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Funeral services set for Glory Spivey, 67
Marker celebrates 100 year history of Mt. Nebo School
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Timeline begins for approval of Neville conversion to charter school

November 15, 2024 0
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Council wants patches and holes in streets repaved, oppose slush fund tax

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Lewis, Monroe Chamber to giveaway over 400 turkeys

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Ten Commandments law for state schools on hold for now

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Graveside service set for one-year old Saturday

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Achievements
October 17, 2024

Alexander crowned Miss Wossman

Last week Rayvon Alexander was crowned Miss Wossman 2024-2025. She is the daughter of Monroe City School Board member Brandon Johnson and Christina Wilson Johnson.

Achievements
September 19, 2024

Second grader receives Key to City

Mayor Friday Ellis paid a surprise visit to JS Clark Elementary School. The Mayor and his staff surprised a 2nd Grade Student in Mrs Generoso’s Class with the Key To…

Crime

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October 3, 2024

Shootout suspect brags on Facebook Live, arrested

A suspect in a violent shootout on Lincoln Road has been jailed after he posted a video on Facebook bragging about his…

Breaking News
September 26, 2024

Two with firearms arrested during homecoming block party

Two men were arrested on firearm charges during Carroll High School's Homecoming parade and block party on Thursday, September 19, 2024, according…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays November 14th – November 20th

November 14- M.C. Kyles, Takevia K. James, Pauline Williams, Ricky Newman, Saul…

Birthdays
November 7, 2024 0

Birthdays November 7th – November 13th

November 7-Curtis Myles, Frank Wade, Veloncia Gipson, Carrie Johnson, Christine Davis, Kori…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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October 24, 2024 0

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

Timeline begins for approval of Neville conversion to charter school

Council wants patches and holes in streets repaved, oppose slush fund tax

Lewis, Monroe Chamber to giveaway over 400 turkeys

Ten Commandments law for state schools on hold for now

Graveside service set for one-year old Saturday

Funeral services set for Glory Spivey, 67

Marker celebrates 100 year history of Mt. Nebo School

Our Rich Black Heritage: “The Former Black-Owned Beauty Shops In Monroe”

What ignored need will Neville Charter school address?

Snaps of the City

Deaths

Breaking News
November 14, 2024 0

Graveside service set for one-year old Saturday

Funeral services have been announced for one-year-old Kayson Amir Rasco of Monroe,…

Breaking News
November 14, 2024 0

Funeral services set for Glory Spivey, 67

Gloria Blondell Spivey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong resident of northeastern…

November 14, 2024 0

Death Notices for the week of November 11th

Terry Tyrone Gray, 55, of Minnesota formerly of Monroe died October 16,…

Community News

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

Examples of 21st century Black fatherhood in action

Spiritual Insight

November 14, 2024 0

Be like a stamp

By Rusty Potter In our fast-paced world, distractions and setbacks are daily occurrences. It’s easy to lose sight of our…

November 7, 2024 0

One more try

By Rusty Potter Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry…

November 7, 2024 0

The best recourse for your dilemma is prayer

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, You may have heard the sung sang, “prayer will fix it every time” by the…

October 31, 2024 0

Stay in your own lane

By Rusty Potter Picture yourself at the start of a race. Each lane is distinct, just as each runner is…

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Bankruptcy

Highlights

ULM Pep Rally – Rescheduled

Business launch for Watha’s Wonderful World, LLC

“I Have a Dream” song celebrates Black History Month

“Happy 85th, Ms. Lela Hunter, and many more!”

75-year-old Oak tree snaps in rain storm

Mayo makes another public appearance at ribbon cutting

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

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --A.T. Johnson, ToMika Boatner, David Morgan, Otis D. White, Deodis Powell, Jr., Joslyn Wright, De-Andre’ Jamar Hamilton, Andrew Doublin, Connie Rolland, Norricha Harris, Brandy Wiley. (7)
Local History
This week in 1997 Granny Goins returned a $10,000 homeless grant to the city when she learned that she could not pray at her shelter. (27)
--- City councilman Arthur Gilmore wants curfew on Club Envy. Read Story. (16)

Editorials

  • What ignored need will Neville Charter school address?
  • Harris’ Presidential loss due in part to laid back black support
  • Black DA should have at least tried to get Justice for Ronald Greene

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
November 14, 2024 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: “The Former Black-Owned Beauty Shops In Monroe”

By Garry Blanson Once upon a time, in the Louisiana Territory, back…

November 7, 2024 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: The forgotten Black-owned service stations in Monroe

By Garry Blanson "A People without   knowledge of their past history, origin and…

October 31, 2024 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: “Black Americans have made major strides in spite of oppression and injustice. This Bi-Centennial Booklet is a tribute to Black and White Americans” – Bernie Dayton Robinson

By Garry Blanson "THE BLACK BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE" Before he died, "Mr. B.D.…

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