Aline Cleveland, 86 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died November 27, 2019. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 7, at Jesus Holy Temple Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 P.M., & Wake Service 6:00 until 7:00 P.M.,…
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Obituary for J.D. Rice
April 24, 1928 – December 3, 2019 God saw J.D. was getting tired and put his arms around him and whispered: “Come my son”. On December 3, 2019, we watched as he faded from our midst. J.D. was born to…
As the Bayou Classic grows, so does the crime
10 shot on Canal St. as Southern edges Grambling in New Orleans By Roosevelt Wright, III This year the Southern Jaguars were able to beat the Grambling Tigers during the Annual Bayou Classic held every year in New Orleans at…
Principal Mouton praises custodians
The custodial staff of Barkdull Faulk Elementary School is part of the team creating a warm and receptive learning environment for students. That’s why the school’s principal decided to treat them to a special breakfast recently at the Cracker Barrel…
Doug Harvey announced bid for city council, District 1
District 1 resident and local business leader Doug Harvey announces his candidacy for Monroe City Council. Harvey is seeking the seat vacated by current councilman Michael Echols, who takes office in mid-January as State Representative for District 14. Harvey is…
Hats off to city judges for warrant amnesty day
Monroe City Court judges are pretty tough on those who skip court; they will issue warrants to arrest court skippers in the blink of an eye. But at the core they are all soft hearts! That’s a good thing! Once…
Jackie Slack to seek city council seat against Ezernack
Retired educator Jackie Slack will officially announce her candidacy for Monroe City Council at a press conference Tuesday, December 10th. Slack is a former school principal, community advocate, and is presently employed with the City of Monroe as the chairman…