By Marie Brown One of the biggest controversies in Monroe City government in recent years has occurred over the appointment of a fire chief. The Man in the Hat (Mayor Oliver Friday Ellis) has nominated two candidates for the fire…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Frank Ned Bridges
By Garry Blanson “Whoever wants to educate adults really wants to act as their guardian and prevent them from political activity.The word education has an evil sound in politics; there is a pretense of education, when the real purpose is…
Good fathers often become victims of state’s child support laws
A quiet crisis is unfolding in our family courts. Fathers who open their homes, provide food and shelter, and care for their children daily can still be ordered to pay child support to absent mothers who hold legal custody but…
Services scheduled for three community friends
Rosie Green, 98Rosie Green of Monroe died August 16, 2025. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Companies, 1901 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday,…
Snaps of the City
Between August 14 and August 20, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Town of Richwood: July 17, 2025 Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2025 7:00 P.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Janice Fleming (Arrived 7:03 p.m) Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald Richard Alderman Wysinger Cleveland (Arrived 7:08 p.m.) The Town of Richwood met for a Regular…
Monroe City School Board: July 22, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana July 22, 2025 6:00 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…