Services for Robert Underwood, Jr., 54, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Liberty Christian Center, 3220 U.S. Highway 165 Bypass in Monroe. Burial will follow at Monroe City Cemetery at Desiard Street and South 20th…
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Gabrelle McLeod named Miss Louisiana 2025
By Robert K. Wright Gabrelle “Gabby” McLeod, a senior kinesiology exercise science major from Vicksburg, Mississippi, was crowned Miss Louisiana 2025 on Saturday night at the W.L. Jack Howard Theatre in Monroe. Competing as Miss University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)…
SEDD votes to scrape its “Southside Dream” website
The website promoting the “Southside Dream” vision is no longer online after the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board voted 7-3 on Tuesday to discontinue its current website and hire a Texas firm, EVObrand, to build a new one. The…
Meet and Greet set for Carroll High Principal finalists
Parents and alumni to meet candidates on June 25 Parents, alumni, and supporters of Carroll High School will have a chance to meet the three finalists for the school’s principal position during a community forum on Wednesday, June 25, at…
Juneteenth Parade to Roll out Saturday from Wossman High
The 20th annual Juneteenth “Unity” Parade, sponsored by Juneteenth UMOIJA, will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, bringing together residents to honor the historic significance of Juneteenth while celebrating community strength and togetherness. This year’s theme, “Honor our past,…
Three Messages, One Purpose: No Kings, stop violence, strategies needed
Three groups met at the same time in two locations Saturday to protest against Donald Trump, violence and strategies for non-violence responses. South Monroe was alive with the sound of footsteps and purpose Saturday as about 150 residents marched from…
Marshal Robert Cherry: “Love people, and they will love you back”
In an age where public officials often seek the spotlight, Robert Cherry has chosen a quieter path—one marked by presence, compassion, and unwavering service. Since becoming City Marshal in 2020, Cherry has demonstrated that true leadership isn’t about loud promises…