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NAACP says Swanson to hire more men, improve safety

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Mayor Ellis reinstates “Mask-up” requirement for city buildings

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Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

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Ashley Ellis takes over as principal of Neville Jr. High

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Services set for Marie Fulton Saturday

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Achievements
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Congratulations on your win Mekhi Nelson

Congratulations to 19-year-old Mekhi Nelson. Mekhi participated in the NPC Louisiana Open Championship Saturday, July 10, 2021, where he won 1st place in Men’s Physique Teen, 2nd Place in Men’s…

Achievements
June 4, 2020

Congratulations on your degree

Congratulations are in order for Hometown native Fredrick L. Scott, the son of James & Shirley Scott, Monroe, LA. He recently received his J.D. degree from Southern University Law Center…

Crime

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Second suspect gets slap on wrist as murders, shootings continue

As shootings and murders in our community continue, another person originally charged with murder, has been given a slap on the wrist.…

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Mayor, Chief say crime is trending down, things looking up after first year

 As the Ellis administration ends its first year in office, the mayor and his administration are making the rounds to various neighborhoods…

Covid-19 News

Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

Monroe man dies in Texas after taking COVID vaccine

Wright says churches should avoid premature re-openings

COVID victim sends thanks for prayers, after awakening from coma

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays July 29th – August 4th

July 29-Terri Barnes, Dorothy Thomas, Terry R. Lowens, Rosa Augustine, Kourtni Mason,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays July 2nd – July 28th

July 22-Ladopha Person, Randy Jackson, Brinanna Martrece Perkins, Sharon Baker, Jazmin Wheaton,…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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October 15, 2020

Travis & Lakendra tie the knot

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, October 10, 2020, between Lakendra Freeman and Travis Menyweather at The Tabatorium in Monroe, La. The ceremony was witnessed by a host of family and…

Weddings
February 7, 2020

Neal/Jones wedding held

Michael Jones and Dalphynie Neal were married on Sunday 02/02/2020 at Greater Free Gift BC at 1 pm with Bishop Rodney Mcfarland, Sr, officiated followed by a reception at their…

Weddings
December 29, 2019

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…

Deaths

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Services set for Marie Fulton Saturday

Services will be held Saturday for a Monroe woman who died last…

Breaking News
July 29, 2021 0

Service set for Baby Kacyen Ke’Shun Henderson

Viewing will be Monday, August 2, 2021, from 5-8 p.m., at McFarland…

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July 29, 2021 0

Obituary for Mrs. Rosie Mae Carr

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Mrs. Rosie Mae Carr transitioned to her…

Community News

Happy 101st birthday to Mrs. Mildred Robinson!!!

The Howards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Sweet 16 Party held for Sarai

Vercie Lee Jefferson celebrates 89th Birthday

Spiritual Insight

July 29, 2021 0

Perspectives on the lives we live: Topic: Haiti – Part one

By Victor C. Kirk “Jovenel Moïse, the president of Haiti, was assassinated on 7 July 2021 at 1 a.m. EDT…

July 29, 2021 0

Do not twist the truth to win popularity!

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: And the word of the Lord came unto me saying….Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow…

July 29, 2021 0

It’s time for your comeback

By Rusty Potter The windshield in a car is much bigger than the rearview mirror. You can’t successfully drive the…

July 22, 2021 0

Give God the credit-He is our source

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture:…Now there is at Jerusalem the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue…

NAACP says Swanson to hire more men, improve safety

Mayor Ellis reinstates “Mask-up” requirement for city buildings

Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

Ashley Ellis takes over as principal of Neville Jr. High

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Highlights

Saving lives on our state highways matter!

Tim Tippit High School – Class of 1950

Childhood friends inspire to give back

Continuing to serve the community in a Pandemic

JPMorgan Chase includes Grambling State in its commitment to Professional Development

FAQ: When will I get my stimulus check? Who gets one? What about tax returns?

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

Mayor, Chief say crime is trending down, things looking up after first year

Monroe’s firefighters complain of lowest base pay in area, chief wants raise too

Fred Louis elected Vice President of I-20 Board

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Vertha Bledsoe, Brenda Harris, Edward Baker, Jr., Atron Wilson, Quanique Kyles, Glenn McKinney, Sr., Stephanie Renae Toston, Jasmine Bilton, Charles Ballard, Stanqueena Johnson, Jackie Kidd, Raven Owens, Ashley Johnson, Happy Anniversary Brodrick and Debbie Stinson. (4)

Editorials

  • Will Olympic message about sexualization of females reach our town?
  • Senator Jackson’s transgender vote was about politics, not gender
  • Edwin Edwards ushered in an unprecedented era of access to Black citizens

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