A man is dead and police are sorting out rumors trying to see why he was shot more than a dozen times Monday night. The Monroe Police Department is currently investigating the shooting death of 38-year-old Marvin Lewis of Monroe…
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Father of six at top of career as husband, licensed electrician
Ivan Thomas is one of a handful of licensed Black electricians in the state. His road to success has been rocky but thanks to God, a supportive wife, and bulldog determination, he is now at the top of his career…
Black History: Firsts in city hall and the courts
Three History Makers: GEORGE B. HAMLET: Was the first African-American Mayor of Monroe. He was appointed in 1874 during reconstruction and served for three months. He also served as Ouachita Parish Sheriff and Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. A native…
Childhood friends inspire to give back
Karriem Wilson is a Registered Nurse who is helping to saves lives every day. He lived in Texas for the last several years. Mr. Wilson was inspired to return home by his childhood friends Jason Jacobs, his wife Shantelle Jacobs,…
Brown lawyer says firing was political, included involvement of Echols as shadow mayor
Former interim Police Chief Reggie Brown is still fighting his termination as a police officer. This week, his attorney requested subpoenas for a horde of witnesses designed to show that his firing was a political hatchet job devised by political…
Deputies arrest man for striking, dragging 37-week pregnant wife
A man accused of slapping and dragging his 37-week pregnant wife has been arrested by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies. Wednesday, Deputies arrested Willie Preston Singleton of 110 Hilltop of West Monroe, on charges of domestic drug abuse…
Theus pushes for increase Southside sales taxes on April ballot
If the Louisiana Bonding Commission gives the green light, Southside residents could be asked to decide whether or not to raise their taxes to benefit fund South Economic Development Projects. Tuesday night, a public online meeting was held via Zoom…