Shakedra Beard, 37, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Funeral…
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Monroe Housing Authority: Legals
Advertisement for Bid Monroe Housing Authority will receive Proposals for the following project: South Pointe III Roof Replacement 300 Harrison St. Monroe, LA 71201 Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at the office of the…
Dr. Fields reassigned to faculty in ULM Budget revamp
Dr. Valarie Fields, a trailblazer as the first female and African-American Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), has transitioned to a faculty role in the School of Education. This shift marks a significant…
McFarland, Muhammad unanimously elected to lead council
Tuesday night, in a unanimous vote, the Monroe City Council elected Bishop Rodney McFarland as its chairman and Minister Verbon Muhammad as vice chairman for the 2025-26 term, marking a significant moment for the city’s leadership. The council also honored…
Who’s watching the money at SEDD? Flawed report raises questions
When SEDD Treasurer Michael Douglas read a flawed finance report provided to him by SEDD President Tony Little, questions were raised about who was handling SEDD’s money. Confusion and concern surfaced at Tuesday’s Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board meeting…
Missed deadline costs over $300,000 in new money, council upset
Outrage erupted at the Monroe City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as Southside council members, known as the “Brown Bombers,” discovered that their request to roll up the property tax millage to its maximum for 2025 was ignored,…
Our City – Our Community: Black History is under attack
By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the Black History Month in February, students, churches, and organizations across the country celebrated the milestones and accomplishments of our ancestors, as well as honoring modern-day leaders. The key…