Celebration of life Service for Rodney Jerome Slack, who transitioned on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. Visitation will…
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Double shooting nets two arrests last week
A shooting on Beale Street has led to two arrests and multiple charges after a weeklong investigation by the Monroe Police Department and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. According to police reports, officers responded to a call about gunfire in…
Is Mayor’s Prayer breakfast about prayer or politics?
Mayor Friday Ellis is hosting a 90-minute prayer breakfast Tuesday morning at the Monroe Civic Center. On the surface, that sounds like a noble idea — a ministers coming together in unity and faith. But anyone who has lived a…
Council hires Lexing to challenge fire chief appointment
The Monroe City Council has hired Monroe-based civil rights attorney Carol Powell Lexing to prepare its legal challenge to Act 452 which allows the governor to appoint the city’s police and fire chief. The controversial legislation allows Louisiana’s governor to…
Recent deaths mourned
Funeral services and visitations have been announced for three area residents. Raeginelle R. Crayton, 30Funeral services for Raeginelle R. Crayton, 30, of Monroe, who died October 1, 2025, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Greater…
Braggs charged with murder of Jeffery Hill
The Monroe Police Department has arrested a teen in connection with shooting incident on October 3 in the 1600 block of Erin Street, where 23-year-old Jeffery Hill was killed. The suspect, 18-year-old Cedric Braggs, was arrested after the incident by…
State NAACP honors Muhammad as “Champion of the cause”
In a stirring tribute to lifelong dedication to civil rights and community empowerment, Minister Verbon Muhammad was presented with the prestigious “Champion of the Cause” award during the Freedom Fund Gala at the NAACP Louisiana State Conference’s 83rd Annual State…