Jimmie Duncan was wrongfully convicted in 1998 and can now go free; Gerald Manning was wrongfully convicted in 4th District court in 1978 and set free in 2018 after 40 years. Both were set free by DNA evidence and the…
Category: Breaking News
School report cards show gains, plus challenges for Richwood, Carroll and Carroll Jr. High
The Louisiana Department of Education released 2025 school performance scores this week, accompanied—uniquely this year—by simulated letter grades under the tougher “Grow. Achieve. Thrive.” system set to take effect in 2026. While many schools are projected to have lower letter…
Snaps of the City
Between November 13 and November 19, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi holds Fellowship Breakfast at The Delta Biscuit
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity gathered on Saturday morning at The Delta Biscuit for fellowship, good food, and brotherhood. The breakfast served as an opportunity not only for brothers to reconnect but also to reaffirm the…
International honors with a deep commitment to local community
Hiwatha LaNa’ Douglas Coleman, a native of Monroe, Louisiana, has much to be thankful for during this 2025 holiday season. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Austin, Texas, Mrs. Coleman had the experience of a lifetime during the Auguste Escoffier…
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 quietly wrestle with: At what point does physical disciplining a child cross the line into a criminal act?…
Three arrested for home invasion, robbery
Investigators say a simple request to use the restroom is how three suspects gained access to a Monroe home during a violent armed invasion on Adams Street late Monday night. According to Monroe Police Department records, the incident began on…