Betty Jean Evans, 88 of Houston, Texas formerly of Rayville, LA Homemaker died January 13, 2022. Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Green Grove Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M.,…
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Is Davis job hunting, seeking to leave Carroll High? He says “No”
Is Dr. Eric Davis, principal of Carroll High School job hunting? Dr. Davis says the rumour isn’t true. Last week, a post bearing the beloved principal’s photo and credential appeared on a social media site used by educators that he…
“BJ” is in the house; elected city school board president
Brandon “BJ” Johnson is the new president of the Monroe City School Board. Monday night, at its regular board meeting, Johnson was elected president on a four-three vote. Board member Jennifer Haneline received three… Log in to read the…
“N–gerville” post by West Monroe student, prompts school lockdown
McCoy calls for calm in the wake of “N–gerville” comment threats by West Monroe Cheerleader. “If they go low, you go high,” said McCoy, the only Black member of the parish school board. A social media post by a student…
Residents cited as community heroes in three MLK programs
Many local citizens were honored for outstanding service to the community as Monroe commemorated the Martin Luther King Holiday. In three separate programs, local residents were honored for service to the community and humanitarian efforts. Over a hundred people gathered…
Joyce Garth Sampson funeral held
Funeral services for a former Monroe resident were held Tuesday in Baker, Louisiana. Services for Joyce Garth Sampson, were held Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Ren… Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone…
Birthdays January 20th – January 26th
January 20- Horace Brown. January 21- Cedric Morris, Debbie McNeal, Ruby Ross, Louis Jackson, Jr., Linda Blakes, Anthony Mays, Tiffany D. Smith, Foxy Faye Harris, Gerald Wright, John Harris, Jr., Barbara Ferguson. January 22- Dennis Johnson, Frances Wilson, Aimee D.…