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Ronald Greene’s family accepts state police settlement of $4.8 Million. No dollars will bring back their son

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Community invited to Second Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon

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Two sisters, one legacy

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Obituary for Pastor Hulon Leon Benjamin, Sr.

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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…

Birthdays

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Birthdays May 14th – May 20th

May 14-In Loving Memory of Millie Bolden, Norris Bradshaw, Lydell Scott, In…

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Birthdays May 8th – May 13th

May 8-Joyce Jackson, Fred McGirt, Lashabrea Willis, In Loving Memory of Johnnie…

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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Ronald Greene’s family accepts state police settlement of $4.8 Million. No dollars will bring back their son

Birthdays May 14th – May 20th

Should you open the doors of the church at funerals?

Community invited to Second Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon

Two sisters, one legacy

Obituary for Pastor Hulon Leon Benjamin, Sr.

Our Rich Black Heritage: Union Baptist High/Elementary School for Negro Children in Monroe, Louisiana, in the 1950s

Our City, Our Community

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Obituary for Pastor Hulon Leon Benjamin, Sr.

Pastor Hulon Leon Benjamin, Sr., a devoted servant of God, beloved husband,…

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Death Notices for the week of May 11th

Lever Forman, 79, of Monroe, Farmer, died May 04, 2026. Service will…

Deaths
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Funeral services set for Robert Washington

The community is coming together to honor the life and legacy of…

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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The tassel is worth the trouble

By Rusty Potter Across the state, graduation caps are being tossed into the air. Families are cheering, and cameras are…

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A Godly-Mother’s greatest joy is God fearing children

By Lisa Wilmore    As I watched my daughter walk across the stage to receive her Master’s degree in Public…

May 7, 2026 0

Show up and don’t quit

By Rusty Potter Consistency and persistence are not just flashy traits. But if you study anyone who has accomplished something…

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No family member left behind

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Friends,      Every child in the universe bears worth, and every soul is valuable to God.…

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Remembering Willie Tatum

Kappa Brothers promote the Power of Reading

Turning Point Ministries celebrates Black History with Marshal Robert Cherry

District Elementary Teacher of the Year Recognition

Celebration of Life Service for Patricia Manuel Robinson

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

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Monroe 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: --In Loving Memory of Millie Bolden, Norris Bradshaw, Lydell Scott, In Loving Memory of Gertrude Lewis, Audrey Hudson Cooper, Lisa Bates, Regina Rogers, Nicholas D’Andre Menyweather-Whitaker, Quan’Neisha Howard-Jackson, Len James. (8)

Editorials

  • Blacks must vote now more than ever!
  • The Case for a near Comprehensive “NO” on May 16
  • Thomas resignation aside, NAACP is still our best voice

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Union Baptist High/Elementary School for Negro Children in Monroe, Louisiana, in the 1950s

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

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Our City, Our Community

By Marie Brown 8,538 early votes were cast in Ouachita Parish for…

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Take that bass out of your voice!

Dear Editor, This era of time brings out of us the Good…

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