“I feel like a rock star” said Mayoral Candidate Marie Brown, Wednesday as she knocked on doors in South Monroe. Brown said some residents “have been shut in so long, that they welcomed me with my masked face and all,”…
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Dr. Dawson retires as Neville Principal
Dr. Christella Dawson, principal of Neville High School, announced her retirement on Friday, March 22, 2020. Dr. Dawson will round out an education career that has spanned over 50 years, most of which was spent on the staff of Neville…
Moore says Motor Vehicle confusion to be corrected
When the Monroe office of Motor Vehicles opened for business Monday there was a long line of people waiting for service. Tempers flared and confusion resulted, but Rep. Pat Moore says she has been reassured that problems people incurred this…
Sisters finish at top of High School and Elementary classes
Two sisters shared honors this week after graduating with others from separate schools. Debra and Clarissa Isaac both finished at the top of their classes at Wossman High School and Minnie Ruffin Elementary. Debra is the sa… Log in…
Man arrested after kids call 911; he punched mom after bedroom quarrel
When two children saw a man punch and slap their mother during an argument, they called 911. The call resulted in the arrest of their dad. Wednesday, May 20th, Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputies arrested Shuron Amons, of 1805 Juliana Street…
Social media post of illegal weapons leads to 19 count arrest of local man
A Monroe man is behind bars after being charged with multiple counts of drug dealing and illegal possession of firearms. Monroe Police arrested Joseph Devon Jenkins on 19 charges after several people told police that they appeared in a posted…
Neville to host traditional graduation, others pre-record big moment
Local high schools are using a variety of ways to honor the class of 2020, but the largest will be the Neville High School graduation set for Thursday, May 21, 2020. Neville High School will have over 200 graduates, and…