Mary Jo Hall, 74, of Monroe, LA Register Nurse died February 13, 2025. Service will be at 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at King Solomon Baptist Church, Huenefeld Rd Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM…
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Two injured in Sporting Goods store shooting here
A dispute at a Hibbett Sports store in Monroe, Louisiana escalated into gunfire on February 8, leaving two adults injured, according to police reports. The incident, which began inside the store on Louisville Avenue, spilled onto the street during a…
Hit and Run victim Frazier on life support, suspect arrested
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…
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…