In the agonizing quiet that has followed a tragic Sunday evening on the Ouachita River, a grieving community is stepping forward to wrap its arms around two local mothers. The drowning of 10-year-old Ja’Oni Williams and her best friend, 9-year-old…
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Kappa League celebrates the Class of 2026
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi celebrated the Kappa League graduates of 2026. The event celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding young men who have dedicated themselves to academic excellence, leadership, community service, and personal growth. Held at Roxie’s…
Jackson among conservatives voting to tighten Voter ID
Senate Bill 319, a statewide voter ID overhaul, won final passage with support from Senators Jay Morris, Katrina Jackson Andrews and Stewart Cathey, along with Rep. Echols, while Rep. Fisher and Rep. Moore opposed the measure. What current law requires…
Snaps of the City
Between May 21 and May 27, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Models Visit
Model 10/18 girls visited the SCAD school in Atlanta. They toured the fashion design and fashion marketing departments touring the couture pieces of Christian Dior.
Guidance earns award
Guidance for Behavioral Health has been awarded the prestigious Corporate Business Award at the 2026 Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence. Presented annually by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate local businesses and organizations that drive significant economic…
Grambling State University Golden Graduates honored 50 years after earning their degrees
Grambling, La. — A sense of history and celebration filled the campus of Grambling State University during its Spring 2026 Commencement Exercises at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, as the university commemorated 125 years of academic excellence and honored…