Shootings and attempted murders continue in the local community, a problem that is evading city leaders as the number of victims and arrests continue to rise. In the past five days, seven people have been victims of shooting violence; one…
Category: Events
Services held for Terrance Harris, Sr.
A local tree-service employee of Entergy was memorialized in services Wednesday. Service for Terrance DeWayne Harris, Sr. was held Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. He died on July 9th. He was 42 years old.…
Renwick Pedestrian Crosswalk paint job cost $880,000 and rising
The city and state are spending $880,000 to paint the Renwick Pedestrian bridge that was built at a cost of $120,000 fifty years ago. Without access for the disabled, the project could cost over $1 million to complete. The paint…
Monroe man named Sr. Vice-President of Ebony Magazine Publishing
Since 2004, Podcasting has emerged as the world’s premier platform for online news, social commentary, and personal audio blogging. Prior to the launching of Apple’s iPod in the early 2000s, audio journalism was limited to talk radio and syndicated news…
Snaps of the City
Between July 14, and July 20, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris
The wedding of Vic and Latasha Harris was held last Saturday at the Molto Bella wedding center in Calhoun. Vic is a fireman and Army veteran. Latasha is an esthetician and owns Pamper Palace Spa in Monroe. The Wedding Party:…
Case against band director delayed for a fourth time
The fate of Carroll High School’s band director has been set off for a 4th time. DaSaree Play, band director of Carroll High School, was in city court Wednesday, ready for trial on misdemeanor charges of simple assault against a…