Will Campbell, a standout offensive lineman who began his football journey at Neville High School, has etched his name into NFL history. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound LSU product was selected by the New England Patriots as the 4th overall pick in…
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Will Campbell, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Neville’s class of 2022
Will Campbell, a standout offensive lineman who began his football journey at Neville High School, has etched his name into NFL history. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound LSU product was selected by the New England Patriots as the 4th overall pick in…
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 the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and discovered a female victim who had died from…
Services Saturday set for Melissa Brown, 50
Services for Melissa Brown, 50, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, located at 1600 Wood Street in Monroe, Louisiana. A public visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 2, from…
Services set for roofer, Billy Coleman, 77
Services for Billy Ray Coleman, 77, of Monroe, LA, will be held Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McFarland Funeral Companies, 1901 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to…
Our City Our Community
By Marie Brown April 24, 2025, was a sad day for my family, as my daughter, Melissa, received her wings after 18 months of being incapacitated. A Mother’s love for her children cannot be measured. We never want to let…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Gladys Noel Bates
By Garry Blanson Recently, during a conversation, a local Black female teacher that teaches in the Monroe City School System presented me with a question that left me almost speechless. Her question was, “How do you think I felt as…