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Birthdays March 28th – April 3rd
March 28– Lady Denise Clark, Willie Scooter Burton. March 29–Brenda Butler, Derrick Amphy, Sr., Daniel Mitchell, Mary Calhoun, Norman Cotton, Derrick Dubose, Mannie Hicks, In Loving Memory of Earling Little, Sr., Mildred Myles, In Loving Memory of Naomi Pollard Seals,…
Always learn more than expected
By Rusty Potter In a world that is constantly changing, one thing remains clear: the pursuit of knowledge is a journey without end. From the moment we take our first breath to the day we bid farewell to this life,…
Are you being held hostage because of your past?
By Lisa Wilmore My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I submit to you the love of Jesus Christ! The only One who forgives sins and never charges us with them again. As a matter of fact, He, according to His…
Death Notices for the week of March 25th
Emma Bates, 73, transitioned from this life on March 17, 2024 in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm Friday, March 29, 2024, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue,…
Audit report says Vidrine faked receipts, may have broken laws
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor released a detailed report on Friday, March 22, 2024, uncovering controversial payments made to the former Monroe City School Board (MCSB) superintendent, Dr. Brent Vidrine, involving fabricated documents and unauthorized reimbursements that may have breached state…
Low turnout among blacks could spell victory for Ellis Saturday
Will Friday Ellis win another term as Mayor of Monroe, or will 19-year veteran Jamie Mayo pull off an upset and reclaim the mayor’s seat? Will Betty Cooper, a school board member, trade her school board seat for the Mayor’s…