware, was born in Monroe, LA on July 23, 1957. Bernadine departed this life on July 28, 2020 in Monroe, LA. Bernadine accepted…
NAACP says districts should protect lives of teachers in reopening
The NAACP thinks both the parish and city school boards should provide medical coverage for teachers exposed to the Coronavirus as school reopens this month. Rev. Ambrose Douzart, president of the Monroe/Ouachita NAACP, said Wednesday that both the local school…