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 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    February 15, 2024 

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...

 

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...

 

Deli Fight

When you look out a window and see two people fighting, it's hard to determine who's right or wrong. At a southside deli where many people grab lunch, an alleged fight broke out between a customer and an employee on Sunday, February 11, 2024....

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    February 15, 2024 

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 Se...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    February 15, 2024 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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 fairness,...

 

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...

 

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...

 

NAACP Annual Freedom Fund/Scholarship Banquet

You are invited to Jackson Parish Branch NAACP Annual Freedom Fund and Scholarship Banquet. Saturday, February 24, 2024 6:00 PM, St. Rest MBC Family Life Center, 813 St. Rest Road, Quitman, LA 71268....

 

Vote Election 2024

Election 2024 early voting will take place March 9, 2024 - March 16, 2024, excluding Sunday. Voting hours are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The early voting locations are the Registrar of Voters Community Room at 1650 DeSiard St. in Monroe, LA, and the West...

 

Career-Ending Injustice, Pt.3

When Lorethie "Loe" Dunn was selected for the position of Campus Director in Region 8 of Louisiana Delta Community College, located in Bastrop, LA, she became the first African-American to hold that...

 

Juvenile Shooting

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Black teens and young adults are facing alarming rates of mortality, seemingly ignored by elected leaders. Despite funds allocated at the state level to address this issue, local...

 

Community Pillar Gone Home

The community, along with family and friends, mourns the passing of the esteemed individual, Deacon Ricky Banks. Deacon Ricky Banks, aged 72, ascended to glory on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He...

 

Oretha A. Richardson's Rise to Glory

Oretha A. Richardson was born on September 6, 1932, and transitioned to Glory on January 29, 2024. Born in Mangham, LA, Oretha was a graduate of Alto High School and Grambling State University. She...

 

Fannie S. Reed Cherished Memory

Alpha March 14, 1928 Omega February 1, 2024 Sister Fannie Smith Reed was the only child born to the union of James Smith, Jr. and Ruth Daniels Smith on March 14, 1928, in Collinston, LA. In her early...

 

Faithful Servants

St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe LA honored servants Pastor Alonzo and First Lady Shelia Clark on Sunday January 28, 2024. Guest speakers' morning was Pastor Richard Wilson lll St. James Baptist...

 

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...

 

Little Flower

Little Flower Academy/Catholic Church in Monroe, LA, holds a cherished place in the hearts of those who attended from 1940 to 1968. The institution provided students, from kindergarten to high...

 

United Way Ribbon Cutting

United War of Northeast Louisiana held a ribbon cutting and open house for their recently renovated office at 1201 Hudson Lane in Monroe LA on Tuesday February 6, 2024. Hundreds gathered as the...

 

LA DODT Monroe Roadshow

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)put on their roadshow in Monroe LA on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at Abe E. Pierce conference Hall, informing people of the various road...

 

Dinner With "Shack

An evening to remember unfolded as Vickki and James "Shack" Harris graciously hosted dinner for family and friends prior to the dedication of Grambling State University football field to Harris...

 

FAZE TWO. INC.

Dear Community Partners, Faze Two, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Monroe Louisiana. Our founder, Coach Davey Mays, established this organization in May 2023 to do something about...

 

Woman Stabbed

Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A suspect in a stabbing incident, Keith Franklin, a man from Port Allen, LA, faces numerous charges for his alleged criminal...

 

Shooting Suspect Apprehended

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man, who had been wanted by law enforcement authorities, was apprehended during a recent traffic stop. On January 29, 2024,...

 

Carroll Homecoming Shooting Charges Upgraded

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Monroe Police have upgraded the charges against two individuals identified as prime suspects in the death of a 14-year-old on October 21, 2023. The individuals, Joshua L. Smiley and...

 

"All Is Well"

Gospel-Jazz-Blues Artist Shereka ShaBang Celebrating 1M views for her new song "All Is Well" on TikTok &Instagram! The goal was to reach 20K but God said 1M plus. She is grateful for the four...

 

Jonesboro Rd. Shooting

In West Monroe, LA, on Monday, January 29, 2024, a deadly shooting unfolded on Jonesboro Rd. Sadly, the incident, occurring near a convenience store, resulted in the discovery of a victim later identified as Summer Brumley. Despite the alarming rise...

