Funeral services for a well known Carroll Alumni, “Pete” Smith will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021. Services for Robert “Pete” Smith will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church. Smith, affectionately known as…
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Congratulations on your win Mekhi Nelson
Congratulations to 19-year-old Mekhi Nelson. Mekhi participated in the NPC Louisiana Open Championship Saturday, July 10, 2021, where he won 1st place in Men’s Physique Teen, 2nd Place in Men’s Physique Novice, and 3rd Place in Men’s Physique Open. Mekhi…
Gill brothers charged with attempted murder of police officer
How is possible for a suspect charged with attempted murder to get bail low enough for him to get out and get arrested again four days later for trying to murder a police officer? The details of the arrest,…
Two charged with five counts of attempted murder in shooting of 14-year-old
Two suspects were jailed this week, both accused of five counts of attempted murder. According to Monroe Police, Terrikiris Smith known as “Cooter-Roo,” and Tynedria Meneweather were charged with the attempted murders in connection with a June 30, 2021…
Fred Louis elected Vice President of I-20 Board
Local Pastor Frederick Louis has been elected vice-president of the I-20 Economic District Board of Directors. The I-20 Board oversees the development of lands along the I-20 corridor in East Monroe. Louis was… Log in to read the remainder…
Garrett named to 5th District Human Rights Commission
Louis Garrett will represent the 5th Congressional District on the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights. Garrett, a deputy clerk of court for the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, was appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards. Louis is a former… Log…
Congratulations Dr. Wiley
Lorene Wiley Labaran, MD, recently completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC, on June 30, 2021. Dr. Wiley is a 2004 graduate of Caldwell Parish High School, where she served as Salutatorian.…