Jonesboro, LA – In a somber echo of the past, the Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Louisiana, became the latest victim of a devastating fire on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This incident mirrors a similar tragedy that struck the community…
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Southside future tied to the election of Verbon Muhammad
South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a…
Southside future tied to the election of Verbon Muhammad
South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a…
Teen shot in leg adds to Monroe gun violence spree
A recent spate of gun violence has cast a shadow over Monroe’s Southside, leaving residents shaken and fearful. The latest incident involved a 13-year-old accidentally shot in the leg while playing with a loaded weapon in an apartment over the…
Heavy rains, flash flood warnings lead to school closures; rain may continue
This week, residents of Ouachita Parish have been facing a relentless deluge, as continuous rain and thunderstorms have battered the region, causing widespread flash flood warnings and significantly disrupting daily life. Reports indicate that certain areas have received over 3…
Fisher, Moore send mix signals on laws to curb civil rights protests
Black legislators from Districts 16 and 17 aren’t on the same page when it comes to proposed new laws that will criminalize some protests led by unions and civil rights organizations and one that will allow people to run over…
Fisher, Moore send mix signals on laws to curb civil rights protests
Black legislators from Districts 16 and 17 aren’t on the same page when it comes to proposed new laws that will criminalize some protests led by unions and civil rights organizations and one that will allow people to run over…