Another youth is dead in the seemingly endless stream of murders and violent assaults in Monroe. A Saturday night shooting in Monroe claimed the life of 17-year-old Jarvis Varner, Jr. Monroe police responded to the shooting that happened just before…
When a West Monroe man and his lady friend got into an argument, there was a shouting match. When he dared his lady friend to hit him, she closed her fist and punched him in the mouth. Now she’s in…
Two die, three wounded in two separate shootings; An Editorial The senseless murders in our city continue in what appears to be a continuous litany of shootings, stabbings, and random acts of violence. Each shooting seems to spark more shootings…
As shootings and murders in our community continue, another person originally charged with murder, has been given a slap on the wrist. Four years ago, Devontae Coleman was arrested and charged for his part in the murder of Junius…
As the Ellis administration ends its first year in office, the mayor and his administration are making the rounds to various neighborhoods answering questions and pushing one theme: Crime is trending down and things are looking up for Monroe. …
How is possible for a suspect charged with attempted murder to get bail low enough for him to get out and get arrested again four days later for trying to murder a police officer? The details of the arrest,…
Two suspects were jailed this week, both accused of five counts of attempted murder. According to Monroe Police, Terrikiris Smith known as “Cooter-Roo,” and Tynedria Meneweather were charged with the attempted murders in connection with a June 30, 2021…
