By Garry Blanson “When it comes to learning things, I have found that it’s not so important that you know everything, just so long as you know and remember that you have the power to learn anything” -Garry O. Blanson…
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As shootings continue, city would be wise to take first study steps
Monroe is a violent community, with a spiraling crime rate that far exceeds state and national averages. By some estimates, our violent crime rates are 600% higher than the national average for cities our size. Although it was reported last…
Birthdays September 19th – September 25th
September 19-Gertrude Myles, E.L. Barnett, Jr., Ursula Saulsberry, Lillian Harris, Tyrone Harris, In Loving Memory of Sabrina Woods, Luvenia Revels, Lisa Brown, Clemenstine Nash, Javontae Jefferey Scoby, Jamontae Jerome Scoby, Malvern Lewis, Lonnie Hudson, Travante Tawon Pollard, Dexstavious James, Donnie…
Second grader receives Key to City
Mayor Friday Ellis paid a surprise visit to JS Clark Elementary School. The Mayor and his staff surprised a 2nd Grade Student in Mrs Generoso’s Class with the Key To The City. Young Taurian Collins has constantly been in the…
AT&T, Human-I-T provide 100 laptops to Monroe students
Distribution part of employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 20,000 students with laptops and supplies before they head back to school AT&T* and Human-I-T provided JRF Outreach 100 refurbished laptops today to distribute to Monroe students…
Snaps of the City
Between September 12 and September 18, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
An ungrateful heart reveals the character of an individual
By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, Blessings from God above and grace from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the anointed One. It is good to know that we can delight in our eternal, everlasting and endless Savior. As we ponder…