Mr. Donnie Ray Patrick, 44 of Monroe Laborer died June 9, 2023. Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Power House Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until Service Time at Power House Church. Burial…
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In one hour, Jury finds Morehead guilty of murder
After a trial, a jury in Ouachita Parish found Chadarius Marquez Morehead guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Kentarius Webb. The jury deliberated for less than an hour. The highly anticipated trial of State of Louisiana v. Chadarius…
New Principals named
Sonja Jiles Fields has been named principal of Shelling Elementary and Patrick Taylor has been renamed principal of Carroll. Taylor has one year left in the retirement drop program.
Two dead, one critical in Monday night shootout
Monday night, June 5 there was a sudden downpour of rain in Monroe. The rain came down in torrents making it difficult to see the street. Some streets began flooding and visibility was low. As many residents cuddled down…
Student Photographer’s “dream moment” shot, goes viral
An aspiring “princess” and a student photographer have both become the subject of national attention after a photo posted on social media went viral in recent days. When six-year-old Taylor Sims sat in the auditorium of Beekman Charter School last…
Brown: Juneteeth celebrations to include, family day in park
Juneteenth officially kicked off last week as the Metropolitan Black Chamber hosted three days of events in Monroe. The Black Chamber hosted an all-white party on Friday, June 2nd, followed by a mini-parade and River Walk activity the next day…
Wossman scholar gets $61,000 Tulane Scholarship
State Representative Pat Moore expresses her congratulations to Shelby Wright, a 2023 Wossman High School graduate and the recipient of the prestigious Tulane Legislative Scholars Award for District 17. This award of $61,306.00 is a well-deserved recognition of your outstanding…