 

One of the Best

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Robert Carter, an iconic figure in Monroe, LA, particularly at the Johnson Community Center. Mr. Carter served as an inspiration to...

 

A Beautiful Life Well Lived

Grace and mercy, the two greatest gifts from God, manifest in various forms and at different times in our lives. Viola Talton Dixon of Sterlington, LA, experienced these divine gifts throughout her re...

 

Hughie L. Rhodes' Treasured Farewell

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved family patriarch, Hughie L. Rhodes, born on April 21, 1935, in Bastrop, LA, to parents Harrison and Beatrice Rhodes. Hughie's life journey was...

 

Career-Ending Injustice, Part 2

Prior to, Lorethie "Loe" Dunn's job loss, she devoted 34 years to the vocational and technical institution/community system, giving her more tenure than any other employee in the history of the...

 

"FAFSA Frenzy" Open House

The University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting a “FAFSA Frenzy” Open House on Monday, February 5, 2024, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. FAFSA Frenzy is a free event to help high school and transfer students fill out their FAFSA applications. Students are...

 

Carroll Glory

Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, stands as an everlasting beacon of hope within our community. Its rich legacy in academics, athletics, band, choir, and STEM was established in 1953 by its...

 

Term Life Insurance with Living Benefits

Come and join me, Tanji Elzie, with helping to build our community with LZ’s Financial Literacy Crusade. If you want a chance to build your career, help me with the introduction of a new way of helping families build their finances. Most of you hav...

 

Historic Day

More than 1,250 people have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. On January 6, 2021, a mob of people invaded and occupied the United States Capitol, using force to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power mandated...

 

Gunpoint Robbery

In this modern era, individuals must be mindful of their surroundings. Unexpected situations can arise even in places where one wouldn't anticipate them, emphasizing the need for a consistently alert mindset. While some people may follow the same...

 

Police Altercation Officer Hit

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A search warrant for an individual wanted by Monroe Police (MPD) developed into an altercation where three people were arrested....

 

Celebrating a Legend

April 11, 1927-January 19, 2024 Coach Mackie Freeze, a legendary figure, initiated the football program at Richwood/Terzia High Schools in Monroe, LA, with a humble $300. This program swiftly rose to...

 

Ghost Leaders, Ghost Town

Poor cities or towns often reflect the consequences of inadequate leadership. The state of a community is a direct reflection of the decisions made by its leaders. Poor leadership can manifest in many ways, from the mismanagement of resources to the...

 

Career Ending Injustice

Lorethie "Loe" Dunn had a remarkable career, standing unrivaled in her field. In an era where not everyone opts for a traditional four-year college education, Loe Dunn distinguished herself by...

 

Monti Sharp: Homecoming Black History Exhibition

Monti Sharp, a revered figure in our community, is set to journey back to his artistic roots. His connection to the Monroe Arts community traces its origins to his days at Ouachita Jr. High, where he first captivated audiences at the Monroe Little...

 

Masquerade Cotillion

Knights of Peter Claver St. Francis Council hosted a Masquerade Cotillion Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the W Event Center in Monroe, LA. There was live music, DJ T-Baby, food, and...

 

MLK Salute

The Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation observed its 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Salute on Saturday January 20th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Attorney Charles D. Jones was guest...

 

Amazon: Big Economic Jolt

There are many people eagerly awaiting the construction of the massive Amazon facility slated to be built in Monroe, LA, which should provide an economic boost and offer more jobs in the area. City officials made the announcement of Amazon’s...

 

Blends of Spices & Teas!

Karen Laban of The Spice & Tea Exchange explained about a purveyor of specialty spices, teas, custom blends & rubs, flavored sugars, salts, accessories and spices from around the globe,...

 

Carroll Glory

Carroll High School in Monroe LA has and will always be a beacon of hope in our community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir and stem legacy was laid in 1953 by its first principal Legendary Morris...

 

Woman Accused Of Hiding Gun

Officers of the Monroe Police Department (MPD) recently detained a local woman for allegedly providing a handgun to an individual involved in an altercation. The woman stated that she was in the parking area of Henrietta Johnson Community Center on D...

 

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