Services for Otis R. Davis were held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church.. Otis R. Davis, born on August 13, 2001, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Brandy Nicole Davis and Antron Robinson, passed…
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Lifelong Omega Frat brother, “Chrome” Goldsmith passes at 82
Services for a lifelong member of the Omega Psi Fraternity and well-known personality, Robert “Chrome” Goldsmith were held recently. Mr. Goldsmith, affectionately known as “CHROME,” was memorialized in services to be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Mount Olivet…
Dr. Walton named interim President of Grambling State University.
In a significant development at Grambling State University, the University of Louisiana System’s Executive Committee named Dr. Connie Walton as the interim president on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Dr. Walton, who has been serving as the institution’s provost and vice…
Services held for Paul “Preacherman” Washington, Jr., 33
The family and friends of Paul Andre Washington, Jr., affectionately known as “Preacherman,” celebrated his life and legacy in funeral services held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at The Lighthouse Church, 513 Sunnyside Drive, Monroe, LA. Arrangements were under the…
Multiple charges filed on suspect for gun threats on Christmas night
A Monroe man was arrested on Christmas night following a heated altercation that escalated to alleged gun threats. The Monroe Police Department responded to a disturbance call on Samuel Drive at approximately 8:30 PM, December 25, 2023. The suspect, identified…
Former Carroll Jr. High student, dominates Texas football at 6′ 8″ and growing
In the world of high school football, Byron Washington has become a towering figure, both literally and metaphorically. Standing at an impressive 6’8″ and weighing 380 pounds, Washington, a former student of Carroll Junior High School, has become one of…
College bound youth saluted in “Black Tie Guys” Awards program
A standing-room-only crowd was present Sunday at the Monroe Civic Center Bayou Room as 13 members of the Black Tie Guys male mentoring program were promoted to the first level of achievement toward the coveted “Black Tie.” The program, sponsored…