A 39-year-old local man was taken into custody Thursday morning by the Monroe Police Department following a domestic disturbance where officers say he forced open a locked door and shoved a woman with a chair. Damion Green was arrested on…
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Jessica Williams elected without opposition to 4th District Judgeship
In January, when she takes office as a judge of the 4th District Court, her title will change from Attorney Jessica Williams to the Honorable Jessica Williams. Judge-Elect Williams was elected Friday, without opposition, to the judgship being vacated by…
Funeral service set for Sharon Douglas Holmes
The local community is mourning the loss of Sharon Renee Douglas Holmes, who passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on January 14, 1963, Holmes was a cherished presence whose memory will be honored…
Funeral services set for Jeremy Lenard
Funeral services for Jeremy Dennis Lenard, 47, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Lenard died on August 9th. Pastor Larry Roy will be officiating the services. Interment will…
LDCC partners with General Motors to expand Automotive Career Pathways
West Monroe, La – Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) is partnering with General Motors (GM) to offer GM’s Service Technician Education Program (STEP) to students enrolled in the college’s Automotive Technology program at LDCC West Monroe. The partnership will provide…
Award-Winning Impact: EOZ receives Golden Heron recognition for 2025 Louisiana State Workshop
The Epsilon Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was honored to receive the prestigious Association Meeting Event of the Year Golden Heron Award presented by Discover Monroe-West Monroe in recognition of the outstanding success of the 2025…
Our Rich Black Heritage: The Humble Beginnings Of The Carver-McDonald Library, In Monroe, Louisiana
By Garry Blanson Please note that this is part one of a two-part series. Way, way, way before “black citizens” in Monroe, Louisiana even had the money to acquire a building for a library, and when Negroes weren’t allowed entrance…