A woman who recently awakened from a coma related to COVID19 in Monroe, posted a testimony of thanks to God and gave a warning to her friends from her St. Francis Hospital bedroom. LaTyara Louis-Cooper, one of five members of…
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Volunteers continue cleanup after Easter tornado
Monroe civic leaders have been busy helping remove trees and debris from homes and assisting residents with supplies. Monroe Mayoral candidate Marie Brown and City Councilman Doug Harvey were among volunteers in South Monroe recently helping to remove debris in…
COVID virus claims second member of same family
The second member of the same family has died of COVID-19 within a week of each other. Members of the family of Hilton Louis announced the death of their father Hilton Louis, Monday night. The tragic death follows the death…
COVID Virus claims DeWayne Black
Family and friends are mourning the passing of Prophet DeWayne Black, he died, reportedly from complications associated with COVID-19. Prophet Black was well known in the Monroe community as a preacher, singer, and evangelist. He died in a Detroit, Michigan…
Mayor, Woods, apologize for not following safe distance rules, then announce park shut downs
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Monroe increases, the City of Monroe has shut down services at city parks, while apologizing for not following its own rules. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo said the public is encouraged to stay inside…
Life as we know it will change when the COVID-19 pandemic ends
When the Coronavirus pandemic ends, the entire country will rethink the way we operate; some things we have been reluctant to do will become the new normal. Local communities will quickly begin to assess our use of technology in every…
Miller says coroner’s office avoiding home death calls, claim denied
As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase in the state as well as Ouachita Parish, some government agencies may be curtailing usual responses in the interest of public safety. Recently the City fire department announced that the fire department…