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Judge Lehy issues house arrest sentence for repeat hit and run driver

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Will Campbell, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Neville’s class of 2022

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Man booked for murdering girlfriend

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Services Saturday set for Melissa Brown, 50

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Services set for roofer, Billy Coleman, 77

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Achievements
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Black Tie Guys assess next steps toward success

The Black Tie Guys took another important step in their journey of self-improvement and academic excellence during a personal evaluation session held at the Powell Recreation Center on Monday, April…

Achievements
April 3, 2025

A future defined by dedication

Makenzie D. Williams has so far received a total of $1,021,490 in academic college scholarship offers and has been accepted into over 75 colleges. Makenzie Williams—a true embodiment of excellence,…

Crime

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Man accused of beating girlfriend caught in the act

A local man was arrested in the early morning hours of April 9 after allegedly assaulting a woman who suffered extensive facial…

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Woman arrested three dead dogs found in her home

A Monroe woman was arrested Tuesday on multiple counts of animal cruelty following the discovery of three deceased German Shepherd puppies at…

Birthdays

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Birthdays May 1st – May 7th

May 1-Kenitres Chanel Spencer, Travis Chatman, Mary Dean George, Deborah Benton, Linda…

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Birthdays April 24th – April 30th

April 24-Henry Hill, Juealea Canfield, Dorothy Wheeler, Richard O. Miles, Percy Franklin,…

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

Judge Lehy issues house arrest sentence for repeat hit and run driver

Will Campbell, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Neville’s class of 2022

Man booked for murdering girlfriend

Services Saturday set for Melissa Brown, 50

Services set for roofer, Billy Coleman, 77

Our City Our Community

Our Rich Black Heritage: Gladys Noel Bates

House arrest sentence, low bond, devalue life of Ashley Dorsey

Birthdays May 1st – May 7th

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Death Notices for the week of April 28th

Ms. Mattie Wilson, 93, transitioned from this life on April 22, 2025,…

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April 24, 2025

Service Monday for Trevon Lewis, 20

Services for Trevon Vashon Lewis, who passed away on April 13, 2025,…

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April 24, 2025

Services set Tuesday for Dewanna Jackson, 72

Funeral services for a mother of three adult children will be held…

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 One Man Gang: Life is tough, but so are you

By Rusty Potter When I was a teenager in Gilbert, we didn’t have an antenna on our TV, so I…

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Finding hope in God’s Word

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive,…

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There is no free ride

By Rusty Potter Let me say it plainly: there is no free ride. Anything worth having—peace, success, growth, or healing—will…

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No Boss, No Problem

By Rusty Potter Have you ever watched an ant at work? It’s one of the smallest creatures on earth. It…

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Inside Dr. Christy Valentine’s vision towards a healthier Louisiana

Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity host Founders Day Celebration

Grambling State alumnus establishes $25,000 endowment to benefit College of Business

Burnin’ On The Bayou!

Eight teams face off in Golden Pitch competition at Grambling State

ULM Pep Rally – Rescheduled

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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McFarland on Fire Chief selection: “All I hear is crickets”

Brown Bombers want more DBE participation in city contracts

Rev. McCoy urges voters to support Eastside school tax

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Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --In Loving Memory of Virgie Wiley, In Loving Memory of Marion Campbell, William Campbell, Amenze E. Jones, Debra Collins, Dana Jenkins, Dorothy Lanier, Fred D. Kidd, Jr., David Brownfield, Lillie Addison, Delicia Hodge. (7)

Editorials

  • House arrest sentence, low bond, devalue life of Ashley Dorsey
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  • It rained hard, some places flooded, but city workers deserve praise

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Our City Our Community

By Marie Brown April 24, 2025, was a sad day for my…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Gladys Noel Bates

By Garry Blanson Recently, during a conversation, a local Black female teacher…

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OUR City——Our Community

By Marie Brown Freedom of speech is a fundamental right that allows…

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