Nearly a decade after the closure of a local charter school built on its principles, the Monroe City School System is taking a fresh look at the renowned Ron Clark Academy (RCA). Delegates from the Monroe City School District recently…
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Birthdays July 23rd – 29th
July 23–Jarius J. Jones, Khalyan Elliot, Pauline Baker, Rev. Rodney McFarland, Sr., Prestaja LaMonie Johnson, Ronald Boyd, Ronnie Boy, Shonda Bennett, Carolyn Chisley, Maurice Brown, Fred Jones, Marilyln Cox, Chanda Ford, Bernadine Staten. July 24–Freddie Hollands, Jr., Rodriquez Battle, Tamara…
Henry Ward charged with vehicular homicide after report shows he was high on pot
A 59-year-old Monroe man was arrested Tuesday, nearly two months after a fatal pedestrian collision, following toxicology results that revealed unusually high levels of THC in his system at the time of the crash. Henry James Ward was booked into…
Snaps of the City
Between July 16 and July 22, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Funeral service date for Willie Collins announced
Willie James Collins passed peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the age of 70. Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Willie’s life and legacy Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. Professional arrangements are under the direction…
Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program
Grambling, La. – Ninety-seven rising high school seniors from across the country concluded a week of leadership development, college readiness, and career exploration as the 2026 TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing, and Achieving Results) HBCU Scholars Program came to a close…
Funeral services set for Patricia Cole
Patricia Ann Cole passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. To celebrate her seventy-four years of life, family and friends will gather for a time of reflection and remembrance, beginning with a public visitation on Friday…