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Burg Jones Ln./Thelma Dr. Fatal Shooting
The times that we are currently living in offer no guarantee that any of us will live to see tomorrow. Each day that we wake up could be our last day, not through natural causes but from the violence...
Tedric's Legacy
Tedric Fair was born on June 27, 1960, to the late Mabell Thomas and Jessie Thomas. Tedric graduated from Richwood High School in 1978. He was an all-star football player. Tedric was the life of the...
Farewell "Singing Deacon" Amos Brown Jr.
Mr. Amos Brown Jr. was born to Amos and Roxie Brown Sr. on November 3, 1935, in Wisner, LA. At an early age, Amos confessed to Christ and was baptized at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Wisner, LA. He...
Hotel Shooting Suspects Identified
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Two individuals who were strongly implicated in a local man's death were arrested on Wednesday, February 7, 2023. Deontia Moore was...
Verbon Muhammad Running
Although the Monroe City Council election is not until March 2024, Verbon R. Muhammad Sr. is making his intentions known a year early, confirming he will run for the Monroe City Council District 5...
Whitley's 75th Memorable
It was an epic birthday celebration as Raymond Whitley, Whitley Entertainment Center on 302 Apple St. in Monroe celebrated his 75th birthday recently. The stars showed up and had a 75th good time...
Cedric's Smoked Meat & BBQ
Cedric's Smoked Meat and Barbeque specializes in BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Turkey Legs, Brisket, Sausage and Boudin. Catering Available! Open Thursday-Sunday 11am- 5pm at 705 Winnsboro Road Monroe LA. Call...
25th Appreciation
Cuba Baptist Church 343 Blankston Rd. Bosco LA invites you to help them celebrate Pastor & wife Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Toney on Sunday April 2, 2023 at 11am. Guest minister is Pastor Curtis Allen of Hopewell Baptist Church....
Vote March 25
There will be a parish wide proposition on the ballot on March 25, 2023. Early voting will begin on Saturday March 11 through Saturday March 18, 2023, except Sunday. The hours for early voting are 8:30 am until 6 pm. Locations Registrar of Voters...
Terzia & Richwood Alumni's Reunion
There’s a thrill of excitement in the air! This year, 2023, is the year for the return of the “Rams”, Terzia and Richwood Rams. All grades of Terzia Elementary, Middle and High, Richwood all grades - 12th . Each class will have an opportunity...
AKA Annual Founders' Day/Cameo Awards
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, - Omicron Iota Omega Chapter presents its 115th Annual Founders’ Day and CAMEO Awards Program on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM at the West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave., West Monroe LA ....
Crowning of Royalty 2023
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe LA’s Royal Coronation, the Crowning of Royalty 2023 is Saturday March 18, 2023 at 6pm at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Center. Royal motorcade starts at 5:30 pm From Barkdull Faulk Elementary...
Happy Birthday "Cosell"
Just glad to be here, and staying prayed up is one of Monroe 's favorites Glenn "Cosell" Mariland. Cosell" is blessed and thankful to have celebrated another thankful year. Straight out of Booker T....
JS Clark Black Heritage Program
JS Clark students presented a Black history program, on Friday, February 25, 2023 at JS Clark Magnet School in Monroe LA. Students of all grade levels worked to put on the special performance to...
Winnsboro Road Shooting
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A vigorous nightlife is essential for a community that wants to provide an area where people can relax, enjoy some downtime, and meet people like them who enjoy fun night activities....
Rosie Anne Blankenship's Final Farewell
Sister Rosie Anne Blankenship, 64, of Monroe, LA passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was a retiree of Avalon Place in Monroe. Services for Sister Rosie Anne Blankenship will be held...
Drugs Found Twice, What's Fair
A local Black high school student is experiencing difficult times after one wrong decision has led her to miss the last part of her Senior year of high school. Last Fall, an area teen was expelled from West Monroe High School after a search revealed...
Alleged Kidnapper's Plot Foiled
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Some people in these times feel at liberty to say whatever is on their minds openly and commit acts out in the open in a world that...
Mayor/Council Pay Raise Tops Agenda
Have any elected in Districts 3,4, or 5 in the city of Monroe traveled through south Monroe? Southside residents are still waiting for their share of tax dollars. Many topics need to be addressed, but the most pressing questions Monroe city council...
Royal Roots Beauti Que Grand Opening
Family owned and operated Royal Roots Beauti Que (1310 Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, located in the old Lux Hair and Beauty Supply building) hosted its ribbon cutting/grand opening on Saturday,...
Black History Salute ...The Reddix Chronicles
I was raised in the house of Civil Rights Icons, only I didn't know it. To me, they were just momma and daddy. As I began reading my dad's old laminated scrapbook, I gained valuable knowledge and...
Mrs. Emily Rush Winston's Precious Memory
Sunrise: August 23,1954 Sunset: February 24, 2023 Emily LaNell Rush Winston (68), of Monroe, LA, transitioned to her heavenly home February 24, 2023, after a brief illness, resulting from an automobil...
Bastrop Chooses Washington
Former Carroll High School head football coach is headed to Bastrop High School in Bastrop, LA, to revive a once prosperous football program. Coach Alex Washington has accepted the Bastrop football...
Resilience
J.S. Clark Magnet School in Monroe LA celebrated Black History on Friday February 24, 2023. Their Black History theme was Resilience where students performed portraying famous Black People, the J.S....
