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650 pack Civic Center to salute Oliver Billups on retirement from Mt. Olivet after 50 years

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Friends remember Lester Johnson

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Funeral service set for Ernest Bryant

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We see the giant billboards, but who is Mary Alice Bryant

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Penalties and Mistakes Cost The Saints A Winnable Home-Opener

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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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Second person arrested in Bank Fraud scheme

A 27-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were arrested Tuesday evening in connection with an interstate bank fraud operation that brought suspects…

Police Arrests
September 10, 2026 0

Monroe Police Officer arrested for DWI

A Monroe Police Department officer hired in 2024 was arrested early Saturday morning by Louisiana State Police following a traffic incident in…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays October 1st – October 7th

October 1-Anthony Tyrone Houston, Amanda H. McHenry, Jessie Holmes, In Loving Memory…

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 24th – September 30th

September 24-In Loving Memory of Pearlie Bolden, Edwin Anthony Collins, Melvin James…

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

Birthdays October 1st – October 7th

650 pack Civic Center to salute Oliver Billups on retirement from Mt. Olivet after 50 years

Carroll’s image of excellence is being diminished

Friends remember Lester Johnson

Funeral service set for Ernest Bryant

Use special care when preaching a series

Our Rich Black Heritage: Black businesses that used to be located in Monroe, Louisiana

We see the giant billboards, but who is Mary Alice Bryant

Penalties and Mistakes Cost The Saints A Winnable Home-Opener

Edna Karr defeats Ruston in 30-game winning streak

Deaths

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Funeral service set for Ernest Bryant

Ernest Layton Bryant, a resident of Monroe, passed away on September 22,…

September 24, 2026 0

Death Notices for the Week of September 21st

Joe J. Harper, age 98, transitioned on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Funeral…

Deaths
September 24, 2026 0

Celebrating the Life of Katheryn (Kitty) Griffin Burnette

The celebration of life for Katheryn (Kitty) Griffin Burnette 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

October 1, 2026 0

Guard your peace

By Rusty Potter Have you ever noticed how easy it is to allow one person, one comment, or one situation…

October 1, 2026 0

When there is no answer why trouble comes (Job 32)

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts,      I love to read the biblical book of Job. Some may think this is…

September 24, 2026 0

Don’t lose focus—you’re almost there

By Rusty Potter There are times in life when we may feel tired or frustrated.  We have been working, sacrificing,…

September 24, 2026 0

“Enlisted never to withdraw”

By Lisa Wilmore …And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if…

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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

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Monroe UnderGround PodCast

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Anthony Tyrone Houston, Amanda H. McHenry, Jessie Holmes, In Loving Memory of Clem Toston, Alyeasha Ashton, William Riley, Cassandra Lowe, Linda Harris, Kole Amir Ceasar. (9)

Editorials

  • Carroll’s image of excellence is being diminished
  • Mayor’s “I’m a Marine” battle-ready stance hurts relations
  • City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move

Letters & Opinions

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Black businesses that used to be located in Monroe, Louisiana

By Garry Blanson Recently, I learned that several U.S. states are being…

September 24, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Caesar Carpentier Antoine

By Garry Blanson Not so long ago, "in most Black communities, in…

September 17, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

By Garry Blanson The White Louisiana Bourbon Democrats, the 1898 Louisiana State…

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