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Carroll Graduate wins Emmy Award for SU Band film

June 12, 2025 0
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McFarland, others tell Little, public expects SEDD results

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Brown Bombers sink second fire chief nomination

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Moore names Cheryl Rogers as new Carver Principal

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Turning Point Ministries celebrates 14th Anniversary and a Mortgage – Free Milestone

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Around the Town

Achievements
May 15, 2025

Pittman highlights 2025 Wossman year in Valedictorian address

The Monroe Civic Center arena was filled with pride and excitement, on 5/13/2025 as Wossman High School celebrated its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony. Family members, faculty, and community supporters…

Achievements
May 15, 2025

Jovial Nicholas Nelson reflects as 2025 Ouachita Valedictorian

The Fant-Ewing Coliseum at the University of Louisiana Monroe was filled with excitement and emotion Tuesday evening as Ouachita Parish High School honored its graduating Class of 2025. Family members,…

Crime

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May 29, 2025 0

Keys arrested for aggravated battery after Cotton Bayou shooting

A Monroe man is in custody following a shooting that took place Saturday evening in a Cotton Bayou neighborhood. According to the…

Breaking News
May 1, 2025

Man booked for murdering girlfriend

A Monroe man is behind bars following a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, April 26, 2025, on Post Oak Drive. Deputies with…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays June 12th – June 18th

June 12-Mike Givens, Travis Wiley, Barbara Jackson, Taylor Barfield, Latricia M. Reed,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays June 5th – June 11th

June 5-Ernest Johnson, Gilbert Brown, Jr., James Bradford, Pierre Martin, Jasmine Jones,…

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

Carroll Graduate wins Emmy Award for SU Band film

McFarland, others tell Little, public expects SEDD results

Brown Bombers sink second fire chief nomination

Moore names Cheryl Rogers as new Carver Principal

Millions of Black Fathers are doing it right; we see you

Our Rich Black Heritage : The Forgotten “L.I.A.L.O.” Negro Organization

Our City—–Our Community

Turning Point Ministries celebrates 14th Anniversary and a Mortgage – Free Milestone

Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi honors future leaders at Annual Scholarship Banquet

A Life of Study and Strength

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of June 9th

Calvin Ray Wright, 60, of Monroe, LA Plastics, died June 05, 2025.…

Breaking News
June 5, 2025 0

Theresa Birden, 89, remembered as pillar of her family

Theresa Mae Birden, a beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong member of the…

Breaking News
June 5, 2025 0

Honoring the life of Jimmy ‘Coot’ Webster

Services for Jimmy “Coot” Webster, who passed away on Tuesday, May 27,…

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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Happy Father’s Day

By Rusty Potter Next Sunday, we celebrate a pillar in many of our lives - Father’s Day. It’s a time…

June 12, 2025 0

Let nothing or no one overtake your confidence in Jesus!

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two…

June 5, 2025 0

Keep Rolling: Life Lessons from a Tonka Truck

By Rusty Potter When I think about the toughness required to face life’s challenges, I remember a time when toys…

June 5, 2025 0

Am I my Brother’s Keeper?

By Lisa Wilmore Genesis 4:6-10: And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?  If…

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Bankruptcy

Highlights

Inside Dr. Christy Valentine’s vision towards a healthier Louisiana

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

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

Snaps of the City

SEDD to consider plan to abandon Southside dream brand

175 Air Conditioners Donated to Residents in Monroe’s Districts 3 and 4

Black Tie Guys “Man Camp” fighting youth crime with values

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Calvin Robin, Genny Latchison, In Loving Memory of Willie Mae Johnson, Micheal D. Harris, III, Nancy Major, Eula Mae Hollis, Rokeyisha McGee, Henry Gorham, In Loving Memory of Jabari McCoy, Lana Ratcliff. (7)
Local History
--- This week in 1983 the 1933 Class of Monroe Colored High gathered to share memories. Read More. Photo (42)
--- This week in 1984 Union Pickets complained about deception at West Monroe Budget Saver Store. Read More (41)
On this day in 2006, Jamie Wilson was crowned Miss Louisiana at the Monroe Civic Center. (19)

Editorials

  • Millions of Black Fathers are doing it right; we see you
  • Don’t let them cancel the “Southside Dream”-If we stop dreaming we die
  • Southside deserves better communication when violence occurs

Letters & Opinions

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Strong support for retaining Mrs. Sonya Giles Fields as Principal

Dear Editor, We are writing to express our united and sincere support…

Opinions
June 12, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage : The Forgotten “L.I.A.L.O.” Negro Organization

By Garry Blanson Part 2 of a 2 Part Series "In order…

Opinions
June 12, 2025 0

Our City—–Our Community

By Marie Brown The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) for the City…

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