A man is dead and police are sorting out rumors trying to see why he was shot more than a dozen times Monday night. The Monroe Police Department is currently investigating the shooting death of 38-year-old Marvin Lewis of Monroe…
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Father of six at top of career as husband, licensed electrician
Ivan Thomas is one of a handful of licensed Black electricians in the state. His road to success has been rocky but thanks to God, a supportive wife, and bulldog determination, he is now at the top of his career…
Black History: Firsts in city hall and the courts
Three History Makers: GEORGE B. HAMLET: Was the first African-American Mayor of Monroe. He was appointed in 1874 during reconstruction and served for three months. He also served as Ouachita Parish Sheriff and Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. A native…
Man arrested for Jason Drive murder in January
January, police were investigating the shooting death of man on Jason Drive but were unable to find the suspect. However, thanks to neighborhood tips a suspect has been arrested. According to the Monroe Police Department, 18-year-old Patrell Walker was wanted…
Childhood friends inspire to give back
Karriem Wilson is a Registered Nurse who is helping to saves lives every day. He lived in Texas for the last several years. Mr. Wilson was inspired to return home by his childhood friends Jason Jacobs, his wife Shantelle Jacobs,…
Brown lawyer says firing was political, included involvement of Echols as shadow mayor
Former interim Police Chief Reggie Brown is still fighting his termination as a police officer. This week, his attorney requested subpoenas for a horde of witnesses designed to show that his firing was a political hatchet job devised by political…
Black entrepreneurs need to buy property on Desiard Street, quick!
There’s a plan afoot to revive the old black business district along Desiard Street, but unless a few enterprising Black businessmen move quickly, black entrepreneurs may be left out of the picture altogether. Beginning in the early 1920’s…