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Employee Arrested in $7,400 fake Dog Food return scheme

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Three arrested after Bowling Alley shootout

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McFarland says controversial vote will impact direction of National Baptists

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Funeral for Nellie Jo Sims-Jackson slated for next week

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Lights on Highway 165, an 8 year mission for Rep. Pat Moore

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Achievements
July 11, 2024

Congratulations on your scholarship

“Rep. Pat Moore congratulates Cur’Dericka Rice, Richwood High School graduate and District 17’s recipient of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.”

Achievements
July 9, 2024

Sampson named new principal of Wossman High School

In a remarkable career progression, Mrs. Dena Sampson has been appointed as the new principal of "The" Wossman High School. Monroe City School System Superintendent Rev. Sam Moore, III, confirmed…

Crime

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July 25, 2024

Man indicted on Federal firearm charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Tristan Barber, a 20-year-old Monroe resident, on multiple firearm charges related to a shooting incident on…

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July 25, 2024

Foster Heights murder suspect charged

A domestic dispute turned deadly in the early hours of Saturday, July 20, 2024, leading to a homicide investigation by the Monroe…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 5th – September 11th

September 5-Willie Ross, Calvin Johnson, James Lewis, Tracie Lewis, Michael Barnett, Jonathan…

Birthdays
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Birthdays August 29th – September 4th

August 29-Paul G. Jackson, Dewayne Coffey, In Loving Memory of Doris Welch,…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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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…

Family Celebrations
July 21, 2022

Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris

The wedding of Vic and Latasha Harris was held last Saturday at the Molto Bella wedding center in Calhoun. Vic is a fireman and Army veteran. Latasha is an esthetician…

Random Reflections

Employee Arrested in $7,400 fake Dog Food return scheme

Three arrested after Bowling Alley shootout

McFarland says controversial vote will impact direction of National Baptists

Funeral for Nellie Jo Sims-Jackson slated for next week

Lights on Highway 165, an 8 year mission for Rep. Pat Moore

Our Rich Black Heritage: Leland University/College

Mayor’s veto gives the finger to Black Council majority

Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown

Snaps of the City

Birthdays September 5th – September 11th

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of September 2nd

Linda Jean Campbell, 78, of Monroe Healthcare died August 27, 2024. Service…

Deaths
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Former Monroe, LA resident passes

James Copeland Harris, born on February 23, 1963, passed away on August…

Deaths
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Homegoing Celebration of Sister Rose Williams

The Homegoing Celebration of Sister Rose Williams, who was born on December…

Community News

Mother thought she was going to a tea, but it was her surprise 90th birthday party

Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris

Examples of 21st century Black fatherhood in action

Happy 101st birthday to Mrs. Mildred Robinson!!!

Spiritual Insight

September 5, 2024 0

Let it roll

By Rusty Potter Life is full of challenges, frustrations, and unexpected setbacks. It’s easy to get caught up in these…

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Bear good fruit or suffer the consequences

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: “…And even the ax is laid to the root of the trees” (Luke 3:9). My Dear…

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Push yourself forward

By Rusty Potter Picture this: You’re driving down the road, everything is going smoothly, and your car suddenly breaks down.…

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The need for families to encourage one another

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Blessed be the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ! It is such…

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Highlights

Business launch for Watha’s Wonderful World, LLC

“I Have a Dream” song celebrates Black History Month

“Happy 85th, Ms. Lela Hunter, and many more!”

75-year-old Oak tree snaps in rain storm

Mayo makes another public appearance at ribbon cutting

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

From Our Past

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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Community News

Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown

Snaps of the City

Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown

Snaps of the City

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Sharonda Wyatt, Gerald Powell, Vernon Hall, Shawn Parm, J’mon Gilbert, Chris Smith, Sadie Cornelius, Ursula Q. Straughton-Holt, Tyrone “Tiger” Woods, Doris Jacob Everfield, Curtis Miles, Stephanie Hart, Sandria Wright, Shakeeva Bishop, Taylor Lee, Roger Thompson, In Loving Memory of Tri’stion D. Williams. (6)
Local History
--- This week in 1974 an Editorial by Roosevelt Wright, Jr. questioned the Black community's new direction options. Read More. (50)
--- This week in 1974 The black to white teacher ratio in parish schools was cited in article. Read More (50)
--- This week in 1974 Glen and Dorothy Lanier returned to Monroe from Chicago. Read More in News Clip (50)

Editorials

  • Mayor’s veto gives the finger to Black Council majority
  • Mayor Ellis won’t succeed if he’s bent on fighting against South Monroe
  • Will the whispers about chartering Neville High really happen?

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Leland University/College

By Garry Blanson Part One of a Two-Part part series Today, when…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Mrs. Liller Maddox Marbles

By Garry Blanson "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot…

August 22, 2024 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Oretha D. Robinson & Patrick H. Robinson

By Garry Blanson "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to…

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