Regular Meeting MinutesSeptember 18, 2025 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Wysinger ClevelandThe Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held July 17, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Richwood Multi-Purpose Center, 2710 Martin…
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Monroe City Council: September 9, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaSeptember 9, 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,…
Man behind “Black Death” challenge turns 46
Kita Wright turns 46: from garbage truck dreams to popular media sensation as “The Pro.” On Oct. 3, Kita Kenyatta Wright , BNW celebrated his 46th birthday. That’s a milestone, but try answering well wishes from most of his 89,000…
Death Notices for the week of September 29th
Henry Allen Drumgo, 80, departed this life on September 22, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
Monroe Housing Authority: Legals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe Housing Authority will receive electronic bids for the following:Vacant Unit turnaround Service Contract 2025-2026, Project No. 25GEN.01.VUTA Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, October 30, 2025. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION SHALL…
SEDD president subject of police investigation
Monroe Police have launched an investigation into misconduct allegations against Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) president Tony Little, following a complaint filed by a Monroe woman. The woman alleges that Little pressured at least one SEDD vendor for kickbacks on…
Mulani Reynolds reigns over Carroll Homecoming
It’s Homecoming Week at Carroll High School, and the energy across the community is electric. What once was a humble celebration has grown into a weeklong extravaganza — a true cultural event that brings together generations of alumni, students, families,…