Two die, three wounded in two separate shootings; An Editorial The senseless murders in our city continue in what appears to be a continuous litany of shootings, stabbings, and random acts of violence. Each shooting seems to spark more shootings…
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Carroll Boosters give $55,000 to support school
Members of the Bulldog Booster Club presented a symbolic $55,000.00 check to Dr. Eric Davis (Principal of Carroll High Magnet School) depicting funds that the organization recently donated to the school that were designated for the athletic department and auxiliaries…
Friday Graveside services set for “Nippy” Welch
Funeral services will be held Friday for a local man who died last week. Graveside services for Cornelius Welch, known as “Nippy” will be held Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Monroe City Cemetery on Desiard Street. He died on…
Services pending for Katrina White, 43
Funeral services are incomplete for a well-known Monroe woman who died Sunday. Services are pending for Katrina Camille White who was born on September 4, 1977, in Monroe, Louisiana to Edith Jenkins-Loyd. She worked as a caregiver. Katrina was married…
Three leaders praised by state organization here
Three local men were honored Saturday for their efforts to lift minorities before the law, economics, and community initiatives. Former Senator Charles D. Jones, Former Bastrop Mayor Clarence Hawkins, and District Attorney John Belton, were praised by the LA Rise…
Services for Cynthia Bright set for Friday
Gone too soon Cynthia Bright passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Funeral service and visitation hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Richardson Funeral Home, 1866 Winnsboro Rd, Monroe, LA 71202.
“Hurricane” Katrina packs council chamber to oppose city DBE changes
The Ellis Administration was hit with a storm of protest Tuesday night that could easily be described as “Hurricane” Katrina. The mayor exchanged words with a state Senator over the city’s black business support. When Senator Katrina Jackson learned that…