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Missed deadline costs over $300,000 in new money, council upset
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Dr. Fields reassigned to faculty in ULM Budget revamp

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McFarland, Muhammad unanimously elected to lead council

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Who’s watching the money at SEDD? Flawed report raises questions

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Missed deadline costs over $300,000 in new money, council upset

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Achievements
May 15, 2025

Pittman highlights 2025 Wossman year in Valedictorian address

The Monroe Civic Center arena was filled with pride and excitement, on 5/13/2025 as Wossman High School celebrated its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony. Family members, faculty, and community supporters…

Achievements
May 15, 2025

Jovial Nicholas Nelson reflects as 2025 Ouachita Valedictorian

The Fant-Ewing Coliseum at the University of Louisiana Monroe was filled with excitement and emotion Tuesday evening as Ouachita Parish High School honored its graduating Class of 2025. Family members,…

Crime

Breaking News
May 29, 2025

Keys arrested for aggravated battery after Cotton Bayou shooting

A Monroe man is in custody following a shooting that took place Saturday evening in a Cotton Bayou neighborhood. According to the…

Breaking News
May 1, 2025

Man booked for murdering girlfriend

A Monroe man is behind bars following a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, April 26, 2025, on Post Oak Drive. Deputies with…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays July 10th – July 16th

July 10-Herman Hollins, David Washington, Bobby Manning, Cora Perkins, Little Roy Hood,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays July 3rd – 9th

July 3-Shirley Campbell, Kevin Patrick, Matthew Williams, IV, Shanika Charal Clark, Darrel…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Breaking News
October 24, 2024

Corey and Mindy tie the knot in ceremony

In a heartwarming ceremony filled with love and light humor, Corey Morgan and Mindy Jones were married on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at a resort center in Calhoun. The couple…

Breaking News
January 19, 2024

Andrews-Jackson wed in gala ceremony and Civic Center reception

In a resplendent ceremony that fused love, faith, and civic leadership, Rev. Samuel Andrews and Louisiana State Senator Katrina Jackson tied the knot in an elegant, invitation-only wedding on Saturday,…

Breaking News
October 27, 2022

Wedding bells rang for Brown and Louis

There’s a song by PJ Morton that says, “Yes we’ve got something special, let’s hold on and don’t let go, and I’ll never find a love, like you, this I…

Random Reflections

Dr. Fields reassigned to faculty in ULM Budget revamp

McFarland, Muhammad unanimously elected to lead council

Who’s watching the money at SEDD? Flawed report raises questions

Missed deadline costs over $300,000 in new money, council upset

Our City – Our Community: Black History is under attack

Our Rich Black Heritage: Hattie Mcgraw McClanahan, wife of Dr. G. McClanahan “Got Milk?”

Delay in naming principals for Neville, Carroll is concerning

Snaps of the City

Birthdays July 10th – July 16th

Funeral services for four announced

Deaths

Breaking News
July 10, 2025 0

Funeral services for four announced

Funeral Services Held for Alberta B. Townes Services were held Saturday, July…

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Death Notices for the week of July 7th

Gerald DeBurr, 64, transitioned from this life on June 27, 2025, in…

Breaking News
July 3, 2025 0

Services scheduled for Brewster, 63; Killian, 81

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Donald David Brewster, 63, and T.…

Community News

Family gets early Xmas thanks to Cricket Wireless

Miracle Baby turns seven: Paris Sledge defies the odds

Mother thought she was going to a tea, but it was her surprise 90th birthday party

Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris

Spiritual Insight

July 10, 2025 0

Be the Game Changer – Don’t wait for change. Create it

By Rusty Potter There comes a time in everyone’s life when we have to make a decision: will you adapt…

July 10, 2025 0

The courage to obey God

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture:“…Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.…

July 3, 2025 0

Be like time – It only moves forward

By Rusty Potter “If I could turn back time...” Those words, made famous by Cher in her 1989 hit, capture…

July 3, 2025 0

I will trust you, Lord

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, There are things that come across the table of life that bleeds your heart and…

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Bankruptcy

Highlights

Inside Dr. Christy Valentine’s vision towards a healthier Louisiana

Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity host Founders Day Celebration

Grambling State alumnus establishes $25,000 endowment to benefit College of Business

Burnin’ On The Bayou!

Eight teams face off in Golden Pitch competition at Grambling State

ULM Pep Rally – Rescheduled

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Snapshots

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Community News

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Katina Gaston, Ibra Williams, Debra Moore, Kaliena Timber, Jasmine Warren, Antwan Montreal Gilbert, Nanette Brothers, Ruby James, Alecia Thomas-Davis, April Jackson, Timmie Jackson. (8)
Local History
On this day in 2017 William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (8)
On this day in 2017 George William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (8)

Editorials

  • Delay in naming principals for Neville, Carroll is concerning
  • Diddy verdict is a setback for abused women
  • Superintendent Moore praised for principal forum, more needed

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
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Our City – Our Community: Black History is under attack

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the…

Opinions
July 10, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Hattie Mcgraw McClanahan, wife of Dr. G. McClanahan “Got Milk?”

By Garry Blanson What a way to begin this week's article! Well,…

July 3, 2025 0

Our city, Our community – Black History

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the…

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