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Services planned for Dorothy Smith
Friends and family are mourning the passing of Dorothy Smith, a beloved local resident remembered by family and neighbors as a cornerstone of her community, known for her extraordinary generosity and gentle nature. Arrangements have been finalized for her upcoming…
Support grows after drownings
In the agonizing quiet that has followed a tragic Sunday evening on the Ouachita River, a grieving community is stepping forward to wrap its arms around two local mothers. The drowning of 10-year-old Ja’Oni Williams and her best friend, 9-year-old…
Charlie Ballard retires after 33 years at ULM
After 33 years of dedicated service to the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Charlie Ballard is officially retiring, leaving behind a legacy deeply etched into the campus landscape. While many know the iconic campus landmarks, few realize the meticulous…
Crump-Lexing, sue the USA for using black infants as guinea pigs in a failed 1966 study and cover-up
A powerhouse legal team including Monroe-based national attorney Carol D. Powell Lexing has filed a federal lawsuit against the United States government, alleging that researchers in the 1960s secretly used Black infants as guinea pigs in a failed National Institutes…
Kappa League celebrates the Class of 2026
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi celebrated the Kappa League graduates of 2026. The event celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding young men who have dedicated themselves to academic excellence, leadership, community service, and personal growth. Held at Roxie’s…
Birthdays June 4th – June 10th
June 4-Sharhonda Anderson, Lille Robinson., K.C. Price, Juanita Williams. June 5-Ernest Johnson, Gilbert Brown, Jr., James Bradford, Pierre Martin, Jasmine Jones, In Loving Memory of Henrietta George, Brittnei Stevenson, Neikishi Keiana Clemons, Routha Rodgers, Tommy Starks, C. Morgan McCallister. June…