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…

Achievements

May 21, 2020

Sisters finish at top of High School and Elementary classes

Two sisters shared honors this week after graduating with others from separate schools. Debra and Clarissa Isaac both finished at the top of their classes at Wossman High School and…

Crime

August 20, 2020

Tew brings formal charges against cop in brutality case

The officer accused of abusing a homeless man and kicking him in the face has been formally charged, sidestepping a grand jury.…

Breaking News

August 13, 2020

Twin remembers murder of brother by W. Monroe Police

It was 45 years ago, before cell phones and police body cams that the family of Kenneth Ray Sampson mourned the death…

Birthdays

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Birthdays October 22nd – October 28th

October 22-Estella Ross, Audria C. White, Johnny Lee Cooper, Rev. Claude Brown,…

Birthdays

October 15, 2020 0

Birthdays October 15th – October 21st

October 15-In Loving Memory of Gino Adams, T'Sienenia Jackson, Emma Hawkins Bess,…

Breaking News

October 15, 2020 0

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…

October 22, 2020 0

Death Notices for the week of October 19th

Earnest O’neal William, Sr., 78 of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died October…

Deaths

October 15, 2020 0

Police looking for dad who took his newborn from St. Francis in a bookbag

New chief promises crackdown on drugs, guns to make Monroe safe

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