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Audit Implicates Vidrine's False Records
A report from an audit of former Monroe City Schools Superintendent Brent Vidrine appears to show that he allegedly submitted false records related to his retirement. The information in question was allegedly submitted by Vidrine himself for the...
Fiery Fatal Car Crash
Neighbors in a quiet neighborhood in the Rayville community continue to be in shock as they mourn the loss of a 14-year-old teen who was killed on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The teen, identified as Suh’renity Butler, was killed when the car she was d...
Shooting Dangers
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A 20 year-old man wanted on suspicion of murder was arrested by the Morehouse Parish Sheriff Office. According to a Sheriff's Office...
Delta Community College Protest Continues
A local community couple says that their protest of working conditions allegedly occurring at Delta Community College in Monroe LA will continue, saying that the community needs to be aware of what th...
Final Louisiana Special Criminal Justice Session Bills
In the recent Louisiana Special Criminal Justice Session, several bills were passed that will have significant impacts on the state's criminal justice system. House Bill 4, sponsored by Representative Emerson, now Act 10, addresses post-conviction...
Worthy Women
March is Women's History Month, an annual observance that highlights the contributions of women to historical events and contemporary society. Recently, Pastor Brian Reed, along with deacons,...
Rooftop Brunch
It was a Rooftop Brunch at Nite for the grown and sexy on Saturday March 23, 2024 on the 7th Floor at ULM in Monroe LA with many glamming stars. Gravedigga operated the rooftop Brunch business! The...
March 2024 Election Results
In the recent March 2024 elections in Monroe and Richwood, several key positions were decided, shaping the future leadership of these communities. The incumbent Mayor Friday Ellis (I) secured a...
Smart Rambin/Silverstein Award
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce's 103rd annual meeting and banquet, held on Thursday, March 14, at the Monroe Civic Center, honored William V. Smart, executive director of the Monroe Housing...
GUNAA 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musica
l The 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical, hosted by the Monroe Ouachita Chapter of GUNAA, will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM at First Baptist, located at 507 Swayze Street in Monroe, LA. The event is open to the public. This...
P.E.E.P. Wossman Championship Ring Donation
On March 15, 2023, Wossman Lady Cats and Boys Basketball Louisiana 2024 State Champions receive a big donation toward their championship rings from P.E.E.P and former Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. This is...
Thank You
Thank you for your support in our campaign for city council. With your help, we pushed the incumbent into a runoff in District 5, giving us a chance to win. Special thanks to Mondrian Douglas and...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact...
Taylor Fills Zion Traveler Pulpit
On Sunday March 24, 2024 at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Rev. Elbert Taylor fill the pulpit. His sermon "Reminder of Who You Are" was a message of hope. There was more than enough amens...
When Sugar Tastes Like Salt
West Monroe High School's First Black Graduate Jacquelyn Snowden Jones Harvey returned to her old stomping grounds West Monroe LA on Sunday March 17, 2024 promoting her new memoir/book Forged "When...
Fight Bystander Cut
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Most of us are taught to help someone when we see them in a situation where they might be in need. That kind of teaching perhaps goes...
Grambling SWAC Tournament Win Not First
Congratulations are in order for the men's basketball team at Grambling University as they compete in the college basketball phenomenon known as March Madness. The G-men punched their ticket to be a...
Bicyclist Robbed/Pistol Whipped
Residents of the southside in Monroe, LA, are growing increasingly fearful due to a spate of alleged robberies and violent attacks near Winnsboro Rd. and Atkinson St. A recent incident on Monday, March 11, 2024, involved a bicyclist who was...
New Richwood Voters Unable To Vote
An incident recently occurred where Caderrian White lives, prompting him to call for the aid of law enforcement. When officers from the Monroe Police arrived, he was told that because of his address, there wasn’t anything they could do. It turned o...
Is Crime Truly Decreasing in Monroe?
The current leadership in Monroe seems eager to promote the idea that crime is on the decline in our city, pointing to the reduced coverage in mainstream media as evidence. However, this raises questions: is this decline real, or merely a convenient...
Unsolved Homicides
When does it become okay for a allegedly well-known surgeon to decide which patient should be a casualty of Science? Well, in 1988 it happened allegedly at Glenwood Hospital. When does it become okay allegedly for Fresenius to say there were too...
Louisiana Special Criminal Justice Session Bills Passed
Senate Bills Senate Bill 7 by Senator Edmonds (Act 9) requires ignition interlock for first offense DWI for at least six months of any probation, or the entire time that the driver's license is suspended. For a second offense, the court will require...
LA Governor's Unions Assault
Jeff Landry has been governor of Louisiana over two months. Two Months may be a short time in a four-year term, but when one looks at what the governor has done after waiting eight years to sit where he currently is now, the next 45 months surely...
GUNAA 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical
The Monroe Ouachita Chapter of GUNAA will hold its 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM First Baptist 507 Swayze Street Monroe, LA. The public is cordially invited to attend this event. This year’s s...
