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Wossman, Richwood dominate as state basketball championship victors

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Death claims area Business and civic legend Henry Cotton

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Women’s history month trailblazers, opened many doors

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Services held for Johnie Warbington, 61

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Services held for “Shane” Mason, 64

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Achievements
January 23, 2025

Sallie Mae Scholarship winner Mayah Prelow: A Bright Future in Nursing

Grambling, La. - Grambling State University is celebrating the continuous success of its students, exemplified by the recent achievement of Mayah Prelow, a freshman from Mesquite, Texas, who has been…

Achievements
December 12, 2024

GAP fund surpasses $1M milestone at 2024 Kicks Ball Gala

New Orleans, La. – Amid the elegant atmosphere in the grand ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the 2024 Kicks Ball Gala presented by adidas unfolded as a night…

Crime

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Lyons, Brown arrested in Hibbett Sports shooting

Authorities have announced the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the violent incidents that occurred at Pecanland Mall and Hibbett…

Breaking News
February 20, 2025

Man arrested after shooting death of 61 year man here

A 42-year-old man has been arrested following the shooting death of a 61-year-old man on Honeysuckle Drive on Tuesday. The Ouachita Parish…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays March 20th – March 26th

  March 20--Jane Carter, Leontyne Hunter, Gloria D. Green, Ethel Hill, Leon…

Birthdays
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Birthdays March 13th – March 19th

March 13--Carrie L. Cheatman, Phillis Hall, Lucille Lumpkin, In Loving Memory of…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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October 24, 2024

Corey and Mindy tie the knot in ceremony

In a heartwarming ceremony filled with love and light humor, Corey Morgan and Mindy Jones were married on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at a resort center in Calhoun. The couple…

Breaking News
January 19, 2024

Andrews-Jackson wed in gala ceremony and Civic Center reception

In a resplendent ceremony that fused love, faith, and civic leadership, Rev. Samuel Andrews and Louisiana State Senator Katrina Jackson tied the knot in an elegant, invitation-only wedding on Saturday,…

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October 27, 2022

Wedding bells rang for Brown and Louis

There’s a song by PJ Morton that says, “Yes we’ve got something special, let’s hold on and don’t let go, and I’ll never find a love, like you, this I…

Random Reflections

Birthdays March 20th – March 26th

Wossman, Richwood dominate as state basketball championship victors

Death claims area Business and civic legend Henry Cotton

Women’s history month trailblazers, opened many doors

Services held for Johnie Warbington, 61

Services held for “Shane” Mason, 64

Snaps of the City

Our City—Our Community

Our Rich Black Heritage : Attorney Louis Berry

Hoffman’s death 28 years later, does his execution deter crime?

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of March 17th

Creighton Ramon Berry, 45, of Monroe died on March 09, 2025. Service…

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Death Notices for the week of March 10th

Freda Morris, 62, of Monroe died on February 27, 2025. Service will…

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March 6, 2025 0

Services held for Mary Anderson, 69

Mary Ann Anderson, 69 of Monroe. Service were held Saturday March 01,…

Community News

Family gets early Xmas thanks to Cricket Wireless

Miracle Baby turns seven: Paris Sledge defies the odds

Mother thought she was going to a tea, but it was her surprise 90th birthday party

Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris

Spiritual Insight

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The cavalry is not coming but you’ve got this

By Rusty Potter I remember watching old Westerns as a child. There was always that moment when the heroes were…

March 20, 2025 0

Jesus is our King!

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Early in the morning the chief priest met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the…

March 13, 2025 0

When you speak, will people listen?

By Rusty Potter There was a popular commercial back in the day that featured the financial firm E.F. Hutton. In…

March 13, 2025 0

When Jesus reaches out to hold your hand

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, There are times in life when we need reassurance that God is walking with us-assurance…

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Highlights

Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity host Founders Day Celebration

Grambling State alumnus establishes $25,000 endowment to benefit College of Business

Burnin’ On The Bayou!

Eight teams face off in Golden Pitch competition at Grambling State

ULM Pep Rally – Rescheduled

Business launch for Watha’s Wonderful World, LLC

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Snapshots

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

Snaps of the City

Black Tie Guys learn strategy from old fashioned “Checkers”

Two Neville Teachers sponsor over 200 youth in a successful mentor program

Despite tax renewal, no date set for new Carver/McDonald Library

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Jacqueline Foggy, Felitha Marony, Lottie Parms, Anedra Myisha Bush, Laterace Harris, A.C. Blanson, Dennis Ross, Gale Washington, Bernice Marshall, Will Davis, Jr., LaTanya Swinson, Ashley Taylor, Frederick Williams, Jakyrin Woodard, Aamari S. Harris, Joann Simmons, Carolyn B. Lewis, Titra Lewis. (7)

Editorials

  • Hoffman’s death 28 years later, does his execution deter crime?
  • Our Recommendations for the March 29 Ouachita Parish Ballot
  • Districts should protect teachers from student led “career terrorism”

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
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Our City—Our Community

By Marie Brown Daylight savings time started Sunday, March 9, 2025, and…

Opinions
March 20, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage : Attorney Louis Berry

By Garry Blanson Recently, I came across a legal term known as,"Racial…

March 6, 2025 0

Our City——Our Community

By Marie Brown It has been approximately 13 months since Jeff Landry…

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