Beverly Watkins Abram, 75 of Monroe, LA Social Security Admin. died June 21, 2022. Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 02, 2022, at St. Matthews Christ Holiness Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday,…
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Marshal’s Sale
MARSHAL’S SALE KATRINA HARDWELL VS. 22CV00405 FORREST BENARD FIFE State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita City Court of The City of Monroe By virtue of Writ of Fieri Facias in above case I will offer for sale at the South…
Obstacles into opportunities
By Rusty Potter Michael Jordan is a basketball legend. Out of overcoming many obstacles, he built a career many of us can only dream of. When he was in high school, the basketball team needed another player. Jordan tried out…
Birthdays June 23rd – June 29th
June 23-Augusta E. Turner, Bertha Dennis, Andrew Curry, Johnise Thomas, Lorri Gorham, Daisy Coleman, Jo’Myia Brass, Camille Bryant, Wendell R. Sawyer, In Loving Memory of Maxine Wallace, Nicholas L. Rogers, Valerie S. Fields, Patricia Simmons. June 24-Yolanda Pollard, Clar Allen,…
Welch sworn in as first Black West Monroe Alderman
Rodney Welch has made history in West Monroe; he is now the first African-American to serve on the West Monroe Board of Aldermen. Welch was sworn in Tuesday, June 21, 2022, along with other officials during ceremonies at…
Real Freedom for Blacks came on Dec. 18, 1865
Both blacks and whites were caught up in slavery; Lincoln’s proclamation did not end the practice Scores of Americans made money off of the new federal holiday, Juneteenth, which was celebrated last weekend. From t-shirts, parades, parties, and concerts, there…
Monroe City Council: May 24, 2022 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana May 24, 2022 6:00p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…