Marilyn Cox has been offering free dance lessons to at-risk girls for the last seven years, but she says the city’s new fee schedule may close down her free program forever. Community groups and volunteers like Cox are receiving the…
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Sheriff says bodycams coming for deputies
Sheriff Jay Russell says bodycams will be coming to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Department in the months ahead, a move that the local NAACP has endorsed. Sherriff Russell said he has a team of deputies researching costs, procedure and other…
Massey Miracle Run wins four gold medals at the Jr. Olympics
On behalf of Massey Miracle Run, I would like to thank the coaches, parents, volunteers, and kids for believing in the program. Some might say, “Massey is to loud. Massey practices rain, sleet, weekends, and holidays or Massey is to…
Celebration of Life for Mother Margie Adams
Mother Margie Williams Adams, 94 of West Monroe, LA passed on July 30, 2021. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo in West Monroe, LA. Due to new Covid mandate. Visitation will…
Funeral Arrangements set for Pastor Emeritus George Washington
Visitation will be Friday, August 6, 2021, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Seigle Community Baptist Church. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 11:00 am, Greater New Antioch Baptist Church. Obituary Pastor Emeritus George Washington was…
NAACP says Swanson to hire more men, improve safety
NAACP officials are hopeful that planned changes at Swanson Correctional Center will reduce the number of escapes and make the facility safer for staff. Reverend Ambrose Douzart, president of the local NAACP, said he is hopeful that changes being…
Mayor Ellis reinstates “Mask-up” requirement for city buildings
If your business will take you to city hall or any city building in foreseeable future, you should be sure to wear your mask. Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis has reinstated COVID-19 protocols for city buildings. The mayor announced…