By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against…
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Ouachita Parish Police Jury: April 15, 2024 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 AT 5:33 P.M. The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular…
Saturday services set for Charles Roggerson, Sr.
In loving memory, we announce the passing of Charles Roggerson, Sr. on Monday, May 6, 2024. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary Baptist Church, 1600 Peach Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00am.…
Deaths Notices for the week of May 6th
Marvin D. Dickens, 60, transitioned from this life on April 29, 2024 in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday, May 10, 2024, in the Chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
Muhammad’s Council landslide win seen as a Southside victory
In an election that captured the essence of grassroots mobilization and community advocacy, Minister Verbon Muhammad’s victory in the Monroe City Council race on April 27 is a story of unexpected triumph and profound change. Muhammad’s community-driven campaign swept 11…
Muhammad’s Council landslide win seen as a Southside victory
In an election that captured the essence of grassroots mobilization and community advocacy, Minister Verbon Muhammad’s victory in the Monroe City Council race on April 27 is a story of unexpected triumph and profound change. Muhammad’s community-driven campaign swept 11…
Shootings, another murder continue; Muhammad calls for peace
On April 30, 2024, at approximately 1:54 AM, the Monroe Police Department responded to a shooting incident at Parkview Apartments on Richwood Road #2. Detectives found three victims at the scene, all suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were immediately…