From: ULM “Hawkeye” ULM police arrested two men last Sunday for possession of a firearm on campus after one suspect shot a student in the Madison Hall dorm. The suspects are Dallas Strawder, 18, of 16 Jana Dr., Monroe, and…
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Derrick Cowart killed in shooting, suspect arrested
The Monroe Police Department made an arrest in a deadly Saturday night shooting. According to Michael Fendall of MPD, officers responded to a shooting at 406 Magnolia Street shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2021. Inside the residence, officers……
Monroe’s Brandon Brown nominated for Federal Prosecutor post
Two-time Louisiana Tech graduate Brandon B. Brown, Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana since 2012, is one of eight nominated to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, the White House…
S.O.A.R. honors Swanson security officers
Twelve employees of Swanson Center for youth were celebrated Saturday for their dedication and service to the Swanson youth community. As the new director of Swanson and Swanson officials cheered and applauded them, the twelve were showered with praise for…
Fisher wins District 16 race for House of Representatives
It’s official, local pastor and businessman Adrian Fisher is the new state representative for District 16. In voting Saturday, With 30 of 30 precincts reporting, Fisher has garnered 69% of the vote (2,431 votes.) over his two opponents. Only 13…
Fobbs record at GSU deserves celebration, reflects national trend
By Roosevelt Wright, III North Louisiana and “GramFam” nationwide were stunned this week after learning, Grambling Football HC Broderick Fobbs would no longer serve as acting coach for the Historic Football Program. Fobbs, a Monroe native, began his career as…
Teens turning to martial arts for defense
By Valaysia Smith, Teen Writer We are living in increasingly violent communities and many teens are learning self-defense classes as a result. The threat of being kidnapped or threatened is a reality for many who watch scary episodes on television…