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Black History Program

The University of Louisiana Monroe Cultural Diversity Council and the Office of International Student Programs and Cultural Affairs present “A Black History Program” at 10 AM on Friday, February 24, at Bayou Pointe Event Center. The program will...

 

From Believers to Achievers

Monroe Housing Authority’s Youth Empowering Youth Program’s Black History Program. Join us Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11am at Henrietta Johnson community Center 2800 Berg Jones Ln. in Monroe LA....

 

You Mean the World to Me

Many that pledge their vows before God and man stay together till death do us part. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who...

 

Jewels of Distinction and Elegance

Les Martinique presented Les Martinique Debutantes 2022 to finer womanhood recently. Les Martinique Debutantes 2022 were Brailyn S. Carter, Micaela J. Elmore, Mackenzie A. Johnson, Jacey D. Keys,...

 

Little Flower Homecoming Revival

Little Flower Catholic Church in Monroe LA will have a one-day revival on Sunday March 5, 2023 at the 9am mass. The homecoming revival welcomes back all past church members and school students....

 

True Vine Black History Program

True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA Black History Program is Sunday, February 26, at 6pm. Wossman High School Choir under the direction of Dezsiray Sullivan and Queens of Tomorrow under the direction of Jessica Washington (Elisha Wilkinson,...

 

1972 50th Reunion

The combined 1972 classes of Carroll, Neville and Wossman High Schools held their combined 50th class reunion at the Carroll High School homecoming festivities September 30 - October 2, 2022. The...

 

Soaping with Sade': Exfoliating the Skin!

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Carver McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA was soapy clean and smelling like apples, honey and sweet peas. Those are a few of the scents from Sade's Homemade Soaps...

 

Shots Fired at Police Again

Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. According to police reports, a suspect is being sought for allegedly firing shots at MPD officers who were in the vicinity of South...

 

City Schools' Cafeteria Issues

In light of the recent attention given to long-standing work issues involving Monroe City Schools cafeteria employees, Monroe City Schools Board members are looking for solutions to adequately address those issues. The problems that cafeteria...

 

Historic Super Bowl LVII

Super Bowl LVll will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Glendale, AZ, featuring a historic match up between two Black starting quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. Super Bowl LVll will be a great game against two great teams and...

 

Anderson Cheffin Jr. Memory Cherished

Anderson Cheffin Jr., 80, was born April 14, 1942. Cheffin went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was a talented All-American football player for both Carroll High School and...

 

Shooting Woman Faces Charges, Suspect Sought

Disclamer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A local man is dead. A Ruston woman is facing charges for allegedly knowing who the killer is as police officers search the area. According to...

 

Winnsboro Road Shooting

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Monroe Police are looking for a second individual who was recently involved in a deadly altercation at a convenience store. One...

 

Wossman Senior Night

Wossman High School in Monroe, LA celebrated Senior Night on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex. Wossman Golden Girls, cheerleaders, boys and girls varsity basketball...

 

Alpha Legacy Award

At the 60th Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Louisiana District Conference, Brother Richard D. Smith was presented the Legacy Award for his visionary guidance, leadership, service, commitment, and...

 

Black History Salute...Learles Lloyd

Salute to Learles "Diddy Bop" Lloyd, who was one of the first Black bail bondsmen to service Monroe, LA....

 

Local NAACP Forges Ahead

The local Monroe Chapter of the NAACP appears to be moving forward following the controversy of last year's election of officers, as Rev. Ambrose Douzart was elected to another term. The controversy...

 

Barbeque Pit Master

One of the best barbeque pit masters in Monroe LA is Barbeque Pit Master George Potter. He is a master griller who prides himself on the product he grills. Tasting is believing while George is...

 

Gloria Chorus Annual Black History Cantata

"Tawanna James and The Gloria Chorus will present their annual Black History Cantata Saturday, Feb. 18 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church at 6PM with the theme: "How Can We Not Keep Singing!". Special musical guests will include soloist Irene...

 

Ready to Getaway

Host Al Derry’s a one night trip on Saturday March 4, 2023 to Oklahoma`s Largest Casino, The WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, OK for $169 per person. Rooms are near the casino (double occupancy). $69.00 deposit per person due Feb 11, 2023 or...

 

School Lunch Concerns

The Monroe City Schools District is very aware that there are some pressing concerns involving the food/lunch program in its schools. Not only is there the issue of proper and adequate staffing at...

 

Shots Fired at Police

Disclaimer All persons are innocent until proven guilty. According to police reports, one or more individuals were reported to have fired shots at officers of the Monroe Police Department (MPD). The...

 

Always in our Hearts

Hershell West was born on July 8, 1941 to the late Horace West and Emmaline C. Brice in Rayville, LA. West departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He grew up in Rayville, receiving his...

 

Open Door Battering

Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Friendship is a precious commodity worth more than its weight in gold. Friendship can be earned from just one meeting or over a period of...

 

Honor to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I believe in giving honor to whom honor is due. For this past Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. week in our country, and every day, I salute him! I honor him with his own words. After hearing many...

