Regular Meeting MinutesJune 18, 2026 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald Richard Alderman Wysinger ClevelandThe Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held May 18, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Richwood Multi-Purpose…
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Funeral services set for Patricia Carter
Patricia Carter passed from this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana, at the age of 76. Arrangements have been finalized to celebrate her life and legacy. Family and friends are invited to a public visitation on Friday,…
Monroe City School Board: Legals
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Manager at Monroe City School Board, 2006 Tower Drive, P. O. Box 4180, Monroe, LA 71211-4180 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, until the time listed below, and they will…
HAMPCO, Inc. announces 2026 scholarship recipients
Monroe, LA — June 25, 2026 — HAMPCO, Inc. awarded its annual $1,500.00 Scholarships today during a presentation ceremony held at the HAMPCO Office, where Board members and staff gathered to honor this year’s outstanding recipients. The awards recognize graduating…
Music Ministry is not a Gig
There is a profound difference between being a minstrel for hire and a minister of music. In an era where talent is easily commodified, it is vital for church musicians to remember a foundational truth: music ministry is not a…
Death Notices for the week of June 29th
Mr. Kenneth D. Holmes, 65, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral…
Birthdays June 25th – July 1st
June 25-Dorothy Bradley, Calandria Marshall, Telitha Rivers, Linda Young, De’Quincey Jones, DaMeitrea Adams, Robert Brown, MK Howard, Paul Adams. June 26-Thomia Alexander, Shareese Turner, Deterrias Hutchinson, Willie Cook, Ruben Turner, Alvin Marshall, Bobby Sumler, Geraldine Reed, Daniel M. Reed, Allen…