Mother Daughter Conflict
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Relationships between adults can sometimes become complicated. After all, grown people know what they want and how they will go...
2nd Wife Blues
Matthew Sims had a very important day in court recently. Sims, who is fighting felony domestic charges in a case against his former wife, had the opportunity to ask her questions concerning their relationship, which led to him having to appear in...
21st Evening with GSU
The Monroe/Ouachita Chapter of Grambling National Alumni Association returned to prominence with its 21st Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Monroe Civic...
Carroll Homecoming 2023
The Carroll homecoming football game will be Saturday, October 21, 2023. The homecoming game will be played at Thomas-Blade football stadium on the campus of Carroll High School in Monroe, LA. The...
Always in Our Hearts
Barbara Jean Strawder Mercy was born September 26, 1934 to the late Marie Carrie White and Orange Strawder. She departed this life at her home on August 28, 2023 after a long illness. Barbara will be...
2023 Bayou Black Open Rodeo
BLACK RODEO GROWS STRONGER A record crowd of rodeo fans attended the annual Bayou Black Open Rodeo at the Monroe Civic Center Arena on Saturday, August 26, 2023. They enjoyed over 300 cowboys and...
P.E.E.P. Back to School
P.E.E.P. hosted a back-to-school event Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the P.E.E.P. headquarters on Orange St. in Monroe, LA. Children in the community received a backpack filled with school supplies,...
Dedicated to Serve
I grew up surrounded by people who loved their community and dedicated their lives to make things better. That was when it took a village to raise a child. A time when a neighbor knew their neighbors...
NOVA's 7th Community Luncheon
NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana held its 7th Annual Update to the Community Luncheon/Celebration. The Annual Update to the Community Luncheon was Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the...
Bennie Ruth Emmerson's Cherished Memory
Bennie Ruth Myles Emerson, 79, of Monroe, LA, passed away from a lengthy illness on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Friday, September 1,...
Louisiana High School Football Scores
Week 4 September 22, 2023 Oak Grove 63 Rayville 26 North Webster 28 Richwood 6 St. Frederick 43 Delhi Charter 8 Franklin Parish 42 Caldwell 7 OCS 59 Tensas 0 Union 41 Bastrop 14 Brother Martin 31 Ouachita 14 West Monroe 30 Scotlandville 12 Calvary...
Coming Back in 2024
Mayo/Supporters Gear Up for Election Before a packed house of fired-up supporters, former mayor Jamie Mayo was met with cheers and chants of " We want Mayo back" as he officially announced his...
Bayou Classic 2023 Getaway
AL DERRY`S Bayou Classic 50TH Anniversary November 24-26, 2023 New Orleans LA - AL DERRY`S Bayou Classic package includes 2 nights at Comfort Inn & Suites Metairie LA (Double occupancy)- Free...
18th Church Anniversary
Pastors Bob and Brenda Dziadaszek and the Spiritual Harvest Worship Center Church in Monroe LA cordially invite you to celebrate with them at their 18th Church Anniversary on Sunday, September...
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...
Mental Health and Back-to-School
The back-to-school period can sometimes trigger or exacerbate mental health issues in children and adolescents. Transitioning from a relaxed summer schedule back to the structure and demands of school can be stressful for some individuals. Academic...
Deaths
Glendell Cole 77, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Services: 11 AM Monday, August 28, 2023, at Young’s Chapel CME Church, Calhoun, LA. Interment: Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Verna...