Vera Washington, 91, of Monroe died on January 29, 2025. Service will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 08, 2025, at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Rd #2, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday February 07,…
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From ULM College President to teacher by choice? Really?
When the President of a University announces that he resigning after just five years because he wants to return to the classroom, eyebrows are raised. Who leaves a six-figure administrative salary representing a lifetime achievement to return to lectures, checking…
City Council’s new notification system, could keep victims in the loop
The Monroe City Council has taken a significant step to aid victims of violent crimes by passing an ordinance establishing a Comprehensive Violent Crime Victims’ Rights and Notification System. The ordinance, introduced by District 5 Councilman Verbon Muhammad, was…
Services Saturday for Versie Cook Larkin, 88
Services for Versie Cook Larkin to be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church. Versie Cook Larkin, a devoted wife, loving mother, and dedicated professional, passed away at the age of 88. She was…
Services held for Ruby Easter, 75
Services for Ruby Lee Banks Easter, age 75, were held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Marion Baptist Church, 671 Main Street, Marion, Louisiana. Ruby Lee Banks Easter passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age…
Saturday services set for Lucille Hawkins, 78
Services for Lucille Conley Hawkins, age 78, will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2430 Winnsboro Road. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to…
Graveside service set for Godfrey, 65
Family and friends will gather Saturday, February 1, 2025 for a graveside burial service for Rosemary Godfrey, 65 of Monroe. Mrs. Godfrey died January 21, 2025. She was 65 years old. The graveside service will be at 11:00 AM at…