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Memories linger for beloved “first grade” teacher, Elizabeth Baker Maynor, 80

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New rules SNAP begin next month; candy, soft drinks out; Section 8 changes, too

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Avaine Strong give Memories of the Carroll Class of 1965 and Glimpse into Monroe history

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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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December 11, 2025

Supreme removes Judge Foxworth for repeated dishonesty, fake military claims.

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered the immediate removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from the 19th Judicial District Court, citing repeated acts…

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November 20, 2025

Mom caught her teen smoking pot, arrested by cop for what happened next

A Monroe mother’s arrest during the early morning hours of November 20 is prompting new discussion about a question many Louisiana parents…

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Birthdays February 5th – February 11th

February 5--Lashunda Dunn, Lester Henderson, Willie Morehead, Lquetta Brown, Joy Logan, Andria…

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Birthdays January 29th – February 4th

January 29--James Bolden, Sephanie Harden, Amechea D. Morrison, Chrishaunda Harris, Helen H.…

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

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Birthdays February 5th – February 11th

Our City, Our Community

Our Rich Black Heritage: John K. Haynes, distinguished biologist and sickle-cell researcher born in Monroe, Louisiana

Thanks due to hundreds who pitched in to help during ice storm

United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches Family Relief Effort to support working families facing hardship

Memories linger for beloved “first grade” teacher, Elizabeth Baker Maynor, 80

Our Rich Black Heritage: Dr. Gwynn Lance Shamlin, Sr. 

Birthdays January 29th – February 4th

New rules SNAP begin next month; candy, soft drinks out; Section 8 changes, too

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of February 2nd

John E. “John Boy” Cole, Jr., 51, transitioned from this life on…

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Death Notices for the week of January 26th

Allen Jerome Key, 54, of Monroe, died January 15, 2026. Service will…

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Death Notices for the week of January 12th

Dorothy Jean Hicks, 78, of Monroe, LA, Private Sitter, died January 3,…

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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“You can give it to charity”

By Lisa Wilmore Blessings, Dear Hearts! I pray God’s continued blessings over you during these winter months of sleet, snow,…

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Another Chance to Get it Right

By Rusty Potter 2026 is speaking to us. It doesn't shout. It doesn't make demands. It simply arrives, opens the…

January 29, 2026 0

Render it “All” to God for His Goodness

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Amazingly God gives us what we need to survive even the worst of storms-not only…

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Prepare towin in 2026

By Rusty Potter In a world that moves at a fast pace, we often feel pressured to act quickly, speak…

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United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches Family Relief Effort to support working families facing hardship

The Lighthouse Church lights up the season with funding to local organizations

GSU Vice President Penya M. Moses selected as Judge for Region 7 National Moot Court Competition

In Loving Memory of Johnell Reginald Moorhead – “Reggie”

Attorney Elizabeth G. Pierre receives honorary doctorate at Grambling State Fall 2025 Commencement

Grambling State names College of Business in honor of Thomas and Joyce Moorehead with $10M partnership

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Northeast LA. experienced one of the worst ice storms in modern history…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: John K. Haynes, distinguished biologist and sickle-cell researcher born in Monroe, Louisiana

By Garry Blanson In the last five years or so, more and…

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Our City, Our Community

By Marie Brown Northeast LA experienced one of the worst ice storms…

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