Achievements

November 27, 2019

Calvin Walker named vice-chancellor at SU-Ag Center

Baton Rouge, La. – Calvin R. Walker, Ph.D., has been named the Executive Vice-Chancellor and Director of Department: Agriculture, Research and Extension Center Special Projects at the Southern University Agricultural…

Achievements

November 14, 2019

Black authors on display at Louisiana Book Festival

Several African-Americans were among the presenters and exhibitors at the Louisana Book Festival at the state capitol. The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library was the sponsor…

Police Arrests

November 21, 2019

Woman accused of Hit and run in August, arrested for DWI Wednesday

A woman who was arrested for hit and run driving in August was arrested again Wednesday on charges of DWI. Police arrested…

Breaking News

October 31, 2019

While city discusses violence, two more shootings occur

Even while city leaders conducted a meeting about growing violence in the community, the shooting of the week was underway in South…

Birthdays

January 23, 2020 0

Birthdays January 23rd – January 29th

January 23—Golden Berry, Jr., Sandra Brothers-Ballard, Doretha Smith, Linda Dorsey, Carolyn Beard,…

Birthdays

January 10, 2020 0

Birthdays January 9th – January 15th

January 9—William Martin, James “Pat” Wilson, A’Bria Chisley, In Loving Memory of…

Breaking News

January 16, 2020 0

Betty Cooper, Johnson elected to head city schools

Betty Ward Cooper is the new President of the Monroe City School…

Education

November 7, 2019

Wossman, Neville praised as “A” city schools, many others struggling

The State Department of Education released school letter grades this week, showing…

Weddings

December 29, 2019 0

Nicole Seay – Quincy Danztler begin new year as newlyweds

Wedding vows were exchanged recently between Nicole Seay and Quinzy Dantzler giving the new couple a chance to start the new year as man and wife. The double-ring ceremony was…

Weddings

December 20, 2019

Rodgers – Diarse wed in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged for Wilnisha Denise Rodgers and James Willie Diarse, Jr. They united in a double ring ceremony at the Fabulous Tab-A-Torium in Monroe, officiated by the Reverend…

Weddings

October 14, 2019

Andersons unite in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Parkview Church of Christ between Debblyn and Vernesha Anderson. The couple united in a double-ring ceremony at the church. …

Deaths

January 22, 2020 0

Services Saturday for Marcus Washington

Funeral services for a Monroe man who died Sunday will be held…

Deaths

January 16, 2020 0

Decorated Veteran Willie Belton dies

In February of 2019, Willie A. Belton, a political leader, and successful…

January 23, 2020 0

We must treat God and His House with respect and honor

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold…

January 23, 2020 0

God said, “Beware of evil ones who are creating havoc in our lives to divert attention from their real abominable activities!”

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about,…

January 23, 2020 0

Be a game changer in 2020

By Rusty Potter Dr. Benjamin E. Mays said, “The tragedy of life is not found in failure but complacency. Not…

January 20, 2020 0

Jesus does not condemn us for our sins, but He expects us to do better

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: …When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her,…

Woman who rammed boyfriends car, charged

Mayor Mayo involved in DC Car Wreck

Billups says being “Monroe Proud” is hard without hope!

Ellis retires, Reggie Brown is interim police chief

Betty Cooper, Johnson elected to head city schools