City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaJuly 28, 20266:00PM 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, Monroe,…
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Perfect peace in the midst of turmoil
By Lisa Wilmore “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3 KJV). Blessings, Dear Hearts, Some may believe that peace comes in the stillness of the night…
Knowing when to get professional help
Don’t let your doctorate in Divinity, or your License to preach go to your head. A pastor may know a lot about the Bible, but most pastors have learned that there are often cases that are above their training level.…
Outdated city school zones may need to be changed
For nearly six decades, the borders defining the Monroe City School District have been shaped less by geography and more by a complicated history of desegregation, legal mandates, and athletic maneuvering. But in 2027 the board will seat a new…
Death Notices for the week of August 10th
Terry Lynn Bolden Davis passed away on July 30, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1956. Funeral services will be held on August 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Parkview Drive Church of Christ. Viewing will be held from…
LDCC Jump Start Summer Program prepares students with disabilitiesfor college and careers
Monroe, La – Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) recently hosted its 2026 Jump Start Summer program, providing high school students with disabilities from Caldwell and Lincoln parish school districts with opportunities to earn an industry-recognized credential, explore technical careers, and…
Services set for retired Parish Firefighter Tina Carlisle
Tina Michelle Carlisle, 58 of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away August 8, 2026. Tina was born in Monroe, Louisiana. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1986 and later earned a degree in Fire Science from LSU. In May…