On Saturday, April 27, 2024, family and friends gathered at the Goodlane Church to celebrate the life of Linda Faye Shaw, who passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 67. Linda was born on September 18, 1956,…
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Snaps of the City
Between April 28 and May 1, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Kids Korner: Black Tie Guys visit Flowery Mount Church
Hello, everybody. This week, I will write about the Black Tie Guys worshipping with the Greater Flowery Mt. Baptist Church, Austin Davis, well-known ways to get to and from school, and some rare types of food. BTG visit to Greater…
Pay-to-Play ad accusing Kema Dawson goes viral after Dad responds
A political advertisement accusing District 5 Councilwoman Kema Dawson of selling out the black community has gone viral on social media, garnering over 4,000 views and 55 shares in two days. The ad, paid for by a group called “Friends…
Reese London, respected area lawman, dies at 73
Reese London, a respected veteran law enforcement officer, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 73. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Living Water Ministries Church in Monroe, with…
Man arrested for barking at and punching neighbor’s Dog
Raymond Ray Lewis, Jr., was arrested on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after a series of incidents involving his neighbor and her dog. According to the Monroe Police Report, the incident began on Monday, April 22, when Lewis was observed outside…
Parish board names three new elementary principals
Ouachita Parish School Board Superintendent Todd Guice recently announced the appointment of three new elementary school principals, effective Monday, April 22. D’Anne Bennett has taken the helm at Swartz Upper Elementary. She expressed enthusiasm about her new role, saying, “I…