By Rusty Potter Not all good opportunities will come your way, some you will have to make happen. It’s not about waiting for the right opportunity, it’s about creating the right opportunity for yourself. Success may not just come around…
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Death Notices for the week of November 8th
Columbus Steven Gray, Jr., 78 of Monroe, LA Police Officer died November 05, 2021. Service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 12, 2021, at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M., Thursday,…
Monroe City School Board: October 5, 2021 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
Monroe cop booked for Sept 24th tasing incident
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Monroe Police Department Officer Timothy Miller on charges of aggravated battery and malfeasance in office in connection with Miller’s use of a Taser on a suspect during an arrest on Sept. 24. The Sheriff’s…
Endorsements for November 13th Election
On November 13, 2021, voters will go to the polls to elect a representative for District 16 and decide four constitutional amendments. We have reviewed the candidates and the issues from the perspective the poor, working people and women. We…
Bro. Shawn Muhammad funeral set
Funeral service for Bro. Shawn Muhammad Janazah will be held Saturday, November 6th at 1 p.m. at the Tabatorium, 311 N 9th Street. The Visitation will be from 2-7pm Friday, November 5th at Richardson Funeral Home 1866 Winnsboro Rd Monroe,…
Services held last week for “Rock” McMillian
Funeral services were held last week for a prominent church deacon who died recently. Services were held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church for Leroy “Rock” McMillan, 62. McMillian died on October 18, 2021. Services…