City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana April 8, 2025 6:00p.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…
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Death Notices for the week of April 28th
Ms. Mattie Wilson, 93, transitioned from this life on April 22, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
McFarland on Fire Chief selection: “All I hear is crickets”
The Monroe City Council is intensifying pressure on Mayor Friday Ellis to appoint a new fire chief, six months after the retirement of former Chief Terry Williams in November 2024. The prolonged vacancy has sparked concerns about leadership stability in…
Brown Bombers want more DBE participation in city contracts
The Monroe City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to delay authorization of a $1.65 million pump replacement bid, citing concerns over low Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals. The controversy erupted when the city’s purchasing department requested permission to advertise…
Rev. McCoy urges voters to support Eastside school tax
Voters in East Ouachita Parish will head to the polls next Saturday, May 3, 2025, to decide the future of local school facilities in a bond election that could result in a brand-new elementary school for the Richwood area. The…
Service Monday for Trevon Lewis, 20
Services for Trevon Vashon Lewis, who passed away on April 13, 2025, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Parkview Church of Christ, located at 1706 Parkview Drive. A public visitation will take place on…
Services set Tuesday for Dewanna Jackson, 72
Funeral services for a mother of three adult children will be held Tuesday in Monroe. Services for Dewanna P. Jackson, 72, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, located at…