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Community mourns death of Connie Miller, Sistah Viva Vocee, 63

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Brown Bombers amend mayor’s budget, possible veto looms

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Library tax passes without commitments for new Carver branch, amendments fail

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March 20, 2025 0

Wossman, Richwood dominate as state basketball championship victors

The city of Monroe and the Town of Richwood are basking in basketball glory as three local high school teams—Wossman High School’s girls and boys teams and Richwood High School’s…

Achievements
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Wossman boys win another basketball championship

The Wossman Wildcats Boys’ Basketball Team cemented their dominance in Louisiana high school basketball, defending their LHSAA Division II non-select state championship title with a hard-fought 50-44 victory over the…

Crime

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March 27, 2025 0

Winfield is latest arrest in shoe store shootings

Authorities have arrested another suspect in connection with the February shooting at Hibbett Sports that left two people injured. Christopher A. Winfield,…

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Shock, uncertainty follow arrest of popular attorney with accused drug dealer

The Monroe community is grappling with shock and uncertainty following the arrest of 33-year-old attorney Breshatta Davis, a well-known legal advocate and…

Birthdays

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Birthdays April 3rd – April 9th

April 3-Melissa Freeman Higgs, Patrick Thomas, Mia S. Toliver, Amy Filhoil-Willis, Aireon…

Birthdays
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Birthdays March 27th – April 2nd

March 27--Yolanda Jones, Elbert Treadway, David Seilman, Frederick Tyrone Williams, Shetericka Murray,…

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

Community mourns death of Connie Miller, Sistah Viva Vocee, 63

Man arrested on multiple protective order violations

Brown Bombers amend mayor’s budget, possible veto looms

Pastor says St. Mary’s church fire no accident

Library tax passes without commitments for new Carver branch, amendments fail

Our Rich Black Heritage: Oretha Castle Haley, President of The New Orleans Chapter Of C.O.R.E., from 1961 – 1964

City council doesn’t have to wait to 2030 to push for the 4th seat

A future defined by dedication

Birthdays April 3rd – April 9th

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Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of March 31st

James Lavell Gray, 87, of Monroe died March 30, 2025. Service will…

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March 27, 2025

Services for Larry Dobson set for Friday

Services for Larry Donnell Hobson, 73, of Monroe, Louisiana, were held Friday,…

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Death Notice for the week of March 24th

Deacon Golia Gaines Deacon Golia Gaines, 95, of Monroe died on March…

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

April 3, 2025 0

“The Man in the Arena”

By Rusty Potter I read a poem by Teddy Roosevelt called “The Man in the Arena”, and it made me…

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When the noise is too loud to ignore

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to them again. But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify…

March 27, 2025 0

Stay locked in and win

By Rusty Potter Success belongs to those who are willing to make a decision, set a course, and refuse to…

March 27, 2025 0

God positions you for his purpose

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: “And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of…

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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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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Black Tie Guys travels to learn about Presidents in 2025

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Women’s history month trailblazers, opened many doors

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Zola Freeman, Carla Vanae Horne, Crystal Debose, Vanessa Rice, In Loving Memory of Terrell Carr, Jesse Jones, Jr., Lessie Pauletter Allen-Dunnaway, Tiaja A. Potter, James Davis, Derrick Mitchell, Eldom Pipes. (7)

Editorials

  • City council doesn’t have to wait to 2030 to push for the 4th seat
  • Hoffman’s death 28 years later, does his execution deter crime?
  • Our Recommendations for the March 29 Ouachita Parish Ballot

Letters & Opinions

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Oretha Castle Haley, President of The New Orleans Chapter Of C.O.R.E., from 1961 – 1964

"Everything You Are and Possess Today, Whether Good or Bad, Will Pass…

March 27, 2025 0

Remember ignored Carver Library when voting Saturday

By Robert Kenneth Wright As voters consider the property tax renewal funding…

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Our Rich Black Heritage : Abraham “Jack” Henderson Jr.

By Garry Blanson As some of our Black Youth in Monroe, Louisiana…

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