One of the most well known and respected preachers of his generation died Saturday as his family and friends mourn his death. The Reverend Bennie R. Butcher, Sr., 76, died on Saturday, February 24 after a lengthy illness. The Reverend Butcher…
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Coach Henry Esaw dies after brief illness
Family and friends are mourning the death of a local educator and coach. Coach Henry Esaw died early Friday morning at the St Francis Hospital after a brief illness. Esaw was the former Athletic Director at Richwood Middle School. He…
AKA Walk for Red held
On Saturday, February 17, 2018, the pink and green ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Omicron Iota Omega Chapter, went red for a day. The “Pink Goes Red” campaign was Log in to see photos and the remainder…
Residents beg school board not to build new MLK in flood prone neighborhood!
Residents plead with school board members to reconsider the location of proposed new MLK Middle School to prevent flooding, but McFarland says the deal is done; they plead anyway! Whether the residents want it or not, the Monroe City…
Washington is new Carroll Head Coach
The Carroll High School Bulldogs has a new head coach. He is Alex Washington. He’s a Booker T. Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to…
SEDD wants Casino gambling on November ballot
SEDD director announces casino push although its board has never approved formal actions; “I don’t need to ask the board” Theus says. The director of the South Side Economic Development District wants a Casino for South Monroe and is…
Rev. Herman Harris dies
A prominent voice in the church community for nearly 50 years has died. Rev. Herman Harris, pastor Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date on…