On Saturday, January 25th, the ULM Alumni Center was abuzz with the spirit of giving as the local community came together for our first annual charity coat and tennis racquet drive, Racquets and Jackets. Organized by Serve and Return of…
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Services set for Robert Earl Hall, Sr. (76)
Robert Earl Hall, Sr. of Monroe, LA born July 4th, 1948 transitioned on January 30th, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 11 am at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Ave, Monroe, LA 71203.…
City Council’s new notification system, could keep victims in the loop
The Monroe City Council has taken a significant step to aid victims of violent crimes by passing an ordinance establishing a Comprehensive Violent Crime Victims’ Rights and Notification System. The ordinance, introduced by District 5 Councilman Verbon Muhammad, was…
Snaps of the City
Between January 23 and January 29, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Jack and Jill kids hear Wright’s challenge to pursue their dreams
Roosevelt Wright, Jr., publisher of the Free Press, delivered an inspiring address as the keynote speaker for the Local Jack and Jill organization’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. The program, held on the King Holiday, featured a morning of…
Snaps of the City
Between January 16 and January 22, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Dizer named head coach at West Monroe, first Black
West Monroe High School, once a bastion of segregation and Confederate symbolism, has taken a groundbreaking step forward by naming DeMichael Dizer as its first African-American head football coach. This appointment reflects a significant departure from the school’s historical identity…