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Cherish Lamoni Kelly and The Carroll Homecoming Court

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Alumni from Monroe donate $15,000 to GSU

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650 pack Civic Center to salute Oliver Billups on retirement from Mt. Olivet after 50 years

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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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September 24, 2026 0

Second person arrested in Bank Fraud scheme

A 27-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were arrested Tuesday evening in connection with an interstate bank fraud operation that brought suspects…

Police Arrests
September 10, 2026

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…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays October 8th – October 14th

October 8-Robert Hillman, Jo Ann Houston, Kimberly L. Spears, Ray Reed, Leslie…

Birthdays
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Birthdays October 1st – October 7th

October 1-Anthony Tyrone Houston, Amanda H. McHenry, Jessie Holmes, In Loving Memory…

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

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Birthdays October 8th – October 14th

Cherish Lamoni Kelly and The Carroll Homecoming Court

Alumni from Monroe donate $15,000 to GSU

Memorial service set for Danny “Tyrone” Pleasant

Small Churches: From Departments to Ministries

It’s time to make Carroll High School Great Again

The Choir Stand Pulpit

Our Rich Black Heritage: “That’s the reason why I’m going to pursue starting another sports association, other than the LHSAA!” — Tehmi Jahi Chassion, Louisiana State Representative

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Deaths

Deaths
October 8, 2026 0

Memorial service set for Danny “Tyrone” Pleasant

A memorial service for Danny “Tyrone” Pleasant will be held Saturday, October…

October 8, 2026 0

Death Notices for the Week of October 5th

Captain David Latron Robinson, 56, of Monroe, Caddo Parish, Deputy Sheriff, died…

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October 1, 2026 0

Funeral service set for Ernest Bryant

Ernest Layton Bryant, a resident of Monroe, passed away on September 22,…

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

October 8, 2026 0

Full Throttle

By Rusty Potter We are getting closer to the end of the semester, but we are not there.  There are…

October 8, 2026 0

When there is an “undesired thorn” in your side

By Lisa Wilmore Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. (2 Corinthians 12:8 NIV)…

October 1, 2026 0

Guard your peace

By Rusty Potter Have you ever noticed how easy it is to allow one person, one comment, or one situation…

October 1, 2026 0

When there is no answer why trouble comes (Job 32)

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts,      I love to read the biblical book of Job. Some may think this is…

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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

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Robert Hillman, Jo Ann Houston, Kimberly L. Spears, Ray Reed, Leslie Griffin, In Loving Memory of Penola Caesar, Carolyn Henderson, Norman J. Douglas, Mary Toliver, Taylor Patrick, In Loving Memory of Berwin McClinton, Otayia T. Christopher-Fife. (9)

Editorials

  • It’s time to make Carroll High School Great Again
  • Carroll’s image of excellence is being diminished
  • Mayor’s “I’m a Marine” battle-ready stance hurts relations

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
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Our Rich Black Heritage: “That’s the reason why I’m going to pursue starting another sports association, other than the LHSAA!” — Tehmi Jahi Chassion, Louisiana State Representative

By Garry Blanson “L.I.A.L.O.,” The Forgotten Negro Sports And Literary Organization That…

October 1, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Black businesses that used to be located in Monroe, Louisiana

By Garry Blanson Recently, I learned that several U.S. states are being…

September 24, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Caesar Carpentier Antoine

By Garry Blanson Not so long ago, "in most Black communities, in…

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