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Les Martinique 70th
Indulge in the holiday spirit at the 70th Jubilee Celebration - Les Martinique Debutante Ball on Saturday, December 16, 2023, 8:00 PM, hosted at the B.D. Robinson Conference Hall, Monroe Civic...
The Radio & Digital People Christmas
The Christmas Celebration by Radio and the Digital People recently took place at the Fieldhouse in Monroe, LA. The company marked the festive season with grandeur, extending warm wishes of Merry...
Elegant 80th
Celebrating 80 years with elegance, Laura Ann Spencer entered this milestone on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Family and friends gathered at Mt. Zion Family Life Center in Monroe, LA, to commemorate...
I-20 Passenger Rail Updates
A momentous announcement is on the horizon as the cities of Monroe, Vicksburg, Ruston, and Shreveport join forces for a joint press conference scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM. The event will take place at 301 DeSiard Street in...
Wossman 1973 50 years Later
7 was a special year for those graduating in 1973. Wossman High School Class of 1973 recently celebrated their 50th class reunion, a milestone in life. Wossman 1973 looked this...
Financial Freedom/Home Mortgage Loans
On December 7, 2023, at Carver-McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA, Kay Gray and Jeremy Lowe from Cross Keys Bank enlightened library patrons about home equity loans, lines of credit, home...
By Who's Next to Cry or Die?
How many of you are planning on going to the military, getting a job, going to college, or just planning on playing sports after high school? The rules in the work place are changing. The Army will announce a ban on tattoos below elbows and knees....
Incarceration Illness Devastates Family
A local mother received a phone call that all parents dread. Debra Price-Ervin recounted that on November 6, 2023, she received a call from Ochsner-LSU Medical Center informing her that her son,...
Lenward Bowie Sr. Unforeseen Farewell
Lenward Bowie Sr. was born in Monroe, LA, on August 9, 1948, to the late Abraham H. Bowie Sr. and Corrine Crosby Bowie. Both parents, brothers Abraham Bowie Jr., Alberstine Bowie, Samuel Douglas,...
Break-In Shooting
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man is in custody, allegedly due to his shoe print. According to the Monroe Police Department (MPD), officers responded to a...
Always in our Hearts
Rosie Lee Bias Williams was born in Monroe, LA, on April 23, 1943, to the late Andrew and Mary Bias Sr. and was called home on November 30, 2023. She was the eldest of 12 siblings and a graduate of...
Owl St. Shooting Victim Survives
There is good news on the home front. A local woman who was reportedly shot and killed on Owl Street on Sunday, December 3, 2023 did not die. An initial news report stated that the still unidentified woman was shot and taken to a local hospital, wher...
Blowing 18 Candles
Join us in celebrating the bright and talented Camora Collins as she commemorated 18 years of life on December 5! A dedicated honor student and skilled dancer at Ouachita High School, she's making...
Beauty and Brains!
In October, JS Clark Elementary recognized the exceptional qualities of six-year-old Miss Dazzle Dance 2023 Lauren Stringfellow, naming her Student of the Month. Enthusiastic about learning, Lauren's...
Carroll 1958
The Carroll High School Graduation Class of 1958 hosted its 3rd Annual Leadership Luncheon at Catfish Charlies' Banquet Room in Monroe, LA on November 16, 2023. Carroll 1958 classmates receiving...
Carroll Band Dome Bound
Carroll Band Dome Bound The Carroll High School Band in Monroe LA will be New Orleans Superdome bound as they will travel to New Orleans LA as the guest band for the Union Parish Farmers' Football...
Spivey Retires
Raymond Spivey Sr. retired after nearly 48 years with Graphic Packaging International. His career spanned beginning in 1976 as a general laborer in the Olinkraft carton plant (known as Plant 70) in...
Northside Apartment Shooting.
A local man was the victim of a shooting on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Shadow Hawk Apartments complex in North Monroe, LA. Monroe Police responded to a report of the shooting at the apartment complex located on N. 23rd and Cameron Streets. An...
Thief Confronted… Employee Hospitalized
An alleged startling event happened at a popular store in south Monroe, where an employee was injured and taken to the hospital due to injuries that occurred on Sunday, November 26, 2023, according to witnesses. An alleged theft occurred at Mac’s F...
City Government Trust/Transparency
All citizens have the right to petition their elected officials on matters that affect their community, especially when it comes to spending money. One of the first things that citizens want to feel...
Richwood Re-commit, Re-focus, and Re-build
I am Ashley T. Harris, and I am pleased to announce my interest in seeking the office of Mayor for the Town of Richwood, with the goal of confidently obtaining this position to exhibit my leadership s...
So. 2nd St. Thanksgiving
Many are giving honor to God for Thanksgiving Dinner 2023 at 1216 South 2nd Street in Monroe, LA. Many hearts were touched thanks to the donations to help with the meal. Major thanks to all family...
Former Monroe Resident ...Alaska Shining Star Dr. Cal Williams
Everything Cal "Cackieboo" Williams, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters '22, accomplished in life, he credits to someone having faith in him. "Most of the places that I found myself were the result of...
Les Martinique 70th
You are cordially invited to the 70th anniversary Les Martinique Debutante Ball, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the B.D. Robinson Conference Hall, Monroe Civic Center. Being a Debutante entails participating in a formal introduction to society,...
