By Garry Blanson Have You all heard about “THE SECRET?” No, I ‘m not talking about the book and hit movie by Rhonda Byrne! The secret that I Am referring to is about,”SIXTEEN SECTION LANDS!” When I talk about Sixteen…
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Our City – Our Community
By Marie Brown Former Monroe Interim Police Chief Reginald Brown was vindicated last week by the Louisiana Supreme Court, after 5 years of legal proceedings by the Civil Service Board and the Second Circuit District Court in which they disagreed…
Snaps of the City
Between September 4 and September 10, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays September 11th – September 17th
September 11-Angie Denise Mays, C.M. Dyer, Sr., In Loving Memory of Sandra Morgan, Leonard Charles Holmes, Arenta Mantell Roe, Wanda Collins, Doris Scott, Kimberlee Ross, In Loving Memory of Stephanie Yvonne Cooper, Cobi Rice, Flo Carroll. September 12-Opal Williams, Roderick…
The Power of Education:A lesson from King Solomon
By Rusty Potter When King Solomon was given the opportunity to ask God for anything, he did not request wealth, fame, or power. Instead, he humbly asked for wisdom and knowledge. This decision not only set him apart as one…
Monroe City Council: August 26, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaAugust 26, 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,…
Death Notices for the week of September 8th
Roy Elridge Hood, 79, of Shreveport, formerly of Monroe, died August 29, 2025. Memorial Services will be 11:00 am Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home and 11:00 am Friday, September 12, 2025, at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church,…