Services for Larry Donnell Hobson, 73, of Monroe, Louisiana, were held Friday, March 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Saint Timothy Baptist Church of Monroe, 1710 Canary Street. Visitation was Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM…
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Snaps of the City
Between March 20 and March 26, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Richwood honors champions
Mayor Gerald Brown and the Board of Aldermen presented a congratulatory plaque on behalf of the Town of Richwood to the Richwood High School Boys basketball team, celebrating their win as the 2025 LHSAA Division III Non-Select Champions.’
Wossman, Richwood dominate as state basketball championship victors
The city of Monroe and the Town of Richwood are basking in basketball glory as three local high school teams—Wossman High School’s girls and boys teams and Richwood High School’s boys team—claimed state championships in the 2025 Louisiana High School…
Death claims area Business and civic legend Henry Cotton
One of the great legends of black business and civic leadership in Northeast Louisiana, Henry Cotton, has died. He was the former mayor of the City of Bastrop. Cotton’s family announced his passing on Sunday, March 15, in a heartfelt…
Women’s history month trailblazers, opened many doors
March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women who have shaped our communities and country. The origins of Women’s History Month trace back to 1981, when Congress first declared a Women’s History…
Services held for Johnie Warbington, 61
Services for Johnie Ray Warbington were held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Bright Oak Baptist Church, 3628 Cooper Street. Johnie Ray Warbington, 61, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on December 8, 1963, to the union of James…