Funeral services for former juvenile worker who died unexpectedly will be held Friday Services for Debra Renee McGee, 46, will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Faith Harvest Baptist Church, with Reverend James E. Jackson, Sr. officiating. McGee…
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Services set Saturday for former transit system supervisor
Funeral services will be held Saturday for former Monroe Transit System supervisor, Gregory “T.C.” Bridges. Bridges died June 17th after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at 11 a.m. June 26th at the Parkview Church of Christ under the…
Swanson employee complains of assault, threats – three times
NAACP officials are investigating yet another complaint by a female attendant at Swanson’s Correctional center after a woman complained of being threatened and assaulted by youthful inmates in the same unit on three different occasions. Ambrose Douzart, President of the…
Miller-Roy Building renovation dedicated
Tuesday, a dedication was held for the renovation of the historic Miller-Roy Building. The building, which was once the centerpiece of the African-American business community, was opened in August of 1929 by two local doctors: Dr. J. T. Miller and…
Community mourns death of Cordell Blockson
***Businessman helped hundreds of poor families each Christmas with bike giveaways! ***Known for “Big Heart;” shared his business success with all those in need! ***Recipient of awards from City of Monroe, Churches, and Civic Groups for his…
Services set for Rec. Center drowning victim “Q” Carter
A funeral service is set for Tuesday for a man known affectionately as “Q” who was an apparent drowning victim Sunday. Service for Quinton Carter, Sr. will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist…
No lights on bike, leads to cocaine possession arrest
Tuesday, June 8th, Keron Browhow, of 610 Harris Street, found himself in jail this week after he was stopped by Sheriff’s deputies because he operated a bicycle on Burg Jones Lane with no lights. After being stopped, deputies search…