Funeral service for John Pierce, retired manager/funeral director of Miller’s Funeral Home, will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 3:00 pm in the Alice Mae Chapel of Miller’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, August 18, from 2:00 pm…
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Death Notices for the week of August 14th
Betty Wheeler, 64, transitioned from this life on Monday, August 7, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the chapel of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday,…
Carl Calloway dies, 58
Funeral arrangements are pending for Carl D. Calloway, Sr. Mr. Calloway, an ardent supporter of efforts to improve Carroll High School as a booster and Alumnus, died on August 14, 2023, at the age of 58. Services are being handled…
“The Chair” is the new symbol of Black resistance to racism
In Montgomery, Alabama, a viral video capturing a tumultuous brawl on a dock has sparked a global phenomenon, with one specific segment transcending viral status to become an emblem of black resistance against white aggression. This particular clip showcased black…
Birthdays August 10th – August 16th
August 10-Rev. E.L. McClanahan, Louvonia Brothers, Johnnie Johnson, Julius Ralph Taylor, Sr., Krystal Crowe, Vincent Harris, Betty Brown, Alton Dickson, Elton Dickson, Felicia Williams, Barbara Mack, Marcus Guice, Helen Thorton, Serenity U. Nation, Tamera Dorsey, Frederick Bass, Frederick T. Mitchell,…
Your education is your foundation for success
By Rusty Potter As the freedom of summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, it’s time to prepare for a new chapter of growth, discovery, and excitement. Every day is a chance to uncover fresh knowledge and unlock your…
Crowbar assailant found guilty, Halloween sentencing date set
After being accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend with a crowbar in 2019, a Monroe man was convicted guilty of Attempted Second-Degree Murder. On Halloween Day, he’ll be sentenced. Officers from the Monroe Police Department were called to the Aurora Trailer…