Lester Paster, 68, has posted giant billboards on the grounds of courthouses, passed out fliers, picketed, and appeared before local governments for 36 years trying to get his day in court. Law enforcement won’t arrest him, and courts won’t give…
Category: Events
Funeral service set for Esther Badger, 61
Esther Lee Badger, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 61. Her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church on Saturday, October…
Snaps of the City
Between September 14 and September 26, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
HAMPCO’s Financial Literacy program receives donation
We are pleased to announce that HAMPCO’s Financial Literacy program has received a generous donation of $3,000 from First Horizon Bank. This contribution will go a long way in supporting our efforts to promote financial education and empower individuals to…
Renewal Center groundbreaking held
The Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana hosted a groundbreaking on Thursday, September 21, 2023, for a new multi-purpose building/dining hall at their facility located at 722 Adam Street in Monroe. There are hundreds of individuals here in northeast Louisiana who…
Big “E” arrested for July Drive by after posting bragging video
After nearly two months of investigative work, authorities have arrested the prime suspect in a July drive-by shooting that occurred in the Town & Country Subdivision on Old Sterlington Road. The suspect, identified as Erin “Big E” Deburr, was positively…
Man rescued from Parkview fire, three units damaged
A devastating structure fire broke out at Parkview Apartments Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the Monroe Fire Department and Monroe Police Department. The incident occurred a little before 3 p.m., sending shockwaves through the community as residents scrambled to…