By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, There are things that come across the table of life that bleeds your heart and draw tears from your eyes. In fact, even worry clouds your mind and stress becomes the oppressor of your emotions.…
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Monroe City Council: June 10, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana June 10, 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…
Town of Richwood: June 18, 2025 Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes June 18, 2025 7:00 P.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Janice Fleming, Alderman Donald Richard , Alderman Deneitra Ross The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held June 18, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.…
Town of Richwood: June 6, 2025 Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes June 6, 2025 10:00 A.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Janice Fleming, Alderman Donald Richard, Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Wysinger Cleveland The Town of Richwood met for a Special Meeting held June 6, 2025, at…
Death Notices for the week of June 30th
Alberta B. Townes, 79, of Monroe Homemaker, died June 26, 2025. Service will be Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:30 pm, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home.…
McFarland set to become council chairman next month
Bishop Rodney McFarland is poised to assume the presidency of the Monroe City Council next month, succeeding Councilwoman Juanita Woods of District 3, who served a one-year term in the role. The transition represents part of a coordinated leadership strategy…
Carroll Principal finalists Share Vision at Community Forum
Parents and alumni of Carroll High School gathered Wednesday evening, June 25th, to hear from the three finalists vying for the role of principal at the historic campus. The community forum, sponsored by the Carroll Booster Club and the Monroe…