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Council introduces $50 million plan for Echols’ hotel downtown

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Baptist Preacher says Roe vs Wade reversal is hypocritical

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Despite council approval, city still withholds honors for three Black leaders

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Freemont Promoted

Congratulations to local educator Orlando Freemont who was recently promoted to the Central Office of the Parish School Board. Freemont, an ordained minister, and pastor, will be the new Supervisor…

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Braxton Jackson among scholars at Black Male Summit

Monroe's Braxton Jackson was among those recognized as a Reginal F. Lewis Scholar during ceremonies at ULM this week. The ceremonies were reported by the Natchitoches Parish Journal which published…

Crime

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June 2, 2022

Man charged with two counts of raping live-in partner

A Monroe man has been arrested on two counts of rape and domestic abuse of his live-in partner. Monday, Monroe Police conducted…

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June 2, 2022

Shooter misses intended victim at gas station, jailed

He missed the person he allegedly fired at, but Vintrone Jackson was jailed Tuesday for shooting at his intended victim at a…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays June 30th – July 6th

June 30-Jaylan King, Willie B. Collins, Jeanette Marshall, Bayley Kelley, Sharon Jones,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays June 23rd – June 29th

June 23-Augusta E. Turner, Bertha Dennis, Andrew Curry, Johnise Thomas, Lorri Gorham,…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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October 15, 2020

Travis & Lakendra tie the knot

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, October 10, 2020, between Lakendra Freeman and Travis Menyweather at The Tabatorium in Monroe, La. The ceremony was witnessed by a host of family and…

Weddings
February 7, 2020

Neal/Jones wedding held

Michael Jones and Dalphynie Neal were married on Sunday 02/02/2020 at Greater Free Gift BC at 1 pm with Bishop Rodney Mcfarland, Sr, officiated followed by a reception at their…

Weddings
December 29, 2019

Nicole Seay – Quincy Danztler begin new year as newlyweds

Wedding vows were exchanged recently between Nicole Seay and Quinzy Dantzler giving the new couple a chance to start the new year as man and wife. The double-ring ceremony was…

Random Reflections

Council introduces $50 million plan for Echols’ hotel downtown

Baptist Preacher says Roe vs Wade reversal is hypocritical

Freemont Promoted

Despite council approval, city still withholds honors for three Black leaders

Gas card giveaway helped spread the love, give help

Snaps of the City

Birthdays June 30th – July 6th

Birthdays June 23rd – June 29th

Welch sworn in as first Black West Monroe Alderman

Real Freedom for Blacks came on Dec. 18, 1865

Deaths

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Death Notices for week of June 27th

Beverly Watkins Abram, 75 of Monroe, LA Social Security Admin. died June…

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June 20, 2022 0

Local Gospel Music legend, Leatrice Morrison, dead at 87

Leatrice Dunn Morrison, the first chapter representative of the local chapter of…

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June 9, 2022 0

Funeral for drowning victim set for Friday at Free Gift

Funeral services for a teen who drowned last week will be held…

Community News

Examples of 21st century Black fatherhood in action

Happy 101st birthday to Mrs. Mildred Robinson!!!

The Howards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Sweet 16 Party held for Sarai

Spiritual Insight

June 30, 2022 0

Dealing with Unwholesome (unhealthy) communication from others

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful…

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God gave me keys to his kingdom in nineteen seventy-six (Part 11)

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: When Jesus came into the Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men…

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Obstacles into opportunities

By Rusty Potter Michael Jordan is a basketball legend. Out of overcoming many obstacles, he built a career many of…

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We can rest in the safety of our Lord

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we…

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Highlights

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

Mrs. Katherine Brown Hubbard elected as new president for Zeta Amicae

Mt. Canaan Baptist Church to host the First Harry Blake Social Justice Empowerment Conference

Saving lives on our state highways matter!

Tim Tippit High School – Class of 1950

Childhood friends inspire to give back

From Our Past

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

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Welch sworn in as first Black West Monroe Alderman

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Working together for the community

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Jaylen & Jayden Bass, Curtis Williams, Olivia Jenkins, Ethel Mae Thomas, Leon Riley, Lori Scott Hunt, Leola M. Thomas, Debra Law, Erselette Baxter, Brenda Burton, Calvin McGraw, Sharon Cleveland. (4)
Local History
--- This week in 1986 Rev. L. E. Armstrong wrote a letter to the editor explaining ouster as Newlight pastor. Read More. (36)
This week in 2001 Jamie Mayo is appointing acting mayor of the City of Monroe after the death of Mayor Melvin Rambin. (21)
This week in 2010 Jasmine and Jaie Blanson, twins, won the Willie Hunter Jr. Scholarship. They were top grade in the 2010 graduating class. (12)
This week in 2012, memorials were held for Henry C. Brown who died. He was the brother of Alma Jean Leonard. He died June 30, 2012 (10)

Editorials

  • Decision to house state’s most violent offenders at Swanson is bad idea
  • Is domestic abuse less violent than other violence, or is it “man thing?”
  • SEDD has huge task to raise $500 million over next 25 years to fund plan

Letters & Opinions

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Woman blames Senator Jackson for Louisiana abortion ban

Dear Editor, Senator Katrina Jackson, I suppose you are happy today! You…

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Senator Jackson, Rep. Moore called out by rape victim on abortion ban

Editor Editor; I am really disturbed about the Supreme Court's decision to…

Opinions
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Gas card giveaway helped spread the love, give help

Editor's Note: Recently the LoneWa Worship Center donated over 200 cash cards…

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