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Roslyn Downs celebrates life thanks to Liver donation from her brother
Student protests shine light on year-long frustration with Shelling at Carroll High
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I-20 Board shocked as city chief officer described himself as a racist, vowed not pay black company

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Roslyn Downs celebrates life thanks to Liver donation from her brother

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Student protests shine light on year-long frustration with Shelling at Carroll High

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Carrollette’s captain, Talayisha Amourr, explains student unrest at Carroll High School

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Achievements
November 1, 2025

Local barber Ronnie Cail lands role in movie filming in Monroe

Monroe’s own Ronnie Cail, a well-known barber and familiar face in local theater circles, is stepping into his biggest on-screen role yet in an upcoming feature film titled I’ll Still…

Achievements
October 24, 2025

Ray James selected for Leadership Georgia Class of 2026

Atlanta, GA – The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce Ray James, from Monroe, LA, has been selected for the organization’s Class of 2026.Ray James, a 2007 graduate…

Crime

Breaking News
December 11, 2025

Supreme removes Judge Foxworth for repeated dishonesty, fake military claims.

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered the immediate removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from the 19th Judicial District Court, citing repeated acts…

Breaking News
November 20, 2025

Mom caught her teen smoking pot, arrested by cop for what happened next

A Monroe mother’s arrest during the early morning hours of November 20 is prompting new discussion about a question many Louisiana parents…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays April 9th – April 15th

April 9-Fred W. Jackson, Linda Davis, Jamerese De’Angelo Arkeas Coleman, Shital Patel,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays April 2nd – April 8th

April 2-Nora Freeman, Moreyetta K. Carter, Irvin Philip, In Loving Memory of…

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

Birthdays April 9th – April 15th

Snaps of the City

Legislative Black Caucus, watchdogs several bills on our behalf

Our Rich Black Heritage: Henry Demas

Our City, Our Community

When pastors step into the public arena, the shield is lifted

I-20 Board shocked as city chief officer described himself as a racist, vowed not pay black company

Roslyn Downs celebrates life thanks to Liver donation from her brother

Student protests shine light on year-long frustration with Shelling at Carroll High

Carrollette’s captain, Talayisha Amourr, explains student unrest at Carroll High School

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week April 6th

Gloria Dean Turner, 86, of Monroe, Nurse Aide, died March 31, 2026.…

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Death Notices for the week of March 30th

Albert Seaberry Jr, 36, transitioned from this life on March 22, 2026.…

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Death Notices for the week of March 23rd

Shameika Ni’Cole Smith, 38, transitioned from this earthly home on March 19,…

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

April 9, 2026 0

Tough as nails

By Rusty Potter Some people bend under pressure. Others break. But a few? They are tough as nails. Steel gets…

April 9, 2026 0

“That’s not how the story ends…Jesus is coming back again!”

By Lisa Wilmore Blessings, Dear Hearts,  “Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father, and from the Lord…

April 2, 2026 0

Be all you can be -A message that still works

By Rusty Potter I remember hearing it from our old floor-model television in the living room. Many families will remember…

April 2, 2026 0

“…Looking among the dead for someone who is alive?”

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to ponder: “…The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the…

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Highlights

Kappa Brothers promote the Power of Reading

Turning Point Ministries celebrates Black History with Marshal Robert Cherry

District Elementary Teacher of the Year Recognition

Celebration of Life Service for Patricia Manuel Robinson

United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches Family Relief Effort to support working families facing hardship

The Lighthouse Church lights up the season with funding to local organizations

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Cleve Glover, Iris S. Alexander, Cherrell Goodwin, Keirra Jena' Robinson, Jemekia Brandy, Cednecia McGinnis, Jeanetta Marzell (9)
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Cleve Glover, Iris S. Alexander, Cherrell Goodwin, Keirra Jena’ Robinson, Jemekia Brandy, Cednecia McGinnis, Jeanetta Marzell. (8)

Editorials

  • Legislative Black Caucus, watchdogs several bills on our behalf
  • Should Blacks take advantage of free “Trump accounts”
  • Court ruling on fire chief, unveils method of new fight against black majorities

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Henry Demas

By Garry Blanson A Former Slave and One of the Founders of…

Opinions
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Our City, Our Community

By Marie Brown As residents of the City of Monroe, do you…

April 2, 2026 0

We owe them more than a sign

By Robert K. Wright Every weekday morning, I face nine-year-olds who don't…

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