A Monroe woman will get the chance to dance at Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes. Jacie Scott, a 2008 graduate of Neville High School, auditioned this summer and was awarded a contract to dance…
Author: Robert Wright
Monroe man arrested, he beats woman because she didn’t want him anymore
A Monroe man was arrested last night after he beat his live-in girlfriend because she said she didn’t want to be with him anymore. Monroe Police booked Herdurius Scott and charged him with domestic abuse battery and resisting an officer.…
Not for their glory: Choir to lift spirits at musical for Baptist Convention
On Sunday, July 16, 2017, the massed choir for the Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention will sing over a dozen songs at its musical at the W.L. “Jack” Howard Theater. The choir, comprised of members from churches throughout the city,…
Mouton named principal of Barkdull Faulk Elementary
Barkdull Faulk Elementary has a new principal. This week, Superintendent Brent Vidrine placed Cleveland Mouton III, a graduate of ULM and member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, in the principal position. He replaces Robert Johnson, who was moved to head…
Ezernack takes helm as City Council Chairman
Gretchen Ezernack, who has served on the Monroe City Council since 2010, was voted to chair the council for the 2017-2018 year. She replaces Michael Echols who previously stated that he had no wish to retain the chairman position. Ezernack…
Damage Control: Children who admire violence will participate in it
I wasn’t allowed to play with guns as a youth. Not a toy cowboy gun or even a water gun. In my home, toy guns were not considered toys. The closest I ever got to shooting a gun was on…
Washington and Robertson exchange wedding vows downtown Monroe
Charles Washington and Natasha Robertson exchanged marriage vows tonight at a small family wedding downtown Monroe. While the country is celebrating its Independence Day on July 4, they decided to give up their independence and become a married couple. July…