Bryan Nathaniel (Nate) Jennings began his new position as the LSU AgCenter’s Extension Agent for Richland and Ouachita Parish on August 1. He is originally from Oak Grove, LA where he completed his elementary and high school education. He then…
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Monroe City Council: August 13, 2024 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana August 13, 2024 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Juanita G. Woods, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. McFarland, & Mr.…
Death Notices for the week of September 2nd
Linda Jean Campbell, 78, of Monroe Healthcare died August 27, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 07, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, September 06, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home.…
Community mourns death of Dr. Phedra Brantley
The Monroe community mourns the passing of Dr. Phedra Brantley, a respected leader and advocate for education in the region. Dr. Brantley, who served as the Director of Human Resources for Monroe City Schools, school principal, and teacher. Dr. Brantley…
Plans underway to Charter Neville High School
Sources close to a planning group have confirmed that efforts are in progress to convert Neville High School into a charter school. The transition is expected to be initiated this October, with the school potentially becoming a Type 3 charter…
City Council rejects Rev. Ike Byrd as Community Affairs Director
In a contentious meeting on Tuesday, the Monroe City Council voted down Mayor Friday Ellis’s appointment of Rev. Ike Byrd as the new Director of Community Affairs for the City. The decision came after a 3-2 vote, with the council…
City council salutes six year old for outstanding intellect
Tuesday, the Monroe City Council in Monroe, Louisiana, honored an exceptional young resident during its meeting. On recommendation of Minister Verbon Muhammad of District 5, Mayor Friday Ellis issued a proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 27, 2024 as “Taurian Collins Jr.…