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Brown Bombers adjourn council meeting without taking action; mayor digs in, claims Marine toughness

September 23, 2026 0
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Hollis and Ford to be King and Queen of Mardis Gras Krewe in 2027

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Judge Jessica Williams sworn in as local court opens for its new term

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HAMPCO, Inc. celebrates 17 graduates of its 18th Financial Literacy Class

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Around the Town

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

Police Arrests
September 10, 2026 0

Monroe Police Officer arrested for DWI

A Monroe Police Department officer hired in 2024 was arrested early Saturday morning by Louisiana State Police following a traffic incident in…

Breaking News
August 27, 2026 1

Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials

Johnny Williams, Jr., of Monroe, was booked into the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on 87 Counts of…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 17th – September 23rd

September 17-Theidia Breaux, Melonie Secrease, Tillman Givens, Jr., Cassandra Johnson, John Coleman,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 10th – September 16th

September 10-Irvin Gyer, Betty Davis, Gwendolyn E. Davis, Lula Washington, Andrec’ya Harris,…

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

Brown Bombers adjourn council meeting without taking action; mayor digs in, claims Marine toughness

Hollis and Ford to be King and Queen of Mardis Gras Krewe in 2027

Birthdays September 17th – September 23rd

Snaps of the City

City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move

Pastors must embrace technology changes

Services announced for Travis Booth

Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

Judge Jessica Williams sworn in as local court opens for its new term

Service set for Ernestine Henderson

Deaths

Deaths
September 17, 2026 0

Services announced for Travis Booth

Travis Booth, 70, of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September…

September 17, 2026 0

Death Notices for the week of September 14th

Consuelle Theresa Johnson, 51, of Monroe Food Industry, died August 29, 2026.…

Deaths
September 17, 2026 0

Service set for Ernestine Henderson

Ernestine Henderson, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Born…

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

September 17, 2026 0

Pressure is part of the process

By Rusty Potter Have you ever felt like the pressure in your life was becoming too much? Maybe you're dealing…

September 17, 2026 0

Imitating David’s Psalm of Praise (Psalm 145)

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts,      David, God’s biblical chosen vessel, exalts God and promises to extol Him forever. This…

September 10, 2026 0

Quit holding back

By Rusty Potter This past Labor Day weekend, several class reunions were held across our area. Old classmates gathered together,…

September 10, 2026 0

Is your all on the alter?

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: “I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a…

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Highlights

The Blueprint: Kingdom over Culture – Back-to-School Extravaganza

Cheniere Lake drawdown begins as part of comprehensive giant salvinia control strategy

Award-Winning Impact: EOZ receives Golden Heron recognition for 2025 Louisiana State Workshop

Women Unite in Fellowship

Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program

Sparklight awards $3,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team

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
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Felicia Zeigler, Kathy Robinson, LaTris Smith, Brett Smith, II, Chelsea Carter, Jada Bryant, Margeaner Foy, Tanecia Bishop, Roquisha Hampton, Todd Ryan "TR" Miller, Jr. (9)
Local History
--- This week in 2001 Damian "Grave Digga" Harris was featured in the FP as a rising star among local DJ's. (25)
--- This week in 2002 Judge James Garland Smith's tenure was questioned in a Free Press editorial during his re-election campaign. (24)
--- This week in 2005 Monroe area churches raised thousands of dollars to help assist Hurricane Katrina victims in Monroe. (21)
On this day in 2011, Hannah Harris was crowned Homecoming Queen at Neville High School. (15)

Editorials

  • City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move
  • City’s Sickle Cell venue compromise was a win-win
  • The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
September 17, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

By Garry Blanson The White Louisiana Bourbon Democrats, the 1898 Louisiana State…

Opinions
September 10, 2026 0

Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

By Marie Brown The importance of strengthening the Ouachita Democratic Party Executive…

September 10, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten Negro Organizers of “The First Official Monroe Chapter of The NAACP”

By Garry Blanson As Black citizens in Monroe, Louisiana, eagerly await the…

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