A hit-and-run incident in West Monroe has left a 19-year-old fighting for his life and a suspect behind bars. On February 9, 2025, West Monroe Police Department officers discovered Alonzo B. Frazier lying in a ditch on Glenwood Drive. The…
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81 year old to face execution for death of six year old son
A DeSoto Parish judge has scheduled the execution of Christopher Sepulvado, an 81-year-old death row inmate convicted of murdering his 6-year-old stepson in 1992. The execution date was set for March 17, following Governor Jeff Landry’s recent announcement of protocols…
Birthdays February 13th – February 19th
February 13–Jean Brown, Reggie Lee, Debbie Mappier, James Powell, Master Brelan Johnson, Dan Bryant, Nikita Smith, Laverene Whattley, Mark Johnson, Consuella Kelly, Ashley DoHona Woods, Katrina Thomas, Sophie Roberson, In Loving Memory of Jeanette Woods, Florida Glass. February 14–Lakeitta Marie…
Snaps of the City
Between February 6 and February 12, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Wright has booksigning for 12 novels in series
Local author Robert K. Wright celebrated his literary achievements at a recent book signing event held at Monroe’s Picadilly Cafeteria, where fans gathered to meet the creator of the Dorian Batiste novel series. The 12-book saga follows its titular Black entrepreneur as…
Saturday Services set for Darlene Watson at Mt. Zion
Family, friends, and community members will gather this weekend to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Darlene W. Watson, a beloved figure whose warmth and kindness touched many lives. Her homegoing services will take place over two days, offering…
Services for Helen Green set for Saturday
Funeral services for the matriarch of one of Monroe’s most well-known families, Helen Walker Green, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She died on February 4, 2025. She was 87 years old. Her…