By Rusty Potter May this Christmas season ignite within us a radiant light, a reflection of compassion and kindness embodied by Jesus. Let us become beacons of light, spreading hope and encouragement to those in need around us in Monroe.…
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Death Notices for the week of December 18th
Willie James Williams, 63, transitioned from this life on December 14, 2023, in West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne…
DJ Fortenberry: 2nd City official busted for DWI
D.J. Fortenberry, top aide to Mayor Friday Ellis, has become the second city official to be busted for DWI. All eyes are on the Fortenberry arrest because the man who must decide whether to prosecute him is himself a multiple…
Court orders redo of Caddo Sheriff race; black judges dissent
The verdict of a judge ordering a new election for the Louisiana sheriff’s race, which was decided by a single vote, has been affirmed by a racially divided state appeals court. The Second Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport, Louisiana,…
Qualifying for Monroe and Richwood elections underway
The race for key municipal positions in the City of Monroe and the Town of Richwood officially began Wednesday, marking the start of a pivotal local electoral season. Candidates vying for various public offices, including mayorships, council seats, and alderman…
Black Tie Guys slate honors program Sunday at Civic Center
This Sunday, the Monroe Civic Center will be abuzz with anticipation as the semi-annual awards program of the Black Tie Guys takes center stage. The Black Tie Guys, a structured male mentoring program, is sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., in collaboration…
Services held for veteran Wossman support staffer, Daisy Franklin, 62
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered on Saturday, December 9, 2023, to pay their final respects to Daisy Marie Franklin, a dedicated veteran support worker of Wossman High School. The funeral service was held at Jesus Holy Temple in Monroe, Louisiana,…