Monroe's Dismal Poverty

The candidates running for Monroe city mayor and council seats received troubling news recently as they prepared to take their messages to voters regarding their plans for the future of Monroe. A...

Radio Stations Matter

I was born in the late '60s growing up listening to all types of music such as gospel, jazz, R&B, reggae, blues, classical, and even country. My favorite happens to be rap! In most music, the lyrics usually tell a story about life’s events, ups...

Alabama Street Shooting

An alleged weekend shooting has residents on edge on Alabama St. in Monroe, LA. According to sources, a boyfriend was shot one day, and the girlfriend was beaten and shot the next day. Sources allege that the boyfriend came to the door when the...

Standing With Jamie

Supporters of Mayor Jamie Mayo gathered at the Abe E. Pierce lll Convention Center in Monroe, LA, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Among them were current and former elected officials, including Rick...

HAMPCO, Inc. Academic Heritage Quiz Bowl

Black History Month is HERE and through the efforts of Senator Katrina Jackson, Senate District 34, HAMPCO, Inc. will be bringing back its Academic Heritage Quiz Bowl. This Bowl will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. at...

Royal Mardi Gras Coronation

Madison James Foster 1st Royal Mardi Gras Coronation of Mr. and Miss Madison James Foster was Saturday February10, 2024 at Madison James Foster Elementary School in Monroe LA. Jayla Coates reigned...

Prime Time Family Reading Program

Prime Time Family Reading Program brings families together for a free evening of fun-one night a week for six weeks to read award-winning children’s books, and then participate in a discussion centered around the important themes such as...

Top Cop Back

It has been a year-long struggle for former interim police chief Reggie Brown, but the effort to win reinstatement within the Monroe Police Department has paid off. Following a recent ruling by the...

Career-Ending Injustice, Pt. 4

When Lorethie "Loe" Dunn went on FMLA in 2014, she never came back to her job as Campus Director at the Bastrop Campus, her last day was July 14. 2014. She retired on Oct. 1, 2014 and a retirement...

Runaway Juvenile

Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are attempting to locate a runaway juvenile, Keara Thomas 16. Keara was last seen on February 11, 2024 in the Calhoun area. She is described as a Black female, 5’-5” tall, and weighing 140 lbs. She has tattoos...

Carroll Football

Friday, February 9, 2024, marked a significant day for three Carroll High School football players as they signed college football letters of intent. Nathan Roberts and Xhane Williams committed to...

Carroll Senior Night

Carroll High School in Monroe LA celebrated its Seniors 2024 during its Senior Night, on Friday, February 2, 2024. Girls and boys Senior basketball players were recognized along with Senior...

The End Is Near!

As it is written...... _ Blessed are the poor in spirit. _Blessed are they that mourn. _Blessed are the meek _Blessed are those who seek after righteousness. _ Blessed are the merciful _Blessed are the pure in heart _We are the salt of the earth,...

Next US President Will Be Old

People from both sides of political spectrum will be talking about one thing between now and election day. The flavor for the months to come will be about President Joe Biden being too old to serve another term as president. Right-wing media are...

Who Can I Turn To

On Sunday January 28, 2024 at St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Rev. Richard Wilson lll, filled morning service. Rev. Wilson sermon was, "Who Can I Turn To," with the church walls, rafters,...

Precious Pearls' Grand Tea

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Omicron Iota Omega Chapter Precious Pearls Grand Tea was Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Abe E. Pierce III Convention Center in Monroe,...

Williams 27th Wedding Anniversary

May blessings accompany you throughout your journey in life, wherever the path led by Christ may take you. May love walk hand in hand with you, and may joy and peace pave the way ahead. May God's...

Carroll Glory

Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, stands as a beacon of hope in our community, its legacy rooted in academic, athletic, band, choir, and STEM excellence. Established in 1953 by the visionary Morris...

Dating/Marriage

Dating and marriage are goals for many. There is nothing wrong with desiring honorable and healthy relationships; the thing is, many don’t. For them, anything will do—even going outside of the...

Happenings

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service...

DON'T LET GO OF GOD

Genesis 32:26 | NKJV And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks. “But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” Beloved Jacob WRESTLED with God ALL night long. Have you ever...

Southern University Recruitment Roadshow

Theme: The Road to SU Success The Monroe Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Federation will be the host, along with Wossman High School 1600 Arizona Ave. in Monroe LA, of the Southern University Recruitment Roadshow Tour on Thursday February...

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