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Late Asberry Stewart holds the record, 24 children by the same man

May 8, 2025
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Alexis Young, new mom; first child one week old

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Douglas: “I’m not their friend, I’m their mother”

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She was a foster child, but Fra Tonna is a full-time mom of six

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Joslyn Wright: Mother and Friend to three sons, two grands

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Achievements
April 10, 2025

Black Tie Guys assess next steps toward success

The Black Tie Guys took another important step in their journey of self-improvement and academic excellence during a personal evaluation session held at the Powell Recreation Center on Monday, April…

Achievements
April 3, 2025

A future defined by dedication

Makenzie D. Williams has so far received a total of $1,021,490 in academic college scholarship offers and has been accepted into over 75 colleges. Makenzie Williams—a true embodiment of excellence,…

Crime

Breaking News
May 1, 2025

Man booked for murdering girlfriend

A Monroe man is behind bars following a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, April 26, 2025, on Post Oak Drive. Deputies with…

Breaking News
April 10, 2025

Man accused of beating girlfriend caught in the act

A local man was arrested in the early morning hours of April 9 after allegedly assaulting a woman who suffered extensive facial…

Birthdays

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Birthdays May 8th – May 14th

May 8-Joyce Jackson, Fred McGirt, Lashabrea Willis, In Loving Memory of Johnnie…

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Birthdays May 1st – May 7th

May 1-Kenitres Chanel Spencer, Travis Chatman, Mary Dean George, Deborah Benton, Linda…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Breaking News
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,…

Breaking News
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

Late Asberry Stewart holds the record, 24 children by the same man

Alexis Young, new mom; first child one week old

Douglas: “I’m not their friend, I’m their mother”

She was a foster child, but Fra Tonna is a full-time mom of six

Joslyn Wright: Mother and Friend to three sons, two grands

Mildred James: Prayer, food and love, mother of eight

Wade: None of her own, but 22 call her godmother

Betty Blakes, teaches her children a legacy of service and love

Bastrop’s new mayor begins with a mandate, not a magic wand

Our City Our Community

Deaths

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Death Notices for May 5th

Norma J. Wilson, 69, transitioned from this life on April 26, 2025,…

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Services Saturday set for Melissa Brown, 50

Services for Melissa Brown, 50, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on…

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May 1, 2025 0

Services set for roofer, Billy Coleman, 77

Services for Billy Ray Coleman, 77, of Monroe, LA, will be held…

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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Congratulations, Class of 2025 – your future starts now

By Rusty Potter You did it! You’ve accomplished a major milestone, and the community celebrates your victory with you. You’ve…

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The One Man Gang: Life is tough, but so are you

By Rusty Potter When I was a teenager in Gilbert, we didn’t have an antenna on our TV, so I…

April 24, 2025 0

Finding hope in God’s Word

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive,…

April 24, 2025 0

There is no free ride

By Rusty Potter Let me say it plainly: there is no free ride. Anything worth having—peace, success, growth, or healing—will…

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Inside Dr. Christy Valentine’s vision towards a healthier Louisiana

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

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Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Community News

Judge Lehy issues house arrest sentence for repeat hit and run driver

Snaps of the City

McFarland on Fire Chief selection: “All I hear is crickets”

Brown Bombers want more DBE participation in city contracts

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Charquita Woods, Floyd Brothers, Learlence Talton, Eulah Taylor, Angela Doublin, LaKeisha Lemons, Rorre R. Whitfield, Anthony Sims, Edward Williams, Jr. (7)
Local History
--- This day in 2017 was declared David Barnes Day in the City of Monroe in honor of his years of service. See Proclamation (8)

Editorials

  • We salute thousands of “Mr. Mom” dads on Mother’s Day
  • House arrest sentence, low bond, devalue life of Ashley Dorsey
  • Keep garbage collection public, it’s our problem let’s fix it

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
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Bastrop’s new mayor begins with a mandate, not a magic wand

By any political measure, Marc Moore Sr.’s landslide victory in the May…

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May 8, 2025 0

Our City Our Community

By Marie Brown There is an adage that says April Showers bring…

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May 8, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage : Marion Thompson Wright

"Not only is Reading a Part of the Foundation in Learning and…

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