The city of Monroe and the Town of Richwood are basking in basketball glory as three local high school teams—Wossman High School’s girls and boys teams and Richwood High School’s boys team—claimed state championships in the 2025 Louisiana High School…
One of the great legends of black business and civic leadership in Northeast Louisiana, Henry Cotton, has died. He was the former mayor of the City of Bastrop. Cotton’s family announced his passing on Sunday, March 15, in a heartfelt…
March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women who have shaped our communities and country. The origins of Women’s History Month trace back to 1981, when Congress first declared a Women’s History…
Services for Johnie Ray Warbington were held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Bright Oak Baptist Church, 3628 Cooper Street. Johnie Ray Warbington, 61, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on December 8, 1963, to the union of James…
Services for Mack Mason were held Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Mack “Shane” Mason, 64, passed away on March 4, 2025. Born on July 7, 1960, in Monroe, Louisiana, to parents Irma…
Between March 13 and March 19, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
The Wossman Wildcats Boys’ Basketball Team cemented their dominance in Louisiana high school basketball, defending their LHSAA Division II non-select state championship title with a hard-fought 50-44 victory over the Bossier Bearkats on Saturday night at the Burton Coliseum Complex.…
