Southside city councilmembers are pushing to increase patronage of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) aims to boost Black businesses, but the DBE designation doesn’t specifically target them. In the last ten months, the council has unashamedly pushed to increase…
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Saturday services held for Thaddeous Bailey, 57
Services for Thaddeous Allen “Boo” Bailey, 57, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lone Wa Worship Center, 3027 Breard Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Thaddeous Bailey passed away on April 25, 2025. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Thaddeous…
Services for Rhonda Smith pending, 44
Services for Rhonda Diane Smith, 44, will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home. Rhonda passed away on May 5, 2025. Born on September 25, 1980, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, Rhonda…
Epsilon Omicron Zeta hosted Royal Blue & Pearls Scholarship Gala
The Epsilon Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated had their inaugural Royal Blue and Pearls Scholarship Gala! The events proceeds will go toward the scholarship fund and community service projects. For 105 years, Zeta Phi Beta has…
A journey of academic excellence
It is with Great pride and joy that we, the family of LaTronna J. Hill-Cooper, extend our heartfelt, abundant love for you on an outstanding and immaculate congratulations on your brave, exceptional, and remarkable accomplishment. You are the true meaning…
Engineering dreams, building Monroe’s future
Ronnie Lee Mariland IV is from Monroe, La., he graduated from Carroll High School, May 14th, 2025 at the top of his class. He’s a member of the Beta Club and Theta Mu Youth Fraternity. Ronnie received a full ride…
Snaps of the City
Between May 8 and May 14, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.