North American Racism
The American Civil War (1861–65) was fought over slavery and ultimately led to the emancipation of all slaves in the United States in 1863. However, Blacks in America faced many hurdles in the years that followed. For roughly a century after the w...
Norman Legacy
The Nolan Norman Legacy was set in Franklin Parish in Wisner LA long ago by a brave pioneer the late Nolan Norman by the Grace and Mercy of God. The Norman Family's deep roots extend throughout the...
NOVA Meet & Greet Reception
You are invited to attend a Special Meet & Greet with NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana on Friday December 1, 2023 at 10 am at Tower Place, first floor at 1500 N 19th St in Monroe LA. This reception is designed to provide Business...
Who's next to Die or Cry
The Black community has done a better job controlling gun violence than last year this time. One life is still too many! We still have a long way to go. The black community is at war because it is not trying to stop, drugs, guns, beating of our...
Lexicon Recognizes 20-Year Employees
Event part of corporate incentive program celebrating long-serving team members Recently, Lexicon, Inc. presented $10,000 checks to 13 employees as part of a program started by company founder, the...
Shooting Suspect Captured
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A suspect wanted in an October shooting on Wendall Dr. in Monroe, LA has been arrested. The Monroe Police Department (MPD) recently...
Coach Rankins...Get Down Tigers
In 1969, Monroe City Schools integrated, and Coach Rankins was sent to Neville High School as punishment. However, he turned this into a blessing by working hard for the students at Neville High...
Chase, Shots Fired
Officers of the Monroe Police Dept. arrested a suspect who was alleged to have been involved in an automobile chase where shots were fired during the encounter. Officers would arrest a suspect identified as 36-year-old Isaac C. Bradley as the driver...
City School Board Deficiencies & Failures
It wasn’t for the faint of heart. It was words that needed to be said and heard in hopes that mistakes made by a school board or any school board in America would not happen again. But at a school board meeting on November 14, 2023, Monroe City Schoo...
Lawyer's Questionable Standards
One may think of lawyers in general during times when we might need one. They are essential to ensuring our rights are protected when one has to go through civil or criminal cases. Lawyers, like judges, are held to the highest standards to ensure...
Solving Our Crime Epidemic
Jamie Mayo, former mayor of Monroe, LA, has unveiled his 2024 public safety plan for Monroe, LA. His comprehensive initiative aims to create a city where every resident can thrive and feel secure in...
Thanksgiving
Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe, LA loves to give and share their love with the community. On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Rose of Sharon blessed 100 families with Thanksgiving turkeys and...
Pastor Installation
Dellwood Church of God in Richwood, LA held a new pastor installation at its 30th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Dellwood Church of God installed Rev. Earnest Profit as its pastor....
P.E.E.P. Honored Mrs. Elaine Clay for Thanksgiving
P.E.E.P. honored the legacy of the late Mrs. Elaine Clay with a Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Mt. Zion Life Center in Monroe, LA. The late Mrs. Elaine Clay was a...
Abe Pierce III Building Dedication
The City of Monroe honored the enduring legacy of Abe Edward Pierce III, a trailblazer and community leader, at a building dedication ceremony on Monday, November 20, 2023.. The event tool place at the Monroe Convention Center at 401 Lea Joyner...
Press Forward
Sister Bertha Jones took the spirit higher at True Vine Baptist Church Fall Revival in Monroe LA on November 13, 2023. Guest evangelist was Dr. Bernard F. Mitchell Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church...
Pine Hill 96th Church Anniversary
Historic Pine Hill Baptist Church (Brickyard Community) celebrated their 96th Church Anniversary on October 22, 2023. Among the past church members and families recognized was the Edwards' Family by...
Carroll Royalty
Recently at Carroll High School in Monroe LA, Homecoming Royalty Miss Carroll Tayler Epting was honored by former Carroll Graduates LA State Senator Katrina Jackson, LA State Representative Adrian...
20th Anniversary
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. New Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA celebrated their Pastor and Wife Rev. and First Lady Lenard Montgomery Sr.'s 20th Anniversary. Special...
Louisiana Families Child Tax Credit Benefits
Gearing up to significantly impact on how Louisiana families gain financial restitution, The Middleburg Institute supported by Share Our Strength has launched a multi-city public awareness campaign promoting the expansion of Louisiana's child tax cre...
Who's next to die or cry
You are in an abusive relationship with yourself when you don’t love yourself and your surroundings. You are most likely to be killed by your friend, cousin, brother, sister, mother, father, or someone of your race because you won't stand up, s...
Northside Shooting
Young Black people are succumbing to gun violence at an alarming rate. The combination of prayer, corporal punishment, parental distrust of schools, and the challenge of children having children has created a nightmarish dilemma. Without plans to...
Beloved Servants
King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA honored servants Pastor and Lady Wesley Daniel for 26 years of faithful service on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Guest minister was Pastor Donald...
Schools Improve Southside Schools Desperate Needs
Allocate tax money where it's needed most, especially as southside schools grapple with innovative techniques and a one-size-fits-all mentality. The Monroe City School system acknowledges the greater needs of its low socioeconomic schools but falls...
Slammed Doors Pistol Pulled
It doesn't take much for the tide to change in relationships abruptly in the 21st century. Many attempt to escape trouble at the expense of getting violently hit or shot. Every domestic dispute has...
