The political alliance known as the “Brown Bombers” — Monroe City Council members Juanita Woods, Verbon Muhammad, and Rev. Rodney McFarland — may face its first serious test of unity at the October 28 council meeting. The issue: whether to…
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When you help others, you walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: The king of Jericho was told, “Look, some of the Israelites have come here tonight to spy out the land.” So the king of Jericho sent this message to Rahab: “Bring out the men…
Snaps of the City
Between October 9 and October 15, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays October 16th – October 22nd
October 16-Lizzie Jenkins, Robert S. Warren, Derrick D. Outley, Raymond James Sullis, Jr., Kenyetta Simmons, Stephanie Prim Green, Robert Reed, James Anding, Beverly Foster, Blanche Baskin, Louise Graves, Shassity Stevenson, Apolonya Williams-Lewis, Ricky Harris, Alma Jean Moore, LaTara Rivers, Willie…
Monroe Housing Authority: Legals
Advertisement Request for Proposal Monroe Housing Authority will receive Proposals for the following project: 300 Harrison St. Monroe, LA 71201 Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the office of the Monroe Housing Authority in…
Monroe City Council: September 23, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaSeptember 23, 20256:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…
Community mourns recent deaths
Earline Shaw Weaver, 77, of Monroe, passed away on October 13, 2025. A retired employee of E.A. Conway Medical Center, she was known for her kindness and dedication. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.…