Note: The following is current as of 3:10 p.m. on August 5, 2026 Candidates officially kicked off the fall election season across Ouachita Parish on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as qualifying opened for the upcoming November 3 primary election. The…
Category: Events
Thousands attended Watermelon Festival in Farmerville
Thousands filled the Union Parish Courthouse Square this weekend for the 63rd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival, celebrating North Louisiana’s cherished summer tradition. Organized by the Farmerville Jaycees, the two-day event kicked off Saturday with hundreds tackling “Watermelon Mountain” in the…
Snaps of the City
Between July 23 and July 29, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Henry Ward charged with vehicular homicide after report shows he was high on pot
A 59-year-old Monroe man was arrested Tuesday, nearly two months after a fatal pedestrian collision, following toxicology results that revealed unusually high levels of THC in his system at the time of the crash. Henry James Ward was booked into…
Snaps of the City
Between July 16 and July 22, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program
Grambling, La. – Ninety-seven rising high school seniors from across the country concluded a week of leadership development, college readiness, and career exploration as the 2026 TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing, and Achieving Results) HBCU Scholars Program came to a close…
Funeral service date for Willie Collins announced
Willie James Collins passed peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the age of 70. Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Willie’s life and legacy Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. Professional arrangements are under the direction…