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

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Daughter bit and punched father several times in argument over a cell phone

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Judge to rule on Shelling’s challenge of K9 and Newman

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Man arrested for domestic abuse of wife

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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

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Daughter bit and punched father several times in argument over a cell phone

A 17-year-old was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on Sunday afternoon following a physical altercation with her father over a cell…

Police Arrests
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She pushed her, punched her in the face, put herin a choke hold andpulled her hair

A 40-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday night following an alleged domestic altercation. According to an affidavit of probable cause from the Monroe…

Birthdays

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Birthdays August 20th – August 26th

August 20-Iona Mae Norman, Jo Ann Johnson, Gloria J. Mitchell, Shirley Rucks,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays August 13th – August 19

August 13-Mary Guice, Charles Jefferson, Louisa G. Vreeze, Lura Brown, Mekell George,…

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…

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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

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

Daughter bit and punched father several times in argument over a cell phone

Judge to rule on Shelling’s challenge of K9 and Newman

She pushed her, punched her in the face, put herin a choke hold andpulled her hair

City school board candidates: Raise the standard

Man charged with multiple child exploitation offenses. Bond set at $250,000

Birthdays August 20th – August 26th

Our Rich Black Heritage: Part two of the humble beginnings of the Carver-McDonald Branch Library

Pastors who read avoid being shallow

Funeral services set for Mary Price

Deaths

Deaths
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Funeral services set for Mary Price

Sister Mary Elizabeth Turner Price, a lifelong Monroe resident, devoted church leader,…

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Death Notice for the week of August 17th

Norma Jean Harris Shields, 79, of Monroe, LA, Sales Clerk, died August…

Deaths
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Services set for retired painter Sanford Self

Funeral services for Sanford Self, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00…

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

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Keep it moving, the heat is on!

By Rusty Potter August has arrived in Northeast Louisiana, and we are feeling it! Temperatures are climbing into the 100s,…

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Pride is a dangerous place to reside

By Lisa Wilmore “…All those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” (Daniel 4:37b NIV) Dear Hearts,     …

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Back To School: Don’t Be Casual About Your Education

By Rusty Potter It's that time of year again - back to school! A new school year is a new…

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Perfect peace in the midst of turmoil

By Lisa Wilmore “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in…

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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

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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
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Iona Mae Norman, Jo Ann Johnson, Gloria J. Mitchell, Shirley Rucks, Gregory Harris, Gerald Dewayne Perkins, Catherine Smart, Shakira Wilks, Kandee Davis, Tammy Davis, Rachel Simmons, Dequarius Monterl Martin. (8)
Local History
-- This week in 1974 Gary Smith finished basic training at Fort Polk. Short article and Photo. (52)
--- This week in 1999 it was announced that Robert Johnson failed the principal's test for his position at Carroll High School. Julian Gray was brought in to oversee Carroll operations afterwards. Read the 1999 story. (27)

Editorials

  • City school board candidates: Raise the standard
  • Outdated city school zones may need to be changed
  • Candidates should invest in ground games to be victorious in November

Letters & Opinions

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Part two of the humble beginnings of the Carver-McDonald Branch Library

By Garry Blanson At the end of my last ORBH article, the…

August 13, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: The Humble Beginnings Of The Carver-McDonald Library, In Monroe, Louisiana

By Garry Blanson Please note that this is part one of a…

August 6, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: “The First Negro Zulu Mardi Gras Parade in Monroe, Louisiana”

By Garry Blanson Part Two from last week First, let me welcome…

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