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City reverses, adds Booker T. erosion project for state funding

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Bill to require financial literacy in schools on quick path to passage

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Funeral service Saturday for activist, Gloria Walker, 70

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Ten scholars get $1,000 Hampco scholarships

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Joey Bass services set for Saturday

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Around the Town

Achievements
May 18, 2023 0

Congratulations Deputy Marshal Johnson

Congratulations are in order to Deputy Marshal Derunzia Renee Johnson. On May 09, 2023, Derunzia graduated from North Delta Training Academy, class #150. She earned the highest award as TOP…

Achievements
April 6, 2023

Lauren Ballard elected Miss Sophomore at JSU

Lauren MaryAnn Ballard of Monroe was recently elected Miss Sophomore at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss. for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Her campaign platform was, “L.O.C.K. IN with…

Crime

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May 18, 2023 0

Mother and father charged in death of six-week old daughter

A mother and father have been charged with negligent homicide in the death of a six week old baby. Deputies from the…

July 21, 2022

DA’s Update: Two criminal cases began this week

Editor's note: District Attorney Steve Tew has supplied the following update on violent crime cases being prosecuted by his office. State of…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays June 1st – June 7th

June 1-Andrill Davis, Jana Fleming-Powell, Vernall Horne, Jr., April Dennis, Mavis Sally…

Birthdays
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Birthdays May 24th – May 31st

May 24-Rev. James McNeal, Jr., Kenneth Johnson, Shonwakia Martin, O'sha Ceasar, Emma…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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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…

Family Celebrations
July 21, 2022

Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris

The wedding of Vic and Latasha Harris was held last Saturday at the Molto Bella wedding center in Calhoun. Vic is a fireman and Army veteran. Latasha is an esthetician…

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October 15, 2020

Travis & Lakendra tie the knot

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, October 10, 2020, between Lakendra Freeman and Travis Menyweather at The Tabatorium in Monroe, La. The ceremony was witnessed by a host of family and…

Random Reflections

City reverses, adds Booker T. erosion project for state funding

Bill to require financial literacy in schools on quick path to passage

Funeral service Saturday for activist, Gloria Walker, 70

Ten scholars get $1,000 Hampco scholarships

Joey Bass services set for Saturday

Carroll High Magnet School announces its 10th Annual Medical Magnet Pinning Ceremony

Our Rich Black Heritage: C.O.R.E in Monroe

The old -timers found an education plan that worked, what about this generation?

Snaps of the City

Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi awards scholarship

Deaths

June 1, 2023 0

Death Notices for the week of May 29th

Charles Edward Gipson, 71, of Monroe, LA,  died May 22, 2023. Memorial…

May 25, 2023 0

Death Notices for the week of May 22nd

Kelvin Saulsberry, 48, transitioned from this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023,…

Breaking News
May 18, 2023 0

Richwood says farewell to legendary alderman Leo Kelly, 64

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the family and friends of former Richwood…

Community News

Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris

Examples of 21st century Black fatherhood in action

Happy 101st birthday to Mrs. Mildred Robinson!!!

The Howards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Spiritual Insight

June 1, 2023 0

Invest in your healing through the word of God

Dear Hearts, God’s Word declares that His Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light to our path…

May 18, 2023 0

“Not to us, Lord, but to Your name be the glory”

By Lisa Wilmore Psalm 115 (1-8): Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory,…

May 18, 2023 0

God is premitting harder times ahead!!! Please pray in the name of Jesus!!!

By Rev. Jacquelyn Simmons Matthew 24: 1-8 (KJV) Jesus went out and departed from the temple: and his disciples came…

May 11, 2023 0

Praise the Lord for Jesus Christ!

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Have you praised God lately or told others what He has done for you? Interestingly,…

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Highlights

“I Have a Dream” song celebrates Black History Month

“Happy 85th, Ms. Lela Hunter, and many more!”

75-year-old Oak tree snaps in rain storm

Mayo makes another public appearance at ribbon cutting

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

Mrs. Katherine Brown Hubbard elected as new president for Zeta Amicae

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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Community News

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This Week In Monroe History

--- Evelyn Robinson was named interim police chief for the City of Monroe. She was the first Black and only woman to ever wear the chief's badge in Monroe. (20)
Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Cassandra Wyatt, Brandy Morrison, Orleando Wooten, Timothy Mims, Blade James, In Loving Memory of Melvin Slacks. (5)
Local History
--- This week in 1976 Librarian Ollie Burns was honored when she officially retired. Read More. (47)

Editorials

  • The old -timers found an education plan that worked, what about this generation?
  • Wossman’s Transgender court member is sign of the times
  • What if military training was next for “idle” graduates with no plans?

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
June 1, 2023 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: C.O.R.E in Monroe

By Garry Blanson Please travel back in time with me to the…

May 25, 2023 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Nannie H Burroughs

By Garry Blanson Nannie H. Burroughs was born on May 2, 1879,…

May 18, 2023 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward D. Brown

By Garry Blanson Recently, the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby was…

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