A fixture of Northeast Louisiana broadcast production is stepping onto pageantry’s largest stage. The Miss America Organization has named Wayne Gentry, owner of ShowCase Productions, as the producer for the 2026 Miss America Competition. The national event is set to…
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2026 Large Chamber of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE), recognizing the organization’s outstanding leadership, innovation and service to the business community. The statewide award…
Between August 27 and September 2, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
September 3-Ida Toneu, In Loving Memory of Ozelle Taylor, Tyrone Dickens, Patricia Scott, Stella W. Blue, RoKisha Tarver, Courtney Boatwright, Grasha Rice, Tameka Danielle Madison, Kori Collie, Cassandra Collins, Terry Smith, Clayton Walker, Rick Saulsberry, Kristen B. Pleasant. September 4-Chris…
Sandra Faye Myles, 68, of West Monroe, Bus Manager, died August 27, 2026. Service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, September 05, 2026, at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:30 pm Friday,…
Last month, City Attorney Brandon Creekbaum read a 2016 appeals court ruling into the record. The order agreed with Paster and ordered a new trial for him. He didn’t get the trial; the city dismissed the case. He says Paster’s…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the brave children who have fought cancer, celebrate survivors, support families still fighting, and remember the precious lives taken too soon. For Apolonya Williams, going gold has a very special…
