In the world of public service, where meetings, movements, and moments often collide in a blur of urgency, some mothers manage to raise children with both purpose and poise. Betty Blakes is one of them. A mother of…
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Thunderstorms, high winds bring damage to Monroe area
Residents of Monroe, Louisiana, faced a tumultuous evening as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, unleashing powerful winds, torrential rain, and widespread flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:00 PM CDT…
Gary achieves milestone
Congratulations!! Gary M. King Jr., 2025 Ouachita Parish High School Graduate!
Final farewell to Mary Johnson
Mary Patricia Lewis Johnson, affectionately known as Mary Pat, was born January 27, 1942, to the union of the late Avery C Lewis and Lillie L Lewis. On April 17, 2025, she peacefully departed this life after a courageous battle…
Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi encourages Carver Elementary students at LEAP 2025 Rally
Brothers from the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.- Christopher Broussard, Roger Thompson, Ross Betha, Antonio Howard, Brandon Allen, Ibra January, and Arvie Allen – greeted students with cheers and encouraging signs as they arrived for the…
Judge Lehy issues house arrest sentence for repeat hit and run driver
A Monroe man has been sentenced to house arrest in connection with the 2019 hit-and-run death of a local teenage skateboarder. Daniel Lynn Ross Jr., 51, was sentenced to four years of house arrest after pleading guilty to charges stemming…
Will Campbell, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Neville’s class of 2022
Will Campbell, a standout offensive lineman who began his football journey at Neville High School, has etched his name into NFL history. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound LSU product was selected by the New England Patriots as the 4th overall pick in…