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Pillow fight, argument, lands boyfriend in jail by SWAT team

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Dontrell Broadway family thanks public after death

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Monroe still ranked among nation’s most dangerous cities by FBI

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Saturday Services set for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr.

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As Richwood mayoral recall approaches, leadership standoff continues

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Achievements
November 11, 2021 0

Eleven Debutantes presented

Eleven charming Debutantes were saluted in a tea held Sunday at the Monroe Civic Center. The eleven will be presented in December in a Cotillion sponsored by the Les Martinique…

Achievements
November 11, 2021 0

Rev. Judge Sharp elected Pastor of Zion Traveler Baptist Church

Zion Traveler Baptist Church has a new pastor, Judge Alvin Sharp. The church announced the election of the Honorable Reverend Alvin Sharp as it pastor on Social media this week.…

Crime

Breaking News
September 30, 2021

Teen killed in another Southside Shootout

Another youth is dead in the seemingly endless stream of murders and violent assaults in Monroe. A Saturday night shooting in Monroe…

Breaking News
September 23, 2021

He dared her to punch him, she did!

When a West Monroe man and his lady friend got into an argument, there was a shouting match. When he dared his…

Covid-19 News

Covid claims Shelisia Kelly, 34

Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

Monroe man dies in Texas after taking COVID vaccine

Wright says churches should avoid premature re-openings

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays November 25th – December 1st

November 25-Nancy Mack, Gregory Lee, Kenneth Dupree, Ronald Charles Hunt, Jr., Archie…

Birthdays
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Birthdays November 18th – November 24th

November 18-Peggy C. Roquemore, Joe Boyd, Wanda Gry, Lillie Peevy, Ishuia Credit,…

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…

Deaths

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November 24, 2021 0

Dontrell Broadway family thanks public after death

The family of Dontrell DeWayne Broadway, Jr. expressed its warm appreciation and…

Breaking News
November 24, 2021 0

Saturday Services set for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr.

Funeral services for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr., are scheduled for Saturday…

Breaking News
November 18, 2021 0

Police investigating Jessica Lee murder

Monroe Police are investigating the murder of a woman found in an…

Community News

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

The Howards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Sweet 16 Party held for Sarai

Vercie Lee Jefferson celebrates 89th Birthday

Spiritual Insight

November 24, 2021 0

“O give thanks unto the Lord”

By Lisa Wilmore Psalm 136 KJV O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth…

November 24, 2021 0

Too grateful to be hateful

By Rusty Potter Even in the midst of everything that has happened this year, we must still have a spirit…

November 18, 2021 0

Always learn more than is expected

By Rusty Potter Warren Buffett is an American investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is considered to be one of the…

November 11, 2021 0

Exiting from suicidal thoughts to joy

By Lisa Wilmore “…The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and…

Pillow fight, argument, lands boyfriend in jail by SWAT team

Dontrell Broadway family thanks public after death

Monroe still ranked among nation’s most dangerous cities by FBI

Saturday Services set for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr.

Categories

Poetry Night at Civitan Club

Highlights

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

Continuing to serve the community in a Pandemic

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

S.O.A.R. honors Swanson security officers

Teens turning to martial arts for defense

Rep. Moore challenges group of leaders to focus on growing violence

First Baptist to donate 75 turkeys to needy families

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Eddie Wheeler, Jennifer Belton, Derrick Addison, Freeman Griffin, Abe E. Pierce, IV, Mason C. Lawrence, Donnie Boyd, Titinia Latonya Toney, Donnie Haywood, Lottie Carter, Briyana James, Morris White, Kavari Jones, Yasmine Lawrence. (4)

Editorials

  • Even as Covid-19 virus continues, we still give thanks
  • When a 14 walks the street night with a loaded gun, we have a parenting problem
  • Parent concern over curriculums in Virginia changed things; what about here?

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