Deaths
Ollie Joe Hines, 90 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died Wednesday February 22, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Friday March 3, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday March 4, 2023 at Riverside Missionary Baptist, Monroe,...
DOE Awards $6.3 Million to (BOSS)
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) today awarded a grant totaling approximately $6.3 million to Black Owners of Solar Services (BOSS). The cooperative agreement establishes a...
Painting with Watercolors!
Watercolor painting is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Of all the painting processes, watercolor painting is known for its inherent delicacy and subtlety because...
Donald "Duck" Logwood's Journey
Donald Wayne Logwood was born in Monroe, LA, on November 12, 1969 to Georgetta Logwood. Duck, as he was affectionately known, attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School. He was a great cook and b...
Sarah Allen's Memory Treasured
Hearts are saddened at the passing of Sarah Allen on Friday, February 17, 2023. Sarah was a pillar in the Monroe community. She was a graduate of Little Flower Academy and Southern University in...
Black Students' City Schools' Problems
Recent comments by a Monroe City Schools Board member at a Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023 meeting may have had good intentions, but some did not receive those comments with a warm reception. School board president Bill Willson gave a board...
Police Chase Multiple Charges
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A failure to use a turn signal landed a local man in jail over the weekend. On Saturday, February 18, 2023, deputies with the Ouachita Parish...
Trampoline Minor Injured
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Louisiana has stringent laws on how minors are to be handled by adults. Just as there are laws for physical abuse on adults, the penalty for...
Cedric's Smoked Meat & BBQ
Cedric's Smoked Meat and Barbeque specializes in BBQ ribs, chicken, turkey legs, brisket, sausage and boudin. Catering available! Open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 705 Winnsboro Road,... Full story
Glorious Chorus Black History Cantata
What a time, what a time! Tawanna James and The Gloria Chorus were blessed and favored to present a Black History Cantata once again. This year's theme was "How Can We Not Keep Singing?" The...
Black History Parade
STEM: Standing Together, Everything Matters - Saturday, February 25, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM in Monroe, LA. The parade route will run down DeSiard St. starting in downtown and end at Eastgate Shopping Center....
There Are No Negroes in Heaven
Now that the curtain is closed on another Black History month and you’ve probably sang or heard “Lift Every Voice”. God created man and woman. God created man in the image and likeness of Him in all different shades and hues. Oppression based...
Russell OMCAP Executive Director
The Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program announces that the Board of Directors has selected Rev. John L. Russell, II as its Executive Director effective March 1, 2023. For further inquiry...
Believers to Achievers
Monroe Housing Authority's Youth Empowerment Youth Black History Program, "From Believers to Achievers" was held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Henrietta Johnson Community Center in Monroe, LA. Event...
Jackson Parish NAACP #6309 2-Day Celebration
The Jackson Parish Branch NAACP #6309 announces its 2-day celebration, February 24-25, 2023. On Friday, February 24, scholarship recipients and members, past and present, will unite for a Meet & Greet Social Gathering at Boyer-Bell Memorial...
God Sent
Seigle Community Baptist Church in West Monroe LA recently celebrated 32 years of Dedicated Ministry of Rev. and Sister William L. Cann. Guest speakers was Minister Lamar Anderson of Trenton Baptist...
Renwick/Louberta St. Hwy 165 Crossings Closing?
Breaking news: There is talk circulating in the area that some big plans are in store for two main streets located in a part of Monroe's Black community. It is alleged that both Renwick St. and...
CLOSING VITAL STREETS
CLOSING OUR STREETS WHILE WE SLEEP! NOT AGAIN! I am angry, and you should be also! (Check DOTD and the Ellis Administration). Word on the street is that Louisiana's Department of Transportation and...
Baby Shooting Suspect Captured
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A man sought following an incident on Dunlop St. in Monroe, LA, on January 7, 2023, was apprehended from a tip of an individual. He was...
Ex-Wife Stabbed
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. When a crime is committed, a swift arrest is a welcome relief both for the victim and the community. Not all arrests are quickly carr...
Love At First Bite
Lover's Hall in downtown Monroe, LA was a romantic Valentine's Day event held Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The celebration of love featured romantic dining, dancing, and the Taylor Made Band from...
Alleged State Street Shooter Caught
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven. A local man who was a "person of interest" following the shooting death of 45-year-old Derrick Moore has now been identified. Monroe Police...
Black History Salute ... Julian M. Gray Sr.
Julian M. Gray, Sr. Julian Gray, Sr. was referenced in many articles as an "Education Giant". Julian was the first minority and product of Monroe City School System, who was promoted to the position...
Head Start to Continue in Ouachita Parish
Prime Time will transfer operations to INK at the end of the school year The Office of Head Start, through the Designation Renewal System (DRS), has named Innovative Network of Knowledge to provide Head Start services within Ouachita Parish. Prime...
River Oaks Boys' Basketball Senior Night
River Oaks High School hosted its Senior Night recently in Monroe, LA. River Oaks basketball player Ace Senior Samonte Williams was honored along with other Senior teammates. Williams obtained the...
Phenomenal Mildred "Ms. Tee" Turner
Church-goers of all walks converged on the grounds of the Green Grove Baptist Church on Winnsboro Road in Monroe, LA, where Rev. Chardrick Turner is pastor, for a Black History Salute on Sunday,...
