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Winfield is latest arrest in shoe store shootings

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Services for Larry Dobson set for Friday

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Achievements
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
March 15, 2025 0

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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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…

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Brent Vidrine arrested 2nd time on amended charges

Former Monroe City Schools Superintendent Brent Vidrine was arrested and booked into the Ouachita Parish jail on Friday, marking his second arrest…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays March 27th – April 2nd

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

Birthdays
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Birthdays March 20th – March 26th

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

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…

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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

Powerhouse coaches leave legacies that live forever

Winfield is latest arrest in shoe store shootings

Black Tie Guys travels to learn about Presidents in 2025

Services for Larry Dobson set for Friday

Remember ignored Carver Library when voting Saturday

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

Birthdays March 27th – April 2nd

Snaps of the City

Richwood honors champions

Birthdays March 20th – March 26th

Deaths

March 27, 2025 0

Death Notice for the week of March 24th

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

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March 20, 2025 0

Death claims area Business and civic legend Henry Cotton

One of the great legends of black business and civic leadership in…

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March 20, 2025

Services held for Johnie Warbington, 61

Services for Johnie Ray Warbington were held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at…

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

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…

March 20, 2025 0

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…

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Jesus is our King!

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

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Highlights

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

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

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Community News

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Women’s history month trailblazers, opened many doors

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Mayo named to steer Democrats, as area party leader

This Week In Monroe History

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Nora Freeman, Moreyetta K. Carter, Irvin Philip, Willie Hall. (7)
Local History
On this day in 2005, Brittney Sutton was crowned Miss Precious Pearl by the Omicron Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (20)

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”

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Remember ignored Carver Library when voting Saturday

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

Opinions
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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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Our City—Our Community

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

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