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Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials

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Judge rejects Shelling challenge and rules K9 and Newman eligible for school board run

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Services planned for decorated war hero Lt. Col. Joe Yearby

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Chris Lewis releases videos to explain questions about qualifications, but answers raise questions

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Achievements
November 1, 2025

Local barber Ronnie Cail lands role in movie filming in Monroe

Monroe’s own Ronnie Cail, a well-known barber and familiar face in local theater circles, is stepping into his biggest on-screen role yet in an upcoming feature film titled I’ll Still…

Achievements
October 24, 2025

Ray James selected for Leadership Georgia Class of 2026

Atlanta, GA – The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce Ray James, from Monroe, LA, has been selected for the organization’s Class of 2026.Ray James, a 2007 graduate…

Crime

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Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials

Johnny Williams, Jr., of Monroe, was booked into the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on 87 Counts of…

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August 20, 2026 0

Daughter bit and punched father several times in argument over a cell phone

A 17-year-old was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on Sunday afternoon following a physical altercation with her father over a cell…

Birthdays

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Birthdays August 27th – September 2nd

August 27-Ronald Charles Hunt, Sr., Kim Edwards, Gloria Hunter, Angela Dixion, Sherman…

Birthdays
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Birthdays August 20th – August 26th

August 20-Iona Mae Norman, Jo Ann Johnson, Gloria J. Mitchell, Shirley Rucks,…

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

Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials

Birthdays August 27th – September 2nd

Judge rejects Shelling challenge and rules K9 and Newman eligible for school board run

Services planned for decorated war hero Lt. Col. Joe Yearby

Pastors income, love offerings are taxable

Our Rich Black Heritage: The “Human Body Count”

Judge Rambo exercised respect, wisdom in Shelling case

Chris Lewis releases videos to explain questions about qualifications, but answers raise questions

The Choir Stand Pulpit

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Deaths

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Services planned for decorated war hero Lt. Col. Joe Yearby

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Joe Sampson Yearby, a decorated veteran of…

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Death Notices for the week of August 24th

Bennie Lee Bosworth, Jr 78, of Monroe, Paraprofessional, died August 19, 2026.…

Deaths
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Funeral services set for Mary Price

Sister Mary Elizabeth Turner Price, a lifelong Monroe resident, devoted church leader,…

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

August 27, 2026 0

You can’t chase two rabbits at the same time

By Rusty Potter There is an old proverb that says, " If you chase two rabbits, you will catch neither…

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“Defeated with your own lips”

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts,      I greet you in the only name that matters, Jesus the Christ, our Lord…

August 20, 2026 0

Keep it moving, the heat is on!

By Rusty Potter August has arrived in Northeast Louisiana, and we are feeling it! Temperatures are climbing into the 100s,…

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Pride is a dangerous place to reside

By Lisa Wilmore “…All those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” (Daniel 4:37b NIV) Dear Hearts,     …

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Highlights

The Blueprint: Kingdom over Culture – Back-to-School Extravaganza

Cheniere Lake drawdown begins as part of comprehensive giant salvinia control strategy

Award-Winning Impact: EOZ receives Golden Heron recognition for 2025 Louisiana State Workshop

Women Unite in Fellowship

Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program

Sparklight awards $3,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: ---Ronald Charles Hunt, Sr., Kim Edwards, Gloria Hunter, Angela Dixon, Sherman Clay, Joise Gipson, Chelsea Hudson, Samantha A. McLaurin, Jamekie “Mee Dial, John Ford, Neria Potter, Simran Dhaliwal, Ro’Shanchia Givens, Victor Levels, Carl Williams. (8)
Local History
On this day in 2005, Deidra Zimmerman and Lewey Mims, Jr. were married at the Church of Christ at Parview Dr. (21)

Editorials

  • Judge Rambo exercised respect, wisdom in Shelling case
  • City school board candidates: Raise the standard
  • Outdated city school zones may need to be changed

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
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Our Rich Black Heritage: The “Human Body Count”

By Garry Blanson Of the number of Negroes and Colored people who…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Part two of the humble beginnings of the Carver-McDonald Branch Library

By Garry Blanson At the end of my last ORBH article, the…

August 13, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: The Humble Beginnings Of The Carver-McDonald Library, In Monroe, Louisiana

By Garry Blanson Please note that this is part one of a…

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