Richwood High School Class of 1972 recently celebrated their 50th class reunion. Classmates gathered, mingled and worshipped together in Monroe LA Richwood Class of 1972 included standing l to r Eddie Porter, Larry Cooper, Ellen Lavender Griffin, Clara Reed Kingsby, Larry Wright, Grady Cann, Ricky Parker, Carolyn Carroll Freshwater, Rev. Jimmy Piper, Johnny Kelly, Ronnie Neal, Cessie Newton ..read more

JS Clark students presented a Black history program, on Friday, February 25, 2023 at JS Clark Magnet School in Monroe LA. Students of all grade levels worked to put on the special performance to honor Blacks and their contributions to the history of our country. There was poetry, dance, and music presented. The school's auditorium was filled with students and parents who came in support of ..read more

WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to wordministries1@att.net See pg 9 Keep On Preaching Celebrating 28 years Rev. Alex Earl Jr. Sunday March 12, 2023 at ll:30 am at Faith United Baptist Church 1513 S. 3rd St. Monroe LA BB&O Women Workshop The BB&O Women ..read more

There will be a parish wide proposition on the ballot on March 25, 2023. Early voting will begin on Saturday March 11 through Saturday March 18, 2023, except Sunday. The hours for early voting are 8:30 am until 6 pm. Locations Registrar of Voters Community Room 1650 DeSiard St. Ste. 125 Monroe LA & West Ouachita Senior Center 1800 n 7th St. West Monroe LA ..read more

Just glad to be here, and staying prayed up is one of Monroe 's favorites Glenn "Cosell" Mariland. Cosell" is blessed and thankful to have celebrated another thankful year. Straight out of Booker T. By the way of the Block from Lincoln Elementary now Roy Shelling Elementary, to Carroll Junior and Carroll Senior High Schools, there are many who know and remember ..read more

The times that we are currently living in offer no guarantee that any of us will live to see tomorrow. Each day that we wake up could be our last day, not through natural causes but from the violence that has become so prevalent in this world. All lives matter. Another fatal shooting occurred in the Monroe area when law enforcement responded to a shooting that killed one man. According to a ..read more

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, - Omicron Iota Omega Chapter presents its 115th Annual Founders’ Day and CAMEO Awards Program on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM at the West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave., West Monroe LA . Founders’ Day is an annual, international day recognizing and celebrating the founding members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Dr ..read more

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1 ..read more

Although the Monroe City Council election is not until March 2024, Verbon R. Muhammad Sr. is making his intentions known a year early, confirming he will run for the Monroe City Council District 5 seat. Brother Muhammad, a well-known community organizer and leader, is well-connected in south Monroe. He has been seen standing on the side of the poor and speaking for the voiceless for several ..read more

Clifton Earl James, 62 of Monroe, LA Lawn Service died March 4, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Friday March 10, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 10:00 AM until Service Time March 10, 2023. Burial: Northeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Amos Brown, 87 of Monroe, LA Recreational Assistant died February 26, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 11 ..read more