Sara Anna Norwood, 93, of Monroe Homemaker died October 04, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 12, 2024, at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 6:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2024, at…
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Pashen Sims brings “OZ” to Rayville Arts Center
The Rayville Arts Center will bring the magic of Broadway to Northeast Louisiana with its upcoming stage production of The Wizard of Oz on October 20, 2024. Directed by Pashen Sims, a seasoned director from Monroe, the production promises a…
Shootout suspect brags on Facebook Live, arrested
A suspect in a violent shootout on Lincoln Road has been jailed after he posted a video on Facebook bragging about his deed. Jayden Juneau, 19, was arrested after police say he went on Facebook Live brandishing a weapon and…
Inmate phone calls will drop starting January 1st
After years of paying excessive rates to speak by telephone with their family members in Louisiana jails and prisons, the 40,000 families of Louisiana inmates will soon receive relief, thanks to Congress, federal regulators, and Foster Campbell. Effective January 1,…
Stock market simulation earns big dollars for Black Tie Guys
In a remarkable display of financial savvy, Julius Brown, a sixth grader, earned over $1,600 in simulated stock market gains during the month of September. “I sold my low-performing shares and invested in the Dow Jones,” Brown explained, detailing how…
Miracle Baby turns seven: Paris Sledge defies the odds
Paris Sledge, a student at Jack Hayes Elementary, celebrated her 7th birthday on September 29th—a milestone her family has been eagerly anticipating since the day she entered the world as a miracle baby. Born at just 26 weeks, weighing only…
Rev. Byrd named Monroe Civic Center Director
The Monroe Civic Center has a new director, Rev. Ike Byrd, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, who stepped into the role this week. Rev. Byrd will replace Mrs. Melissa Thaxton, who has been managing the civic center for approximately…