Between September 24 and September 30, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
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Birthdays October 1st – October 7th
October 1-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, Linda James, Passion Gilbert, Aki Summers, Marion Siller. October 2-Tommiie Powell, Freddie “Pete” Coleman,…
650 pack Civic Center to salute Oliver Billups on retirement from Mt. Olivet after 50 years
Warm laughter, poignant tears, and a resilient legacy filled the B.D. Robinson Conference Hall at the Monroe Civic Center on Friday evening, Sept. 25, 2026, as 650 guests gathered to celebrate the 50th Anniversary retirement Roast and Toast honoring Rev.…
Guard your peace
By Rusty Potter Have you ever noticed how easy it is to allow one person, one comment, or one situation to ruin your entire day? Someone says something you don’t like, and suddenly you’re upset. Someone doesn’t treat you the…
Carroll’s image of excellence is being diminished
For generations, Carroll High School has stood as a beacon of achievement, resilience, and pride, but something troubling is happening. Founded on an unwavering standard of excellence by former enslaved individuals who recognized education as the ultimate catalyst for progress,…
Friends remember Lester Johnson
Lester Dean Johnson, a trailblazing healthcare leader, beloved family historian, and lifelong Monroe resident, passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 74. A proud graduate of Carroll High School in the Ouachita Parish Public School system, Ms.…
Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi celebrates 50 years of achievement
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosted its Kappa Dinner for wives, sweethearts, and Kappas. The event featured fellowship, music, food, and an opportunity to celebrate brotherhood and achievement. Ross Betha welcomed those in attendance and set…