Mary Modicue-Cooper, 71, transitioned from this life on July 6, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Seigle Community Baptist Church, 110 Short Pink Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292.…
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Southside Dream neighborhood meetings to begin Saturday
South Monroe residents are invited to attend a series of community meetings organized by the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) to provide input and gather feedback on the potential model neighborhood selections. These meetings aim to engage the local community…
Three arrested for Illegal firearm discharge in 4th of July revelry
What began as a festive 4th of July celebration in Monroe quickly took a turn for the worse when the police intervened in response to automated reports of shots fired. Several young men enjoying the revelry by firing registered weapons…
Services held for former Marine at Veteran Cemetery
Stanley Ray Scott, beloved brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 69. His funeral service was held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at NELA Veteran Cemetery, located at 2412 US-425, Rayville,…
Snaps of the City
Between June 27, and July 4, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
GSU has least diverse student body, but it’s not by design
The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action has the potential to impact all three Northeast Louisiana universities. However, the impact on Grambling State University, a historically Black college, may be oddly significant because Grambling has the least diverse student population…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Marita O.B. Occomy
By Garry Blanson Though her name may not be widely known, Marita O.B. Occomy was a talented writer and playwright associated with the renowned “Harlem Renaissance Era.” Born on June 16, 1899, in Boston, Massachusetts, Marita was raised in a…