Funeral services for U.S. Marine Veteran, Sgt. Henry Robinson III (retired), were held Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 1511 W. California Ave., Ruston, Louisiana, by King’s Funeral Home. Henry, known to his family as “Babe Bro” and to his 1968…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: The 1980 Judge Stagg Court Ruling
By Garry Blanson “You have to know the past to understand the present.” — Carl Sagan In order to better understand why a small clan of white people, the Neville Charter Association, are so adamant about pushing for Neville High…
Christmas spirit stirs hope in Monroe’s future
As this year comes to a close, Monroe pauses to look back. We have walked through days of sorrow and nights of worry. We have mourned lives lost to violence, stood with grieving families, and felt the heavy weight of…
Roderick Williams surprises over 200 kids with free bikes, love
Smiles, laughter, and the sound of excitement filled the air as more than 200 local children rode away with brand-new bikes, thanks to a community giveaway led by Monroe businessman Roderick Williams. Children lined up with wide eyes and eager…
Friends salute Kathleen Turner with 75th surprise birthday party at Civic Center
2025 turned out to be a year Kathleen Turner will never forget. Back in July, the NAACP surprised her by naming her the Historic Trailblazer at its annual banquet. She thought that honor would be the highlight of the year.…
Attorney General Murril announces arrest of 67 sex offenders in North Louisiana
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday the results of a large, coordinated law enforcement operation aimed at registered sex offenders who violated state law. The monthlong effort, known as Operation Access Denied, focused on protecting children across North Louisiana.…
Birthdays December 18th – December 24th
December 18-Carnell Perkins, In Loving Memory of Esther Little, Demetria Finely, Justin January, Charles Douglas, Courtney Darrly Bailey, Annie Fightmaster, Patricia James, Jayla Tate, Brittany Watkins, Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Matthew H. Williams, III., Lesia Williams, In Loving Memory…