On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the family and friends of former Richwood Alderman Leo Kelly said farewell during services at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Kelly served as an alderman for twenty years and became an ardent…
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Congratulations Deputy Marshal Johnson
Congratulations are in order to Deputy Marshal Derunzia Renee Johnson. On May 09, 2023, Derunzia graduated from North Delta Training Academy, class #150. She earned the highest award as TOP CADET. Let’s give her a round of applause.
Colvin funeral service is Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church for Bessie Marie Blunt Colvin, age 65. Mrs. Colvin passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center after a long illness.…
Al “big AL” Cherry to perform for the 2023 Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage®!
Monroe, LA – Cherry’s Tree Innerattainment is proud to announce that its own, Al “big AL” Cherry, has, once again, been added to the list of featured performers for the 2023 Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage®! big AL has been…
Snaps of the City
Between May 15, and May 17, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Body found in Ouachita River May Be that of Missing Man
By Damin Coleman The body of a man found in the Ouachita River on Wednesday is believed to be that of Edward Williams, a man who had been reported missing recently. Williams automobile was reportedly found abandoned near the Ouachita…
Dr. “DJ” Davis is new Riser principal
Dr. Dejaneiro Davis has been named the new principal of Riser Middle School in West Monroe, Louisiana. He has been with the Ouachita Parish School System for over 12 years, and he has served in a variety of roles, including…