City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana July 09, 2024 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Gretchen Ezernack, 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. Muhammad…
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Death Notices for the week of July 29th
Sally Smith Hunter, 78, transitioned from this life on July 24, 2024, in Flower Mount, Texas. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, August 2, 2024, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811…
Monroe City School Board: Legals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID NOTICE Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Manager at Monroe City School Board, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 71201, or electronically by online submission at www.bidexpress.com, until 10:00 A.M., CST on Tuesday, August 27, 2024,…
Man indicted on Federal firearm charges
A federal grand jury has indicted Tristan Barber, a 20-year-old Monroe resident, on multiple firearm charges related to a shooting incident on March 29, 2024. United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the indictment on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Barber…
Council refuses to replace Dhaliwal on SEDD Board
In a contentious meeting on Tuesday night, the Monroe City Council decided against removing Karl Dhaliwal from the SouthSide Economic Development District (SEDD) Board of Commissioners, despite efforts from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce to replace him. The decision came…
Groundbreaking deal to bring high speed internet to city by AT&T
In a unanimous decision, the Monroe City Council has approved a significant contract with AT&T to initiate the construction of a comprehensive fiber optic network across Monroe. This project, valued at approximately $27 million, includes a $25 million investment from…
Council makes good on promises, repeal actions begin
Southside “Brown Bombers” have begun series of repeals of actions by former city council, setting up potential veto showdown with Mayor Ellis The Monroe City Council, led by its Southside members, has begun taking steps to undo several actions passed…