Demetrice & Shannon Underwood were married Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Liberty Christian Center by Pastors Warren and Linda Trimble. The couples theme was vintage glam. They were surrounded by their family and friends as they sealed their vows with…
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Wedding bells rang for Alford and George
On May 19, 2017, Victoria Alford walked across the stage at ULM’s Spring Commencement to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. One month later, on June 10, 2017, she made another ceremonial walk….down the aisle. She became the wife…
Local students to compete for Miss Louisiana 2017
This week, 33 contestants from around the state are competing for the title of Miss Louisiana 2017. The competition begins on Thursday and will close out with the Top Ten on Saturday night, June 24, 2017. The Saturday night finals…
Mayor to attend Mayor’s Conference
Mayor Jamie Mayo will be attending the 85th Annual Conference of Mayors in Miami, Florida, June 23-26, 2017. Under the leadership of Conference President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, over 250 mayors from cities of all sizes and all regions of…
Empress Goston’s legacy continues in 40th Anniversary
Verdiacee Turner Hampton Goston died in 2014, but not before leaving her mark on a section of Ouachita Parish and a claim to a large chunk of America that her followers across America are still pursuing today. This week the…
Locals Salute Father’s Day with tributes
Thousands of dads in the Monroe community were showered with praises Sunday as they joined the rest of America in saluting Father’s Day. Phones were busy, social media was flooded and words of praise were given from grateful sons,…
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY JUNE 12-16, 2017
Man jumps into sewage water after attempting to steal two TVs On May 16, 2017 a Monroe Police officer was dispatched to 2701 Louisville Ave. (Walmart) in reference to a black male dressed in all black with white shoes attempting…