Karl Dexter Stringfellow, 64, of Monroe, LA, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. His funeral services were held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Lighthouse Church of God in Christ. Karl was born on September 30, 1959, in…
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Snaps of the City
Between April 13 and April 24, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Kids Korner: Cookies, Sports & Looney
By Julius Brown 5th Grade, Riser Elementary School Hello friends, this is Julius. This week I’ll address school cookies, some interesting facts you probably didn’t know, some of the most popular sports, and Denerius Looney Jr. Hard School Cookies The…
Funerals set for victims of double murder
Monroe Police Department is actively investigating an incident involving gunfire at a residence on South 6th Street Tuesday, the site of a double homicide that occurred just three days prior. No injuries were reported from Tuesday’s gunfire, and no suspects…
Violence: If churches don’t act it implies God doesn’t care
Churches are challenged to organize and speak up in light of increasing gun violence in our community. By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. As bullets continue flying and lives are lost on our streets, the silence from Monroe’s faith community grows deafening.…
Cops find Reaux Fareal’s stolen Stinger filled with drugs, bullets
A Monroe native took matters into his own hands after his car was stolen earlier this week in New Orleans, successfully tracking down the vehicle himself using a hidden locator device. Internet Influencer Reaux Fareal, a 1994 Carroll High School…
Jackson’s push for millions for anti-abortion expected to pass into law
Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews, is co-sponsoring legislation that would dramatically increase public funding for anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers in Louisiana. It’s a Republican issue that is sailing through the legislature. The bill from Jackson-Andrews and Republican Rep. Jack McFarland would require…