Jimmie Duncan was wrongfully convicted in 1998 and can now go free; Gerald Manning was wrongfully convicted in 4th District court in 1978 and set free in 2018 after 40 years. Both were set free by DNA evidence and the…
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School report cards show gains, plus challenges for Richwood, Carroll and Carroll Jr. High
The Louisiana Department of Education released 2025 school performance scores this week, accompanied—uniquely this year—by simulated letter grades under the tougher “Grow. Achieve. Thrive.” system set to take effect in 2026. While many schools are projected to have lower letter…
Snaps of the City
Between November 13 and November 19, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays November 20th – November 26th
November 20-Wydell Brown, Lisa Crumton, Sanikka Nikita Henderson, Beverly Glover, Jacare’ McFarland, Raymond George, Christopher Webb, John Harris, Sr., Katrina Foy, Rev. Dr. L. B. Oliver, Shirley Maxwell, Marqui L. Rogers, Michael Neal, JoAnn Braggs Townsend, Vitus Shell, Danielle Charleston.…
Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi holds Fellowship Breakfast at The Delta Biscuit
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity gathered on Saturday morning at The Delta Biscuit for fellowship, good food, and brotherhood. The breakfast served as an opportunity not only for brothers to reconnect but also to reaffirm the…
International honors with a deep commitment to local community
Hiwatha LaNa’ Douglas Coleman, a native of Monroe, Louisiana, has much to be thankful for during this 2025 holiday season. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Austin, Texas, Mrs. Coleman had the experience of a lifetime during the Auguste Escoffier…
Stop chasing approval: Start building your life
By Rusty Potter Nobody else’s opinions ever paid your bills – take control of your life and turn action into results.In life, it’s easy to get caught up in what everyone else thinks. Family, friends, coworkers – have opinions, and…