 

Art on Purpose

"Creating a Lasting Legacy" exhibition reception was held Friday January 20, 2023 at Masur Museum of Art at 1400 S. Grand St. in Monroe, LA, featuring live music from songstress CoCo York. The...

 

Staten Retirement

On Friday, January 27, 2023, Wellspring Alliance and staff celebrated the retirement of Mrs. Florece Staten for her service and commitment to the organization. Among those in attendance were her...

 

Black History Salute... James "Shack" Harris

James "Shack" Harris was the first Black Quarterback to start in an NFL (National Football League), with a playing career from 1969 to 1981. Harris originally began his front office career in 1987 whe...

 

Neville Lady Tigers Basketball Senior Night

It was senior night at Neville High School in Monroe LA on January 31, 2023. Neville Lady Tigers honored seniors A'Keyla Howard, Stalee Simmons and T'Kirra Willis at their final home...

 

Radio People 70's Party

The Radio People's Platform and Polyester 70's Party was Saturday January 21, 2023 at Bayou Pointe at ULM in Monroe LA. 70's partygoers danced the night away to the Meet the Press Band. Radio...

 

Staci's Mysterious Death

The road to eternity has no appointed time or date. Many times, when young people leave, their parents pray until their return, glad to hear when their loved one's car pulls up or hear the door open....

 

Forever in Our Hearts

Ora Lee Brass was born on April 17, 1921, in Wisner, LA, to Saul and Neller Scott-Brass, who both passed away before her. In the 1940s, Ms. Brass moved to Monroe, LA, where she spent many years...

 

Tattoo Stabbing

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A tattoo to some is glorified bodywork. A piece of art, if you will. They are dazzling to the eye with all of the intricacies and ski...

 

City School Board Student Challenges

The Monroe City School Board is off to a new four-year challenge for the kids they serve, as two changes are on the board in the form of a new board member and returning board member, Brenda Shelling. Board members Bill Willson, Brandon Johnson, Bett...

 

Remembering Mary Joshua Holmes

Mary Joshua Holmes, 76, departed this life on January 19, 2023. Holmes served her community for 36 years before retiring as an Educator in Monroe, LA. Her funeral services will be Friday, January 27,...

 

Southside Neglect

Just about in every community, whether it is a small town, city, or large metropolitan area, there is always a part where it seems one is living in two different worlds. One side seems to be more affluent than the other, with economic growth...

 

Little Flower's Dr. Cal "Kakibo" Williams

Just before Martin Luther King Day, Cal Williams likes to share his story with school children of Anchorage, Alaska. He goes to classrooms dressed up as a 1960's Civil Rights marcher. Williams can sti...

 

Radio People 70's Party

This year's Radio People Platform and Polyester 70s Party was held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Bayou Pointe at ULM in Monroe, LA. 70s partygoers donned their finest 70s inspired threads and danced...

 

"You Earned It… Adams Tax Helps You Keep It"

What’s the best way to file your taxes this year, call Adams Tax! We are conveniently located on ULM’s campus in Stubbs Hall rm# 107. Tax season is upon us.. Now is the time to gather all forms like W-2s, 1099s, and other essential tax...

 

Catfight in the Dome

Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving , there is a catfight in the Louisiana Super Dome which is the Bayou Classic between arch rivals Southern and Grambling State University. Both school are...

 

Sneakers' Ball

The Sneakers' Ball was held recently at the Monroe Civic Center starring King George, Mr. Gotta Have 3, Kiko Pryor, Marcellus the Singer, J'Cenae, Mr. Po Me Some Mo FP Funyanna & Karen Wolfe....

 

Nutrition & Vitamin Supplements

At Carver-McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA, LSU AG Center Agent Markaye Russell presented a workshop about Nutrition and Vitamin Supplements. Vitamins are a type of supplement. Other types...

 

1st Sermon

On Sunday January 15, 2023 Minister Monica Benjamin preached her first sermon, "Fear Factors," at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Minister Monica was well received with plenty of...

 

Berry Betrayal

Dear Black people of Monroe, LA, Why do we sit back and allow our own people to oppress us and deny us the progress that we seek and fight so hard to succeed and achieve for our people? Witnessing...

 

Nig-er Day Post

An alleged hurtful and harmful racial remark made by a local woman who works in education is making its rounds. Many area residents are disappointed to learn that former Ouachita Parish Junior High School secretary Nelwyn Poland Fontana allegedly...

 

City Schools' Cafeteria Workers Conditions Deplorable

All of us who have gone to school have wonderful memories of those formative years in grade school, learning and interacting with others. That extends into our high school years, collecting memories. Some memories we remember more than others, but th...

 

Gunfire Riddles Vehicle

In north Monroe blocks from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), gunfire erupted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, where a car was riddled with bullets, with one person becoming injured in the...

 

Johnnie "Liz" DeBurr's Precious Memories

Johnnie "Liz" Cyrus DeBurr was born on August 11, 1923 to the union of the late Johnny B. and Annie Hill Cyrus. She was the third of ten children. Mother Johnnie transitioned from her earthly home to...

 

Golden Berry's Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Lawsuit

In April 2020 a lower court in Monroe, LA overstepped when denying Berry's wrongful termination and retaliation claim against the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Berry appealed this decision, and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the...

 

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