Moore Superintendent
The Monroe City School Board selected Sam Moore lll as Superintendent of Monroe City Schools on March 14, 2024. Moore replaces former Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine. Congratulations Monroe City...
Still Grateful
Carroll High School 1966 Classmates, left to right, Alice F. Daniels, Minister Ellen "Marie" Felton Batch, and Sharron M. Robinson. Minister Batch was in town for the Memorial Service of her brother...
Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar
The Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., Branch Manager Joyce Powell, hosted Attorney and author Zebbie Grayson with a book talk and signing of her new book, "Journey to...
Health, Nutrition & Aging
A community program was held at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library, at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., with LSU AgCenter, Agent Markaye Russell on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Markaye discussed the...
Youth Focused Revival (Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Join us for a Youth Focused Revival Tuesday - Thursday, April 16-18, 2024 "Building Strong Disciples Through Biblical Foundations" Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 "...We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and give you spiritual wisdom...
Check the Record
Don't be fooled, District 5, by the smokescreen of the incumbent. She ran four years ago on the Dawson name. However, for her re-election bid, she must stand on her record, and she has sold District...
Water Tree's 7th Anniversary
Water Tree's 7th Anniversary Water Tree in Monroe, LA, celebrated its 7th anniversary on Saturday, March 29, 2024. During the celebration, the late Pastor John Edward Ross Jr. was honored for his...
Shots Fired, Mother Escapes
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The sudden sound of gunfire compelled two individuals to seek cover recently, in a bid to protect their lives. Monroe Police (MPD)...
Superintendent's Daunting Task
The upcoming Monroe City Schools superintendent faces a challenging task as academic concerns loom large. 55% of Monroe City Schools’ students scored below basic in 6 out of 11 elementary schools, contributing to an overall F school performance s...
Frightening Car Crash
A hit-and-run crash on March 3, 2024, at 5:16 AM, on Milhaven Road in Monroe, LA, resulted in serious injuries and an arrest. Video footage showed two vehicles speeding west, with the second trying...
Collins MENSA Standout
Taurian Collins Jr., a first grader at JS Clark Magnet School in Monroe LA, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone by being accepted into MENSA, the largest high-IQ association globally. MENSA,...
Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar
The Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., Branch Manager Joyce Powell, is hosting Attorney and author Zebbie Grayson with a book talk and signing of her new book, “Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar!” with the...
Special Session Fails Crime's Wrong Direction
Louisiana House Democrats are committed to addressing crime and making our communities safer. Unfortunately, we were not involved in drafting the call for the second special legislative session. The overwhelming majority of the bills filed for this...
Health, Nutrition & Aging
Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., is hosting a community program with LSU AgCenter Agent, Markaye Russell, on Thursday, March 21 at 11 A.M. What is good health? Good...
Christina's College Reveal
Recently, Christina Gary's family, friends, and Franklin Parish High School Classmates gathered at The Vintage Vault in Winnsboro LA for Christy's College Reveal. Christy has a 4.27 GPA and has been...
Join Us Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Resurrection Sunday
Philadelphia Word Center Church 115 Arnold Dr. in Monroe LA Holy Thursday- The Last Supper March 28, 2024 at 6:30pm, Good Friday-The Crucifixion Friday March 29, 2024 at 3pm and Resurrection Sunday...
Brown Withdraws Endorses McFarland
Marie Brown, a candidate for Monroe City Council in District 4, has decided to end her campaign and endorse Rodney McFarland for the council seat. Brown made her decision public in a statement...
Unusual Funds Findings
The Monroe City Schools Board is once again facing scrutiny over irregular findings uncovered during its annual audit, according to Board President Jennifer Haneline. An investigation has been...
One in a Million
Rev. Eddie Ray Jackson passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to join the Lord for eternity. He served as the pastor of St. Peter Baptist Church in Columbia, LA, until his passing. Rev....
Fatal Accident
The journey of life is unpredictable, with no set time or date for our destinies. The community mourns the untimely passing of Anthony Tyrone Briggs, who tragically lost his life on Wednesday, March...
Suspicious Death
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The tragic loss of life is always devastating for any family, especially when it occurs at the hands of others. The suspicious death...
Dictator State Ahead?
Has anyone noticed how far Louisiana has moved to the right since Jeff Landry became governor? Voters and even some legislators are not surprised at the speed at which the governor is pushing the state further to the right, similar to his...
Larry Wright's Remarkable Career
Larry Wright, a native of northeast Louisiana, reflects on a fulfilling life enriched by the people he's known. He comes from a region with a strong athletic tradition, producing athletes who have...
Louisiana Crime Special Session
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's special session on February 18, 2024, aimed to tackle crime with a series of proposed bills. Among these, HB1 focuses on providing public access to criminal court matters, potentially increasing transparency....
Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar
The Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA. and branch manager Joyce Powell, is hosting attorney and author Zebbie Grayson for a book talk and signing of her new book, Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar! with the...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
Irma DeTiege, a once obscure figure, rose to prominence through divine intervention. Despite facing life's challenges, her obedience to wise counsel helped propel her to remarkable achievements. A...
