A somber investigation is underway in West Monroe following a violent incident earlier this week that claimed the lives of two people, including a young teen and the alleged perpetrator. The ordeal began on August 11 when police responded to…
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City spends $256,000 persecuting Brown; new suit filed last week
Former Interim Monroe Police Chief Reggie Brown says he was blindsided last week when the City of Monroe served him with a lawsuit demanding he repay more than $70,000 in back wages — money the city paid him after a…
Snaps of the City
Between August 7 and August 14, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Our City – Our Community
By Marie Brown Former Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson announced on a nice sunny day in November 2019 that he would not seek re-election. The announcement was made at an annual Thanksgiving event hosted by his nonprofit, PEEP Inc. Wilson…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Ollie Mae Hamilton Burns
By Garry Blanson Aaaah, Snap,” is a common expression that’s often used in urban slang, as a reaction to a witty comeback, or a surprising event. However, in this instance, I happen to be referring to the government program known…
Mayor’s fight with council, is fight against city’s home rule charter
The City of Monroe and Mayor Friday Ellis are headed for a legal collision that could shape the future of municipal self-governance in Louisiana. At the heart of the dispute is Act 452, a law passed in the final hours…
Eleven funerals set for area residents this weekend
Funeral and memorial services for eleven area residents will be held this weekend across Northeast Louisiana and Mississippi beginning Thursday and continuing through Tuesday. Barbara Jean Sheridan – Memorial service will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at…