Eric Lamont Washington, Sr., 57, of Horn Lake, MS, Warehouse Worker, died March 26, 2025. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 18, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Visitation is 3:00 -5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at…
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Man accused of beating girlfriend caught in the act
A local man was arrested in the early morning hours of April 9 after allegedly assaulting a woman who suffered extensive facial trauma, according to police reports filed yesterday. Curtis Standley was taken into custody at approximately 12:17 a.m. Wednesday…
Woman arrested three dead dogs found in her home
A Monroe woman was arrested Tuesday on multiple counts of animal cruelty following the discovery of three deceased German Shepherd puppies at a residence on Ouachita Avenue. Vanessa Ballard, 38, was taken into custody on April 8 and booked into…
Black Tie Guys assess next steps toward success
The Black Tie Guys took another important step in their journey of self-improvement and academic excellence during a personal evaluation session held at the Powell Recreation Center on Monday, April 7th. Every six months, members of the Black Tie Guys…
Four community friends buried after services last week
Funeral services for four friends of the community were held last week, all under the auspices of Smith Funeral Home. Deacon Golia Gaines, 95 Deacon Golia Gaines of Monroe passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 95.…
“Catfish” Coleman arrested for St. Mary Church fire
A 49-year-old Monroe man has been arrested in connection with a fire that damaged a historic Black church last month, authorities confirmed yesterday. Nicky L. “Catfish” Coleman was taken into custody on April 8, 2025, and charged with simple arson…
Services Saturday for Eddie Gives,79
Services for Eddie Gives, Jr., 79, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Mr. Gives, a beloved husband, father, deacon, and community member, passed away peacefully at his home on…