New Orleans, La. – Amid the elegant atmosphere in the grand ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the 2024 Kicks Ball Gala presented by adidas unfolded as a night to remember. Held during Bayou Classic Weekend by the Grambling…
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Funeral services set for William Parker
William Edward Parker, age 66, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, retired from Walmart. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Mount Zion Baptist Church at noon. The visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2024, from 3:30-5:30 pm…
Monroe City School Board: November 12, 2024 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
Monroe City Council: November 26, 2024 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana November 26, 2024 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Juanita G. Woods, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. McFarland, & Mr.…
Do it for your future self
By Rusty Potter Have you ever considered what your future self would say about the decisions you’re making today? Would your future self be proud of your efforts, or wish you had done more? One of the greatest gifts you…
Death Notices for the week of December 9th
Jesse Gonzalez, 65, transitioned from this life on December 2, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 2 pm to 6 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne…
Son charged with murder of father, services set
Police are investigating the death of Demetrius “Tony” DeBurr who was allegedly killed on Friday, November 29th in the King Oaks subdivision. His son, Daniel Edward Lee DeBurr, 26, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder of his father.…