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Vickie Lang named SEDD commissioner by city council

November 11, 2025 0
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Hundreds gather for funeral of triple homicide victims

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Richwood salutes Ma’Shell Wright as 2025 Student of the year

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Mayor, Harvey lead pushback against deal for black investor after I-20 Board vote

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Around the Town

Achievements
October 20, 2025 0

Angel Reese walks her own runway, good for her

When Angel Reese stepped onto the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway on October 15, 2025, she didn’t just make history—she made a statement. The 23-year-old Chicago Sky forward became the…

Achievements
September 25, 2025

Former Monroian making strides in Detroit

A woman with roots on Powell Avenue in Monroe, where her family once owned a local cleaning shop, is now making waves in Detroit as one of the region’s most…

Crime

Breaking News
October 22, 2025 0

Police arrest suspect in triple murder in Monroe; all three shot in the head, one a 2-year-old baby

Monroe police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a brutal triple murder that left a 2-year-old girl and two adult…

Breaking News
October 19, 2025 0

Man arrested on 20 charges

Think you have problems? Try trading places with Gibson Leon Wilson of Monroe. Wilson was arrested on October 17, 2025, by the…

Birthdays

Birthdays
November 6, 2025 0

Birthdays November 6th – November 12th

November 6-Julius Henry, Eva Mae Canfield, Reginald Derrick Hampton, Kieyanna M. Tribble,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays October 30th – November 5th

October 30-Kjuana Nobles, Rosie Lee Brown, Ernest Anderson, Shana Manning, Christina Jackson…

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

Vickie Lang named SEDD commissioner by city council

Hundreds gather for funeral of triple homicide victims

Richwood salutes Ma’Shell Wright as 2025 Student of the year

Mayor, Harvey lead pushback against deal for black investor after I-20 Board vote

Snaps of the City

Coney Island Connection honors our Heroes this Veterans Day

Birthdays November 6th – November 12th

I-20 decision, a win for minority enterprise, bravo!

Our Rich Black Heritage: Walter H. Williams

Our City – Our Community

Deaths

November 6, 2025 0

Death Notices for the week of November 3rd

Willie James English, Sr., 80, of Monroe, died October 19, 2025. Service…

October 30, 2025 0

Death Notices for the week of October 27th

Lonnie James Finley, 73, of Monroe, died October 21, 2025. Memorial Service…

Breaking News
October 30, 2025 0

Services for Ruby Hall, 89, set for Saturday at Mt. Zion; Pastor Ike Byrd’s Mother

Ruby Mae Hall, 89, of Monroe, formerly of Clayton, LA, a Homemaker,…

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

November 6, 2025 0

The Opportunity Clock

By Rusty Potter Every November, we “fall back.” The clocks roll back an hour, and most people celebrate the idea…

November 6, 2025 0

The blood that saved our lives

By Lisa Wilmore The old gospel songs often remind us of the power and purpose of Jesus’ sacrifice: “It was…

October 30, 2025 0

Think five moves ahead

By Rusty Potter Life is not checkers. It is chess. Too many of us approach life as checkers - simple,…

October 30, 2025 0

“Everywhere you go there is trouble”

By Lisa Wilmore Blessings to you, my friends! God has granted us another day, and it is a blessing to…

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Bankruptcy

Highlights

Announcements and Events

Leija running for District Judge

Committed to the Community we serve

Dedicated to serving our community with purpose

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

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

Snaps of the City

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White House education changes, hit home in city, and parish schools

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Tanya Hamburg, Milton Wyatt, Lawrence Crumpton, Valencia Amanda Powell, In Loving Memory of Herbert “Tom” Harris, Alberta Joyce Williams, Torethia James-Hill, Deborah Campbell, Lige Green, Terry Peirce, Latroya Brown, Lonnie Ray Wallace, Joshua Jackson, Linda Jenkins, Trinity Necole Bailey, Shirley Maxwell, In Loving Memory of Robert Williams, Shontae Johnson, Sullita Yvette Williams, Taliyah Wheatley. (8)

Editorials

  • I-20 decision, a win for minority enterprise, bravo!
  • Court must uphold Section 2 of Voting Rights Act
  • Foodstamp shutdown possibility is real: Prepare

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
November 6, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Walter H. Williams

By Garry Blanson                   …

Opinions
November 6, 2025 0

Our City – Our Community

By Marie Brown Things are falling apart at Monroe City Hall.  The…

October 30, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Madam M.E.D. Hockenhull

By Garry Blanson Part Two of a Two-Part Series Welcome back, everyone!…

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