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Jack and Jill kids hear Wright’s challenge to pursue their dreams
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Services were held Saturday for Aston Bass
Sallie Mae Scholarship winner Mayah Prelow: A Bright Future in Nursing
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Rev. Jackson retires as pastor Riverside after 43 years

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Black preacher at Trump’s inauguration criticized for evoking MLK

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Jack and Jill kids hear Wright’s challenge to pursue their dreams

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Packed house marks reopening of Mt. Olivet edifice

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Services were held Saturday for Aston Bass

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Achievements
December 12, 2024

GAP fund surpasses $1M milestone at 2024 Kicks Ball Gala

New Orleans, La. – Amid the elegant atmosphere in the grand ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the 2024 Kicks Ball Gala presented by adidas unfolded as a night…

Achievements
October 31, 2024

Quaneshia Hamms appointed Interim Vice President for Finance at Grambling State University

Grambling, LA – Grambling State University has appointed Quaneshia Hamms, MBA, CPA, as Interim Vice President for Finance, effective November 1, 2024. Currently serving as Senior Associate Vice President for…

Crime

Breaking News
December 5, 2024

Son charged with murder of father, services set

Police are investigating the death of Demetrius "Tony" DeBurr who was allegedly killed on Friday, November 29th in the King Oaks subdivision.…

Breaking News
October 31, 2024

Trooper accused in Ronald Greene walks, Black DA cuts him a deal

In a case that exemplifies the troubled relationship between law enforcement and Black citizens in Louisiana, former state trooper Kory York walked…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays January 23rd – January 29th

January 23--Golden Berry, Jr., Sandra Brothers-Ballard, Doretha Smith, Linda Dorsey, Carolyn Beard,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays January 16th – January 22nd

January 16--Sera James-Jones, Darion Smith, W. Thelma Robinson, Jessie D. McNeal, Sr.,…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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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,…

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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…

Random Reflections

Rev. Jackson retires as pastor Riverside after 43 years

Black preacher at Trump’s inauguration criticized for evoking MLK

Jack and Jill kids hear Wright’s challenge to pursue their dreams

Packed house marks reopening of Mt. Olivet edifice

Services were held Saturday for Aston Bass

Birthdays January 23rd – January 29th

Sallie Mae Scholarship winner Mayah Prelow: A Bright Future in Nursing

Grambling State History Department triumphs with AHA Equity Award

Snaps of the City

Our Rich Black Heritage: William G. Brown – “Louisiana’s First Colored Louisiana State Superintendent of Education”

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of January 20th

Gloria Harris, 77, departed this life on January 8, 2025, in Jonesboro,…

Breaking News
January 16, 2025 0

Community mourns death of Pastor Inez Walker, 73

The Monroe community mourns the loss of a beloved spiritual leader as…

Breaking News
December 19, 2024

Nearly 20 funerals scheduled for this weekend

Local funeral directors are grappling with an unprecedented surge in services this…

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

January 23, 2025 0

A second chance

By Rusty Potter In our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in our past mistakes and let them…

January 23, 2025 0

Love is the glue that holds marriages and families together

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Grace be you and your families as we journey once again on thoughts and meditations…

January 16, 2025 0

Get better every day

By Rusty Potter The journey to improve this year is not about making great leaps; it’s about consistent, small steps…

January 16, 2025 0

The importance of equipping marriages and families to sustain

By Lisa Wilmore Grace and Peace to All! To begin with, “to God be the glory” for this God-given opportunity…

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Highlights

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

Business launch for Watha’s Wonderful World, LLC

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

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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

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Dizer named head coach at West Monroe, first Black

Brotherhood is theme of city King Day speaker

City council pulls plug on planned water rate increase pending review

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Golden Berry Jr., Sandra Brothers-Battle, Doretha Smith, Linda Dorsey, Carolyn Beard, Monica Johnson, Marilyn Watson, Mia Ariah Williams, Richardra Winder Robinson (8)
Local History
-- This week in 2012 the city was abuzz about various groups' attempt to start charter schools in Monroe. One group has Neville Principal Brent Vidrine as an advocate and another had Roosevelt Wright, pastor of Tabernacle as an advocate. Read More (13)
On Today in 2017 Sabrina January was promoter to Driver Captain in the Monroe Fire Department; a first for women. (8)

Editorials

  • City leaders in Washington lobbying for funds, but they are not together
  • Public Charter schools is an option black parents should consider
  • Jimmy Carter’s “Born Again” broke new ground for blacks and the poor

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
January 23, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: William G. Brown – “Louisiana’s First Colored Louisiana State Superintendent of Education”

By Garry Blanson Why is it that most Black People in Louisiana…

Opinions
January 23, 2025 0

Our Community “The Real Tea”

By Marie Brown On Monday, January 20th, The United States of America…

January 16, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: The Freedom Quilting Bee – Black Co-operative

By Garry Blanson In some of our Black communities today, it seems…

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